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aka Honey Reed

This tough little Aussie is a great plant for mass planting in difficult spots. Tolerant of poor soil and coastal conditions, sun or part shade. The deep green narrow strap like leaves quickly form a clump. Small, yellow, fragrant flowers in spring. Evergreen. PVR LM300.

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aka Fringe Flower

Well you will be 'plum delighted' with this fabulous foliage shrub that looks good all year round. The neat oval leaves are a rich bronze maroon shade, in spring shaggy bright pink flowers start to appear and decorate the somewhat pendulous branches. Grow in the sun or part shade. Evergreen.

AKA 'The Fringe Flower' Loropetalum is in the same family as 'Witch Hazel'. It has quite a broad habit but responds well to trimming if you wish the shrub to have a more rounded shape.

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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.

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aka Creeping Jenny

Excellent green creeper plant perfect to cover ponds edges. Yellow flowers are produced in summer time. Prefers moist soils but can tolerate fully submerged spot.

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aka Creeping Jenny

Excellent yellow-green creeper plant. Perfect to cover ponds edges or sprawl along as a groundcover. Yellow flowers are produced in summer time. Prefers moist soils but can tolerate fully submerged spot.

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This Mandarin is very popular in Queensland where it was discovered as a chance seedling in 1888. The virtually thorn-less tree produces large fruit with a thin easy peel skin. Ripens around July. If left on the tree you will notice the skin gets 'puffy'. Evergreen.

As with all Citrus make sure you cut the fruit off the tree rather than just pull. Your Mandarin will grow well in a warm, well drained fertile spot in the garden with protection from harsh frost. Also suitable for container growing with regular feeding and watering. Citrus Information Pages

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Citrus. Satsuma. An easy peel, medium sized variety with flattened fruit with a high sugar content. Almost Seedless. Ripens May/June, harvest when fruit in full colour. Needs a warm sunny position to sweeten fruit. Remember always cut the fruit off with sharp secateurs. Evergreen.

Citrus Information Pages

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aka Water mint

Water mint is a great little plant for boggy areas. Insects such as bees and butterflies love its lilac-coloured flowers and you will love its tasty leaves which can be used just like those of other mint plants. It prefers pond edges and swampy areas. Does best in full sun or part shade. Perennial.

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aka Monky musk

Easy grow submerged plant that tolerates cool temperatures if sheltered. Plants will grow submerged up to 5cm, or in a moist margin of a pond. The flowers are bright yellow and are produced on long stems in summer time.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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aka Creeping Wire Vine

Here's something just a bit different to add contrast and texture to your planting schemes. Golden stems covered with tiny dark green leaves twist and turn to form a mat of dark green. Dainty yellow flowers in summer sometimes followed by black berries.

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aka Water plant Milfoil

Aquatic. NZ native. Beautiful with its feathery foliage that carpets the water surface. Grows well by the pond edge or near moving water. Can grow at any depth and it will stretch until it reaches the surface. Excellent for fish spawning. Winter tolerant.

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aka Water plant Mares-tail

Aquatic. This has green pine-tree shoots that grow as a ground cover or can be fully submerged. It will extend up and carpet the water surface when grown submerged. Prefers full sun to shade areas. Relatively winter hardy.

Excellent for oxygenating and maintaining clean water and providing protected enviroments for small fish and wildlife.

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aka Blood Orange

Citrus. Blood Orange. 'Tarocco' is a highly rated dessert orange which is very high in Vitamin C. The skin is of medium thickness and easy to peel and the red coloured flesh is seedless, sweet, juicy and fragrant. The fruit is of a medium size and slightly oval. Rated Evergreen.

Naturally grown in semi- and tropical regions, Blood Oranges required cool nights with daytime warmth with plenty of sunshine hours for the fruit to show "blood" colours. As trees mature the fruit colour is enhanced. Citrus Information Pages

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aka Mock Orange

This little deciduous shrub would be worth planting for the fragrance alone but it is the pretty pure white double flowers that will probably seduce you. Lovely as a back ground filler. Prune after flowering within a few centimetres of the old wood. Deciduous.

Philadelphus appreciate a side dressing of lime once a year - probably best applied just before spring.

