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AcaenaFoliage EffectAcaena ‘Kupferteppich’ (syn.’Copper Carpet’)
Potsize: 9cm
Common Name: New Zealand burr, sheep’s burr, scarlet piripiri/bidi-bidi
Family: Rosaceae
Description: Vigorous prostrate mats of copper-grey coloured foliage covered with white pom-pom like flowers that develop into seed heads of bright bronze-red burrs in summer.
Flowers: July-September
Height: 5cm
Spread: 50cm
Position: Poor soil in an open sunny position, but will also tolerate a little shade.
Use: Pathways, between paving, groundcover. Avoid planting near less …
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AcaenaFoliage EffectAcaena inermis ‘Purpurea’
Potsize: 9cm
Common Name: New Zealand burr, sheep’s burr, scarlet piripiri/bidi-bidi
Family: Rosaceae
Description: Vigorous prostrate mats of plum-purple coloured fern-like foliage covered with small white flowers in summer. These small pom pom like flowers develop into bronze-red barbless seedheads unlike the other varieties.
Flowers: July-September
Height: 5cm
Spread: 50cm
Position: Poor soil in an open sunny position, but … -
AntennariaCrevice Gardens & Stone WallsAntennaria dioica
Common Name:: catsfoot, pussytoes, everlasting
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ArabisFoliage EffectArabis ferdinandi-coburgii ‘Old Gold’
Potsize: 9cm
Common Name: rock cress
Family: Brassicaceae
Description: A low spreading variety with flat variegated rosettes of green and gold, white flowers in spring to early summer raised up on stems
Flowers: March-June
Height: 5cm
Spread: 30cm
Position: Sun or semi-shady spot, tolerant of most soils.
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CerastiumFoliage EffectCerastium tomentosum
Potsize: 9cm
Common Name: Snow in Summer
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Description: Often known as ‘Snow in Summer’. Vigorous spreading habit with silver-grey leaves and white flowers throughout summer. Trim back after flowering to keep it tidy.
Flowers: May- September
Height: 10cm
Spread: 40cm
Position: Happy in poor, well-drained or dry soil in full sun.
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DelospermaGood Ground CoverDelosperma cooperi
Potsize: 9cm
Common Name: Purple ice plant
Family: Aizoaceae
Description: A vigorous spreading succulent with large irredescant purple flowers
Height: 8cm
Spread: 60cm
Position: Full sun, gritty, well drained soil. Drought tolerant.
Use: Rock garden, stone walls, trailing over raised walls.
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DelospermaFoliage EffectDelosperma nubigenum
Potsize: 9cm
Family: Aizoaceae
Description: A vigorous spreading succulent with bright yellow flowers opening up with the sun all summer.
Height: 3cm
Spread: 30cm
Position: Full sun, gritty, well drained soil. Drought tolerant.
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Alpines by NameBorder EdgesHelianthemum ‘Ben Fhada’
Pot size: 9cm
Common Name: rock rose
Family: Cistaceae
Description: A rock rose with deep yellow flowers with an orange centre. A low growing evergreen shrub with lots of small green leaves. Single, saucer-shaped flowers mid April to early June in a sunny well drained position.
Flowers: April-June
Height: 20-30cm
Spread: 40-60cm
Position: Sunny, well drained soil
Use: Banks, walls, borders
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Alpines by NameDrought TolerantHelianthemum ‘Ben Hope’
Pot size: 9cm
Common Name: rock rose
Family: Cistaceae
Description: A rock rose with cerise pink flowers that fade to salmon pink. A bushy evergreen shrub with lots of small glossy green leaves with an upright habit. Single, saucer-shaped flowers mid April to early June in a sunny well drained position.
Flowers: April-June
Height: 30-40cm
Spread: 40-60cm
Position: Sunny, well drained soil
Use: Banks, walls, borders
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Alpines by NameBorder EdgesHelianthemum ‘Wisley Primrose’
Pot Size: 9cm
Common Name: rock rose
Family: Cistaceae
Description: A rock rose with pale primrose yellow flowers. A bushy evergreen shrub with lots of small grey-green leaves with a semi-upright habit. Single, saucer-shaped flowers mid April to early June in a sunny well drained position.
Flowers: April-May
Height: 30-40cm
Spread: 40-60cm
Position: Sunny, well drained soil
Use: Banks, walls, borders
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