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aka Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple

Hybridum Chinese Lantern. There is something about the bright pink 'lantern' blooms of this evergreen shrub that is particularly appealing, perhaps they just combine so well with the evergreen foliage or they just look so bright and cheerful nearly all year round. Easy to grow in sun or part shade.

Abutilon respond well to a bit of a hard-prune every now and then to keep a nice compact shape. Make sure you use nice sharp secateurs and prune on a dry warm day.

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aka Wharawhara or Kakaha

Native. A fabulous foliage plant ideal for group planting. Silvery, strap like foliage that is attractively flushed with red and bronze tones. The red colour intensifies in cold weather. Tolerant of sun or part shade but not tolerant of 'wet feet'. Evergreen.

Astelia look their best when group planted and they are a fabulous easy care architectural container plant.

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A real stunning, low maintenance, deciduous shrub that has very showy, fragrant flowers with tones of orange, pink and yellow, in Mid Spring to Early Summer. With green foliage it prefers part sun part shade. Great to use in the garden for that POP of colour.

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aka Fountain Bamboo

Fountain Bamboo is eaten by the giant panda more than any other variety. Thin foliage hangs around the canes giving the appearance of a fountain. Canes become deep purple to black. On hot summer days the foliage rolls up for protection then as the sun moves on the foliage opens up. Perennial

Non running Prefers morning sun, great for pots and indoor.

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aka Upright Box

'Graham Blandy' is an upright sort of chap who will always stand up tall and erect in the garden. With a natural columnar habit this Box is perfect for adding an exclamation point to planting schemes. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Evergreen.

Ideal for narrow spaces or group together to form a natural screen of green. Perhaps march along the side of a path or drive. A very useful plant for directional planting.

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aka Chinese Beauty Berry

A favourite amongst florists. The Chinese Beauty Berry is unique and beautiful when the slender branches are all dressed up with rich purple shiny berries from autumn through to winter. These are followed by soft downy sage green leaves. Prune after berries fall. Deciduous.

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aka Bottle Brush

A compact, dwarf form of the ever popular Australian 'Bottle Brush'. Masses of dark red flowers in summer that attract birds. Loves the sun and good drainage and will be quite drought tolerant once established. Tidy grey-green stiff foliage. Could be used as a hedge. Evergreen.

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aka Cocktail Coprosma Series

'Midnight Martini' has small, darkest brown, glossy foliage highlighted with just a hint of orange and green. The dark colour intensifies in cooler weather and is very striking. Will make quite an impact planted en masse. Grow in sun or part shade, protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

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aka Cocktail Coprosma Series

A beautiful cultivar of NZ's native Coprosma commonly known as the 'Mirror Plant' because of the glossy leaves. 'Scarlett O'Hara' has reddish orange variegated foliage that intensifies in colour when the temperatures are cool. Plant in sun or part shade and protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Coprosmas can be used for a little low hedge as they respond really well to trimming. The last trim before winter should be done no later than March.

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aka Cocktail Coprosma Series

Commonly known as the Mirror Plant because of the beautiful glossy shiny foliage. 'Tequila Sunrise' has a cocktail of foliage colours starting with emerald green and soft yellow and gradually turning to brilliant orange and gold. Happy in sun or part shade. Evergreen. PVR SHM29.

The colour of the foliage of this plant will intensify in cooler conditions. Can be used as a hedge as it trims very well. The last trim before winter should be done no later than March.

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aka Barberry Cotoneaster

An easy to grow ground cover shrub with small, dark green, glossy leaves that quickly forms a carpet of foliage. Tiny white flowers in spring are followed by bright red fruits that birds love. Hardy and tolerant. Semi-evergreen.

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aka Escallonia

A hardy, tolerant and easy to grow evergreen shrub that is perfect for hedging or background planting. Glossy green foliage all year round and tubular apple blossom pink flowers from spring to late summer. Responds well to a good haircut. Bees love the flowers.

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Candy Bells is a dainty miniature fuchsia that smothers itself in small pinkish red flowers from late spring to late autumn. It performs best in a warm spot that is shaded from the midday sun. Protect from frost. Enjoys free draining humus rich soil. Suitable for container growing. Deciduous.

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aka Mophead Hydrangea

Mophead. An strong growing upright Hydrangea with large round pink flower heads from summer through to autumn. Plant in morning sun or semi-shade in nice rich soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Side dress annually with Lime to maintain pink tones. Deciduous.

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aka Lacecap syn. Mariiesii Perfecta

A beautiful 'Lacecap' Hydrangea in tones of blue. The tiny central florets are surrounded by a halo of larger deep blue florets resulting in a large showy flat flower head. To ensure the flowers remain blue must be planted in acid soil or side dressed with Aluminium sulphate. Deciduous.

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aka Cover Me series

Lacecap. Fill your garden with low lush foliage and stunning Hydrangea blooms all summer followed by stunning autumn foliage colours. Great for under planting and shady spots for colour and interest. Plant en masse for striking effect. Protect from hot, overhead, summer sun. Deciduous.

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aka Lacecap Hydrangea

Lacecap. Gorgeous, large, white flowers that have a halo of showy florets surrounding the densely packed centre of smaller florets. Dark green tapered leaves complement the flowers nicely. Plant in semi-shade in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Deciduous.

