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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.
Mentha cunninghamii
Height: 0.15m;  Spread: 0.4m
Native Mint Hihoi (Ground Cover)
A creeping herbaceous groundcover with mint scented foliage and white flowers (summer).
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This lovely groundcover creeps beyond the confines of its planter bag.
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