Perennials - Just Arrived
In designing with plants, it is the perennials that ensure that there is constant change, and that there is always an element of surprise or interest in the garden.
Getting to know the dormant and flowering periods of the plants is essential to achieving the right balance in the design, so that as one perennial goes to sleep, another awakens.
Perennials, perhaps more than any other group of plants, are available in a huge range of colours, forms, textures and fragrances in both foliage and flower. There are perennials suitable for almost every area of the garden: from full sun to full shade, in large gardens or small beds and to suit every mood or style. Popular perennial plants include Penstemon, Gaura, Canna, Dahlias, Salvias, Lupins, Columbines, Lilies, Delphiniums and Hellebores - oh! the list is endless.
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A perennial plant (Latin per, "through", annum, "year") is a plant that lives for more than two years, unlike an Annual which grows, sets seed, gayly disperses it and then dies - all in a single season. Perennial plants are divided into two large groups: those that are woody and those that are herbaceous. They can be short-lived (only a few years) or they can be long-lived, and can vary in size from only a few millimeters to over 10 meters tall. They include a wide assortment of plant groups from Ferns to the highly diverse flowering plants like Orchids and Ornamental Grasses.
Perennials typically grow structures that allow them to adapt to living from one year to the next. These structures include bulbs, tubers, woody crowns, rhizomes plus others. They might have specialized stems or crowns that allow them to survive periods of dormancy over cold or dry seasons during the year. Many perennials have adapted to survive under extreme environmental conditions: some can survive hot dry conditions, or cold temperatures. These plants tend to invest a lot of resource into their adaptations and often do not flower and set seed until after a few years of growth.
Many perennials produce relatively large seeds, which can have an advantage as they produce larger seedlings after germination that can better compete with other plants or more quickly develop leaves, ensuring their survival.
In warmer climates, perennials grow continuously. In seasonal climates, their growth is limited to the growing season. For example, in temperate regions a perennial plant may grow and bloom during the warm part of the year, with the foliage dying back in the winter. These plants are deciduous perennials. Regrowth is from existing stem tissue. In some species, perennials retain their foliage all year round; these are evergreen perennials. Come in and take a look around. We've always got something pretty, perky and persuasive in the perennial line.
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aka Lily of the Nile
Dwarf Agapanthus. Wide strap-like leaves of dark green that quickly form a tidy clump. The summer flowers are a soft mauve-blue shade flowering just above the foliage. The flowers do not set viable seed and are therefore considered 'eco-friendly'. Happy in the sun. Tough as! Perennial.
Sterile variety.
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 30cm
Agapanthus Baby Pete
Current Stock Height: 20/30cm ?
Container: 1.9l ?
$24.99
aka Lily of the Nile
Dwarf, with fresh green strappy foliage topped off with gorgeous white flowers for months on end. The flowers are eco-friendly in that they are virtually sterile, i.e. seedless. For maximum impact plant in large drifts. Sun lovers. Evergreen.
Sterile variety.
PVR: HOM231/2759
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 50cm
Agapanthus Finn
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 1.9l ?
$21.99
Agapanthus Finn
Current Stock Height: 10/25cm ?
Container: 1.9l ?
$24.99
Agapanthus Finn
Expected Stock Height: 25/30 cm ?
New stock expected End of August, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $22.99. Payment on order.
Excellent Silver leaved plant for hanging Baskets., groundcover or in a pot mixture. A vigorous cascading grower that performs best in full sun position being very drought and heat tolerant recovering quickly if wilting occurs. Expect a long season with this beauty.
Mature Size (HxW): 5cm x 120cm
Dichondra Silver Falls
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 1l ?
$14.99
Dichondra Silver Falls
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 2.4l ?
$22.99
aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose
Winter Rose single. Stunning new Hellebore. Compact, single cream flowers lovely large yellow centres with deep glossy green foliage. Gorgeous mass planted to brighten even the dullest space. Perennial
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 45cm x 45cm
Helleborus Camelot
Current Stock Height: 10/15cm ?
Container: 2.4l ?
$29.99
aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose
Winter Rose single. A selected form of 'Winter Rose' with clean white blooms that nestle just above the dark green foliage on a small compact bushy plant. Flowers from late winter to spring. Plant in semi-shade in humus rich well drained soil for best results. Perennial.
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 45cm x 45cm
Helleborus Ice Breaker Pico
Current Stock Height: 10/20cm ?
Container: 2.4l ?
$29.99
aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose
Winter Rose niger single. A selected form with delicious single blooms in pure white with yellow stamens. A lovely contrast to the dark green foliage. Flowers appear from winter through to spring just when the garden and the gardener needs cheering up. Plant in well drained soil in semi-shade. Perennial.
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 30cm
Helleborus Jacob
Current Stock Height: 10/15cm ?
