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A quick growing, small tree that is very attractive with fragrant deep purple/ almost black new foliage. Lovely as a specimen tree or used as a screen/ hedge, left untrimmed. Will tolerate coastal conditions once established. Evergreen. Frost tender.

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aka Upright Box

'Graham Blandy' is an upright sort of chap who will always stand up tall and erect in the garden. With a natural columnar habit this Box is perfect for adding an exclamation point to planting schemes. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Evergreen.

Ideal for narrow spaces or group together to form a natural screen of green. Perhaps march along the side of a path or drive. A very useful plant for directional planting.

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aka Bottlebrush

A hardy, evergreen shrub with light pink, bottle brush flowers from Spring through to Autumn. Tolerates frost and drought and will grow in almost any type of soil. Prefers full sun or morning shade and afternoon sun. Prune for shape and size after flowering.

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aka Bottlebrush

An Australian native shrub with shiny green leaves and bright pink bottle brush flowers in late spring. Occasional flowers in autumn. Plant in full sun and well drained soil. Prune after flowering if required.

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aka Bottlebrush

Bottlebrush - Pink. A very pretty shrub with candy-floss pink brush like flowers that appear from spring through to autumn. Birds, bees and butterflies love the flowers. Easy to grow in a sunny spot but needs protection from harsh frost. Trim lightly after flowering. Evergreen.

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aka Bottlebrush

Bottlebrush. Discovered in Kings Park Perth Australia hence the name. Green foliage and a nice rounded habit. Simply smothers itself if bright crimson 'brushes' in spring-summer. Likes a sunny spot and protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

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aka Bottlebrush

A compact, dwarf form of the ever popular Australian 'Bottle Brush'. Masses of dark red flowers in summer that attract birds. Loves the sun and good drainage and will be quite drought tolerant once established. Tidy grey-green stiff foliage. Could be used as a hedge.

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aka Lemon Bottlebrush

Young growth is often attractively covered with dense silky hairs, later becoming smooth. The lemon flowers are borne in profusion throughout spring. Prune to maintain size and shape and to encourage flower production. Great as a specimen or screen plant. Mulching and feeding in spring and autumn is beneficial. Evergreen.

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aka Bottlebrush

A strong upright, evergreen shrub with generous, showy, creamy green flowers in Spring and small leaves. Soft felty new growth produced from conspicuous cone-like branch buds, and peeling white bark. Can be used as a screen, hedging or a beautiful stand alone specimen. Easy to grow. Evergreen.

From the windswept heaths of Tasmania comes this outstanding Bottlebrush species with many ornamental virtues.

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aka Bottlebrush

Delight the birds in your garden with this Australian native that has cheerful flower brushes that are a soft red with pink undertones. The flowers appear in spring and autumn and hold well. Plant in sunny spot, prune back faded blooms to encourage new growth. Easy to grow. Evergreen.

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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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Erica bauera white is a hardy, adaptable, long lived shrub that looks stunning planted in groups. Flowers from spring till autumn with masses of waxy white tubular flowers displayed in clusters near the ends of it's branches. Likes acid soil. Evergreen.

Prune to maintain size and shape and to increase flower production.

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aka Erica or Heath

A very showy little shrub with bright cerise bell shaped blooms that brighten up the garden from winter through to spring. A vigorous grower with needles of dark green foliage. Loves the sun and well drained acid soil. Avoid Lime. Trim after flowering. Evergreen.

Named after Kurt Kramer of Germany not Seinfield's friend!

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aka Heath

This little shrub will brighten up dull winter gardens with its masses of bright cerise tubular blooms. Easy to grow in a sunny well drained position in acid soil. Likes a nice mulch of bark or similar around the base of the plant. Trim after flowering if required. Hardy and evergreen.

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aka Heather

Small attractive erect shrub with stems clothed in tiny, deep green leaves. In Autumn to spring pink buds open to tubular white flowers cover the stems, maturing to a rosy-pink. Great for floral work. Full sun and a sheltered site best. Trim after flowering to maintain shape. Evergreen

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aka Escallonia

One of the best plants available to light up a shady area. New foliage is soft lime green and gradually turns to more golden tones. The flowers are a rosy pink and appear in summer. Happiest with protection from the afternoon sun. Trims well. Evergreen.

