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What's new
August 2004
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Genoa Glory 'Susan'C.f. 'Susan' is a large flowering selection of Callistemon forresterae. As such 'Susan' is a compact shrub 1.5 - 2.5 metres high and 1.2 - 2 metres wide, with lightly weeping stems. The dense grey-green foliage provides a backdrop for the numerous honey-eater attracting brushes of glossy purple-maroon which bloom in spring and again in autumn.
'Susan' is hardy in moist to wet conditions or in well drained sandy loams and does well in climates ranging from cool temperate to sub tropical, even to semi-arid with additional water. Full sun or light shade is fine, and moderate frosts are tolerated. Second line coastal conditions are suitable, as well as inland conditions. It is also ideal for specimen planting or grouped around water areas and beside pools. It may be shaped and trimmed to provide mid-height screening or hedging.
Prune all spent flowers and trim stems to initiate new buds and attractive new growth.
Selected and developed by Austraflora Pty Ltd.
Olinda Nurseries Pty Ltd.
Tel (03) 9751 1185.
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Water Worm is good for the garden
Rigid-walled, bulky rainwater tanks have their place, but Water Worm, a new product from Coolaroo, is a flexible and flat water storage system that can be placed alongside or under a house. Water Worm from Gale Pacific Ltd stands alone as a fully-fledged rainwater collection device that customers can take home in the car.
Weighing just 3kgs, Water Worm is equally attractive to those homeowners seeking long-term water storage options to suit villa units, flats and other urban dwellings where space is at a premium.
While most rainwater storage facilities are solid rectangular units, the Water Worm lies flat and can be nestled partially or fully underneath a verandah or floor cavity. Alternatively, it can be left lying flat alongside a dwelling where it is unlikely to block narrow pathways or interfere with views from low windows. Water Worm measures 6.5m in length and has a diameter of 400mm. Its capacity is about 600 litres.
The skin fabric on Water Worm has been woven from seamless circular PP scrim with double-welded ends and has an exterior coating and UV stabilisation to enhance longevity.
The interior coating is fully compliant with AS2070, which is the relevant standard for plastic that is in contact with foods, as well as AS4131 which pertains to potable water safety.
The unit is fed with water from a standard downpipe set-up and, most importantly, a head pressure is developed that exceeds the minimum standards for domestic use.
Water Worm is available off-the-shelf: as a basic DIY kit including poly bend, tap, hose connector, 2" inlet and _" outlet, for around $250 retail. A more elaborate kit includes the abovementioned components plus all fittings required for a standard connection to a downpipe. This larger kit retails for about $350.
According to Gale Pacific's estimations, most homes devote about 45% of all water to garden and outdoor uses, so there are potentially huge savings to be made by reducing the levels of reliance on mains water for external applications.
Gale Pacific:
Tel 1800 331 521.
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Two new petuniasPetunia 'Pirouette'
Think of a can-can skirt or a cheerleader's pom poms and you begin to picture the idea of what the delicious double blooms of Floriana's new Petunia 'Pirouette' look like. An eye-catching display of red and white bi-colours on a compact plant of 25 - 30cm high. The bonus is that it not only looks the part, but also performs well in the garden. Available in Natural Beauty.
Petunia 'Nautical'
The cool ocean blues and mauves of Petunia 'Nautical' make the perfect addition to a hot summer garden. 'Nautical' requires very little water once established and will produce masses of large flowers for months. Also available in Natural Beauty.
Floriana
Tel: (03) 9798 9155
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Flower of the YearFollowing a run of autumn releases including many great new pansies, 2004 brings a double change. This year for the first time in three years the Flower of the Year is a spring release and it is not a pansy but a marigold. It is also accompanied by a snapdragon waiting in the wings just away from the central spotlight.
Flower of the Year Marigold 'Simba' is a great new French-style marigold in a mix of four colours, two of which are new to Australia and exclusive to BPA. The other release is Snapdragon 'Jelly Beans' - a mid-height snap with proven performance and some new colours.
Marigold 'Simba' presents an exclusive mix of vibrant coloured flowers in yellow, red, tangerine and a unique bi-colour of yellow and red shades. It prefers full sun and flowers from September to May, even longer in warmer climates. Plants are compact and grow to around 30cm high. It is an excellent choice for both container culture or in the open garden and is quite spectacular with flowers around 5cm wide.
Snapdragon 'Jelly Beans' is a medium-sized snapdragon with flower spikes growing 35-45cms tall. It will bloom up to two weeks earlier than other snapdragons.
`Jelly Beans' is exclusive to BPA and is available in a mix of six vibrant colours - yellow, red, carmine, white lilac and white and lilac bi-colour. Full sun is preferred with a flowering time from at least August to May.
Bedding Plants Australia,
Tel: (02) 6628 8284.
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New from old Mr F!Thanks to celebrity chefs and high media interest, great fresh food and cooking have become fashionable. Old Mr F's 'garden to table' campaign will promote this concept all year round. What better way than to create interest and encourage existing and new users into the garden.
Starting with the launch of 11 new vegetable varieties for this coming spring and autumn, Mr Fothergill's extensive vegetable range will build to over 200 well-liked and exotic varieties including Tomato 'Tiny Tom', Squash 'Mixed Buttons', Bean 'Gourmet Delight', Bean 'Pioneer', Alfalfa 'Salad', Parsley 'Giant of Italy', Coriander for leaf, Basil 'Sweet Genovase', Radish 'Saxa 2', Rocket and Tomato 'Cherry Cerise'.
