Diamonds in the Dark (Dark Leaf Crepe)
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Diamonds in the Dark (Dark Leaf Crepe)
Hi There
Has anyone thought about getting a few of these & trying to make something out of them?
http://www.diamondsinthedark.com.au/
Thanks
Kane
Has anyone thought about getting a few of these & trying to make something out of them?
http://www.diamondsinthedark.com.au/
Thanks
Kane
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Re: Diamonds in the Dark (Dark Leaf Crepe)
No idea but they look awesome!
Off to Bunnings I go methinks to see if they have any
Being a dwarf variety they may be quite suited to Bonsai culture too
Ken
Off to Bunnings I go methinks to see if they have any

Being a dwarf variety they may be quite suited to Bonsai culture too
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Re: Diamonds in the Dark (Dark Leaf Crepe)
Nah. Just get one of each [GRINNING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]
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Re: Diamonds in the Dark (Dark Leaf Crepe)
I happen to work at a big green shed, but I don't recall seeing any come in yet (I work in the dock). I can find out on Monday and let you know if we will be getting any in and the prices. If we do get them in, I dare say it'll be around May/June when we get our bare root stock in.
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Re: Diamonds in the Dark (Dark Leaf Crepe)
Don't be ridiculous Ken... 2 or 3 of each is a much more reasonable numberkcpoole wrote:Nah. Just get one of each

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Re: Diamonds in the Dark (Dark Leaf Crepe)
Green shed in Melbourne has had them for about 8 weeks now so they should be around.
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Re: Diamonds in the Dark (Dark Leaf Crepe)
Well now I have to get one or ten 

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Re: Diamonds in the Dark (Dark Leaf Crepe)
Well I always advocate newbies getting at least 2 of each species.Jarad wrote:Don't be ridiculous Ken... 2 or 3 of each is a much more reasonable numberkcpoole wrote:Nah. Just get one of each
1 to work on straight away and 1 to grow on for later

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Re: Diamonds in the Dark (Dark Leaf Crepe)
That be neat. Please keep me updated. They are $40 at Plants Plus here in QLD (selected stores)quodlibet_ens wrote:I happen to work at a big green shed, but I don't recall seeing any come in yet (I work in the dock). I can find out on Monday and let you know if we will be getting any in and the prices. If we do get them in, I dare say it'll be around May/June when we get our bare root stock in.
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I agree Ken, the dark foliage is what interests me a bit, but the fact the are dwarf is also a big plus.kcpoole wrote:No idea but they look awesome!
Off to Bunnings I go methinks to see if they have any![]()
Being a dwarf variety they may be quite suited to Bonsai culture too
Ken
Thanks
Kane
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Re: Diamonds in the Dark (Dark Leaf Crepe)
The guy next door to me has one planted in his front yard, must have gotten it last year. It's very eye-catching, and I've been tempted to sneak over and rip it out....lol.
I might ask if I can take some cuttings. He has one with brilliant red flowers and maroon foliage.
I might ask if I can take some cuttings. He has one with brilliant red flowers and maroon foliage.
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Re: Diamonds in the Dark (Dark Leaf Crepe)
Right. I'm coming over tomorrow, lets take a few cuttingsmelbrackstone wrote:The guy next door to me has one planted in his front yard, must have gotten it last year. It's very eye-catching, and I've been tempted to sneak over and rip it out....lol.
I might ask if I can take some cuttings. He has one with brilliant red flowers and maroon foliage.

In all seriousness, we probably should get coffee one day. I'd love to see your trees too Mel.
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Let me know whenever you're over this side of town.Right. I'm coming over tomorrow, lets take a few cuttings
In all seriousness, we probably should get coffee one day. I'd love to see your trees too Mel.

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Are you north or south now? I always thought u were south.melbrackstone wrote:Let me know whenever you're over this side of town.Right. I'm coming over tomorrow, lets take a few cuttings
In all seriousness, we probably should get coffee one day. I'd love to see your trees too Mel.
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Re: Diamonds in the Dark (Dark Leaf Crepe)
yeah, south west still. Home all weekend this and next, then off to Tassie. You're welcome to come over.