Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata'
This is one of the most fragrant daphnes and as the name suggests, a Chinese species which grows quite happily in shade or dappled sunlight, but prefers some shelter from cold winds. The variegated form 'Aureomarginata' is hardier than the type, ... [... more]
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Green Mango Panna, a Drink
This is a typically North Indian drink. It is said to be cooling in it's properties, and protects one from the intensely hot and dry winds of an Indian summer. Mint leaves add to the cooling effect of raw mangoes. Salt and sugar replace the lost ... [... more]
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Jasminum humile 'Revolutum'
The dry valleys of the Himalayas are the home of J. humile, evergreen in sheltered positions although cold winds can cause some leaf loss, compensated for by the green stems which give an evergreen effect. Plants are bushy and make very beautiful ... [... more]
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Cytisus battandieri
This tall Moroccan shrub or small tree was introduced as recently as 1922, and for a long time was thought less hardy than plants have proved. It is best grown with some shelter from cold winds and in full sun, and makes an excellent wall shrub, ... [... more]
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Choisya ternata
This well-loved evergreen shrub from Mexico enjoys warm conditions. In mild gardens it will reach full size in the open, but elsewhere plants benefit if sheltered from the cold winds that can damage the foliage and restrict growth - a warm wall ... [... more]
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Cleome hassleriana 'Colour Fountain'
Find out how to grow Cleome hassleriana 'Colour Fountain' Species: hassleriana Cultivar: 'Colour Fountain' Frost and cold winds are lethal to this elegant South American annual, so start under glass and only plant out after the last frosts - obey ... [... more]
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Teucrium fruticans
Many teucriums are herbaceous perennials, but there are a few shrubby species or subshrubs which are reliably evergreen if sheltered from cold winds. They are found growing wild in the Western Mediterranean, and appreciate full sun and very good ... [... more]
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Abutilon megapotamicum
This graceful shrub comes from dry mountain valleys in Brazil and is best grown against a warm wall with shelter from cold winds and frost. Slender stems are hung with showy, lantern-shaped flowers that appear over a long season. It is also an ... [... more]
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Pocket Mouse
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Ozothamnus leptophylla
Native to New Zealand, the silver shore cottonwood can withstand extreme coastal winds, and quickly roots on the crests of sand dunes and is therefore a useful ally in the battle against dune erosion. It has small, silvery leaves and masses of ... [... more]
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Eucryphia x nymansensis 'Nymansay'
Hardly a shrub, and more like a column-shaped tree when it is happy. All Eucryphias are vigorous ornamental shrubs that enjoy moist soil, preferably not alkaline, and need shelter from cold winds. This applies especially to evergreen varieties ... [... more]
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Catalpa bignonioides 'Aurea'
Although known as the Indian bean tree, this handsome species comes from hot areas of Central America and, while not tender, is best grown in very warm sheltered spots to protect its large ornamental leaves from cold winds. It will flower and ... [... more]
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