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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, clips well. Good as a potted specimen. Prefers full sun to part shade, well drained soil. Good coastal plant, frost tolerant. Evergreen

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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.

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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

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.

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aka Grevillea

A great plant for quick cover on dry banks and walls. The soft grey-green foliage has a cascading, spreading habit and is complemented by red 'spider-like' blooms from autumn to spring. Likes the sun, good drainage and light soil but doesn't like frost. Evergreen.

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aka Grevillea

It'as a little cracker! Small to medium shrub with bright red and yellow flowers on soft grey/green foliage. Flowers from autumn to spring. Ideal for attracting birds into the garden.

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aka Grevillea

A vigorous, ground-hugging shrub with divided green leaves that look a bit like an Oak leaf. The new shoots have a red tinge that matches the red 'toothbrush' flowers that appear from spring to autumn. Happy in the sun, tolerant of light or poor soils. Protect from frost. Evergreen.

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A tall shrub or small tree that's vigorous with long golden orange/brown toothbrush like flowers that bloom for a long time. Autumn - Spring. Suitable for warmer climates with free draining soil in full sun. Cut back after flowering to maintain shape and size. Good for attracting birds to the garden.

Cut back well each year after flowering to maintain shape and size.

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aka Grevillea

Ignite your garden with colour with the vibrant red and yellow flowers of this compact soft to the touch Grevillea. It flowers from autumn to spring with an explosion of fiery coloured flowers making a stunning show in any garden, or container. A striking small evergreen plant. PVR

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A small tough Grevillea with an amazing display of orange/yellow flowers. It flowers during spring/summer when it will be covered with flowers. Like most grevilleas it is drought tolerant once established and frost hardy. Best planted in full sun. Evergreen. PVR

It will grow in most soil conditions.

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aka Grevillea

New standard form of this evergreen shrub with bright red flowers and glossy green foliage. Ideal for attracting birds into the garden. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Light pruning will help to maintain the shape of the shrub. Evergreen. PVR.

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aka Grevillea

Peaches n Cream is a small/medium sized shrub with a dense spreading habit. Its attractive deeply dissected foliage is bright green with bronze highlights in winter. Long loose flower clusters of greenish yellow age to various shades of yellow, pink and orange throughout the year. Evergreen.

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aka Grevillea

Grevillea Poorinda Peter is a medium sized grevillea with deeply lobed, dark green leaves and a profusion of reddish purple flowers from early winter to mid summer. Great for screens and as an informal hedge. Frost and drought tolerant. Responds well to regular pruning.

This is a quick growing hardy Grevillea that will provide habitat for small birds in the garden and is perfect for screening. Frost and drought tolerant. Responds well to regular pruning.

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With its robust upright spreading habit it will be smothered in large clusters of stunning, deep orange flowers on the end of the branches from late Autumn to Spring. Prefers a well drained position in full sun. Prune for shape and size once flowering has finished.

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aka Grevillea

This Aussie will bring welcome colour to the garden during the dull winter months. The soft grey foliage is complemented by flowers in tones of red, pink and cream from winter to spring. Useful to provide quick cover on hot dry banks. Likes the sun and good drainage but not frost. Evergreen.

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aka Leucadendron

A striking hybrid producing attractive vibrant red and cream bracts in mid winter. Has quite a vigorous habit with the long stems being excellent for cutflower. Suited to sunny situations in free draining acidic soils. This is a useful coastal plant. Prune to shape and size mid Spring. Evergreen.

Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.

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Amy - Tidy erect growth - rosy red bracts early autumn through winter followed by creamy bracts early spring on long stems. Striking in full colour. Ideal for picking. PVR. Evergreen

Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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aka Leucandendron

A delightful little foliage shrub that will perform well in a hot dry position. The bracts that surround the tiny flowers are cream flushed with candy pink and are great for picking. Must have good drainage to do well. Prefers acid soil and protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.

