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Perennials - Just Arrived


In designing with plants, it is the perennials that ensure that there is constant change, and that there is always an element of surprise or interest in the garden.
Getting to know the dormant and flowering periods of the plants is essential to achieving the right balance in the design, so that as one perennial goes to sleep, another awakens.


Perennials, perhaps more than any other group of plants, are available in a huge range of colours, forms, textures and fragrances in both foliage and flower. There are perennials suitable for almost every area of the garden: from full sun to full shade, in large gardens or small beds and to suit every mood or style. Popular perennial plants include Penstemon, Gaura, Canna, Dahlias, Salvias, Lupins, Columbines, Lilies, Delphiniums and Hellebores - oh! the list is endless.





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aka Lily of the Nile

They don’t come any smaller than this sweet little Agapanthus! Its tiny! Masses of bright blue flowers through the summer months will make a real show in the garden border. Something special for your garden. Evergreen, Perennial. PVR in application.

 

Flower Colour: Blue
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Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 50cm

Agapanthus Mini Me

Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm  ? 

Container: 1.5l  ? 

$24.99

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aka Hair Sedge

Native Hair Sedge.. The name Comans means "luxuriant head of hair" and this native Tussock Grass certainly has a fine head of green needle foliage. Tolerant of just about any conditions including coastal. Quickly forms a clump and is invaluable for adding texture to the garden. Evergreen.

 

Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 60cm

Carex Comans Green

Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm  ? 

Container: 0.5l  ? 

$9.99

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aka Autumn Sedge

Wetland Native - Autumn Sedge. Attractive tufts of coarse green foliage with strong bronze tones. Summer seed-heads of dark brown. Will grow happily in moist damp conditions in sun or part shade. Tough and robust, great for mass planting in difficult spots. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Brown
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 0.75m x 0.6m

Carex Dipsacea

Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm  ? 

Container: 0.5l  ? 

$9.99

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aka Sedge

A very attractive little 'Sedge' with arching leaves of green edged with silver. Forms a neat and tidy evergreen clump and would look most impressive planted en masse. Plant in morning sun or part shade in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Would make a nice container plant too. Perennial. PVR.

Insignificant brown flowers will appear amongst the foliage in summer.

 

Flower Colour: Brown
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Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size (HxW): 0.3m x 0.3m

Carex Everest

Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm  ? 

Container: 1.9l  ? 

$24.99

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Featherfalls is a highly decorative Carex with great garden or pot performance. With long clean and crisp foliage it is a year round maintenance free plant. A highlight of this new variety is its beautiful plumes of feathery flower stems emerging from the centre during spring. Evergreen

 

Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 45cm x 45cm

Carex Featherfalls

Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm  ? 

Container: 1.9l  ? 

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Carex Featherfalls

Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm  ? 

Container: 4.5l  ? 

$44.99

Stock of this item is very low.

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aka Tussock Grass

NZ Native Grass. This is a graceful little grass or tussock with fine, light silver green needles of foliage that curl over at the top. Looks its best when planted in large groups or drifts. Easy to grow in sun or part shade in average soil. Evergreen.

If your clump of Carex becomes a little scruffy give it a new 'do' by cutting off the top growth - you can be quite severe - and it will rapidly re grow with renewed vigour.

 

Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 50cm

Carex Frosted Curls

Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm  ? 

Container: 0.5l  ? 

$9.99

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aka Tussock, NZ Sedge

This native 'grass' is really tough and hardy tolerating cold winds and almost any soil. The brick-orange foliage looks very graceful as it waves and dances in the wind. Ideal for planting in large drifts. If the clumps become a little untidy just chop back hard for renewed vigour. Evergreen.

 

Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Brown
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 60cm x 50cm

Carex Testacea

Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$26.99

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

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Carex Testacea

Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm  ? 

Container: 0.5l  ? 

$26.99

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Carex Testacea

Expected Stock Height: 35/65 cm  ? 

New stock expected Middle of April, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $24.99. Payment on order.

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aka Miniature Toetoe

The perfect plant to add texture and movement to your planting scheme. The arching narrow foliage sways gracefully in the wind. Plumes of creamy green flowers appear in early summer. Hardy and tolerant, easy to grow just about anywhere but prefers a well drained position. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Cream
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1m x 1m

Chionochloa Flavicans

Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm  ? 

Container: 1.9l  ? 

