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Purple Rhododendron Tree

Acaena purpurea

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Acaena purpurea, commonly known as Purple Bidibidi, Piripiri, or Purple Hakea, is a hardy, NZ native groundcover. The foliage comprises delicate, fern like leaves which are purple and it grows to just 10 cm tall and will eventually spread to 1 m in diameter. Acaena Purpurea is commonly used in rock gardens, planted between paving stones, or used in borders.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 10 cm
Spread: 1.00 m
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Rock

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Prunus Thundercloud is a popular variety of Flowering Plum that features masses of single, soft-pink blossoms in late winter. The leaves emerge dark purple and remain this way until they fall in autumn. It grows densely with a vase shape to about 8 m tall and 6 m wide. Prunus Thundercloud is a stunning tree and is commonly grown as a specimen, used in an avenue planting, added to a cottage garden, or included in a mixed planting.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 8.00 m
Spread: 6.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Avenues, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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