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--The
last point I want to make is in praise of the oleander's companion plant in
the dry riverbeds of Greek mountains: the Chaste Tree, Vitex
agnus-castus. It's a shrub whose dainty gray foliage and mauve
spires complement the oleanders in rather Jekyll-like natural
compositions. It is has a sage-like fragrance and requires no care at
all, no summer water thrives on salt air, and can be trained into a
decent-sized tree.
regards
Cali Doxiadis
I have this one in the variegated version. Not
everyones cup of tea I know, but I'd second the recommendation. Its amazing
how something so delicate looking can be so tough. Ideal as a filler at the
back of a mixed shrubbery.
Glenn Breayley. Ragnarok & Valhalla
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