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Highly aromatic Herb that is popular for adding a pungent flavour to Chinese, Thai and Mexican cuisine. This variety is very slow to bolt ( hence the name) and can be grown in a pot or the garden. Likes the sun and fertile soil to do well. Annual.

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aka Korokio

Native. Grown for the interesting twisting branch pattern and soft green foliage set on silver grey stems. Nice compact habit making it an excellent choice for hedging and group planting. The bright yellow spring flowers are followed by yellow/orange berries. So easy to grow. Evergreen.

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aka Korokio

Native. Chocolate without the calories! The soft melted chocolate colour of the leaves combines well with other foliage and looks fantastic as a formal hedge with a difference. Easy to grow and clips extremely well. Yellow flowers in spring followed by berries that birds love. Evergreen.

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aka Korokio Std

Standard. Chocolate without the calories! The soft melted chocolate colour of the leaves combines well with other foliage and looks fantastic as a formal hedge with a difference. Easy to grow and clips extremely well. Yellow flowers in spring followed by berries that birds love. Evergreen.

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aka Korokio

Native. A tough, hardy shrub discovered by the late Mike Geenty in the Waikato. A top plant for hedging or background planting. Attractive olive-green leaves, small yellow flowers in spring followed by red berries that birds love. Tolerates regular trimming. Evergreen.

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aka Korokio

A tough, hardy shrub discovered by the late Mike Geenty in the Waikato. A top plant for hedging or topiary. Attractive olive-green leaves, small yellow flowers in spring followed by red berries that birds love. Tolerates regular trimming. Presented here as a topiary standard. Evergreen.

Corokia are tolerant of coastal conditions and thrive in just about any soil though their preference is for an open sunny site. Very quick to establish. Can be grown in a container.

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aka Toe Toe

Native. Mountain Toe Toe. Graceful, arching, green swords of foliage form a robust clump and are topped off with tall creamy white flower plumes in late spring. Very hardy and easy to grow in sun or part shade. Evergreen.

NB Not to be confused with Cortaderia sellona AKA as Pampas which is a banned plant.

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Delicious shiny black round, juicy currants are a very rich source of vitamin C. They are relatively easy to grow and form attractive shrubs in the home landscape. This variety has been bred to produce big fat berries. Excellent in jams, jellies, juices and pies and they freeze easily. Self-fertile but improve harvest with a pollinator. Deciduous.

Requires less chill hours than traditional varieties.

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aka Sago Palm

Known as Japanese Sago Palm but not recommended for making a Sago pudding! Slow growing and evergreen this Cycad has dark green, spine tipped leaves with rolled back margins hence the name 'revoluta'. Plant in sun or part shade, protect from harsh frost, does well in a container - indoors or out.

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aka Kahikatea or White Pine

This NZ native can reach over 60m when fully mature but that takes quite some time, our height is for 10 year growth. Juvenile trees have fine drooping bronze 'needles' which eventually change to a green, more a flattened leaf. Produces berries which are loved by birds. Evergreen.

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aka Federation Daisy

Coral is a beautifully two toned with deep coral pink petals and a central yellow eye and ring making it a beautiful vibrant daisy that is easy care and with a light trim after flowering will produce flush after flush an outstanding display. Great as a mass planting in the garden or on the patio in a container.

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aka Ice plant

First to open their flowers in the morning, these sun loving perennials are perfect for a pot or hanging basket. Delos Pink has mid pink flowers with a soft yellow centre and is excellent in areas which are hot and dry as it is very drought tolerant.

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aka Ice plant

First to open their flowers in the morning, these sun loving perennials are perfect for a pot or hanging basket. Delos Yellow has Fresh yellow flowers with a halo of white in the centre and is excellent in areas which are hot and dry as it is very drought tolerant.

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aka Ice plant

First to open their flowers in the morning, these sun loving perennials are perfect for a pot or hanging basket. Delos White has fresh white flowers with a soft yellow centre and is excellent in areas which are hot and dry as it is very drought tolerant.

