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Lavender 'Avonview'

UT
Lavandula stoechas x viridis
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
'Avonview' is a compact lavender 60 cm wide and 80 cm high that forms a rounded shrub and can be used as an informal hedge. The vibrant purple butterfly-topped flowers bloom for a long period and are held above the foliage. The attractive leaves are grey-green and aromatic. It is an improved form of Lavandula stoechas and does not become weedy. Lavender belongs in every garden for the wide range of uses it provides, from dried or cut flowers, flavourings for desserts or forage for bees. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun and tolerates drought once established. Suitable for temperate and subtropical areas.

Provided as tubestock.
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Lavender 'Frenchette'

UT
Lavandula dentata
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
'Frenchette' is a compact form of French lavender with grey-green, toothed aromatic leaves and beautiful deep blue-purple flower spikes that appear all year round. It grows to 1 metre high and 1 metre wide and can be used for hedging. The 'Frenchette' variety is a good performer for even the humid, subtropical areas. Lavender belongs in every garden for the wide range of uses it provides, from dried or cut flowers, flavourings for desserts or forage for bees. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun and tolerates drought once established. Suitable for temperate and subtropical areas.

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Leek 'Babington'

UT
Allium ampeloprasum var. babingtonii
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
A rare garden perennial that does best in cooler climates. These grow just like normal leeks except each plant produces bulbils at the top of the stem (similar to Tree Onions) that can used to grow new plants. The leeks die back at the end of summer and remain dormant until winter / spring. The full-size leek can be cut at the base rather than pulled and will grow a new plant. Babington leeks prefer a fertile, well-drained soil in full sun but are also hardy and pest resistant. A delicious vegetable to use in soups, stews, quiches and baked alone. The flowers are attractive to bees.

Provided in mini pots.
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Leek - Perennial UT
Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
Syn. Multiplier leeks, perpetual leeks
Rare and hard to find but a garden jewel when you do. These grow just like normal leeks except each plant regularly produces young plants (offsets) around the base. Once these are transplanted they will grow to a full size leek or they can be harvested and used like spring onions. Leeks prefer a cool, rich soil but are also extremely hardy and pest resistant. They grow in full sun to part shade. A delicious vegetable to use in soups, stews, quiches and baked alone. The white shaft plus 10 - 15 cm of the green leaves are eaten. More info on growing Perennial Leeks...

Provided in mini pots.
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Lemongrass 'East Indian' H UT
Cymbopogon flexuosus
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
Less commonly grown lemongrass; it is a taller, to 1.5 m, a more vigorous plant with deep purple stem bases. It produces an attractive purplish seedhead in most areas. Used mainly for herb tea and mulch production. It is resistant to the rust that plagues West Indian Lemongrass. Suitable for warm temperate to tropical areas. More info on growing East Indian Lemongrass...

Provided as tubestock.
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Lemongrass 'West Indian' H UT
Cymbopogon citratus
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
Syn. ta krai, tanglad, serai, sereh, remon gurasu, xiang mao cao, zabalin, sloeuk krey, xa
This is the commonly grown lemongrass in Australia; the thickened stem bases are used in Thai cooking; it is a good source of Vit. A. It grows as a grass-like clumps to 1 m. Suitable for warm temperate to tropical areas. More info on growing West Indian Lemongrass...

Provided as tubestock.
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Malabar Chestnut H UT
Pachira glabra
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
Syn. Guyana Chestnut, Saba Nut, Provision Tree
A very adaptable, fast growing, ornamental, evergreen nut tree to a height of 7 m with a spread of 3 m. The trunk swells at the base as the tree ages. The leaves are large, divided and bright green. The flowers are very ornamental, 10 cm long, cream 'shaving brush' style flowers, very striking. It is native to tropical America and prefers moist, well-composted, well-drained soils in a warm, sunny position. It is resistant to drought and very hardy but will only tolerate light frost. The pods produced are about twice the size of a walnut. The nuts packed inside are about the size of a cashew, edible, nutritious but bland in flavour. More info on growing malabar chestnut.
Provided as tubestock.
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Moringa H UT
Moringa spp.
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
Syn. Horseradish Tree, Drumstick Tree, Ben Tree, Miracle Tree
A hardy shrubby tree with fern-like leaves and white, fragrant flowers. The pungent roots are used as a substitute for horseradish; young leaves are eaten as cooked greens and the immature pods are cooked like okra. Suitable for subtropical and tropical areas. More info on growing moringa
Provided as tubestock.
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Mulberry 'Majestic Dwarf' UT
Morus nigra
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
This is a true dwarf mulberry that grows to only a quarter the size of normal mulberry, it is easily maintained to around 3 m high. The delicious fruit is medium to large, black and sweet but with a balanced acidity. Its compact size makes it versatile as a fruiting hedge, large container plant, or as a feature plant in a garden or courtyard. It prefers full sun and makes a good shade tree on the western side of the house and is ideal to provide shelter in the chook run. 'Majestic Dwarf' is a low chill cultivar so crops well in QLD. Mulberries are deciduous and tolerant of a wide climate range so will produce from the Northern Territory to as far south as Tasmania. Trees are self-pollinated so only one is needed for a good crop.
Provided in mini pots.
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Oca UT
Oxalis tuberosa
Not to Norfolk Island, TAS or WA
Syn. New Zealand Yam
Oca has succulent clover-like leaves and produces a small, pink, delicious tuber. Suited to cooler temperate climates, tolerant of high altitudes and a wide variety of soil types. More info on growing oca...

Provided as 3 tubers per pack.
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Provided as tubestock.
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
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Oca is unlikely to do well north of Sydney in coastal areas over summer.
FAQ: I Iive in Brisbane and really love oca, will it grow for me?

