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Shrubs - Just Arrived

Shrubs, along with trees, form the backbone structure of the garden design. They provide huge variation in their form, adaptability, tolerance and usage. They are selected for the colour of flower or foliage and for the shapes that they create, either naturally or by pruning. Shrubs lend themselves well to the formation of Topiary and Hedges.

Although some people regard shrubs as miniature trees, they have completely different growth habits. Some can sucker themselves and send creeping underground stems which root and thereby propagate themselves, whilst others renew themselves after hard pruning.

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Picture of Abelia Grandiflora Snowdrift
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Abelia is so versatile. Green and cream edged foliage, small white flowers. Hardy to cold and drought, they make great formal or casual hedges. You can turn them into standards or topiaries for fun, grow in a pot, use as ground covers, fantastic filler plants and as specimen tree. Evergreen

 

Flower Colour: White / Pink
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2m

Abelia Grandiflora Snowdrift

Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$29.99

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Picture of Abelia Sunshine Daydream
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This easy to grow shrub has glossy, fresh green leaves with a creamy yellow edge. New spring growth is flushed red, creating interest early in the year. Tubular white flowers with a sweet smell are produced through the summer, much to the delight of bees. Perennial PVR

 

Flower Colour: Pink
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Habit: Spreading
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated

Abelia Sunshine Daydream

Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$29.99

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Picture of Ceanothus Diamond Heights
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This spreading prostrate evergreen produces tight clusters of powder-blue flowers. These contrast nicely with the small lime green leaves that are splashed a darker green. This plant needs a well drained warm site in full sun position. Once established it requires little attention other than a light pruning after flowering.

 

Flower Colour: Blue
Habit: Spreading
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size (HxW): 15cm x 100cm

Ceanothus Diamond Heights

Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$29.99

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aka Butterfly Bush

Commonly known as the Blue butterfly bush for the obvious reason of the beautiful Butterfly shape flowers in the prettiest of porcelain blue. An open upright bushy shrub that will benefit from a trim to keep in shape from time to time. Full sun to partial shade and protect from frost

 

Flower Colour: Blue
Habit: Bushy
Leaves: Semi-Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 100cm

Clerodendron ugandense

Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm  ? 

Container: 2l  ? 

$16.99

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Clerodendron ugandense

Current Stock Height: 70/90 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$19.99

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aka Bush Morning Glory

Morning Glory Bush. One of the best silver foliage shrubs available. Looks fabulous planted in a group. Pure white open trumpet flowers produced en masse from summer through to autumn. As with most grey foliage plants happiest in sunny position with good drainage. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Light
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 60cm x 100cm

Convolvulus Cneorum

Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm  ? 

Container: 2.4l  ? 

$29.99

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Convolvulus Cneorum

New stock expected Beginning of April, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $34.99. Payment on order.

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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.

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Spreading
Leaves: Semi-Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 15cm x 300cm

Cotoneaster Dammeri

Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$29.99

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aka Escallonia

A compact dwarf Escallonia with vibrant glossy leaves and brilliant pink bell-shaped flowers from late Spring to late Summer. Fast growing, it will develop into a showy hedge. Good as a potted specimen. Prefers full sun to part shade, well drained soil. Good coastal plant, frost tolerant. Evergreen

 

Flower Colour: Pink
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 80cmcm x 80cmcm

Escallonia Pink Elle

Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$29.99

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Picture of Gardenia Crown Jewels
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Add some romance to your garden with this beautiful Gardenia that has very fragrant double, waxy white blooms from autumn through to summer. Glossy green foliage and rounded habit. Plant in semi-shade in nice rich acid soil with protection from frost. Great container plant. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 90cm x 120cm

Gardenia Crown Jewels

Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm  ? 

Container: 3.5l  ? 

$34.99

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aka Grevillea

An excellent sprawling shrub that covers a lot of ground on difficult areas that need fast cover. Attractive bronze divided leaves and long red 'toothbrush' flowers that appear throughout the year but particularly in spring. Likes sun, well drained soil and protection from frost. Evergreen. PVR.

 

Flower Colour: Red
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Habit: Spreading
Leaves: Evergreen, Brown
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 30cm x 300cm

Grevillea Bronze Rambler

Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$29.99

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Grevillea Bronze Rambler

Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$32.99

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aka Grevillea

A tough little Aussie that thrives on neglect. Small grey-green rounded foliage. Distinctive creamy white and red shaggy flowers are produced en mass during winter and spring. Happiest in a sunny well drained position. No need to fertilize, will cope with strong wind and poor soil.

 

Flower Colour: Red / Cream
Habit: Spreading
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 50cm x 100cm

Grevillea Mt Tamboritha

Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$32.99

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Grevillea Mt Tamboritha

Expected Stock Height: 10/15 cm  ? 

New stock expected Beginning of April, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

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aka Kanuka

Fast growing evergreen shrub or small erect tree. Bright green leaves which release volatile oils when crushed. Similar to Manuka but leaves are soft and flowers and seeds are smaller than Manuka. Attractive branching pattern and profuse flowering in summer.

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 10m x 5m

Kunzea Ericoides

Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm  ? 

Container: 0.5l  ? 