$26.99

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Chionochloa Flavicans

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

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aka Kaffir Lily

The horticultural world waited a long time for a yellow Clivia but oh it was well worth it. Large clump forming perennial with strong strappy green leaves and stems of butter yellow flower heads. Stunning mass planted under trees. Happiest in semi-shade and protected from frost. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Yellow
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 60cm

Clivia Moon Glow

Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$39.99

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aka Coneflower

With prolific, long, sturdy stem flowers starting from Summer and continuing well into Autumn, these make a stunning statement in the garden, pots and containers or even Prairie gardens. Flowers are y large, double, intense orange to yellow. Deciduous, hardy perennial.

A big attractant for bees and butterflies.

 

Flower Colour: Orange / Yellow
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 50cm

Echinacea Tequila Sunrise

Expected Stock Height: 20/25 cm  ? 

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

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aka Coneflower

Bringing colour to your garden from Summer through to Autumn. The brilliant white, double flowers are borne on tall, sturdy stems which will become a talking point to admirers viewing your garden. Lovely for picking for bouquets and are compact with a uniform habit. Deciduous, hardy perennial.

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Bushy
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 50cm

Echinacea White Perfection

Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm  ? 

Container: 1.5l  ? 

$21.99

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A compact variety of Lomandra that is very popular for smaller spaces and in narrow gardens where small does matter. Requires low care and will form a nice clump of fine emerald green strappy leaves. Frost tolerant. Can be trimmed to shape any time of year.

 

Flower Colour: Cream
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 60cm x 60cm

Lomandra Little Lime

Current Stock Height: 20/25 cm  ? 

Container: 1.3l  ? 

$24.99

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aka Jacob's Ladder

Jacob's Ladder. 'Ladders' of fern like foliage in attractive shades of green and cream quickly emerge in spring and form a robust clump. Pretty light blue flowers stand above the foliage in summer. Any easy to grow and delightful perennial that will light up a shady corner. Hardy.

The attractive foliage will have little flushes of pink as autumn approaches.

 

Flower Colour: Blue
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Deciduous, Variegated
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 30cm

Polemonium Stairway to Heaven

Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm  ? 

Container: 2l  ? 

$24.99

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aka Rosemary

A prostrate form of Rosemary that has a ground-hugging habit. Pretty, clear blue flowers set against blue-green, aromatic foliage. Flowers through the summer and will attract bees to the garden. Extremely hardy, excellent for coastal planting and hot sunny positions. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Blue
Habit: Spreading
Leaves: Evergreen, Blue
Mature Size (HxW): 10cm x 150cm

Rosmarinus Azure Cascade

Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$29.99

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aka Rosemary

This rosemary is a culinary delight and has been especially selected for its fantastic flavour. Lovely to grow in the herb or ornamental garden in a warm sunny spot. Pretty blue flowers that attract bees. Honey, is that roast lamb I smell cooking?

 

Flower Colour: Blue
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Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 30cm

Rosmarinus Chefs Choice

Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm  ? 

Container: 1l  ? 

$22.99

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aka Rosemary

A easy care and easy to grow Rosemary that is great for covering banks and draping over walls. Quite prostrate in habit so give it room to spread. Nice fresh green foliage and pretty blue flowers off and on all year but mostly in spring and autumn. Loves the sun and good drainage. Evergreen.

Though this Rosemary is mostly used for ornamental purposes it is still a culinary herb that can be used in cooking.

 

Flower Colour: Blue
Habit: Spreading
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 200cm

Rosmarinus Lockwood De Forest

Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$29.99

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aka Rosemary

A fabulous new version of an old favourite. An upright Rosemary that grows into a pillar or column. Softest blue, large flowers appear from April through to October with the main flowering in September. Loves a well drained sunny position. Clips well. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Blue
Habit: Columnar
Leaves: Evergreen, Blue
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 0.5m

Rosmarinus September Blue

Current Stock Height: 45/50 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$29.99

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aka Lambs Ear

Stachys lanata is better known as Lamb's Ear, this silver, woolly leaved plant makes great ground cover. Furry spikes carrying small purple flowers are produced in the middle of summer. Well drained soil reduces rotting of hairy leaves, and loves full sun or some shade.

 

Flower Colour: Lavender
Habit: Groundcover
Leaves: Deciduous, Light
Mature Size (HxW): Spreading

Stachys Lanata

Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm  ? 

Container: 1l  ? 

$16.99

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