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aka Shady Lady

Woody shrub producing gorgeous burgundy/mahogany foliage in the spring and which retains its colour throughout the summer. Leaves are borne on red stems and the undersides are a contrasting olive green. Flowers are pom pom heads of small cream florets. A great contrast plant which is not fussy and low maintenance. Deciduous.

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aka Norway Spruce

Picea abies or Norway spruce, is a species of spruce native to Northern, Central and Eastern Europe. It has branchlets that typically hang downwards, and the largest cones of any spruce, 9–17 cm long. Makes a lovely potted Christmas tree. Evergreen.

Keep your Abies in a container, and prune back to keep smaller and enjoy each Christmas!

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aka Sitka Spruce or Alaska Spruce

Sitka or Alaska Spruce. A slow growing elegant Conifer that always has a well groomed appearance. Sharp pointed, grey-green needles decorate ascending branches that have graceful pendulous tips. Makes a wonderful potted Christmas tree. Can be grown in sun or part shade, prefers deep cool soil. Hardy. Evergreen.

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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.

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Yellow leaf remedy. Supplies Iron,magnesium and manganese in a readily available form. Ideal for Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Daphnes, Camellias, Ericas, Gardenias, Blue Hydrangeas, Magnolias, Citrus, Roses Ferns.

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A simply elegant classic style square red terracotta pot. Features an embossed rosette design.

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Embossed with flower and leaf designs and finished in an antiqued style, the swag planter is a wonderful pot. Plant your citrus in the courtyard or accent your doorway with some Bay trees. These pots are great for the Mediterranean theme.

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The Doppio Bordo design has stood the test of time as a true classic. Beautiful, strong, classic Italian terracotta style pots with a rolled border around the top. Add a touch of the Mediterranean to your garden. Available in six sizes

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For growing potatoes and kumara. Increases crop yield and improves taste. Use as a base dressing when planting or as a side dressing throughout the growing period.

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aka Panakenake, 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.

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aka Pratia

Native. A dainty ground-cover with fleshy green leaves and a myriad of white, star shaped blooms with a sweet honey fragrance. Flowers appear from spring to autumn and are followed by little berries. Plant in sun or shade in well drained soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Evergreen.

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A useful and very pretty little ground-cover with fresh green dainty foliage and even daintier star shaped flowers of pale blue. These appear from spring through to summer and are followed by small berries. Can be grown in sun or part shade in open soil that does not completely dry out. Evergreen.

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aka Lady Banks Rose

Climber. An historic rose (1807) named after Lady Banks, wife of Botanist Sir Joseph Banks. The semi-evergreen almost thornless canes grow to 4-6m with a fresh light green foliage. The late spring flowers are double, dainty, pure white and scented. A lovely little rose that likes a warm sheltered spot.

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aka Banksia Rose

Climber. This special little rose is spectacular in early spring around about the end of September. Masses of tiny double pale butter yellow blooms smother the arching stems and emit a gentle fragrance. The profuse foliage is almost thornless, evergreen and canes can reach 5m. Recognised in 1825

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aka Banksia The Pearl Clg

Climber. AKA 'Purezza'. A sweet little rose that has dark green foliage and thorn-less stems that will grow to 3-4m. During spring and summer clusters of small, double, white blooms appear. Nice soft fragrance. Good disease resistance, hardy and frost tolerant. Semi-evergreen.

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High levels of potassium means that this nutrient rich fertiliser has been formulated to protect and enhance the establishment of healthy roses. Tui Rose Fertiliser promotes large blooms and ensures growth of strong but beautiful roses. Do not put into the hole or under the bare roots as they will burn, but rather sprinkle around the base of the plant. Feed for every flush.

Suited for established plants.

This prolific little aquatic plant develops pretty red leaf-tips if grown in bright light. It is easy to grow and will develop leaves of different shapes depending on whether or not it is fully immersed in water. When submerged, the leaves are narrow while emergent plants develop rounded leaves.

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aka Water plant Mouse Ears

Aquatic. An excellent pond plant or for swamps. It can be grown in fully submerged to moist soil or shallow waters. Tolerates seasonal flooding. Has long hanging white flowers that curl on the tip like a lizards tail. Attractive with its heart shaped leaves.

