| Description | Gaura lindheimeri "Butterfly Bush"
Butterfly Bush is a bushy, hardy perennial shrub with long graceful stems that bloom with pale pink flowers in spring-summer. These stems grow up to 1m long, but can be clipped back shorter, and sway gracefully in the breeze. The name of a popular variety, Whirling Butterflies, perfectly describes the way the plant resembles a cloud of butterflies when swaying in the breeze.
6" pot size. | Ulmus parvifolia
The bark of the Chinese Elm is a real stand out feature, as the tree sheds it in patches, creating the effect of a tapestry of varying browns and greys. Foliage is lush, shiny and green, and the tree is semi deciduous, turning golden in autumn, and keeping its leaves in warmer areas. It has also been noted by many Aussie gardeners in recent years that native birds enjoy the fruit of the Chinese Elm. | Juglans nigra
Juglans 'Chandler' refers to the well-loved Chandler Walnut, a standout cultivar of Juglans regia (English Walnut). It's known for its impressive yield, featuring large, light-colored kernels that boast a mild, buttery taste. The shells are easy to crack and well-sealed, making it a favorite in commercial production, especially in cooler climates with ample chill hours. This tree is a strong grower and is typically late to leaf out, which helps reduce the risk of frost. Although it often benefits from a pollinator to achieve optimal yields, it does have some self-fertile capabilities.
13"/33cm pot | Cordyline banksii
Electric Flash is a compact, clump forming Cordyline that doesn’t develop a bare single stemmed trunk. Instead it develops side shoots that together with its slightly arching leaves provides a denser foliage plant. Grows to just over 1m in height. Great for modern style gardens.
6"/14cm pot size. |
| Content | | Video: Chinese Elms as a beautiful, medium size feature tree for a tough spot
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| Additional information |
| botanical name |
Gaura lindheimeri
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| height x width |
1.2m x 1m
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| features |
Masses of sprays of beautiful white flowers opening from pink buds along the stems are borne from spring to autumn
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| conditions |
Full sun in light well-drained soil, cut back hard after flowering
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| landscape use |
Background planting, flower borders, color, general garden planting,
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| botanical name |
Ulmus parvifolia
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| height x width |
8m x 8m
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| features |
Small glossy dark-green leaves with silvery serrated edges, they are semi evergreen with the leaves turning yellow and staying on the tree until late winter, the bark is very attractive and mottled grey, green, orange and brown
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| conditions |
Very hardy, prefers full sun in well-drained soil, good for planting in poor soil
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| landscape use |
Street planting, avenues, urban planting, specimen, group planting, avenues
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