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Vitex agnus-castus
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Vitex agnus-castus
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Native to the Mediterranean this plant is long believed to be an anaphrodisiac leading to its common name - Chaste Tree, but it's effectiveness remains unproven. A deciduous shrub which flowers lavender purple spires in mid-Summer. Grows to around 3m x 3m. Remarkably hardy handling -20℃ and heat tolerant. Requires a little additional water in dry times. Beautiful.
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Carissa 'Green Carpet'
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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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Ceratonia siliqua
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Native to the Mediterranean and Middle East, this evergreen tree is well known for its pods that are used around the globe as a substitute for chocolate - Carob. Extremely drought tolerant and readily withstands high temperatures above 40 °C. Young trees or shoots of mature trees are susceptible to frost damage below -4 °C. Requires well drained soils. In hot, dry areas of Europe they are often planted as a hedge. Attains a height approx. 10m high if left unpruned.
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This small semi-deciduous shrub bears sapphire blue flowers through late Spring, Summer and Autumn. Our hot dry Summer last year didn't deter this tough little plant. An added bonus is the red and orange hues that the leaves take on once the colder nights begin in early Autumn. 60 x 60cm.
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Myrsine africana
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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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