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aka Lemon verbena
Lemon Verbena. This open and rangy shrub will not win you over with its looks but will wow you with the delicious aromatic fragrance. Likes good drainage, sunlight and tolerant of light frost. Steep leaves in water to make a refreshing drink. Deciduous.
Give this plant a good tidy up every now and then with sharp secateurs - it will respond well. Small sprays of pale lavender flowers appear in summer but it is really the foliage that makes this shrub desirable.
Aloysia Citriodora
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: .5l ?
$6.99
aka Autumn Sedge
Wetland Native - Autumn Sedge. Attractive tufts of coarse green foliage with strong bronze tones. Summer seed-heads of dark brown. Will grow happily in moist damp conditions in sun or part shade. Tough and robust, great for mass planting in difficult spots. Evergreen.
Carex Dipsacea
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$12.99
Carex Dipsacea
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
aka Purei, Pukio
Native wetland grass. A bright green grass that forms a large clump. With age, a trunk-like mass of old leaves forms so the grass seems perched on a tall mound. Good for planting in damp to wet areas but will tolerate short periods of dryness. Plant around ponds as shelter for birds. Evergreen
Evergreen
Carex Secta
Current Stock Height: 40/45 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
NZ Native Grass that is a successful colonising plant often used for wetland planting that can also grow on dry sites making it suitable for planting where the conditions may vary periodically. Virgata is a mass of green needle foliage. Tolerant coastal condition. Evergreen.
Carex Virgata
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
A useful and attractive perennial with grey/green foliage and pretty sprays of mauve flowers that appear from spring right through to autumn. Useful as an edging for flower beds. Loves a sunny position and a good haircut every now and then. Hardy, evergreen easy to grow if you can keep your cats off it long enough!
Catnip
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
This variety of Chives is a vigorous grower with good disease resistance. Nice broad leaves that can be chopped up to add to summer salads etc. Will form a good clump in the vege patch or can be grown in a pot. Prefers the sun and good drainage. Perennial.
Chives
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
This hardy and very aromatic, evergreen perennial has upright growth habit, narrow, long silver leaves and yellow flower clusters. It grows up to 60cm (24") high and spreads to 60cm (24") wide.
The leaves of this great structured plant bear a distinct curry aroma, making it excellent for all kinds of cooking and seasoning.
Curry Plant
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
Stock of this item is very low.
aka Fortnight Lily or Spanish Iris
A member of the Iris family that forms a large clump of erect, sword-like, light green, leathery foliage. Dainty pale yellow blooms with chocolate brown blotches will appear in spring-summer. Prefers well drained, humus rich soil and protection from harsh frost. Sun or part shade. Evergreen.
Dietes Bicolor
Current Stock Height: 35/50 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$14.99
Bushy perennial it has fragrant, ferny foliage and composite white flowers with yellow centers.Plant it in full sun, or light shade. Is widely used as a medicinal herb which is known to help reduce headaches and inflammation pain.
Feverfew
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
aka Elephant Garlic
This is slow growing and forms a very large bulb. Individual corms have a mild sweet taste (especially when roasted) and are less intense than regular Garlic. Plant in Jun, harvest Dec. Plant no deeper than 2 cloves depth. Feed well balanced NPK fertiliser.
Garlic loves a sunny, well drained spot in fertile soil. Once harvested, around Christmas time, leave to dry in a warm, sunny spot until the leaves wrinkle and turn brownish. Then take the leaves off and store your bulbs whole in a cool airy place until required. NB Elephant Garlic does not store for as long as regular Garlic but once you get the taste of it that shouldn't be a problem. This is a hard necked variety.
Garlic Elephant 5pk
Current Stock Height: 5 cloves
Container: Bag ?
$15.99
Garlic Elephant 10pk
Current Stock Height: 10 cloves
Container: Bag ?
$31.99
Garlic Elephant 20pk
Current Stock Height: 20 cloves
Container: Bag ?
$62.99
aka Garlic
A culinary soft neck Garlic with a premium flavour. Forms large, firm, white skinned cloves. Companion plant as aphid deterrent. Plant in a sunny, well drained spot with the 'pointy' end up in Jun, harvest Dec. Feed monthly with a general purpose fertiliser, water regularly.
Once you have dug your Garlic up around Christmas time (6 months after planting). Leave to dry in a warm dry spot until the leaves die down. Then break the leaves off and store whole in the pantry until you are ready to use. Home grown fresh Garlic has an exquisite sweet flavour that is hard to beat. Bon appetit.
Garlic Printanor 200gm approx.
Current Stock Height: Cloves
Container: Bag ?
