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THE popular magnolia Little Gem is being superseded by the new model Teddy Bear, with very compact growth.
Once the plant reaches 3 years old it produces large fragrant white flowers from November to May.
The Memories dianthus, which is raising $1 for each plant sold for dementia research, is white and highly perfumed.
Together with the pinks of Candy Floss and Sugar Plum, it makes a delightful border or pot specimen.
One of the more difficult scented shrubs to grow are daphnes, but the new release Spring Pink is more hardy and will grow in full sun.
Rhodanthe Paper Star and Cascade are Australian natives and will grow in full sun or part shade, their silvery grey foliage the perfect foil for their masses of white flowers.
Ideal for rockeries or as a border Erigeron Spindrift, the dwarf variety of Seaside Daisy, forms neat domes bearing white flowers that fade through to pink and red.
This hardy little plant will grow anywhere.
Nemesias Berri White and Raspberries and Cream will add colour from now through summer and will highlight a boring spot in the garden. They look wonderful alternated with Armeria Pink Petite and Bees Pink that have unusual tufted growth from which arises the stems covered in ball-like flowers.
For those who love tibouchinas, the new Cool Baby will be interesting.
This dwarf form only grows to 60 centimetres, but its pink and white flowers are huge.