Azalea Standard Shrub Mini Tree Low Maintenance Evergreen Plant Baring Red Spring Flowers 1 x or 2 x Azalea Japonica Standard Tree in a 2 Litre Pot (60-80cm Tall) by Thompson & Morgan (1)

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Candles – Luxury home fragrance products to refresh a room in your home. Triple scented, hand poured candles with up to 80 hours burn time and aroma diffusers made from pure essential oils. Refills and replacement reeds available. Available in 28 unique fragrances that last up to 4 months. Azaleas bring us sparkling colour in spring, then for the rest of the year their contribution to our displays is limited to foliage. But since the 1980s a Louisiana plant breeder has been developing varieties that also bloom in summer and autumn.

Potted shrubs are best planted in spring or fall. For a showy display, they require the right amount of light, and soil with an acidic pH that’s moist and well-draining. Harden off plants in May by transferring them from warm to cooler conditions and standing them outdoors when danger of frost is past. Plunge the pots to the rim in a bed of ericaceous peat-free compostto avoid the danger of frequent drying out. Climate: Azaleas grow well in most parts of Australia, from Brisbane to Perth and south, but are at their best in cool to temperate areas. Getting started The best time to layer is in early spring before leaves have emerged, but early fall works as well.Alabamense, albiflorum, arborescens, atlanticum, austrinum, calendulaceum, kiusianum, mucronatum, yedoense Space two feet apart for plants that grow up to three feet at maturity, two to three feet apart for plants up to five feet, and three to five feet apart for those greater than five feet. If the plants are root bound with a dense mat of fibrous roots visible on the surface of the pot, use a clean, sterile knife to slash the mat in four to six spots. Cut about two inches deep and space the slashes evenly around the root ball. Golden Lights': The bright golden-orange blooms on this 'Northern Lights' cultivar offer a dramatic color for the spring landscape. Cold-hardy (USDA zones 3 to 7) and compact (3 to 6 feet), the flower trusses are flat and contain ten flowers in shades ranging from butter yellow to orange with salmon-pink highlights.

Vertical Gardens – Vertical Gardening is a great way to take advantage of vertical spaces in and around the garden. Maximise your gardening space by growing gardens vertical! Native – There are several azaleas native to North America, including Alabama, sweet, coastal, flame, and swamp azalea. Lavender – Browse our range of lavender! Typically featuring colours ranging from blues and purples through to pinks, lavenders have a beautiful scent and can be used as an herb. Lavandula is a genus of 47 known species of flowering plants in the mint family. Place them in a sun-loving area of your garden for best results. Use them in areas that need a little bit of colour and to increase the visit of pollinators, such as bees. Provide winter protection such as a mulch of pine needles or straw or a cloche to protect against frost as needed.

2 litre Potted Plants

Espaliers & Standards – Looking for a stunning feature for the garden? Look no further than a beautifully crafted espalier. Ideal for narrow garden beds, fence lines, pots/containers, balcony gardening, patios or even as a screening option. Hardwood – We only sell products made from Forest Stewardship Council approved timber. The following products are made from a hardwood called Shorea. It is extremely hard wearing and is also used to make boats. We recommend oiling all timber furniture to maintain longeivity, especially if it is kept out in the full sun. Whatever the soil texture, before planting it’s beneficial to generously mix compost with the existing topsoil, adding it at a ratio of one part compost to one part topsoil. Careful watering with rainwater is essential throughout the summer;if plants are left to suffer drought conditions, growth may be stunted and flower buds may fail to develop or may only partially develop, eventually falling unopened or shrivelling on the plant. Avoid using tap-water particularly if you live in a hard-water area.This contains dissolved sodium bicarbonate which is alkaline and is toxic to the plant. More than thirty varieties have been released over the years, and the most suitable have now been chosen for sale in Britain. I asked David Millais of rhododendron and azalea specialist of Millais Rhododendrons, and vice chair of the RHS Rhododendron, Camellia and Magnolia Group, about this reblooming series.

Bulbs – Free Delivery – Victoria, South Australia and Northern Territory OnlySorry – items unavailable in other states due to quarantine restrictions. If plunging in soil, place some coarse, gritty material at the base to discourage worms from entering the pot through drainage holes. A cool, partially shaded position is desirable, but in deep shade flower buds may not form. Fragrant Star': The pure white flowers on this small, 3- to 4-foot mid-spring bloomer have a heady, spicy fragrance. The leaves are a pleasing bluish-green. It is pretty heat-tolerant but not as cold-hardy as others (zones 5 to 9), though it can withstand cold temperatures as low as minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit if sheltered from harsh winds.Rhododendron luteum - also known as Azalea pontica, this is a bushy, upright shrub with fragrant yellow flowers and good autumn colour. It can be toxic to people and animals but is good for bees that love the nectar rich flowers. Azaleas are among the most popular flowering shrubs in the world, and are a feature of many spring gardens. There are thousands of varieties and most of them do well when grown in pots. However, when planted in the garden some azalea varieties are much better than others. The best tall growing varieties with single flowers include ‘Alba Magna’ (large white), ‘Alphonse Anderson’ (light pink, edged white, rosy blotch in throat) ‘Magnifica’ (purple) and ‘Splendens’ (salmon pink with magenta spots). There is also a sport of Alphonse Anderson called ‘Kalimna Pearl’, which has soft lavender pink double flowers. Spring layered plants can be transplanted into the garden in the fall of the same year. But with either spring- or fall-layered plants, waiting a year or two before transplanting is better.

Full sun, especially in southernmost climates, can actually burn the leaves of an azalea. On the other hand, heavy shade can deprive them of necessary oxygen, resulting in poor blooming and weaker growth. Azalea shrubs perform best in partial shade or sunlight filtered by trees. They will also do well in a spot that receives morning sun followed by afternoon shade. When to Plant Azaleas If your soil is heavy, add one to two shovelfuls of landscape sand or pea gravel to improve drainage. For plants kept indoors, continue to house the plant in a cool, humid room until after the risk of frosts has passed in your area. Summer treatmentIf your soil conditions are less than ideal, consider building a raised bed or plant them in containers instead. Native Trees – Plant deliveries are to Melbourne metro area only. Largely native to Australia, Eucalyptus are yet another example of plant species that is both beautiful in the residental landscape, and practical in the commercial one. Fast growing, with short, fine fibres in the wood make it suitable for fine-grade paper, as well as tissue paper and high quality coated papers. Eucalyptus oil is sought after as an industrial solvent, antiseptic, deodoriser, a natural insect repellant, and in small amounts as a food supplements. The wood is used in the crafting of musical instruments, most notably the Didgeridoo, and most of the rest of any Eucalyptus tree can be used in the making of dyes. All of this is, of course, in addition to the beauty of the foliage and the flowers that make Eucalyptus one of the most recognizable trees in Australia.