Recommended for its low, naturally ball shaped growthThis cultivar originates from New Zealand.?Golf Ball? has a very round shape, not more than 1 m in dimension. It grows rapidly and stands out by its dense branches from the base upwards.Its evergreen foliage is light green.Discrete violet-brown flowers appear in Mai and June. The have a scent of honey but are of no decorative interest. 'Golf Ball' resists rather well to drought, and to temperatures of -5 to -10° C. It is excellent for the sea side because it accepts mist and wind.Recommended for small areas and low hedges, it is also suitable for pots and as topiary, like box.
Trees and shrubs
Fantastic foliage in perpetual evolution
The Bannow Bay variety is a natural mutation of the Pittosporum Tom Thumb.
Its very dense foliage has evolving colors: olive green edged with white in spring, then splashed with pink and finishing in a beautiful shade of purple when the cold arrives.
Its natural, round clump growth requires little or no pruning.
This shrub adapts perfectly to mild climates, in the garden or in pots on a balcony or terrace.
A spectacular improvement of ‘Pink Cascade’
This variety is the result of numerous improvements to the red helmet variety, and has strong, flexible branches (virtually thornless).
Its generous flowering offers large clusters of crimson-pink flowers that are very melliferous.
Resistant to heat, drought, wind and pests, it thrives even in poor soil.
Use as an isolated plant or in the garden.
A novelty for the Sorbaria genus : foliage with long lasting colours, a growth that stays compact
Concerning the Sorbaria species, where novelties are rare, PINK HOPI® 'COUSORB05' has been chosen for its qualities, different from those of 'Sem'.The compound, serrated foliage is delicate, light and harmoniously layered. It is a remarkable plant, due to its young variegated shoots which are red, pink and cream, then veined with white. Bud burst is extremely precocious, starting in early March. The shoots withstand the cold (at least up to -3° C). The colourful period lasts a month longer than in the traditional varieties, the shrub shines until the end of Mai. Later, in the summer, the foliage turns green.The shape of PINK HOPI® has the additional advantage of staying compact and this selection produces less suckers. Its dense foliage makes it a good ground cover.The white flower panicles bloom in June - July.The shrub does not need any maintenance (neither treating nor pruning). It is very hardy.
A new hybrid chaste tree, created at the Chicago Botanical Garden, very resistant to cold
This very unusual shrub (wide and compact) has satin-finish foliage with a mix of round, simple and three-pinnate leaves.
Its long, dark-blue flowers are borne on darker stems. They are highly melliferous, attracting pollinators to your garden.
It is particularly resistant to pests, cold and drought, making it ideal for small gardens in sunny locations.