Pittosporum 'Silver Ball' Calliandra surinamensis 'Dixie Pink' a sign of its exceptional

a sign of its exceptional performance in British gardens

the tree will begin to grow metallic blue berries that can be eaten

It is important to water them regularly as they prefer moist soil

'Bountiful' produces fantastic cooking apples (which also eat well) that you can use to make everything from tangy sauces and chutneys to steaming-hot pies and strudels

Canaliculatus flowers make wonderful

Pittosporum 'Silver Ball' Calliandra surinamensis 'Dixie Pink' a sign of its exceptionalA slow growing compact evergreen shrub with a neat, naturally spherical habit Silvery green foliage with white margins, bearing scented dusky purple flowers in May and June Grow in pots, borders or mixed hedges Grows to 0. 5 1 x 0. 5 1m within 10 20 years A hardy perennial which is fine in partial shade but achieves best foliage colours in full sun plant in a sheltered spot away from cold winds Pest resistant an ideal alternative to a Buxus ball