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Buxus Koreana

Buxus Koreana features attractive and lush, bright green foliage which is held densely and often develops bronze tones during winter. It typically grows to 70 cm tall and 1 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun or partial shade. Buxus Koreana is an excellent choice for trimming into a low hedge, using in borders, planting around outdoor living areas, mass planting either as a groundcover or on a bank, or simply growing in a container.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 70 cm
Spread: 1.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas, Topiary
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern

Pimelea prostrata Misty Blue

Pimelea prostrata Misty Blue is a mat forming, NZ native, ground cover plant. It has small, blue foliage which becomes adorned with fragrant, white flowers in spring and results in white berries. This evergreen typically grows to 15 cm tall and 1 m wide. Pimelea prostrata Misty Blue is commonly used as a groundcover, added to coastal plantings, included in rock gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, grown on a bank, or positioned so it can spill out over a path or over a wall.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 15 cm
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Rock
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