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It is preferable to propagate plants by seeds rather than cuttings or by division. This ensures maximum genetic diversity is maintained.

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Carmichaelia grandiflora
Height: 1.5m;  Spread: 1m
Shrub
A leafy plant with purple and white flowers that are apparently scented. It has a drooping habit and may be rather difficult in warmer areas.
» Click here for our Carmichaelia article published in The Fringe, July 2015 ...
» For a landscaping perspective on Carmichaelia grandiflora, see this article by O2 Landscapes...
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Growing in scree near the face of Fox Glacier. ID kindly provided by Christchurch Botanical Gardens.