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aka Leucadendron

An erect shrub with coppery red bracts which in mid-winter develop a cream inner bract. As the bracts age they take on a further coppery red tone. Free flowering on long stems ideal for Cutflower. Suited to full sun in well drained acidic soils.

Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.

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A small compact shrub with bronzy-red tipped foliage in early Winter which develop into creamy yellow bracts late Winter. Suited to an open position that is free draining with acidic soil. Can be planted and used as a foliage flower in bouquets or even as a coastal planting to add some colour. Evergreen.

Prune for shape and size mid Spring.

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This easy to grow evergreen shrub is very well named. The green foliage is tipped with red new growth and the bracts are a fiery red with touches of cream. Always looks good, lovely to pick for those of you who like to do so. Loves the sun and good drainage but not harsh frost. Evergreen.

Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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aka Leucadendron

A very attractive foliage shrub with large creamy-yellow, tulip shaped, flower bracts that are at their best in winter. Loves a sunny well drained spot with protection from harsh frost. Prefers soil that is on the acid soil. Evergreen.

Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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A compact little shrub that brings welcome colour to the winter garden. The erect branches are topped off with bright red star shaped flower bracts in winter. Great for picking. Happiest in well drained acid soil with protection from harsh frost. Evergreen. PVR SHM128.

Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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Brighten up winter gardens with this fabulous foliage shrub with stems of colourful bracts in a warm creamy yellow shade flushed with red. Happiest growing in a sunny spot - prefers well drained acid soil and protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Do not be tempted to fertilize your Leucadendron with artificial fertilizers that have phosphate or high nitrogen as it will give them a fatal case of indigestion.

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A stunning Leucadendron that looks good all year round. Stems of brilliant flame red flower bracts make a real statement and are irresistible for picking. Deserves a prominent position in a warm sheltered spot in the garden. Prefers acid soil and protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Leucadendrons are low nutrient plants i.e. they don't like a lot of fertilizer especially those with nitrogen and phosphate. If in doubt leave it out.

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aka Leucadendron

New hybrid. A smaller shrub with deep purple green foliage from Autumn through Winter as the flower bracts mature. It has medium length stems which can be used in flora arrangements and they sport a bicolour stem. Evergreen.

Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.

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A compact shrub with vibrant purple red foliage in late summer to autumn. Useful plant for foliage contrast in the garden or the vase. Suited to acidic free draining and coastal soils. Excellent addition to small gardens. Prune in late spring. Evergreen.

Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.

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A fabulous evergreen shrub for winter colour. The erect branches have dense deep green leaves that are flushed with red. The flower bracts are golden yellow deepening to deep wine in winter. Fantastic for picking. Must have good drainage and acid soil. Protect from harsh frost.

Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.

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A stunning new Leucadendron raised from Safari Sunset for winter colour, with erect habit and deep red bracts in Autumn that change to a bicolour stage in late Winter. Bract size is half that of its parent. Fantastic for picking. Must have good drainage and acid soil. Protect from harsh frost.

Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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This is a special Leucadendron with narrow pointed green leaves and a nice compact habit. From autumn through to spring long yellow bracts surround the flower-heads. Fabulous for continuous colour in the border or for floral work. Happiest in a sunny well drained spot in acid soil. Evergreen.

Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.

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aka Rice Flower

Rice Flower. Masses of papery upright flowers from late Winter through to Spring the flowers are beautifully offset by the bright mid green foliage and stems of the bush. Flowering in small flowers in tones of mauve pink this is an easy care, medium size shrub that is drought tolerant. Evergreen.

Prune when young to premote a compact habit and prune heavily after flowering once plant is established.

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aka Rice Flower

Rice flower. An excellent plant that is great for picking and flower arranging. Masses of papery upright flowers from late Winter through to Spring. Almost purple buds opening to rich pink flowers. Plant full sun. Prune hard after flowering.

Harvest in full bud before the flowers open. Do not put in water. Dry in a cool dry place and use in dried flower arrangement or bouquets.

