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NEPHROLEPIS (Oleandraceae)
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duffii |
£ 7.50 |
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(PYGMY SWORD FERN, LEMON BUTTON FERN.) A compact variety of the commoner sword fern, making a neater more
compact plant. An ideal pot plant for that difficult shady corner. 30 cms (1 foot). Minimum 3 to 7 deg. C.
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NERIUM (Apocynaceae)
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(OLEANDER.) These large evergreen shrubs are renowned for their masses of scented flowers in a wide range of colours, and
are widely planted in sub-tropical climates. Grow in a large pot in a conservatory, or very sheltered spot outdoors with good
drainage. Can be pruned hard in spring but be careful because the SAP IS POISONOUS. Throw away prunings - don't burn
them as they will give off a toxic smoke. Minimum minus 7° C.
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oleander |
£ 10.00 |
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Variable species producing flowers usually in shades of pink but sometimes red or white. Very occasionally yellow flowers
may be produced. 4 metres (12 feet) plus. |
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oleander 'Rosario' |
£ 10.00 |
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Variety of Oleander with beautiful double salmon flowers. Grow in a large pot in a conservatory, or very sheltered spot
outdoors. Prune in spring.
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oleander 'Flavescens Plenum' |
£ 10.00 |
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Unusual cultivar with semi-double, very pale yellow flowers in summer. 4 metres (12 feet) plus.
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oleander `Madame Allen` |
£ 10.00 |
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Vigorous and hardy cultivar with scented, double pink flowers in summer. |
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oleander `Splendens Giganteum` |
£ 10.00 |
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A vigorous cultivar with scented double pink flowers. Grow in a large pot in a conservatory, or very sheltered spot outdoors.
Prune in spring. |
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oleander 'Variegatum'  |
£ 10.00 |
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Attractive variegated cultivar with green leaves with a yellow margin and double pink flowers in summer. 4 metres (12 feet)
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oleander -White |
£ 10.00 |
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White flowers. Very pretty. 4 metres (12 feet) plus.
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NERTERA (Rubiaceae)
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granadensis |
£ 3.50 |
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(BEAD PLANT.) Delightful little ground-hugging plant covered with tiny berries in orange, yellow or white during the summer.
Likes good light, but not hot sun. Avoid watering overhead. Can be put outside in summer. Keep dryish during winter. Comes
from mountain regions of Central and South America, New Zealand and Tasmania. Minimum minus 5 to 0 deg. C.
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OLEA (Oleaceae)
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europea |
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(OLIVE.) Produces fruit in summer but these often do not ripen because of our short summer season. You may get some fruit
if we have long, hot summer and if grown under glass, but these need special processing & pickling, so stick to Tescos. Hardy
in mild gardens, or grow in a tub in conservatory. Feed monthly in summer. From £9.00 Minimum minus 5 to 0 deg. C.
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OSMANTHUS (Oleaceae)
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fragrans - sorry, not available. |
£ 8.50 |
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(FRAGRANT OLIVE, SWEET OLIVE.) An evergreen shrub or small tree, with highly fragrant white flowers in summer. Hardy in
sheltered gardens, where it should be placed where the scent can be appreciated. Related to the Olive. 4 metres (12 feet) plus. Minimum minus 5 to 0 deg. C.
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