Any suggestions please? We have looked at rhododendruns, lilacs and hebes so far, max height 2-3m
dannydonut,
Jan 1, 8:30am
Tibouchina (lassiandra) Polygala
dibble35,
Jan 1, 8:31am
tibouchina - think theres a smaller growing one. Brunsfelsia, Hydrangea raspberry crush - I have acid soil and mine are a beautiful deep vibrant purple,
supersapper,
Jan 1, 8:39am
Thanks - thats another one I can look for, very pretty.
nonumbers,
Jan 1, 8:43am
Some hebes but they may be small
spiritofgonzo,
Jan 1, 9:22am
I see you're in chch. Tibouchina won't grow there, too cold. But yes, there are heaps of purple flowered shrubs, just check they can handle frosts.
poppysinger2,
Jan 1, 11:28am
Buddleia !
kaiser2,
Jan 1, 5:55pm
Some varieties of Ceanothus have dark purple-blue or pale purple flowers
pauline999,
Jan 1, 5:55pm
Sweet pea tree
ianab,
Jan 1, 7:48pm
A dwarf magnolia? Many of the smaller varieties only get to 2-3m and should handle the Chch climate.
ruby2shoes,
Jan 2, 11:38am
whaddabout a purple rose? some roses are shrub like or can be grown as a hedge. Of course, I can't think of any at the moment!
summersunnz,
Jan 2, 1:45pm
Thanks for posting the name. have been trying to remember that plant name for days - the next plant to add to my garden. :-)
Wow thanks you have given me lots of choices, now to hunt some down.
laurenlee,
Jan 6, 5:20pm
Wheelz has a good suggestion for a dramatic colour scheme-purple with lime green.A good purple rose with strong perfume is Blackberry Nip.you could have it with lime green zinnias.Happy hunting-get what you love!
kaylin,
Jan 6, 8:29pm
Port wine magnolia? Cherry pie? Catnip? Boronia?
kaylin,
Jan 7, 7:13am
Now that it's daylight, I can read my plant label. Lol. I have two Tibouchina "blue moon". The had lovely purple flowers when I bought them. (Well I bought one, one was a gift a few weeks later).
Only I have put them in pots as they are frost sensitive, and although placed them under trees for the frost protection, they've dropped many of their leaves as they have dried out. I am going to replant them, but directly into the garden. As soon as I can find a suitable spot. I had liked the idea of them in big pots leading into a garden 'room' but obviously my idea was dumb. Lol
I have purple roses Ebb Tide, teamed up with a combination of silver grey Teucrium hedges and dark green Ligustrum hedges.
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