Foliage, Flowers and Fruit!
Murraya exotica $62.50 / 1000 seeds
Common Name: Mock Orange
An evergreen shrub to 3 m with small glossy leaves. Native to south-east Asia and China, prefers sun or part shade and tolerates coastal conditions and moderate drought. Heavily scented white flowers in spring and summer attract bees, followed by small red berries which attract birds. Used as an ornamental garden plant or hedge.
Punica granatum $11.00/25 g, $225/kg
Common Name: Pomegranate
A fruiting shrub native to India and Iran growing to 4 m. Hardy ornamental suited to most soil types and used as feature plants, hedging, container plants and bonsai specimens. Large flowers are followed by hard skinned round fruit containing translucent red arils. The flesh is sweet/tart surrounding edible seeds. The fruit stores well in cool/dry storage and continues to sweeten.
Rhoeo discolor $120/1000 seeds
Common Name: Moses in the Cradle
Growing up to 30 cm in a clumping habit, in rosettes of green leaves with contrasting purple underside. White flowers appear throughout the year. Tolerates dry conditions, is very hardy and low maintenance. Used as a groundcover, edging and pot plant.
Schefflera arboricola $25/1000 seeds
Common Name: Dwarf Umbrella Tree
An evergreen tropical tree growing to 2 m, native to eastern Asia with glossy green leaves. Hardy and low maintenance, preferring well-lit but indirect sun light. Long panicles of white/green flowers are followed by berries that are purple when ripe. Ideal bonsai or houseplant.
Nandina domestica $25/1000 seeds
Common Name: Heavenly Bamboo, Sacred Bamboo
Native to eastern Asia, the Himalayas and Japan, despite the name, is not a bamboo. An erect, evergreen shrub growing to 2 m tall, spreading 1.5 m, sometimes deciduous in colder climates. New foliage in spring is pink/red turning to green while older leaves turn red/purple before falling. Clusters of white flowers appear in early summer followed by bright red berries. Hardy, low maintenance shrub and popular landscape specimen.