Shrubs & Hydrangeas

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A deciduous Berberis with a slender narrow upright growth habit. Grows to 1m high and 50cm wide. 'Pow Wow' prefers full sun and good drainage. Light green, splashed with cream foliage that is a vivid lime green in Summer with new growth. Autumn foliage is spectacular giving this plant its name 'Pow Wow'. Intense orangey pink to red tones adorn the upright spiky stems in late Autumn and early Winter. 

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On a quick trip to Cape Town in 2017 we first noticed this compact, dwarf Natal Plum growing in several public landscape installations. Firstly, it was used to grow as a dense ground cover and secondly, it was grown as a low hedge. Carissa macrocarpa 'Green Carpet' has glossy emerald-green leaves and can be used across a range of landscapes from formal clipped gardens, to a spillover plant in coastal plantings. Tolerant of coastal conditions, poor soils and drought once established. A more robust looking plant will be achieved with regular irrigation. Fragrant white star-like flowers in Spring. Edible bright red fruit follow in Summer. Tolerant of mild frosts only. 30cm high x 150cm wide. 

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Casuarina 'Green Wave' is one of our preferred native shrubs that thrives in our climate and heavy clay soils. Mid-green soft foliage and compact growth create a unique textured mound approximately 2m x 2m if left unpruned. Can be clipped to enhance the ball shape if desired. Handles wet or dry, hot or cold weather, coastal positions or inland. A very versatile shrub! Prefers a sunny location.

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Corokia 'Clover' is easy to grow and lends itself to being clipped - into hedges, screens or any other various shapes. It is highly sought after in coastal climates south of Sydney. It is a native to New Zealand and thrives in well drained soils in sunny to partly sunny conditions. If left unpruned it will reach 1.5m x 1.2m. Corokia 'Clover' naturally has a compact growth habit with clover green and silver foliage which provides structure and interest year round. Small yellow star shaped flowers are apparent in Autumn, giving additional seasonal interest. 

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Often referred to as Silverberry. We have found that in our searing heat during Summer (45℃ +) many plants struggle. Elaeagnus pungens is not one of them. We have pruned our plants into 1m x 1m spheres and in another area as a 1m x 0.5m hedge. The golden bronze new growth has a stunning effect, particularly when plants have been shaped. Very tough and hardy (-5℃ to 45℃) with no supplementary watering. Produces edible berries in Autumn and Winter which contain Omega 3 and Lycopene (reputedly a cancer fighting agent). Elaeagnus harbours nitrogen fixing organisms so is able to grow in poor soils. 

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Lime green buds open to pure white mop head flowers. In contrast the flowers fade to stunning Autumnal tones. 'Agnes Pavelli' forms a neat compact shrub, smaller than 'Le Cygne'. As with all Hydrangeas, they perform best if protected from direct sunlight in the middle of the day. Makes for a wonderful cut flower that ages beautifully. 

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Calming and graceful, 'Hobella' has lacecap flowers in the softest, most glorious pink. Compact in habit to 1.2m 'Hobella' is a must-have Hydrangea. Flowers age to green through the season and finally gain a bold cherry red margin in Autumn. Moist, well drained soils in shaded positions are ideal. Mulch well to retain moisture. 

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Bred in Germany in 1962, 'Leuchtfeuer' is a superb deep pink to rosy red flowering Hydrangea. This compact plant has glossy green foliage (with red edges in Autumn) and blooms over a long period. Add lime to the soil to keep the colour true to the fiery pink. Makes a great cut flower. Leuchtfeuer translates to beacon in English.