| Description | Osteospermum 'Voltage Yellow'
African daisy have only been in trade since the early '90s, making it a fairly recent addition to the horticultural world. With their daisylike blossoms in a myriad of colors, osteospermums were a quick hit. Plant these cheery blooms with other cool-season plants for a pleasing pop of colour. The first of the season to bloom and the last out of bloom. It's mounding habit is great for garden beds, baskets or mixed containers. Responds well to regular watering. Loves full sun!
Grows approximately H:60 cm W: 60 cm
6" pot size. | Photinia robusta
A fast growing, small tree widely used as a dense, colourful hedge
• Dense glossy, green foliage that turns vibrant red in the winter
• Very hardy, tolerating clay soil, drought and hard frost
• Grown as both a small or tall hedge with white flowers in late spring | |
| Content | | Why buy Photinia robusta?
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There are a few types of Photinia very good for hedging, and Photinia robusta is the core variety. This colourful hedge can be spotted from miles away, with vibrant red new growth.
Photinia robusta is very frost hardy and also tolerates poor, clay soil. This sturdy plant can be trimmed as a medium or tall hedge, looking quite striking when trimmed into a formal hedge. Photinias produce small, white clusters of flowers in the spring. Suited to Formal or Cottage gardens.
Ideal for: Colourful, red and glossy screen
Growth Rate: Moderate, 30- 50 cm in 1 year
Height: Up to 7m but usually maintained between 1.5 and 3m tall
Soil Requirements: Tolerates poor soil but loves fertile, loamy, and well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low. Pruning two times a year. Flowers may require pruning if they bother you.
Planting Distance: 1 to 1.5m apart for dense screen
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