Three new flowers will also be added to Mr F's flower range including Marigold 'Petite Yellow', Dwarf Flower Sunsation and Poppy 'Flanders and 'Red 'Remembrance'. There is also four popular Summer Bulbs : Agapanthus 'Mini Blue' and 'White', Garlic and Shallots.
Another great idea from Mr. Fothergill's is the introduction of the Catgrass Seed Raising Kit which is supplied complete with Catgrass seeds, seed-raising mix and a re-usable growing tray and lid.
Mr Fothergill's:
Tel: (02) 4577 5457.
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Edna Walling Rosemary
Westringia linifolia x W. glabra `Karbeethong'. 'Edna Walling' is a dense narrow small to medium shrub 80cm - 1.2 metres high and 60 - 90 cm wide, with soft grey-green foliage. The violet-lilac flowers bloom from winter to summer and are attractive to butterflies.
This is a hardy, drought tolerant shrub for cool temperate, sub-tropical and semi-arid climates, doing well in clay loams or sandy soils with good drainage. Full sun and light shade are both suitable and light to moderate frost is tolerated.
It forms an attractive specimen or container plant, and is ideal as a low level screen or hedging plant. It is easily maintained by light trimming.
Selected and developed by Austraflora Pty Ltd.
Olinda Nurseries Pty Ltd.
Tel (03) 9751 1185.
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Two new heucheras from Larkman PlantsHeuchera 'Jade Gloss' has glossy silver foliage (looking like it has been polished) with bronze veining. Pink flower buds open to reveal large, white blooms. This stunning new release will thrive in any reasonably good soil with full to part shade, but best results will be achieved when it receives filtered light and is well mulched.
Heuchera 'Black Beauty' is a fabulous plant with very dark, ruffled, shiny foliage that looks almost iridescent in sunlight. Its beautiful coral, bell-shaped flowers add drama and excitement to the garden. Its growing requirements are similar to those of 'Jade Gloss'.
Like most heucheras, 'Jade Gloss' and 'Black Beauty' make excellent border plants. They also perform well in tubs or as under-plantings beneath medium sized shrubs.
Larkman Plants:
Tel (03) 9735 3831.
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Neutrog's Sudden Impact for RosesMembers of the Rose Societies of New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia have enthusiastically endorsed the effectiveness and benefits of using Neutrog's Sudden Impact for Roses.
First developed in South Australia in 2001 in conjunction with the Rose Society of South Australia, Sudden Impact for Roses is now being released in New South Wales and Victoria following extensive trialing by those state's respective rose societies.
Richard Walsh, president of the Rose Society of NSW and renowned rose breeder, reported: "Every member who trialed the product was happy with the results, especially the surge of growth at the beginning."
Steve Beck of the Rose Society of Victoria said: "Sudden Impact for Roses represents a welcome addition to the rose growers' list of essential items needed to achieve best performance."
South Australian president Peter Burton claims anyone who uses this product will be impressed with the results."
The rose societies found that Sudden Impact for Roses:
Increased the number of flowers on each rose bush.
Increased the quality of individual rose blooms.
Continued general plant vigour and sturdy growth.
Improved the general health of plants.
Increased resistance to fungal disease such as black spot, rust and powdery mildew.
Significantly reduced the need for preventative spraying (by up to two thirds).
Sudden Impact for Roses has an organic base which provides a full range of plant nutrients in a slow release form. Water-soluble nutrients are added to maximise overall performance.
Sudden Impact for Roses is available in 1.5 kg buckets (feeds 15 roses) or 10 kg buckets (feeds 100 roses) and includes a handy 100gram scoop.
Neutrog Tel: (08) 8538 5077.
E-mail Angus@neutrog.com.au
www.neutrog.com.au.
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Lavender 'Lace' seriesTwo new-release lavenders following from the bloodline of PGA's popular Lavender 'Lace' are L. 'Violet Lace' with deep violet coloured flowers, and the softer lilac hues of L. 'Winter Lace'. The three now form a range as they are all early flowering lavenders beginning from early winter. The two new additions also exhibit the same compact habit as 'Lace'. Ideal for winter colour in gardens or tubs and a select choice for the waterwise gardener.
Height to 70cm x spread to 70cm.
Plant Growers Australia:
Tel (03) 9722 144.
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Clivia 'Roger's Collection'
August 2004 sees the first release of a new range of clivias known as 'Roger's Collection', which includes semi mature plants of nine varieties. These gorgeous long-lived plants are now available in an exciting range of colours and flower forms through Benara Nurseries. Much sought after colours such as yellow, pastel and reds are now easily accessed and in good supply.
Other varieties available include C. gardenii, C. 'Belgium Hybrids', C. Minigard, C. miniata (compact form), C. cyrtanthiflora and C. miniata 'Orange Hybrids'. Clivias are the perfect solution for shady positions where it is often hard to place flowering species. This collection offers many solutions with different foliage shapes, different flower colours and several flower forms. Clivias grow equally well in containers or in the ground and with this new selection, flowering times can be extended with some varieties flowering throughout the year. Little wonder clivias rank amongst the world's best shade-flowering plants.
Benara Nurseries,
Tel: (08) 9405 1166.
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