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Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Tom Thumb’

Close up of Tom Thumb shrub

A popular, hardy shrub grown for its dusky purple, oval leaves that turn red in November.

Filed Under: Plant of the month January Winter

Kale ‘Redbor’

Large clump of red coloured kale

Looking good in allotments and cottage gardens right now.

Filed Under: Plant of the month January Winter

Camellia x vernalis ‘Yuletide’

A bright red flower with five petals and a yellow centre

As its name suggests, it flowers during the festive season

Filed Under: Plant of the month January Winter

Griselinia littoralis

Close up of lush green-leafed shrub

A little evergreen tree from New Zealand, noted for its ability to tolerate salty winds

Filed Under: Plant of the month January

Phillyrea angustifolia

Close up showing the two-toned leaves with their silver undersides

This is a distinguished evergreen shrub that was once highly valued when there were less plants to choose from that retain their leaves in winter.

Filed Under: Plant of the month Evergreen January shrub

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June
Sisyrinchium striatum

Sisyrinchium striatum

This plant thrives in my south facing, dry spot and adds an upright shape to the mid summer border.

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