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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Boehmeria australis var. dealbata
Height: 3m;  Spread: 2m
Kermadec Nettle (Shrub)
Large pale green leaves. Fast growing open shrub. Coastal. (Raoul and Kermadec Islands).
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Moumoukai, Raoul Island
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