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aka Mophead Hydrangea

Mophead Hydrangea. Tight rounded heads of bright pink petals edged with white set against dark green foliage make this easy to grow Hydrangea highly desirable. Has a dense bushy habit. Plant in morning sun or dappled shade in humus rich soil for best results. Deciduous.

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aka Mophead Hydrangea

Mophead Hydrangea. With bi-coloured blooms of lilac-blue and white this Hydrangea will put on a dazzling display in summer. Nice dense compact growth habit. Plant in morning sun or dappled shade in rich acid soil for best results. Can be container grown as long as well watered. Deciduous.

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A stunning, compact Paniculata Hydrangea that will get smothered in creamy/white flowers throughout Summer. In Autumn the flowers will fade to pink. looks stunning as a specimen in a pot or in drifts in bulk landscaping designs.

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aka Pee Gee Hydrangea

Paniculata. An award winning Hydrangea with large conical flower heads that put on a magnificent display in summer-autumn. Flowers open a fresh shade of chartreuse, then gradually turn cream and finally become a deep smoky shade of pink. Best in humus rich soil, sun or part shade. Deciduous.

As this Hydrangea flowers on the new growth it is best pruned in early spring if in fact any pruning is required. If left to grow to its full potential it will put on a stunning display. Quite fast growing - the bloom colour is reliable regardless of the soil pH. Information Pages

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aka Mophead Hydrangea

Mophead. The most requested blue Hydrangea for a good reason. The large mid-blue rounded flower heads look stunning in the garden or a vase. Plant in morning sun, water regularly in summer and side dress with aluminium sulphate to maintain flower colour. Deciduous.

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aka Mophead Hydrangea

Mophead. A compact dwarf variety that produces red cerise flowers in profusion on a small bush. Will flower quickly on a young plant and will flower from late spring through the entire summer. Ensure good soil fertility and adequate moisture while plants establish. Suitable for container. Deciduous.

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aka Climbing Hydrangea

Lacecap. This is a very rare, self-clinging, climbing Hydrangea that hails from Mexico. The evergreen leaves are large, serrated and dark green. The flat white flower heads open from large buds and appear en masse in summer. Protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

An interesting plant that can be used to cover an unsightly wall or fence, perhaps use it to cover a water tank if you live rural. Like me the plant may droop a little in our harsh afternoon sun but as long as it is well watered it will recover as the day cools. Perhaps happiest in a morning sun only position. Information Pages

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula. An 'English' type Lavender with deliciously aromatic foliage and flowers. The grey leaves are off set by dark purple flower heads that appear from summer through to early autumn. Makes a lovely hedge. Trims well (after flowering). Plant in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen

After trimming your Lavender dry the flower heads to use for potpourri. Top tip - put dried Lavender in the vacuum cleaner bag to perfume your whole home and keep the vacuum smelling sweet.

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula. Named after one of England's finest gardens this lovely little English Lavender has intensely aromatic foliage and flowers. The deep purple flowers appear on fine stems in summer. Happiest in a sunny well drained position. Trim after flowering. Evergreen. RHS AGM.

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula. English Lavender. This selected form of the ever popular and very fragrant English Lavender will delight the senses with stems of intense blue-mauve flowers in the summer months. Aromatic fine grey foliage. Plant in a sunny well drained spot and trim after flowering. Evergreen.

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula. This is a stunning 'English' hybrid lavender which is both tall and sturdy. With large aromatic grey foliage and long stems of intensely aromatic purple flower heads it is a very desirable plant. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen.

Lavender 'Super' can be grown as a hedge or used in the border for colour and fragrance. Lavender flowers are great for attracting bees to the garden so they ideal to plant near the vegetable garden to assist with pollination.

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula. An outstanding form of 'English Lavender' with fragrant spikes of iridescent violet blue flowers held on long stems from spring to summer. Neat and tidy aromatic grey-foliage. Use in the border or as a low hedge or just pop one in a pot. Loves the sun and good drainage. Evergreen. PVR.

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aka Manuka or Tea Tree

Gorgeous single white flowers massed on ornamental dark foliage make this low growing, prostrate ground cover a good choice for cascading over walls or covering banks. The flowers appear in late winter. Prefers full sun and shelter from the wind. Tolerates most soils. Trim after flowering. Hardy. Evergreen.

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aka Fringe Flower

Plum Gorgeous is the deepest and darkest coloured foliage of any Loropetalum, and retains its colour all year round. It’s interesting that this fact is seen as a greater attribute than the hot pink tasseled flowers it has through the spring and summer. Evergreen

Great in pots. Clips well.

aka Pohutukawa

Smaller growing upright tree with dark green leaves and deep scarlet flowers from early summer. Ideal for coastal situations in full sun and well drained soil. Drought and wind tolerant. Can be grown as a tree or screening plant. Bred in Taranaki. Evergreen

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A medium height shrub that flowers early to mid season with large, lightly fragrant soft cream buds that open in shades of buff to white with yellow throats in Spring. Prefers to be in the garden rather than a pot or container and in partial shade / dappled light. Evergreen.

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Lilly Pilly. Compact tightly growing, pale green foliage that emerges with a reddish bronze tinge. Excellent for hedging and screening. Hardy and fast growing but also resistant to pests, diseases and psyllids. Can be planted in full sun and part shade conditions.

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aka Waratah

These are just awesome with stunning large White flowers that look spectacular coming out after their beautiful apple green bud. Great as a cut flower like sharp drainage and a sunny position. Cut back after flowering to encourage a bushy plant. Evergreen