Garden Design #9

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Carpinus betulus
Carpinus betulus

Carpinus betulus - commonly known as Hornbeam - is a great option if you want to add seasonality to your garden. Golden yellow in autumn and a crispy green in summer and although it is deciduous it holds rusted coloured leaves throughout winter creating privacy and screening all year round. Hornbeam is able to be pruned to a variety of heights and trimmed to be more or less formal depending on your personal preferences. Hornbeam grows in a variety of conditions and will tolerate wind and cold, making it a great option for gardens from the top to the bottom of New Zealand. Can reach a height of 12m at maturity.

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Buxus sempervirens
Buxus sempervirens

Buxus sempervirens, commonly known as common box, is a classic evergreen shrub known for its dense, small-leaved foliage and versatile, slow-growing habit. Its dark evergreen leaves provide a lush, continuous backdrop in gardens throughout the year.

Buxus sempervirens is ideal for formal hedges, edging, parterres, and topiary. Its dense growth habit and ability to tolerate heavy pruning make it a favorite for creating structured garden elements, such as balls, cones, or more intricate shapes. It suits a variety of garden styles, from formal to cottage, and can be used in small and large landscapes alike to add evergreen structure and define garden spaces.

Common box prefers full sun to partial shade and thrives in well-drained, slightly alkaline to neutral soil. It is adaptable to a range of conditions, though it requires protection from strong winds and excessive winter wetness. For hedge planting, a spacing of about 20-30 cm is recommended to achieve a dense, seamless barrier.

Can be kept as low as 30cm in height, but will grow to 1m tall if kept untrimmed. 

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Lavender Hidcote
Lavender Hidcote

Lavandula angustifolia Hidcote - a compact variety of English Lavender. A real favourite of ours here at The Plant Store. Has beautiful dark violet flowers over the summer months. Looks great as a hedge or used for edging. Trim brutally after it has finished flowering to keep a nice compact shape and to encourage growth. Eventual growth 0.6m x 0.6m.

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Camellia Fairy Blush
Camellia Fairy Blush

Camellia sasanqua Fairy Blush is a charming evergreen shrub that's a real showstopper from early spring right through to early winter. With its blush-pink flowers centred by sunny yellow stamens, this slender and upright camellia is as versatile as it is beautiful. Whether you're after a neat hedge, a statement pot plant or a standalone beauty, Fairy Blush has got you covered.

The shrub sports green leaves with a hint of red in the stems, and it has a slightly drooping, or pendulous, character. It's not too fussy about soil; just make sure it's free-draining and rich in organic goodies. It's happy in full sun or shade and grows to a manageable size of about 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide - perfect for smaller gardens and cosy courtyards.

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Standard Rose Iceberg
Standard Rose Iceberg- Floribunda

Clusters of nicely shaped pure white flowers. Lovely for flower arrangements. Fragrant. Sits upon an 80cm clear stem, will reach 1.25m once established.