Container: 2.4l ?
$29.99
aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose
Winter Rose niger single. A selected form with delicious single blooms in pure white with yellow stamens. A lovely contrast to the dark green foliage. Flowers appear from winter through to spring just when the garden and the gardener needs cheering up. Plant in well drained soil in semi-shade. Perennial.
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 30cm
Helleborus Jasper
Current Stock Height: 10/15cm ?
Container: 2.4l ?
$29.99
aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose
Winter Rose single. You're going to want to add this gorgeous Hellebore to your collection. Fabulous dark rose pink, speckled blooms, that resemble little ballerina skirts, on upright stems. The centre of the flowers is bejewelled with yellow stamens. Handsome dark green foliage. Plant in semi-shade in humus rich, well drained soil. PVR.
PVR: HOM268
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 60cm
Helleborus Tutu
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$29.99
aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose
Winter Rose. Elegant semi-double white blooms with delicate ruffled centres. Thrives in shady nooks. The perfect solution for a dramatic and graceful facelift - bring style and panache to your garden. Unique semi-double, white, speckled pink flowers are borne high above lush green foliage. Plant in semi-shade in humus rich, well drained soil. PVR.
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 60cm
Helleborus White Tutu
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$29.99
aka Alum root or Coral Bells
What a gorgeous confection of foliage this perennial is. The rose pink leaves are big, bold and deepen in tone to purple-pink. Stems of tiny cream bells appear in summer. Quickly forms a 'berry' nice clump. Happiest in morning sun in soil that does not completely dry out. Perennial.
For full impact use this easy to grow perennial in groups or as an edging plant.
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 45cm x 45cm
Heuchera Berry Smoothie
Current Stock Height: 0/10 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$21.99
Silver leaves with striking deep mauve veining. The habit is a good robust mound, and again it appears to be a tough and reliable performer. This one could well deserve a prominent place in your shade garden. Best with some shade and good soil that does not dry out too much. Evergreen. Perennial.
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 50cm
Heuchera Sugar Plum
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$21.99
aka Alum Root or Coral Bells
Provide a fabulous foliage effect in shady corners with this outstanding Heuchella. Maple shaped leaves in tones of coppery gold with red that darken towards winter. Stems of little white flowers in summer. Hardy and easy to grow. Perennial.
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 25cm x 35cm
Heucherella Brass Lantern
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$21.99
aka Chilian Iris or Snowy Mermaid
This is a hardy clump forming perennial with narrow flax-like dark green leaves. Tall spikes of white Iris-like flowers in spring. Likes sun or dappled light in well drained soil. Looks great planted en mass, as a border or amongst shrubs and perennials. Evergreen
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 70cm x 50cm
Libertia Formosa
Current Stock Height: 15/20cm ?
Container: 1.9l ?
$22.99
aka Ligularia argentea
Ligularia argentea, nothing can light up a dark space quite like the startling white splashes on the often enormous leaves of this plant. The kidney-shaped leaves can reach up to half a metre across. These beauties keep their leaves all year and are largely impervious to slug and snail attack. Perennial
Mature Size (HxW): 20cm x 40cm
Ligularia argentea
Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$34.99
aka Elephant Ears
This is a bold specimen perennial that needs a moist location. It forms a mound of large, rounded dark, shiny purple-black leaves. Taller stems appear in mid summer bearing clusters of bright golden-orange daisy flowers. Superb for the back of the border, or at the waterside. Perennial.
An unusual centerpiece for a tub or large container. Both the flowers and leaves are great for cutting.
Ligularia Midnight Lady
Current Stock Height: 15/30 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$29.99
Rukuhia Beauty is the perfect, shade loving, groundcover for smaller gardens with its lush foliage of dark green. Likes moist earth and a dressing of slow release fert to support its growth periods. Low maintenance plant with high return, looks great planted enmasse. Perennial
Habit: Groundcover
Mature Size (HxW): 35cm x 55cm
Ligularia Rukuhia Beauty
Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$24.99
aka Leopard Plant
Outstanding foliage plant with large lush rounded leaves decorated with yellow spots. The yellow daisy like flowers appear in summer but are not the main feature compared to the leaves. Will grow in sun or semi-shade, prefers soil that does not dry out too much in summer. Evergreen.
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 60cm
Ligularia Spotted Leopard
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$29.99
Ligularia Spotted Leopard
Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
New stock expected Middle of September, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Pratia or Panakenake or Lobelia
Native. Dainty deep green leaves that quickly form a low mat of tight foliage. In spring and summer myriads of starry shaped white flowers dance above the foliage, followed by fleshy red berries. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Evergreen.
Habit: Groundcover
Mature Size (HxW): 5cm x 200cm
Pratia Angulata
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$12.99
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