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aka Flax Lily

'Flax Lily'. Very attractive blue-grey, strappy foliage that forms a neat and tidy clump. Tough and hardy, requires very little maintenance once established. Dainty sprays of blue flowers in spring-summer. Ideal for mass planting. Plant it, love it, leave it. Evergreen. PVR.FLX010

aka Pink

Bred in NZ by Keith Hammett this lovely perennial commonly known as a 'Pink' will flower just about all year round. The grey foliage forms a neat mound with stems of very fragrant, double pink edged crimson flowers rising above. Dead head regularly to encourage more bloom. Loves the sun and good drainage. Perennial

Dianthus can be used for mass planting, edging or as a container plant. Place where you can make the most of the delightful fragrance. Just a few picked for the house will perfume a whole room.

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aka Pink

Bred in NZ by Keith Hammett this lovely perennial commonly known as a 'Pink' will flower just about all year round. The grey foliage forms a neat mound with stems of very fragrant, cerise pink flowers rising above. Dead head regularly to encourage more bloom. Loves the sun and good drainage. Perennial

Dianthus can be used for mass planting, edging or as a container plant. Place where you can make the most of the delightful fragrance. Just a few picked for the house will perfume a whole room.

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aka Pink

Very pretty single soft pink flowers with a maroon centre set amongst grey/green foliage. Deliciously fragrant. Easy to grow in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen. Perennial. PVR.

Use for pots, baskets or in the garden as an edging plant at the front of the border. Lovely to pick for the house to perfume a whole room.

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aka Pink

Traditionally dianthus will flower once, in spring. This new range incorporates the existing pretty flowers and gorgeous clove-like spicy scent. They have a long flowering season and a wonderful compact habit. Grow in pots on the patio to use their heavenly scent. Perennial

Dianthus can be used for mass planting, edging or as a container plant. Place where you can make the most of the delightful fragrance. Just a few picked for the house will perfume a whole room.

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aka Pink

Pink. From the prestigious UK breeder - Whetman - delightful, double, pure white, highly fragrant blooms appear spring-autumn and are off set by blue-green foliage. Neat and tidy habit. Loves the sun and good drainage and soil that is on the light side. Evergreen. PVR.

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An old favourite, this compact and low growing perennial produces double fragrant flowers in a pure white. Much valued for borders, rockeries and small gardens. Loves sun and will continue flowering if spent flowers are removed. Hardy and evergreen.

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aka Pink

It's easy to find some 'Passion' in the garden - just plant this delightful easy to grow perennial that has double, red, extremely fragrant blooms set amongst neat and tidy grey foliage. Loves the sun and good drainage. Evergreen. PVR.

Dianthus will benefit from a side dressing of lime once a year as they generally prefer alkaline soils. Dead-head regularly to encourage more blooms.

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aka Angel's Fishing Rod

Striking perennial which forms arching stems which hold nodding bell shaped rosy-purple flowers 4-6 cm long. Leaves are held in clumps and are long narrow and evergreen. Great for waterside plantings and back of a perennial border. Extremely hardy and tolerant of sunny sites.

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aka Wild Iris

A popular member of the Iris family with narrow green sword like foliage and strong stems of open butterfly like blooms. The blooms have white falls with mauve standards and a splash of gold in the centre. Plant in sun or semi-shade and protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Dietes grandiflora is a dramatic landscaping plant when planted en masse and allowed to multiply. I've actually got one growing in a large terracotta pot which looks pretty good too.

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This culinary herb is particularly popular for adding flavour to fish dishes and pickles. Both the foliage and seeds can be used. The foliage has a mild aniseed flavour. Grow in a sunny spot with nice humus rich soil. Annual.

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aka Ake Ake

Native. Ake Ake. A no fuss evergreen foliage shrub that can be used for hedging or background planting. The slightly wavy leaves are shaded purple and bronze and will have better colour if not over-fed or pampered. Will grow just about anywhere except full shade. Evergreen.

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aka Ake Ake

Native. Ake Ake. A useful background or foliage shrub that can be used for screening or hedging. The light green leaves have wavy margins. Fast growing, hardy and adaptable. Tolerates some clipping and will grow just about anywhere but full shade. Evergreen.

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aka Canary Islands Dragon Tree

A native to The Canary Islands it is a sculptural plant that can be grown inside or out. It has long narrow tapered grey/green leaves/limbs. They can withstand long periods of drought and require next to no watering as an indoor plant. Slow growing.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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aka Sugar Cane Palm

A really stunning specimen for smaller gardens and can be used as a smaller palm for enclosed spaces such as Courtyards and small patio areas. It will produce multiple ringed trunks that add to its elegance. Prefers a sheltered position but can tolerate shade or sun. Can use as an indoor plant.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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aka Bishop's Hat

Heart shaped leaves with bright red stems on a clump forming perennial. Flowers are pink or white with long spurs and displayed in groups above the leaves in spring. New foliage has a bronze appearance and turns green over the season. Prefers moist woodland situation. Native of Japan.

