| Description | Allium tuberosum
Garlic chives are not mentioned in many of the old western herbals, but have been used in Asian cuisine for centuries. Like normal Chives, the are a hardy herbaceous perennial. The only differences being they have a mild garlic and onion flavour, and small white starry like flowers. They are great in pots or in the ground, preferring full sun to part shade. They can grow up to 50cm tall, and splitting the plant every few years will help ensure the plants survival. When harvesting, cut the leaves near to the ground, as it's better for the plant. Garlic chives are great used in salads, stirfrys, rice, and as a garnish for curries, soups, and potatoes. They will keep in the fridge for up to a week. Alternatively you can preserve them in butters, oils and vinaigrettes.
4"/10cm pot size. | Bambusa Multiplex
Alphonse Karr is a smaller growing compact bamboo that features golden stems with random green stripes of variable width. The golden color of the stems take on a magenta shade when exposed to bright sunlight making them quite beautiful to look at.
Alphonse Karr bamboo makes a wonderful container plant and it is among the best bamboo for a well lit area indoors. It grows best in the southern states where it can avoid pests that effect it in the tropics. | Agave desmettiana 'El Miradores Gold'
Originating from Mexico, this tough Agave has yellow striped edges on the outer leaves, with small spikes. In time it will produce large golden flowers. A slow grower, make sure you plant in a full sun to part shade position, with minimal watering required. Drought tolerant and mild frost tolerated.
6''/14cm pot | Acanthus mollis
Oyster Plants produces large dark green, shiny, lobed leaves. They bear beautiful purple and white flowers on tall, erect spikes from November to January. Will die back over Winter and burst to life again in Spring. Great mass planted.
Oyster Plants grow best in part shade and prefers moist soil. This plant is also very hardy making it all round a great choice for a lovely addition to your garden.
6"/14cm pot size. |
