Carissa macrocarpa (Natal Plum)

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  1. Victoria

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    I bought today a Carissa. I had one years ago but lost it in our rare 2009 frost and have never seen another since. I also bought a nice pot for it and will plant it later.

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    I also got two Lantana montevidensis (Creeping Lantana), one Lavender and one White. I hae not decided where to plant Them.

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      Got the Carissa planted in its new pot ...

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        pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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        Its something I've heard of but never tried @Victoria
         
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          They are pretty when in bloom and fruiting. Now they come in thornless varieties. My last had nasty thorns ... none on this one. :biggrin:
           
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