Growing subtropical plants - Life & Style - NZ Herald News
We're lucky in the warmer parts of Aotearoa that we can grow wonderful subtropicals. On the occasions I've visited the South Island and have been tempted to move to Riverton, or maybe Oamaru, my big stumbling block (apart from it being a little expensive to visit family in Auckland) is "what about my bananas and cherimoya?" What about the warmth and rain we have in the north that allows us to grow the most wonderful array of lush subtropical plants? Which is why I'll be staying in Auckland.
Most of the gardens I've designed have featured subtropicals. They are particularly suited to filling awkward spaces quickly, and make dull fencelines look lush, or quickly block views that you don't want to see. Bananas are perfect in this situation.
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