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Being fortunate enough to observe this plant on a trip to Kirstenbosch Botanic Gardens in Cape Town, South Africa, we decided to investigate further. Olivier Filippi sings its praises in his drought tolerant gravel garden in the south of France. He reports it to be drought tolerant and beautiful in form. African Boxwood grows slowly to 2m x 75cm, has dark green oval shaped leaves and deep red new growth. We have planted it in our own dry garden to compliment greys and silvers of Mediterranean plants including Phlomis, Rosemary and Dwarf Olives. Clips very well, is long lived and very adaptable. 

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Stunning rich indigo blue iris-like flowers that appear in waves through late Spring and early Summer are the reason to grow this plant. Whether it is mass planted or a single planting, this Neomarica will not fail to impress. Architectural green-grey foliage adds to the appeal of this drought tolerant Mexican native. Foliage to 1m, flowers to 1.5m.

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'Six Hills Giant' has, and continues to be, a great garden favourite. A haze of lavender blue that sits 80cm above the earth and 1-1.5m wide is a sight to behold, particularly in the late afternoon light. It is a tough and easily grown plant but not for those who want low maintenance. We find that it needs cutting back at least three times a year to keep it at its finest. It can be untidy and flop around if left unattended. Good drainage is a requirement otherwise 'Six Hills Giant' may rot. 

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'Felix' is a recently released catmint which has richer, deeper violet blue flowers over a longer period of time. At 30cm in height it is a more compact grower and doesn't flop like some other varieties. 'Felix' is perfectly happy in sandy, stoney, gravelly or poor soils and enjoys drier conditions. However, soils that are prone to water logging will quickly suffocate Nepeta. Prune back after flowering for a repeat performance. 

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As the name implies this Catmint is shorter and more compact than most of its type. The blue mauve flowers on mint like blue green aromatic foliage make an attractive low growing perennial. 'Little Titch' is tolerant of heat and drought and works very well as a foreground planting, along pathways, between stepping stones or in a gravel garden. 20-25cm in height and 30-40cm wide. 

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Handsome grey green foliage covered in dramatic blue lavender flowers through Spring and Summer. Persian Catmint is more upright in habit and less sprawling than other Nepeta. Tolerates poor soils and xeric climatic conditions. 60cm x 60cm. 

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At 1.5m high and wide, this compact form of Nerium enables it to be used more extensively in the landscape. The bright green glossy foliage and peachy cream flowers are striking. Heat and low water tolerant. Neriums are not normally a plant we would offer but this one has real appeal. We have to mention like all Neriums, the foliage is harmful if eaten. 

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A beautiful compact growing olive that is a very good option for smaller spaces or container planting. It is easily pruned and makes an attractive hedge or mounded planting. Tough, hardy and resilient. Full sun on the coast or inland. Doesn't tolerate wet roots for long periods of time. 2-2.5m high. Unlikely to bear fruit.