Photinia beauverdiana var. notabilis

Position: Full sun to partial shade

Flowering period: Spring

Soil: Moist, well drained

Eventual Height: 8m

Eventual Spread: 6m

Hardiness: 6a, 6b, 7a,7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9a

Family: Rosaceae

Photinia beauverdiana var. notabilis, commonly known as the Christmas Berry, is a deciduous tree with a rounded crown. The species, Photinia beauverdiana, is native to west China. In its native habitat it grows in woodlands and woodland edges. Its mid green leaves are elliptic, appear copper/ red in spring and become red in autumn before they fall in autumn. Its large white flowers en mass. These are followed by orange to red fruit. Photinia beauverdiana var. notabilis may be used as a small tree that provides interest from spring until autumn.

Photinia beauverdiana var. notabilis (18/11/12, Kew Gardens, London)

Photinia beauverdiana var. notabilis Autumn Leaf (18/11/12, Kew Gardens, London)

Photinia beauverdiana var. notabilis Bark (18/11/12, Kew Gardens, London)

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Helichrysum selago ‘Major’

Position: Full sun

Flowering period: Summer to autumn

Soil: Moist, well drained

Eventual Height: 30cm

Eventual Spread: 30cm

Hardiness: 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b

Family: Asteraceae

Helichrysum selago ‘Major’ is an evergreen low growing shrub with a domed habit. The species, Helichrysum selago, is native to New Zealand’s south island. In its native habitat it grows on coastal cliffs. Its mid green/ grey leaves are scale like and lay flat around its stems. Its small cream/ yellow flowers appear as clusters at the tips of its stems. Helichrysum selago ‘Major’ may be used as part of a rock garden planting mix. Once established this plant is drought tolerant and should not be allowed to become waterlogged.

Helichrysum selago ‘Major’ (18/11/12, Kew Gardens, London)

Helichrysum selago ‘Major’ Detail (18/11/12, Kew Gardens, London)

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Hebe corriganii

Position: Full sun to partial shade

Flowering period: Late spring to early summer and autumn

Soil: Moist, well drained

Eventual Height: 2m

Eventual Spread: 1.5m

Hardiness: 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b

Family: Plantaginaceae

Hebe corriganii, commonly known as Hebe, is an evergreen shrub with an upright, bushy, lax habit. Hebe corriganii is native to the north island of New Zealand. In its native habitat it grows within coastal lowland scrub and forests margins. Its glossy mid green leaves are lanceolate and up to 15cm long. Its small white/ pale purple flowers appear as terminal spikes and are attractive to pollinating. Hebe corriganii is tolerant of maritime conditions. Necessary pruning should be carried out after flowering.

Hebe corriganii (18/11/12, Kew Gardens, London)

Hebe corriganii Leaf (18/11/12, Kew Gardens, London)

Hebe corriganii Flower (18/11/12, Kew Gardens, London)

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