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For the lovers of cottage gardens there are many grey
herbaceous perennials that can be incorporated in a
mixed border . Artemesia afra boasts pretty silver lacy
or fernlike leaves. This fast growing plant must be cut
back hard at the end of winter to lend a soft cloud of
silvery magic during the next season. The cuttings can
be used for propagation.
Another grey perineal sub-shrub wel suited for
informal or Mediterranean gardens is the indigenous
Helichrysum petiolare. It has small velvety grey leaves
and a trailing growth habit. This fast growing plant
tends to take over its neighbours and should be cut
back after flowering. Remember Westringia fruticossa
when in search of a grey plant that can be pruned into
beautiful topiaries. With its natural rounded growth
form it looks great when planted alone, in masse
plantings or when used as a hedge. Westringia
fruticossa is hardy, trustworthy choice for coastal
gardens. This plant greatly resembles a rosemary bush
and is thus also known as Coastal rosemary. Stachys
byzantine, commonly known as Lamb's, ear, is a showy
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front of the border plant that contrasts beautifully
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when planted in front of burgundy foliage. The striking
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silvery foliage will lend a unique colour and soft velvety
texture to your garden. This easy to grow ground cover
bore
should be grown in full sun. Lambs ear will reach a
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height of 30cm and spread 30-60 cm.
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