CARMICHAELIA AUSTRALIS
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I was sent a seed of this spectacular plant some years ago. It seems perfectly happy here outside - in a moderately sheltered corner. The stems and leaves are completely flat - as though they had been crushed by a vast roller. In July it is covered with masses of violet pea-like flowers. It has reached about 5'and I just love it!