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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Phormium tenax Guardsman
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Phormium tenax Guardsman
This pic is of Phormium Tenax "Guardsman" taken in mid summer in all its splendour. Who would've thought the humble flax could be so gorgeous. Cheers Stuart

Thanks to Stuart Thompson for sharing this photo!
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