Topiary and Standards - Just Arrived
There are many plants that lend themselves to being Topiary specimens. Essentially, it is more desirable that the plant is evergreen, that the leaves are fairly small and interesting, that it produces a seasonal flower and, most important, that it responds well to constant pruning.
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People imagine that the Art of Topiary is time-consuming and only for those who have that special artistic flair - but that is a myth! Once the shape has been formed initially, it is merely a question of giving it the odd haircut. It is a garden task that can be done with secateurs in one hand - whilst the other hand can hold a glass of chilled Chardonnay!
And as for that artistic flair, you never know until you try. Unleash that inner creativity and give it a go! You may be pleasantly surprised. And at the very worst, you can always let the plant re-grow, like a bad haircut!
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aka Japonica or Flowering Quince
A tough and hardy deciduous shrub with an arching network of bare branches that usually have thorns. In winter these are covered with clusters of tight buds that open out to single orange flowers. Nice complementary fresh green foliage. Very showy, good for floral art. Easy to grow.
Habit: Standard
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Standard
Chaenomeles Orange Storm 90cm Std
Current Stock Height: STD-80/HGT-130 cm ?
Container: 8.5l ?
$139.99
aka Japonica or Flowering Quince
A tough and hardy deciduous shrub with an arching network of bare branches that usually have thorns. In winter these are covered with clusters of tight buds that open out to double pink flowers. Nice complementary fresh green foliage. Very showy, good for floral art. Easy to grow.
Habit: Standard
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Standard
Chaenomeles Pink Storm 90cm Std
Current Stock Height: STD-80/HGT-130 cm ?
Container: 8.5l ?
$139.99
aka Japonica or Flowering Quince
A tough and hardy deciduous shrub with an arching network of bare branches that usually have thorns. In winter these are covered with clusters of tight buds that open out to double, scarlet red flowers. Nice complementary fresh green foliage. Very showy, good for floral art. Easy to grow.
Habit: Standard
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Standard
Chaenomeles Scarlet Storm 90cm Std
Current Stock Height: STD-80/HGT-130 cm ?
Container: 8.5l ?
$139.99
aka Barberry Cotoneaster
A fast growing shrub with lush dark green foliage of small glossy green leaves always look tidy. Tiny white flowers in spring followed by bright red fruits. Stunning in the garden or a large container. Hardy, semi-evergreen.
Leaves: Semi-Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 200cm
Cotoneaster Royal Beauty
Current Stock Height: 10/25 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$29.99
aka Holly
Topiary Ball. One of the most attractive hollies with tiny leaves that form into a dense shrub. This is a small leafed clone. The fruits are small black and shiny. Ideal for hedging or topiary work. Evergreen.
Leaves: Evergreen , Green
Mature Size (HxW): cm x cm
Ilex Helleri Balls
Current Stock Height: 25/30 cm ?
Container: 8l ?
$99.99
aka Curly Leaf Ligustrum
A designer's delight. The unique, undulating dark green leaves of this evergreen shrub are thick and leathery and add architectural interest to any planting scheme. Use as a feature plant in the garden or a special container. Hardy, compact and easy care. Evergreen.
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m
Ligustrum Rotundifolium
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$26.99
Ligustrum Rotundifolium
Current Stock Height: 25/35 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$32.99
aka Kohuhu
Native. A dwarf compact form of Pittosporum which has glossy foliage in tones of green and gold. Forms a natural rounded shape without the need for lots of trimming though it is quite happy to have a haircut. Suitable for container planting. Sun or part shade, hardy and evergreen.
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 40cm x 40cm
Pittosporum Goldenball
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 2.4l ?
$29.99
Pittosporum Goldenball
New stock expected Beginning of May, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Kohuhu
Native. You'll love this versatile little plant which forms a dense rounded ball of fresh green foliage that seldom needs clipping. Looks fabulous group planted or makes a natural topiary specimen for court-yard containers. Grows well in sun or part shade. PVR.
Pittorsporums love well drained fertile soil but are remarkably tolerant plants and will adapt to less than ideal conditions. They are hardy and generally healthy.
PVR:
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 80cm x 80cm
Pittosporum Golfball
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2.4l ?
$29.99
Pittosporum Golfball
Current Stock Height: 20/25 cm ?
Container: 4.5l ?
$44.99
aka Karo
NZ Native with a compact round growth and silvery-green leaves. Can be used as a low hedging plant; clips well into a tidy form. As a clipped topiary plant this little Pittosporum is suitable for a feature plant or a container specimen. Extremely hardy, will tolerate coastal conditions. Evergreen
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Grey Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 1.2m
Pittosporum Pot Belly
Current Stock Height: 15/20cm ?
Container: 2.4l ?
$29.99
Pittosporum Pot Belly
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 4.5l ?
$44.99
aka Kohuhu
Native. You'll love this versatile little plant which forms a dense rounded ball of shimmering silver green foliage that seldom needs clipping. Looks fabulous group planted or makes a natural topiary specimen for court-yard containers. Grows well in sun or part shade. PVR.
PVR:
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Light
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 80cm x 80cm
Pittosporum Silverball
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 2.4l ?
$29.99
Pittosporum Silverball
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 4.5l ?
$44.99
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