Brilliant Colour: Griselinia, Acer & Chionochloa

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Griselinia littoralis Broadway Mint is a robust, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand, celebrated for its brilliant, slightly wavy foliage. Ideal for creating hedges, it can also be used in mass plantings for a dramatic effect or in mixed borders to add height and interest. Its lush, green leaves make it a standout, whether as a focal point or a complementary backdrop.

With its vibrant green foliage, Griselinia littoralis Broadway Mint adds a touch of freshness to both modern and traditional garden designs. This variety thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil, making it particularly hardy and capable of withstanding coastal conditions. It is a vigorous grower can reach heights of up to 4m. With regular trimming, it can be maintained at any desired height, making it an excellent choice for privacy screens or living walls.

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Acer palmatum Seiryu is notable for being one of the few upright, laceleaf varieties of Japanese maple, showcasing a unique and graceful form. Its finely dissected leaves emerge a bright green in spring and transform into a vibrant mix of gold, orange, and red in autumn, providing a stunning visual contrast against its elegant, ascending branches.

Suited for various garden styles, including formal, Japanese, and contemporary gardens, Seiryu thrives in partial shade but can also handle full sun in cooler climates, provided it receives adequate moisture. This variety prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil and benefits from sheltered positioning to protect its delicate foliage from strong winds.

Acer palmatum Seiryu reaches a mature height of about 4m to 6m with a similar spread. Its upright and airy form makes it a distinctive and attractive choice for any garden, offering exceptional seasonal color and structural interest.

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Chionochloa flavicans is a native New Zealand ornamental tussock grass with attractive, weeping blades that display a blend of green and yellow shades and fluffy plumes. With its arching, strappy leaves and dynamic movement in the breeze, it adds a unique visual appeal and texture to gardens. 

Chionochloa flavicans is an adaptable, robust plant that thrives in conditions ranging from full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Naturally found on cliffs and rock faces, it handles drought and windy coastal areas extremely well. It is a versatile plant and can be used as a groundcover when planted en masse, as a border to a garden bed or water feature or as a textured addition to mixed garden beds. It grows to 1m tall making it ideal for small or narrow gardens.