Grewia occidentalis
Native to southern Africa, this adaptable evergreen shrub with deep green, oval, toothed, leathery leaves grows to 3 m (10 ft) high and even greater spread. It has star-shaped, mauve-pink flowers about 3-4 cm across during spring and summer. The ... [... more]
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Timing Of Nitrogen Absorption in Kiwifruit
Kiwifruit accumulate large amounts of nutrients in vegetative growth during spring. Only part of this can be supplied by the limited reserves in the upper portion of the vine's perennial framework. Recognition of this has lead to the ... [... more]
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Sisyrinchium
Ground hugging perennial that produces clusters of small purple flowers with yellow throats at the end of long stalks during spring and summer. Two types are available. The larger variety shown here (S. graminoides) grows to 60cm and extends ... [... more]
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