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aka Barrenwort

Pretty spreading ground cover with small bright yellow flowers in spring. Leaves are heart shaped and dark green. Drought tolerant and hardy prefers shady position ideal in woodland areas. Semi deciduous with light green leaves with a red webbing.

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aka Sea Holly

This perennial commonly called sea holly has cool prickly like flowers in steel blue shades that look fab in the garden. These unusual blooms are suitable for drying and using in floral arrangements. Loves a sunny well drained spot at the front of the garden.

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This hardy fast growing shrub is a perfect option for people wanting a flowering small hedge. With their attractive green leaves comes profusions of white flowers, tinged in pink in spring - autumn. Responds well to pruning and can be kept as low or high as you want it. Evergreen

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aka Flowering Gum

Flowering Gum. Handsome, single trunk, round headed tree with stringy reddish-brown bark. Glossy leaves with a red rib that are a deep grey-green. In summer spectacular flowers are displayed well above the foliage. Likes the sun and protection from frost especially when young.

The flower colour can range from brightest red, orange, pink on seedling grown trees. No matter what the colour this is a very showy tree.

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Rosea is a popular tree for its abundance of large mainly red flowers that cover the tree in late winter and early spring. Rosea develops an open spreading crown, once the tree is established. It is quite drought and lime tolerant and moderately salt tolerant and also adapts really well to wetter climates. Evergreen

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aka Silver leaf Mountain Gum

A beautiful mountain gum that develops into a tall shrub or small tree. With silvery-grey leaves they are rounded and carry cream flowers in clusters through Summer. It has a smooth bark that is fragrant along with its fragrant leaves. This will make a stunning specimen in any garden. Evergreen.

Responds well to to hard pruning to maintain for shape and size. Drought tolerant.

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aka Spindle Bush

Are you looking for a nice low bright green hedge plant that is easy to grow and clips and shapes well? If so then little "Emerald Gem" is the plant for you. The foliage remains small, dainty and glossy. Tolerant of just about any soil or planting position.

aka Marsh Spurge

A large, bushy, upright, clump forming herbaceous perennial that will create a stunning display when in full bright yellow flowers throughout Spring through to Autumn. Its fast and easy to grow in all soil conditions. Its green foliage will also be showy with its Autumn tones as the weather changes.

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aka Milkweed or Cushion Spurge

An easy to grow and showy Euphorbia that will quickly form a nice mound of dark green foliage. The flower bracts are a bright lime-yellow and put on a display for months from spring through summer. Will grow in sun but does best in part shade. Likes good drainage. Hardy. Perennial.

Euphorbias are great perennials to add texture and colour to flower beds and planting schemes. They are so easy to grow however it pays to take care when dead heading or trimming as their milky sap can sometimes irritate the skin.

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aka Pineapple Guava

Abundance of bright red Christmas flowers followed by delicate wee fruit. Thin edible skin with sweet aromatic pulp bursting with flavour. This bush has rounded canopy, smaller in size, leaf, flower and fruit.Planting 2 or more varieties gives a longer fruiting season. Well drained soil. Evergreen.

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aka Pineapple Guava

Golden Goose TM. Man size fruit? Large to extra large. White flesh with smooth firm thick golden green skin. Good keeping feijoa. As with all Feijoas will fruit best when 2 or more are planted. Likes a sunny sheltered position. Evergreen.

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aka Pineapple Guava

Well it's called 'Mammoth' for a reason - bumper crops of oblong shaped fruit that are full of flavour, ready to eat around May. Great for cooking and fresh eating, also makes a nice chutney. Plant with another Feijoa for best results. Prefers a sunny well drained position. Evergreen.

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aka Pineapple Guava

White Goose TM Heavy crops of large fruit with semi smooth light green edible skin. Sweet juicy flesh that is soft and smooth. Yum Yum. As with all Feijoas will fruit best when 2 or more are planted. Likes a sunny sheltered position. Evergreen.

