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Potted Garden (Page 7 of 30)
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Daphne odorataIf you have had trouble growing Daphne in the past, maybe its time to try one in a pot. Pots tend to have better drainage than garden situations and can be the difference between failure and succes. The Daphne is a neat, compact flowering shrub which enjoys the cooler climates of southern Australia.&nb...
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Polyanthus (Primula x polyantha) Description Polyanthus are flowering annuals that thrive through the cooler weather. They are actually a Primula but the name Polyanthus is usually used to describe the deep coloured, shorter stemmed varieties. Polyanthus are hard to beat for concentrated colou...
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To reduce weeds and improve absorption rates of controlled release fertilisers and water we recommend you scarify and loosen the soil on the top of pots with a hand fork. This aerates the soil, stopping moss and weed seeds from germinating but importantly breaks the soil crust that can develop on the top of pots. Thi...
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Pansies and Violas Pansy and Viola are both of the same genus Viola. Pansies have a large flower while the plants we refer to as Violas have a smaller flower. Pansies are one of the most popular flowering annuals and new improved varieties are released each year. Pansies and violas flower through winter, providing much needed...
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Zygocactus (Schlumbergera)The Zygocactus (Schlumbergera) are commonly known as the Christmas cactus. This is because in the Northern Hemisphere they flower around Christmas time. Here in Australia we also call them the Christmas cactus, which can be confusing because down here they flower from late autumn to early spring. The or...
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