$16.99
Garlic Printanor 500gm approx.
Current Stock Height: Cloves
Container: Bag ?
$42.99
Garlic Printanor 100gm apx.
Current Stock Height: Cloves
Container: Bag ?
$8.99
Garlic Printanor 1kg approx
Current Stock Height: Cloves
Container: Bag ?
$84.99
aka Mat Rusher
This Aussie perennial is ideal for group planting in sun or part shade. Fine needles of lime-green foliage form an attractive clump and look good all year round. Little stems of yellow fragrant flowers in summer. Tolerates poor soil but likes good drainage. Easy to grow. Evergreen.
Lomandra Lime Tuff
Current Stock Height: 45/50 cm ?
Container: 1l ?
$19.99
Lomandra Lime Tuff
Expected Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
New stock expected Autumn, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $24.99. Payment on order.
Lomandra Lime Tuff
Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
New stock expected Middle of May, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $26.99. Payment on order.
Best grown in rich, moist soils in full sun to part shade. Adapts to a wide range of soils except dry ones. Large plantings may be sheared after bloom to remove flower spikes and stimulate new vegetative growth. Soil barriers may be used to restrain spread if plants are grown in borders or other areas where spread is unwanted.
Mint Chocolate
Current Stock Height: 5 cm
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
Stock of this item is very low.
aka Catmint
A useful and attractive perennial with grey/green foliage and pretty sprays of mauve blue flowers that appear from spring right through to autumn. Useful as an edging for flower beds. Loves a sunny position and a good haircut every now and then. Hardy, evergreen and yes cats love it!
Nepeta Catmint
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
aka Rosemary upright
Rosemary. A classic culinary herb suitable for use in all manner of dishes but especially with lamb. Attractive aromatic foliage and pretty blue flowers that appear mostly in summer. Use as a herb, ornamental shrub or for hedging. Prefers the sun and good drainage. Bees love it. Evergreen.
Rosemary Officinalis
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
aka Pineapple sage
Such a versatile sage whether being appreciated for its red flowers or sweet pineapple scent. This herb both looks and smells great. Abundantly adorned with red flowers that display well in a vase, in the garden or in salads (yes, you can eat them!). Give full sun and a well drained position. Perennial
Pineapple sage leaves are often used dried or fresh in teas.
Sage Pineapple
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
aka Spanish shawl
A prostrate ground hugging perennial with a dense mat of green leaves that in summer becomes smothered by bright cerise pink flowers. Quite a show off really and easy to grow in a sunny well drained spot. Needs protection from frost. Evergreen.
Schizocentron elegans
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 1l ?
$16.99
aka Shallots or Scalloins
A versatile perennial bulb that has a mild sweet taste compared to its close relative the Onion. When planting do not bury the bulb too deep - 1 bulb should multiply to 6-12 bulbs which are harvested when the green tops wilt and turn brown usually in autumn. Dry in the sun prior to storage.
The green tops of your Shallots can be used like chives for salads etc if you wish. Shallots are shallow rooted so it is important that they get even moisture for good yields i.e. do not let them dry out. They will store for up to 12 months after drying.
Shallot French Red Pkt 6
Current Stock Height: bulbs
Container: bag ?
$14.99
aka Creeping Thyme
This delightful and dainty little Thyme is perfect for use as a ground-cover in a warm sunny well drained position or just enjoy some in a pot. The little bright green leaves are smothered by dainty white flowers in summer. Forms a neat and tidy mat. Evergreen.
Can be used for culinary purposes if desired. Trim lightly after flowering to keep compact and avoid over fertilizing as generally Thyme are best left to their own devices.
Thyme Emerald Carpet
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
aka Lemon Variegated Thyme
The small cream-edged green leaves of this lovely thyme will release a burst of citrus scent each time they are brushed against, while the clusters of pink flowers will add even more colour in summer.
Thyme Lemon Varigated
Current Stock Height: 0/ 5 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
aka Thyme
Herb. Want a super dramatic groundcover? Ruby carpet will cover itself in gorgeous pink flowers throughout spring. Excellent bee attractant for the vege garden and an excellent culinary herb as well. Aromatic foliage. Happy in a sunny well drained position in the garden or container. Evergreen.
Thyme Ruby Carpet
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
Stock of this item is very low.
aka Common Thyme
Common Thyme. The most popular culinary thyme with highly aromatic small green leaves that can be used to flavour meat or vegetable dishes. Dainty white to mauve flowers appear in summer and should be removed after flowering. Hardy and easy to grow in a sunny well drained spot. Evergreen.
Thyme Common
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
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