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aka Kingfisher Daisy

This lovely daisy simply flowers it head off! The beautiful bright blue shade of the flowers contrasts well with the golden centre. Plant in a well drained sunny position and protect from harsh frost. Ideal container plant. Dead head regularly to encourage more flowers.

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aka Fennel

A gourmet bulb Fennel with big white bulbs that are not too fibrous and have a delicious, mild, aniseed flavour. The bulb can be eaten raw or cooked and the foliage can be finely chopped and used as a garnish. Likes the sun and fertile, well drained soil. Perennial.

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aka Flower Carpet Rose

Flower Carpet roses are highly valued for their disease resistance, repeat flowering and easy care habit. This particular version has very pretty trusses of double, soft golden yellow flowers with a spicy fragrance. Great to use as a quick growing ground cover. 1990. PVR

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aka Evergreen Ash

A special tree from South East Asia that has small narrow green foliage that has a silvery underside. Panicles of small, white, fragrant flowers appear in late spring. Quick growing in a warm, well drained spot. May lose foliage in very cold conditions otherwise evergreen.

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aka Fuchsia

A New Zealand native fuchsia that has the sweetest small but perfect fuchsia flowers followed by the most amazing large red berries. A groundcover plant that is best suited to a moist and semi shade to shaded position. Easily grown.

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aka Cape Jasmine

A striking Gardenia with glossy green foliage and single creamy white blooms with a prominent yellow and scarlet eye. Plant in a semi-shaded, frost free position where you can make the most of the sensuous perfume. Keep trimmed to around 1m tall to encourage flowering. Evergreen

Gardenias are gross feeders - meaning that like me they like lots of tucker. Regular liquid feeding will keep them healthy and happy or side dress with slow release fertilizer.

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aka Cape Jasmine

A delicious and delectable Gardenia with large glossy green foliage and large fully double flowers which appear from spring to summer. The flowers are creamy white and carry a heady scent. Happiest in morning sun or part shade in rich acid soil. Protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Remember that Gardenias are gross feeders and respond well to regular liquid feeding.

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aka Cape Jasmine

The heady perfume of this deliciously fragrant evergreen shrub makes it a winner for planting near a window or doorway. Bright glossy dark green leaves, pure white double rosettes of fragrance in early summer. Plant in a warm, frost free position. Feed regularly for best results.

Gardenias will grow happily in a pot as long as they are fed and watered regularly. They are gross feeders and respond well to regular liquid feeding. They can take a little sun but in NZ they are best protected from the hot afternoon sun.

aka Summer Gentian

Low mound of deep green leaves with royal blue trumpet flowers in mid to late Summer. In hot climates they grow best in partial shade. Need a well drained soil that is irrigated during dry spells. Great plant for rock gardens, edging borders or mixed containers.

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aka Ivy Leafed Geranium

Tight buds open to reveal flowers that look like tiny little rose-buds in the most attractive shade of intense blue-mauve. Fresh green 'Ivy' foliage on trailing stems. Flowers for months and is lovely for baskets and pots. Likes a warm, well drained spot and protection from frost. Evergreen.

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aka Ivy Leafed Geranium

Trailing stems of fresh green 'Ivy' leafed foliage are decorated with bright red blooms from summer through to autumn. Use in pots, baskets and to trail over walls and banks. Can also be used as a small climber. Loves the sun and good drainage and protection from frost. Evergreen.

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aka Ivy Leaf Geranium

Dark green Ivy Leaf foliage and deep wine coloured flowers from summer through to autumn make this a desirable perennial that is bound to make you purr with delight. Great for baskets and containers or rockery walls. Loves the sun and good drainage and protection from frost. Evergreen.

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aka Ivy Leafed Geranium

A very pretty 'Ivy Geranium' with white flowers that are softly blushed with pink. The fresh green leaves have a bronze central zone. Lovely to tumble out of baskets or over the sides of containers. Likes the sun and good drainage. Protect from frost. Evergreen.

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A mat-forming shrub has deeply lobed evergreen oak-like leaves and burgundy-red spring flowers. The leaves flush bronze and mature to dark green. Toothbrush-shaped clusters of dark red flowers appear along the stems from late winter to late spring, and sometimes again in fall.

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aka Grevillea

Grevillea 'Cream Passion' is a medium sized, bushy shrub with a spreading habit. It has attractive deeply dissected blue green foliage. In late winter to early summer large cream and pink flowers will be seen covering the bush. Prefers full sun and good drainage. Evergreen.

