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I do love these Sumisoakers...
17/09/2024

I do love these Sumisoakers...

Almost Springtime! How beautiful is this Acacia Lineata. Getting close now.
06/08/2024

Almost Springtime! How beautiful is this Acacia Lineata. Getting close now.

Welcome to Winter!
07/06/2024

Welcome to Winter!

Camellia Hiemalis. A rare full blossom this close to winter when most other plants are holding back stores for winter.....
22/05/2024

Camellia Hiemalis. A rare full blossom this close to winter when most other plants are holding back stores for winter... this one is out in bloom.

APPEARANCE : Small evergreen shrubs to 2m with beautiful displays of flowers in autumn and early winter. Elegant deep rosy red flowers blended with darker red at the edges; cup shaped, with golden stamens at the centre. Camellia hiemalis is a cross between sasanqua and japonica camellias, giving you the best of both worlds - sasanqua's dense foliage, early blooms, and sun tolerance, japonica's neat flowers and cold tolerance.

USE FOR : Ideal as a specimen tree, feature plant, or in groups with other Camellias and acid lovers like gardenia and azalea. Can be used as a hedge or screen and espalier.

CLIMATE : Will come through light frost once establish

PLANTING : Sunny or partly shaded position with morning or afternoon sun. Plant in a free draining soil which is medium to acidic pH, rich in organic matter. A potting mix rich in humus is ideal, added at the time of planting.

CARE : Mulch and water well, prune after flowering and fertilise in Spring.

MATURE HEIGHT & WIDTH : 3m H x 2m W.

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Golden Hour. Bring on Winter!
21/05/2024

Golden Hour. Bring on Winter!

Yellow Buttons (Chrysocephalum Apiculatum Ranosissimum) is one of my absolute favourites. Hardy, native, good for polli...
18/04/2024

Yellow Buttons (Chrysocephalum Apiculatum Ranosissimum) is one of my absolute favourites. Hardy, native, good for pollinators and creates a great environment for smaller birds and lizards to hang out in. Love that desert feel in the garden!

10/03/2024

How good!

Thanks Brisbane Cylinder Mower Specialist and ADE Turf Equipment for teaming up with me for my biggest ever giveaway! Amazing generosity. If you missed out, make sure you hit up the guys for advice on which unit best suits your needs! They look after me. They'll look after you.

Congratulations Simon Taylor on your new Allett mate!

Day for it.
09/03/2024

Day for it.

My biggest regret with the back garden is only planting tube stocks. Yes, they were easy and cheap... but I'm only star...
26/02/2024

My biggest regret with the back garden is only planting tube stocks. Yes, they were easy and cheap... but I'm only starting to reap the rewards of plants now, a couple of years later. If I'd spent a few more dollars on more established plants I could have been enjoying things like this Pink Gaura longer... because it's absolutely stunning! Pollinator attracting, native, hardy and beautiful. Winner.

The definition in these stripes from the .mowers Kensington is incredible! The quality of cut definitely helps. Chat t...
12/02/2024

The definition in these stripes from the .mowers Kensington is incredible! The quality of cut definitely helps.

Chat to the teams at and to grab one OR enter our giveaway over on Facebook!

That green is thanks to the goodness.

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