| Description | Rhaphiolepis indica
Oriental Pearl is a compact, dense evergreen shrub that rarely grows to more than 1 metre high and 1 metre wide. It produces gorgeous fragrant, white flowers through autumn to late spring.
Oriental Pearl likes any well drained position. Makes a great seaside cottage plant.
12"/30cm pot - Short specimens | Bacopa monnieri
The Brahmi plant, commonly called Water Hyssop, is highly regarded as an herb that enhances memory. It can be consumed fresh or used in a tea when dried. A sprig of Brahmi placed in a murky fish tank can clear the water by the next day. This plant is indigenous to India and thrives in warm, moist soils with some shade. It is sensitive to drought and frost. As a perennial ground cover, it typically grows to dimensions of 0.15m by 0.60m.
sidered to be an important herb in the ancient Indian medicine, and is reported to have similar properties to another herb called the gotu kola otherwise known as the arthritis plant here in Australia and the remedies made from both plants are used in similar ways to treat symptoms. In India it has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years for mental health including memory, learning, as well as anxiety and mental fatigue. It is also used as a general tonic. The leaves and stems of Brahmi are taken to improve memory, concentration, anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, mental exhaustion and stress. For the older person it can be useful to ward off Alzheimer | Grevillea thelemanniana
This low-growing, spreading shrub reaches about 1m in height and 1.5m in width, showcasing beautifully arching branches adorned with delicate, finely divided green leaves. In winter, it delights with red spider flowers that bloom at the tips of these graceful branches. Even when not in bloom, the fern-like foliage and elegant arching structure make it a visually appealing addition to any garden. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. This plant is resilient, being tolerant of drought, frost, and coastal conditions.
6"/14cm pot | Stachys byzantina (syn. lanata)
Irresistibly soft, furry silver foliage, the 'Lambs Ear' is a must have in every Cottage garden.
• Tall purple flowers
• Looks great in pots, rockeries, along pathways and mass planted
• Tolerates dry soils
6"/14cm pot size. |
| Content | Rhaphiolepis indica 'Oriental Pearl' Indian Hawthorn
The attractive glossy foliage is dark green in colour and contrasts well with the massed display of flowers. Grows in full sun to partial shade with best flowers produced in full sun. Hardy and adaptable to most soils but prefers enriched, well-drained soils and appreciates an application of chunky mulch. Resistant to salt spray, and once established (with early good watering) will withstand dry conditions for extended periods. Is heat and frost tolerant to a degree. Excellent choice for pots, low hedging, massed planting in shrubberies or around pools. | | | |
| Additional information |
| Sunshine |
Full Sun
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| Botanical Name |
Rhaphiolepis
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| Water Requirement |
Low
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| botanical name |
Bacopa Monniera, or Indian Pennyworth, or Water Hyssop
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| conditions |
Full sun to part shade in well-drained soil
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| landscape use |
Border, rockeries, groundcover
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