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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.
Pachystegia minor
Height: 0.4m;  Spread: 0.4m
Marlborough rock daisy (Shrub)
Miniature form of P.insignis but with a much tighter habit. Needs good drainage.
» For a landscaping perspective on Pachystegia minor, see this article by O2 Landscapes...
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Pachystegia minor growing on an exposed northwest-facing hillside in Lower Hutt. It's planted in a raised position amongst rocks to improve drainage
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