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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.
Kelleria dieffenbachii
Height: 0.05m;  Spread: 0.4m
Ground Cover
A soft plant in warmer areas with blue/grey leaves and little white flowers. Very difficult to keep alive in warmer ares and is only occasionally available.
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Growing in alpine habitat in Arthur's Pass NP.
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