Regional Council notes
Jasmine and agapanthus are common plants found in a great many gardens across New Zealand and certainly abundant in the Wairarapa. They are synonymous with the older homesteads and properties that we are famous for and often invoke memories of yesteryear. The starkness of the standalone electric blue flowers of original agapanthus and the perfume of jasmine in spring made them popular choices for gardeners. An added attraction was their hardiness which was an added bonus given the harsh dryness of the summers of old and the solid frosts that the Wairarapa can deliver. … Continue Reading
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