$9.99

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aka Bay Tree

A selected form of the ancient and ever popular Bay Tree. Having smaller leaves than other forms makes it ideal for topiary work. The leaves are aromatic, dark green and leathery and just love to be clipped or cooked! Tolerant of most conditions including coastal. Evergreen. Culinary.

 

Flower Colour: Yellow
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Standard

Laurus Nobilis Tuscan Towers Std 110cm

Current Stock Height: STD-110/HGT-130 cm  ? 

Container: 6l  ? 

$139.99

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aka Lions Ear

Semi-evergreen shrubby perennial that hails from South Africa. The tall straight stems of aromatic foliage are topped off in summer and autumn with whorls of bright orange, furry, tubular flowers. Very striking. Plant in the sun in well drained rich soil for best results. Protect from frost. Semi-evergreen.

Leonotis or as it is commonly known 'Lion's Ear' will tolerate dry periods once it is established. Can be grown in coastal conditions. Cut back stems quite hard after flowering.

 

Flower Colour: Orange
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Semi-Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.8m x 1m

Leonotis Leonurus

Expected Stock Height: 70/80 cm  ? 

Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.

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aka Fringe Flower

An interesting shrub with neat oval leaves that are shaded in tones of burgundy and deep green. The shaggy bright pink 'fringed' flower heads appear in spring. The growth habit is slightly lax and pendulous. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Prefers a slightly acid soil. Evergreen.


 

Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Arching
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.8m x 1.5m

Loropetalum China Pink

Current Stock Height: 25/35 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$29.99

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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.

 

Flower Colour: Red
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Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Red
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 150cm

Loropetalum Plum Gorgeous

Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm  ? 

Container: 2.4l  ? 

$32.99

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Loropetalum Plum Gorgeous

Current Stock Height: 20/25 cm  ? 

Container: 4.5l  ? 

$32.99

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Picture of Loropetalum Red Temple
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aka Fringe Flower

A beautiful foliage shrub that has deep burgundy leaves and new red growth, looks good all year round. In spring shaggy bright pink/red fringe flowers start to appear and decorate the somewhat pendulous branches. Grow in the sun or part shade. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Arching
Leaves: Evergreen, Red
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 100cm

Loropetalum Red Temple

Current Stock Height: 35/45 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$29.99

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Picture of Nandina Blush
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Produces red new growth when other Nandinas are green (spring and autumn). A compact, rounded, evergreen shrub with that produces red new growth in spring and autumn. In winter months, turns vivid red all over. Fabulous for foliage contrast and texture. It is a smaller variety that is a perfect height for fences, borders or hedging. PVR.AKA

 

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Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Red
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 60cm x 60cm

Nandina Blush

Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm  ? 

Container: 4.5l  ? 

$44.99

This plant will soon be in stock and can be pre-purchased now.

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Nandina Blush

Expected Stock Height: 15/20cm  ? 

New stock expected Middle of April, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.

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aka Nandina

This Nandina is for those of you who don't want red in your gardens! Magical Lemon n Lime has bright lime green foliage that fades to a deep green -it will not turn red even in winter! The two tone greens look amazing. Stunning as a hedge, boarder or in containers, superb for cut foliage. Evergreen

 

Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 90cm x 90cm

Nandina Magical Lemon Lime

Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm  ? 

Container: 4.5l  ? 

$44.99

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Nandina Magical Lemon Lime

Expected Stock Height: 10/15 cm  ? 

New stock expected Middle of April, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.

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aka Dwarf Heavenly Bamboo

An interesting foliage plant that forms a small compact rounded bush. The leaves which are often crinkled are lime green changing to shades of purple, crimson and orange through winter. Grows with very little fuss and is very tolerant. Looks best group planted in a sunny spot. Evergreen.


 

Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 60cm

Nandina Pygmaea

Current Stock Height: 25/30 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$29.99

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Nandina Pygmaea

Expected Stock Height: 25/30 cm  ? 

New stock expected Autumn, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.

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aka Osmanthus

A top performing little evergreen shrub with dainty glossy green foliage and a profusion of highly fragrant little white flowers that appear in winter. Easy to grow in morning sun or dappled light, prefers acid soil is possible. Responds well to clipping which should be done after flowering. PVR.

 

Flower Colour: White
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Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.2m x 1m

Osmanthus Pearly Gates

Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$32.99

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Picture of Polygala Little Bibi
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aka Sweet Pea Shrub

A compact dwarf evergreen shrub with a rounded habit. Pretty Mauve/Purple sweet pea-like flowers appear nearly all year round. Plant in full sun or part shade. Cold hardy and withstands dry and sunny conditions. Great for containers, borders or coastal plantings.

 

Flower Colour: Purple
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 100cm

Polygala Little Bibi

Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm  ? 

Container: 1.5l  ? 

$29.99

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aka Glory Bush

Glory Bush. Beautiful dark green velvety leaves and purple coloured flowers in summer and autumn. Frost tender and needs protection from the wind. Will grow well in a sunny spot in the garden. Evergreen

 

Flower Colour: Purple
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m

Tibouchina Purple Moon

Current Stock Height: 35/50 cm  ? 

Container: 2.4l  ? 

$29.99

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