Catalogue
Carex petriei
Evergreen grass. This sturdy sedge has slender pinkish brown leaves that form a smooth, arching mound of foliage. It's soft warm color enhances the pinkish purple hues in the perennial border. Height 25 cm, spread 30 cm. Garden plant for flowerbed in moist well drained soil in a sunny position. Great winter color for borders.
Dicksonia antarctica
A magnificent specimen plant for architectural impact in the garden. Trunk forming fern crowned with gigantic rich green palm-like fronds which unfurl from the centre. In winter protect the crown by wrapping it up with straw or dead fronds. Tasmanian tree fern for growing in acidic soil in full or dappled shade. Hardy in mild areas. Also can be kept in containers in sheltered areas or cool conservatories in partial shade.
Dryopteris aff. Crispa Cristata
A hardy evergreen fern. As it's name suggest the bright green fronds appear crispy or curled. They are crested at the tips with ruffled edges and may be arching or erect. Height 90 cm, spread 60 cm. A versatile garden plant which will tolerate most soils (dry or moist) and conditions(sun or shade) but it's preference is a moist partially shaded spot in the garden.
