Bottlebrushes make excellent garden plants. The flowers can be spectacular and are irresistible to birds and insects. Most species are frost tolerant. Many species can tolerate in damp conditions, yet most are very hardy and will tolerate drought and limited maintenance. They grow well in a wide variety of soils, except those which are highly alkaline...
Palibin is a compact, low-spreading shrub, easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates light shade, but best bloom is in full sun. Prefers organically rich, moist, slightly acidic to slightly alkaline soils.. Prune as needed immediately after flowering. The interesting point about this particular Lilac is that it flowers twice, in spring April to May and again in August...
This plant is a very impressive sight in spring just like Niagara Falls, it becomes a spectacular
waterfall of pure white flowers resembling unique pearls. The Niagra is a compact variety reaching 90-120cm in height and similar spread. It likes semi shade or full sun....
This plant has masses of lovely vivid pink flowers, fading to paler pink with a deep red flare in a rounded truss that flowers in early March. This is an attractive plant with a neat habit and good glossy green foliage all year round, it is not scented. This gorgeous new introduction tends to flower again in the autumn...
No matter what size the garden, there is almost certainly a conifer to meet your needs, given the range of colours and forms available. These include tall, skinny conifers that suit narrow gardens, dwarf conifers that make wonderful features or tub specimens, and also ground covering conifers that are perhaps the most useful of all because they give great visual continuity and are wonderful weed suppressants...
