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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.
Solanum aviculare var. latifolium
Height: 3m;  Spread: 3m
Poroporo (Shrub)
This is a variety from the off shore islands up north. Large dark green glossy leaves and pale blue flowers.
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Solanum aviculare var. latifolium on Oakley Creek Walkway
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