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A rounded low spreading shrub with variegated leaves and red flowers that show themselves off against the green foliage. Hardy and suited to most soils and positions in the garden in full sun. Tolerant of most soil types as long as they are well drained. Prune hard to shape. Evergreen.

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aka Scarlet Toothbrush Grevillea

An evergreen shrub with attractive grey green foliage and shaggy scarlet flowers from October right through to summer. The flowers are very attractive to birds. Will grow in just about any soil, tolerates coastal conditions, but needs protection from frost. Evergreen.

aka Kapuka

Native Std Topiary. A selected form of the ever popular Griselinia. Gorgeous, broad, glossy green foliage with attractive wavy margins. Ideal in a pot or container or grown in a formal line for some added height. Very tidy and well groomed. Evergreen.

Tolerant of just about any planting conditions including coastal.

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This hebe was developed by a Waikato Nursery as part of the Regal Series of Hebes and named for the Duchess of Cambridge. New leaf shoots are burgundy red in colour, maturing to deep olive green. Masses of purple flowers develop through summer. Trim back after flowering to keep tidy. PVR eligible.

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Bred in the Waikato as part of the Regal series. Hebe Charlotte is a recent member of the Regal family with glossy green foliage topped with pretty pink flowers through the summer months. Trim back after flowering to keep tidy. A hardy NZ native. PVR eligible.

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Native. An attractive, low growing and compact shrub with dark green foliage and masses of palest mauve flowers in early spring. Easy to grow in the sun with protection from harsh frost. Neat and tidy habit - suitable for a low hedge. Trim after flowering. Evergreen.

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Native. New to the hugely popular range of Regal Hebe 'Elizabeth' will grow into a compact small shrub with masses of pink flowers through the summer months. Trim back spent flowers to keep compact. Hardy evergreen shrub.

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This Hebe is probably more desirable for the attractive foliage rather than the flowers. Gray leaves, margined with red form a neat little cushion. The red edge is more showy in cold weather. For those of you interested in the flowers these open to white from pink buds. Evergreen

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aka Hebe or Veronica

This native Hebe can be found growing naturally in Taranaki and around Westport. It has bright green leaves and racemes of pretty white flowers that appear in spring-summer. Very pretty and graceful. Easy to grow in well drained soil, sun or part shade. Evergreen.

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aka Strawflower

This NZ native hybrid has beautiful silver foliage on lax stems that root where they touch the ground i.e. it is an excellent ground-cover. In spring-summer papery cream flowers sit above the foliage. This plant is cold tolerant but must have open soil and good drainage to do well. Evergreen.

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aka Blue Oat Grass

Blue Oat Grass. Highly desirable perennial 'grass' that has arching, blue-grey, needles of foliage that form a robust clump. Panicles of cream 'oat' like flowers appear in summer. Hardy and easy to grow as long as your soil is well drained. Looks great as an edging or mass planted. Evergreen.

Though this is generally a neat and tidy 'grass' it can be sheared back to encourage new growth if it starts to look a bit scruffy. This is usually done in late winter - just before spring.

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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.

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aka Alum Root or Coral Bells

This is a terrific choice for adding a touch of colour towards the front of a border. The lobed leaves are an attractive minty grey-green with dark veins. Showy sprays of rose-pink flowers appear early summer. Protect from hot afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch. Remove any winter-burned leaves in the spring, otherwise no pruning is required. Perennial. Evergreen

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A clump forming perennial that is mainly grow for the striking foliage. Happy Hour Lime provides incredibly healthy true lime green foliage with no yellowing or veining. Vigorous and quick to establish and non invasive. Prefers Part or full shade in moist, humus rich soil. Take care not to bury the crown when planting. Easy care, Hardy.

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A tall hosta with large cupped shaped blue green leaves. Very attractive. Pest resistant. Grown mainly for their colourful foliage, they like a shady site with moisture. Protect from slugs and snails. Winter dormancy. Ideal for the south side of the house en masse. Deciduous.

aka Plantain lily

Thick bright green leaves with dark green margins once established make this a striking addition to your garden. Early spring growth has almost yellow centres. The leaves are long and pointed. Use slug bait to protect in early spring.

aka Plantain Lily

Enormous blue green leaves with deep veins make this a stand out in your shade garden. Forms a thick broad clump over time. Apply slug bait in early spring.

aka Plantain Lily

Has a dark green leaves with a wide creamy-white margin. The leaf margin turns white in summer and really shines. Semi-upright growth habit with attractive cupped leaves. Vigorous Hosta with showy leaves that will add zest to the shade garden.