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aka Pin Cushion Flower

This magical plant will dazzle you year round with myriads of fragrant, purple pin cushion flowers. These are loved by Red Admiral Butterflies. Perfect for mass planting in the perennial border. Happy in sun or partial shade. Remove dead flower heads to encourage repeat flowering. Perennial.

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aka Pin Cushion Flower

This magical plant will dazzle you year round with myriads of fragrant, purple pin cushion flowers. These are loved by Red Admiral Butterflies. Perfect for mass planting in the perennial border. Happy in sun or partial shade. Remove dead flower heads to encourage repeat flowering. Perennial.

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aka Early Spiketail

The chestnut brown branches of this unusual deciduous shrub have an open spreading habit. In very early spring they are highly decorated with a myriad of chartreuse-yellow flowers that hang like little bells. Gorgeous picked for a unique floral decoration. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Deciduous

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NEW TO US. A real cutie succulent that will thrive as a border plant, in a pot or container inside or outside or in landscape gardens. With its plump mahogany to almost black leaves it really makes a statement all by itself. Excellent all year-round colour. A must have for the modern gardener.

The rosettes stay tidy and compact and are from the Hen & Chicken collection putting out it own pups to help spread the clump.

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NEW TO US. A real cutie succulent that will thrive as a border plant, in a pot or container inside or outside or in landscape gardens. With its plump orange leaves it really makes a statement all by itself. Excellent all year-round colour. A must have for the modern gardener. PVR

The rosettes stay tidy and compact and are from the Hen & Chicken collection putting out it own pups to help spread the clump.

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aka Tangelo

Citrus Dwarf - Flying dragon rootstock. Bright, red-orange, semi-flat fruit that are very juicy and rich in flavour with just a hint of sharpness. Thin skinned and very juicy. Pick when skin colour fades. Ripens from August through to October and holds well on the tree. Evergreen.

This is reportedly the most popular Tangelo in N.Z. Citrus Information Pages

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aka Tangerine-Orange Hybrid

Citrus. Tangor Citrus are a cross between an Orange and a Mandarin. 'Dweet' has medium to large fruit that are sweet and juicy with a rich flavour. A highly ornamental bush with lush green foliage that fruits well from July to August. Grow in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen.

Citrus Information Pages

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aka Swamp Cypress

Swamp Cypress - Weeping. A unique deciduous conifer that has attractive green ferny foliage that turns golden brown before leaf fall. Interesting fibrous bark and 'knobbly knees' that grow from the roots. This form has pendulous side branches giving the tree a naturally graceful habit.

Taxodium 'McLaren' Falls will grow happily in moist to wet soil but will also tolerate growing in normal garden soil as long as it does not completely dry out in summer. Named for where it was discovered - McLaren Falls in the Kaimai Ranges.

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aka Glory Bush

Glory Bush. Beautiful dark green velvety leaves and lilac 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. PVR.

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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

A pretty evergreen perennial with masses of multi toned flowers on a compact plant. Blue Moon features pale and deep blue contrasting flowers with a trailing form perfect for pots, planters or hanging baskets. This great new addition will flower from start of spring until the first frosts.

A pretty evergreen perennial with masses of multi toned flowers on a compact plant. Pink Moon features pink and amber contrasting flowers with a trailing form perfect for pots, planters or hanging baskets. This great new addition will flower from start of spring until the first frosts

A pretty evergreen perennial with masses of multi toned flowers on a compact plant. Purple Moon features rich velvety purple and pale lavender contrasting flowers with a trailing form perfect for pots, planters or hanging baskets. This great new addition will flower from start of spring until the first frosts

A pretty evergreen perennial with masses of multi toned flowers on a compact plant. White Moon features fresh white flowers with a contrasting yellow spot with a trailing form perfect for pots, planters or hanging baskets. This great new addition will flower from start of spring until the first frosts.

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A fast growing, clumping perennial with fine grass like green foliage. This long flowering plant will bloom masses of pink star shaped flowers from spring to late summer. This is an extremely low maintenance and hardy plant and can be used as a border or in the garden. Evergreen.