Olive 'Manzanillo' UT
Olea europaea
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
'Manzanillo' is a very productive olive that can be used for both fruit and oil. As a table olive it is known for its excellent quality fruit that can be pickled either green and black or stuffed. The attractive tree has a low, spreading habit and grows to about 5 m. It does well in in both warm and cold climates. It is tolerant to frost, salt winds and salinity. It will also do well in large containers or as a formal hedge.

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Pandan H UT Rare
Pandanus amaryllifolius
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
Syn. Screwpine pandanus, ketaki, pandan wangi, bai tooey
A strappy leafed tropical plant widely grown for its use in Asian cooking. Growing 1 - 2 metres high with bright green leaves and aerial roots. It really is a tropical plant and needs a warm, humid microclimate created, to grow it further south than northern NSW. Even in Maleny on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland it is not really warm enough to grow it outside. It likes a lot of water and will grow as a marginal plant on the edge of a dam or pond. In cooking it is used in rice dishes or tied in a bundle and cooked with food.
Provided as tubestock.
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Passionfruit 'Panama Gold' UT
Passiflora flavicarpa x Passiflora edulis
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
'Panama Gold' produces very large, deep golden fruit with a delicious sweet, tangy flavour. It is a vigorous climbing plant with lush, deep green attractive leaves and showy purple and white flowers. It is self-pollinating and produces prolifically. Grow on a strong trellis for support. Does well in subtropical and tropical areas. In temperate areas requires a warm, sheltered position and may lose its leaves during winter.
Provided as tubestock.
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Passionfruit 'Panama Red' UT
Passiflora flavicarpa x Passiflora edulis
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
'Panama Red' produces very large, red skinned fruit with a delicious sweet, tangy flavour. It is a vigorous climbing plant with lush, deep-green attractive leaves and showy purple and white flowers. It is self-pollinating and produces prolifically. Grow on a strong trellis for support. Does well in subtropical and tropical areas. In temperate areas requires a warm, sheltered position and may lose its leaves during winter.
Provided as tubestock.
GP198
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Passionfruit Marigold UT
Tagetes lemmonii
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
Syn. Tree marigold, Mountain marigold, Lemmon's marigold, Mexican bush marigold, Tangerine marigold, Copper Canyon Daisy
Passionfruit Marigold is a shrubby perennial with rich, golden yellow flowers blooming from autumn to spring. The leaves have a strong fragrance described as 'fruit salad' or 'passionfruit'. Most people enjoy the scent but there are a few who may dislike it. It is native to North America and used extensively in drier area gardens for its drought tolerance. It is a tough, pest-resistant plant that grows vigorously to 1.5 m high by 2.5 m wide. It prefers a well-drained soil and sunny position and will tolerate light frosts. The leaves and flowers can be dried for pot-pourri and sachets to repel pest insects in the home. Like all Tagetes spp. when growing in the garden the roots will help to repel soil nematodes. When it is pruned the leaves can be spread around the garden as a pest repellent mulch. It needs to be pruned annually to re-invigorate it.
Provided as tubestock.
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Paw Paw 'Red Army' H UT
Carica papaya
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
Syn. Red Fleshed Paw Paw.
'Red Army' is a bisexual, fast growing, early fruiting, red fleshed pawpaw. Plants can begin fruiting at only 80 cm high. Home-grown paw paw ripened on the tree beats the bought variety hands down. These are great fruit trees for small gardens as they are compact growers and have the added advantage of sweet-smelling flowers. Paw paws are suitable for subtropical and tropical areas and will be damaged by frost. They are very easy to grow and remain productive trees for around 5-6 years. In warm frost-free areas fruits will ripen all year round and healthy trees can produce 25-30 kg of fruit a season. For reliable pollination plant in groups of three.

Provided as tubestock.
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Pepino 'Kendall Gold' UT
Solanum muricatum
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
Syn. pepino dulce
The pepino is a native of the Andes in South America. It is in the tomato family and grows as a small sprawling bush 80 - 100 cm tall. 'Kendall Gold' is an improved selection that produces yellow fruit striped with purple that has a sweet, delicate, mild flavour, similar to a melon. It does best in warm climates but will tolerate light frost. It is suited to fertile, moist soils in full sun although it will grow in partial shade it will be less fruitful. It is easy to strike from cuttings; new bushes should be planted every few years as it bears less with age. The sprawling habit makes it useful as a groundcover but growing it on a trellis protects the fruit from attack by slugs and snails and from rotting from contact with the soil. Suitable for warm temperate and subtropical areas.

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Pineapple 'Pure Gold' H UT
Ananas comosus
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
Pineapple is a hardy perennial to 1 metre tall, grown commercially from Northern NSW to the tropics but may be successfully grown in a home garden in a warm microclimate further south and west. 'Pure Gold' is a selected cultivar with sweet, juicy, very fragrant golden fruit. It is also less acidic with a smaller core and a higher Vitamin C content than other types. It requires a fertile, well-drained soil with a neutral to mildly acid pH. Pineapple is a tropical plant and will grow best in a warm climate between 16°C to 33°C with regular rainfall. It does not tolerate frost or very hot conditions over 40°C but is drought tolerant. Suitable for subtropical and tropical areas.

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Pomegranate 'Wonderful' UT
Punica granatum
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
Pomegranate 'Wonderful' produces large, deep purple-red fruit with deep crimson flesh; it is juicy with a delicious, piquant flavour. It is good for juicing and eating fresh. Pomegranate trees will grow in most areas of Australia and are appreciated for their ornamental beauty and fruit. The hardy, deciduous small trees are self-pollinated and grow between 4 - 7 m high. It can be planted in an orchard or used as a hedge or espalier. It prefers full sun and is tolerant of wide range of soil types but needs good drainage.
More information on pomegranate here.
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GP186
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