NZ Plants C – Carmichaelia odorata to Corokia × virgata

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Carmichaelia odorata ‘Lakeside’ is a much branched shrub, which can grow to 10 ft (3 m). The branches are flattened; the leaves are very divided (in the typical fashion of the pea family). The tiny flowers are white and purple.
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Cassinia vauvilliersii (syn Cassinia leptophylla subsp vauvilliersii, Ozothamnus leptophyllus) is an erect, evergreen, bushy shrub, which can grow up to 10 ft (3 m) high. The small, leathery, green leaves are typically about 0.3 in (8 mm) long; the leaf edges are rolled in beneath. The whitish flowers occur in dense clusters of 10 to 20, summer.
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Cassinia vauvilliersii var albida (syn Cassinia leptophylla subsp vauvilliersii var albida, Ozothamnus leptophyllus Albidus Group) is an erect, evergreen, bushy shrub, which can grow up to 6.5 ft (2 m) high. The leaves are 0.3–6 in (7–16 mm) long and are densely covered in short hairs. The whitish flowers occur in dense clusters of 10 to 20, summer.
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For more information on Celmisia bonplandii, and a larger view 30K

Celmisia bonplandii is a low-growing woody plant, which forms patches up to 20 in (50 cm) across. The broad lance-shaped leaves are 2–4 in (5–10 cm) long, and are green above, white below. Large daisy flowers are carried on stalks 6–12 in (15–30 cm) tall; summer.
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Celmisia densiflora forms a loose mat of rosettes up to 40 in (1 m) across. The thick leathery lance-shaped leaves are green above, white below, 2.4–6 in (6–15 cm) long, with wavy and toothed edges. Large daisy flowers are carried on stalks 6–12 in (15–30 cm) tall; summer.
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Celmisia semicordata forms a cluster of stout leaves, 12–24 in (30–60 cm) high. The stiff, leathery, silver-green leaves are spear-shaped, white underneath, and up to 24 in (60 cm) long. The flowers are large, and daisy-like.
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Chordospartium stevensonii is a leafless, small tree of weeping habit, which grows to 12–24 ft (3.6–7.3 m) high. The pendulous branches are about 0.07 in (1.75 mm) in diameter. The pale, rose-lilac flowers are in racemes, either carried single or in groups of 2 to 5.
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For more information on Clematis ‘Early Sensation’, and a larger view 30K

Clematis ‘Early Sensation’, is scrambling evergreen shrub, growing to 8 ft (2.5 m). The small leaves are dark green and divided. The flowers are small and creamy white, scented, spring. It is fairly hardy in the UK.
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Clematis ‘Lunar Lass’, is a scrambling evergreen alpine-house plant. The green leaves are highly divided. The flowers are very pale green, spring.
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Clematis petriei scrambles over rocks, shrubs or small trees. The branches are slender; the leaves are in threes, or pairs of threes. The flowers are small, green and highly scented. Hardy in the UK.
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For more information on Clianthus puniceus, and a larger view 30K

Clianthus puniceus is a bushy shrub, 3–6 ft (90–180 cm) high. The much-divided (pinnate) green leaves are 3–6 in (7.5–15 cm) long, typical of the pea family. The flowers are red, up to 3 in (7.5 cm) long, and are borne in groups of up to 20.
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Clianthus puniceus ‘Albus’ (syn Clianthus puniceus ‘White Heron’) is a bushy shrub, 3–6 ft (90–180 cm) high. The much-divided (pinnate) green leaves are 3–6 in (7.5–15 cm) long, typical of a member of the pea family. The flowers are creamy white, up to 3 in (7.5 cm) long, and are borne in groups of up to 20.
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For more information on Cordyline australis, and a larger view 30K

Cordyline australis is a tree which reaches 12–40 ft (4–12 m) in height. Young trees have a straight, unbranched trunk, whereas mature trees usually have branched trunks. The drooping, evergreen leaves are 12–24 in (30–60 cm) long. Flowers scented, creamy white, summer.
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Corokia × virgata (syn Corokia ‘Virgata’) is an erect, evergreen shrub of diffuse habit, growing to 10–15 ft (3–4.5 m) high. The branches may be either straight or zigzag. The leaves are variable in shape 0.5–2 in (1.2–5 cm) long. The small yellow flowers in late spring. The small fruits may be yellow, orange or red. Hardy in the UK.
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