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This antique finished Urn is very tactile. Featuring sets of triple horizontal lines, 3 handles - is 3 your lucky number? Equally suited to planting or standing proud as a piece of garden art.

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Bring some European romance to your space. These French urns feature a classic embosed design, fluted base and a bold rim, use for a standard or a topiary ball or even stand them proud on their own as a piece of garden art.

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A beautiful shrub with green leaves tinged with bronze in autumn that lay in tiers along the branches. The white flowers turn to pink in autumn and spring and smother the bush in beautiful bloom. Plant in sun or part shade. Deciduous.

aka Waterlily

Large variety with non-stop blooming, deep red, almost black, peony shape flowers that are 12 to 15 cm across . Plant one per 14 litre planting container at a depth of 40 to 100 cm in order to have approximate square metre of surface coverage after a year or two.

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aka Waterlily Tropical

Tropical waterlily, with star shape flowers in light sky blue color. Free flowering with a spice sweet fragrance. An elegant and well behaved Water Lily that is suitable for small to medium size ponds or water pot planting.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

aka Waterlily

A large variety, free flowering waterlily,with deep dark pink, star shape flowers, that are 12 cm on diameter, and pads from 14 to 25 cm in diameter.Plant one per 14 litre basket container at a depth of 40 to 100 cm in order to have approximate 1 square metre of surface coverage after a year or two.

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aka Waterlily

A very hardy, low maintenance, water lily known for its vibrant, apricot-yellow flowers that change to a deep coppery-red as they age. The green leaves are often flecked with purple. Useful plant for medium-large ponds, provides habitat for aquatic life; a long-lasting ornamental plant.

Divide every 2 - 3 year for vigorous growth and blooms.

aka Waterlily

A beautiful, hardy waterlily has large flowers with deep red inner petals and almost white outer petals that turn pink as the flower ages. Blooms 10-15cm Planting depth 30-90cm Spreads 120-150cm

A vigorous and free flowering lily once established. Young leaves are purple and turn to green with age.

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aka Waterlily

A medium-sized water lily. The tulip-shaped flowers on 'Hermine' make it distinct and sought after. With its beautiful white flowers and yellow stamens this can be planted at a depth of 40-80cm. Will add an elegant touch to any pond.

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aka Waterlily

Whether you plant in a pond or have a large bowl this will be a great attraction through Summer. With star shaped petals they are red with pinkish orange. Leaves are green mottled with purple. Good for medium to large ponds.

Bloom up to 15cm Planting depth 30-90cm Spread 90cm to 1.5m

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A large free flowering waterlily. The flowers are rich red with some white streaks gradually darkening. Red-brown stamens and green leaves. Suitable for small to medium ponds

Bloom up to 12cm Planting depth up to 1m Spread up to 1m

aka Waterlily

Rose pink star shaped flowers with orange stamens. Reddish and green leaves. Blooms 10-12 cm. Planting depth 25-90cm. Spreads 120-150cm

Suitable for medium to large ponds

aka Waterlily

White edges with dark pink centre deepening with age.Semi double. Yellow stamens. Green bronze leaves. Bloom up to 15cm. Planting depth up to 120cm. Spread 120-150cm

Excellent for medium to large ponds

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A semi dwarf coastal variety of rosemary that forms a natural "box" shape and is native to Australia. Westringia Grey box provides great colour contrast with grey foliage and white flowers. Great as a hedge or left unpruned in its natural ball shape. A great drought tolerant alternative to English Box.PVR.WES04

aka Japanese Wisteria

An unusual Japanese Wisteria that flowers after the new leaves have emerged in spring. Dark purple buds open to deliciously double violet blooms on racemes up to 2 feet long. Plant where you can enjoy the fragrance and look upwards at the beautiful hanging racemes. Deciduous.

aka Japanese Wisteria

A sport of Black Dragon, this variety has intense violet-blue buds opening to cornflower blue double blossoms on long racemes. The blooms emerge at the same time as the spring foliage and carry a soft perfume. Easy to grow in a sunny spot but will need a good support structure. Deciduous.