The Garden Gurus - Rock Gardens

Rock Gardens

Episode: Three
Date: 2nd May. 3rd in WA.
Story: Rock Gardens
Presenter: Trevor Cochrane

Trevor discovers three plants which can withstand the heat, and will grow with beauty and grace in your garden.

Featured Plants

Tanika, Lomandra longifolia ?LM300?

Is an improved compact form of Lomandra longifolia. Has attractive deep green foliage with yellow flowers in spring.
Grows well in full sun and moderate to heavy shaded areas.
Survives off natural rainfall in most areas of Australia, however for desert inland areas occasional watering may be necessary.
In raised or flat areas, does well in sand to clay soils. In depressed areas like gullies, better in free draining soils.
Grows well in hot, dry and humid areas as well as heavy frost and cold areas.
To care: water as required for the first 8 to 13 weeks. Do not excessively irrigate making the soil wet for prolonged periods as this is harmful for the plant. Trimming is rarely required, as is fertilizer.

Has gorgeous blue foliage, with blue flowers in the spring and berries during the summer.
Foliage grows approximately 50cm in height, with an approximate 40cm spread.
Great for contrasting, also low in water requirements.
Tolerates a wide range of soils and climatic conditions. Suited to full sun, as well as partially shaded areas.
Has cold, heat, frost and drought tolerance.
To care: trim older leaves annually as required. Plant in a well mulched garden; apply a slow release fertilizer once a year in spring.

Has glossy emerald green foliage.
Grows approximately 40cm in height, with tall blue-purple flowers in spring, and purple berries in summer.
Compact ornamental plant.
Tolerates a wide range of soils and climates. Suited to full sun and shady areas.
To care: plant in a well mulched garden, fertilize with slow release once a year in spring. Trim every 8 years if required.

Contact
Ozbreed
Phone: (02) 4577 2977
Email: info@ozbreed.com.au
Website: www.ozbreed.com.au and www.bestplants.com.au

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