Large heart shaped leaves of green with a bright yellow edge. Grows best in semi shade in rich soil with good drainage.

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aka Plantain Lily

This is a medium size hosta with a heart-shaped golden leaves and heavily rippled green margin. Early summer brings trumpet shaped blossoms, in white with a kiss of lavender. Happy in semi-shade to full shade.

aka Plantain Lily

Fire and Ice is a reverse sport of Patriot with bright cream interior and edges of fresh green. funnel shaped lavender flowers appear in the summer above the clump of large leaves. This is a slow growing but spectacular variety.

aka Plantain Lily

A smaller growing variety with narrow funnel shaped bright green leaves with a ivory white centre. Tall lavender flowers appear in summer above the foliage. This is a very striking hosta which will add interest to a dark area in the shade.

aka Plantain lily

Green leaves with a distinctive red blush that intensifies in spring and early summer.

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aka Plantain lily

Attractive heart shaped leaves shaded a soft misty blue form a bold clump for a shady corner of the garden. Add to that the fragrant light lavender flower spikes which appear in late spring-summer and you have a winner. Plant in nice rich moist soil. Deciduous perennial.

aka Plantain Lily

Pretty smaller growing hosta with light green variegated leaves. Edges are a darker green on the elongated leaves and centre is very pale green. Forms a compact clump over time.

aka Plantain Lily

Twisted slender, yellow leaves with wavy curled edges of blue- ree, that randomly streaks to the centre. Lavender flowers in summer.

aka Plantain Lily

Happenings is a blue green colour of medium size. Hostas love shady situations under trees. they are great for adding texture and colour and will die down in winter. Large clumps can be divided up. Add slug bait in early spring

aka Plantain Lily

This hosta has large heart shaped leaves with a striking fresh yellow green centre and darker edges of green. A great garden performer it forms a well rounded clump over time.

aka Plantain Lily

Large yellow green leaves with a fresh cream border are set off by the lavender flowers in the summer months. This is a medium growing hosta with great appeal.

aka Plantain Lily

Large blue green leaves with irregular edges of yellow which fade to cream as the leaf ages. Pale lavender flowers grow above the leaves. Slow growing with a slight puckered effect to the leaves.

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aka Plantain Lily

A beauty that emerges blue in spring with a bright gold margin. By mid-summer the leaves are blue-green with a creamy white margin. Rounded leaves have a very distinct tip that just barely sticks out like a bobtail. Corrugated and cupped foliage offer a unique unruly appearance.

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aka Plantain Lily

Praying Hands is unusual & considered to be a premium Hosta. It's very upright, narrow leaves are folded, resembling two hands folded in prayer. Leaves are dark green & rippled, with narrow, gold margins. It thrives in morning sun and afternoon shade. Will tolerate dappled light all day.

aka Plantain Lily

Buttery yellow leaves with a cream edge which turn a soft green as they age. Lavender flowers held above the leaves in summer. Prefers protection from full sun and apply slug bait to protect in spring.

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aka Plantain Lily

A lovely Hosta with fresh green foliage that is outlined in white. Will from a nice neat lush clump. In late spring-summer stems of mauve flowers sit above the foliage. Prefers a semi-shaded spot and nice rich moist soil. Perennial.

Named after the plant explorer Thomas Hogg who is thought to have introduced Hostas to America and Europe.

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aka Plantain Lily

Large 'corrugated' leaves in an attractive blue-green tone highlighted with a thunderbolt of yellow in the centre. Will form a bold clump for a shady part of the garden. Stems of white flowers appear from late spring to summer. Loves nice rich moist soil. Perennial.

aka Plantain Lily

Bold and dramatic bright white hosta with edges of deep green. Holds its white colour well and can withstand sun. Leaves are narrow and pointed. Apply slug bait to protect in early spring

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aka Kentia Palm

Native to Lord Howe Island off eastern Australia this Palm needs a frost free, sheltered position if grown outdoors. Graceful feather like fronds and a smooth ringed trunk make this a striking specimen for tropical gardens. Looks best when planted in groups. NB Must have shade when young. Evergreen.