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Old 15-12-2016, 12:07 PM
chriz1 chriz1 is offline
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Originally Posted by Jeff Layman[_2_] View Post
On 14/12/16 17:12, chriz1 wrote:
Hi all I've been asked by a neighbour too plant some more of these
plants does anyone know what they are called?
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It's a Phormium ("New Zealand Flax"). There are many cultivars and
hybrids which are variegated. Some are hardier than others. Take note
that some can get very big after several years, and their roots can go
down quite a way.

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It's a bit out of focus, but it looks like a Hebe to me. They usually
have white or purplish flowers, but there are a few with deep pink
flowers. I can't remember the names, but a Google search should find them.

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Looks like Santolina chamaecyparissus ("cotton lavender").

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Jeff
That's a brillaint help many thanks