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Janet · 21-03-2012, 06:09 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening

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On 21/03/2012 09:07, Janet wrote:

That's the delicious cloud of scent wafting all around Azara
microphylla variegata this morning, from the tiny yellow flowers hidden
under every stem.

Janet

Sounds lovely, Janet. I've often fancied one. Is it hardy, and do you
have to 'trap' the scent by planting near shelter or is the scent strong
enough to fight it's own battles?

We have mild winters here so it hasn't been tested very hard..the
coldest I've recorded in this garden was (briefly) -6C but that was very
unusual. Had no effect whatever on the azara. According to Hillyers,
microphylla is the hardiest sort and can take -15C. Mine is in a
(relatively, for coastal garden) wind-sheltered sunny spot and the scent
spreads for yards around. Out of flower it's an airy elegant shrub (about
9ft high atm) and has pretty evergreen foliage for flower arranging. I'd
really recommend it.
Another plant that came my way as a nameless mystery from some plant
swap or jumble sale :-)

Janet.