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PLANT OF THE MONTH -  “Red Riding Hood”

Dipladenia (Mandevilla) sanderii

“Red Riding Hood” with its masses of light red flowers will bring continual beauty to your home & garden.

“Red Riding Hood” flowers for most of the year.

Plant in a sunny position free from frost.

If planted in a garden bed, make sure the soil is well drained.

For a proven performer plant “Red Riding Hood”

* If you experience any problems with your plants, consult our horticulturist who can assist you with identification and provide you with a solution to keep your gardens looking beautiful all year round.

* Mulch gardens well throughout this time of the year - Sugar Cane is a great mulch and is only $14.95 for a jumbo bale. Covers 12 square metres @ 50mm Thick….

* Water gardens well once or twice a week, rather than lightly on a daily basis.

* Wetting agents are available to help assist moisture retention in poor or dry soils.

* Water late in the afternoons to avoid immediate evaporation in hot weather.

* If you haven’t already, then consider installing water tanks to recycle rainwater.

* Wetting agents are available to help assist moisture retention in poor or dry soils.