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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.
Sophora molloyii Dragons Gold
Height: 2m;  Spread: 2m
Stephens Island Kowhai (Shrub)
A small growing Kowhai from Stephens Island. Long period of winter flowering. Good drainage.
» Click here for our Sophora article published in the Titirangi Tatler...
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My Dragons Gold Kowhai in full bloom in July
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