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aka Rice flower

Masses of papery white clusters of pure white flowers are beautifully offset by the bright mid green foliage and stems. This is an easy care, medium size shrub that is drought tolerant. Tip prune when young to promote a compact habit and prune heavily after flowering once established. Evergreen.

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aka Rice Flower

Masses of papery white clusters of pure white flowers are beautifully offset by the bright mid green foliage and stems. This is an easy care, medium size shrub that is drought tolerant. Tip prune when young to promote a compact habit and prune heavily after flowering once established. Evergreen.

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aka Sweet Pea Shrub

A compact shrub with a rounded habit. 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.

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aka King Protea

Luscious leathery leaves and even more luscious satin pink flowers that appear in late winter early spring. The flowers are made up of feathery bracts that cover a large cone. Easy to grow in a sunny position. This "king" is very hardy and will tolerates poor soil and light frost. Evergreen.

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A compact, rounded shrub with elegant, slender dark green foliage. With striking pink blooms they have a soft orange undertone making this variety standout in any ones garden. Happiest in dappled light/shade. Evergreen

This compact shrub features neat, rounded dark green foliage with tight trusses of fully double deep pink blooms in Spring. Likes an acidic soil and good drainage. A beautiful specimen for anyones garden. Evergreen

A recent introduction from Rhodohill Nursery, named in honor of Dave Stewarts wife.

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Gorgeous trusses of deep pink flowers which gradually fade to pale rose and almost to white when in a sunny site. This is a tall growing shrub which is sun tolerant. Suitable for most garden situations. Happiest with dappled light. Mulch around the roots annually to keep cool. Avoid Lime. Evergreen

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A lovely Rhododendron with dark green foliage that stays compact. It has trusses of blooms that open to a deep rose pink, fading to a light pink. This variety has proven to be more resilient to thrip. Likes a semi-shaded garden and feeding with an acid fertilizer. Evergreen.

A new variety that is very eye-catching as it showcases tight, rounded trusses of rich burgundy-purple blooms that are lightly speckled with black flecks on the inside. Lush dark green foliage adds to it appeal. Flowering mid season it helps to spread the flowering. Evergreen.

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A lovely Rhododendron with deep green foliage and a neat and tidy habit. The compact trusses of bloom appear in spring and are in tones of pale lavender and purple with a hint of red at the throat. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

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Very large, rounded trusses of brilliant bright pink flowers decorate this Rhododendron in spring. Vigorous bushy growth habit with attractive foliage. Happiest with dappled light. Mulch around the roots annually to keep cool. Avoid Lime. Evergreen.

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A lovely Rhododendron with green foliage and a neat and tidy habit. The compact trusses of bloom appear in spring and are in tones of red purplish flowers that fade to pink as they mature, deep red spots on dorsal lobe. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen

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A reliable and compact Rhodo that will be covered in vivid rose-red blooms during November. Exceptionally hardy and great for adding a pop of colour to the garden. Evergreen. Likes acidic soil and good free drainage in semi shade.

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Rhododendron. Beautiful globular trusses of white flowers with an attractive yellow blotch stand out against the leathery green foliage in spring. Plant in a semi-shaded position and mulch regularly to keep the roots cool. Avoid Lime. October flowering.Evergreen.

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Drop dead gorgeous flowers of deep waxy red decorate the glossy deep green foliage from late winter-early spring. Vigorous and easy to grow in dappled light. Prefers acid soil and a nice layer of mulch applied annually. Avoid Lime. A must have for anyone who likes Rhododendrons. Evergreen.

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Wonderfully showy Rhododendron, low growing evergreen shrub that produces a massive display of deep violet-blue flowers in spring. Plant in sun/part shade in lime-free soil. Thrives in sunny areas. Classified as a Dwarf with very small leaves. Mulch around the roots annually to keep cool.Evergreen.

Plant in sun/part shade in lime-free soil. Avoid Lime. Growing Rhododendrons

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Wow, now this is really something. Very elegant, upright trusses of deep-purple blooms which open to reveal a star-shaped white centre with an amber upper dorsal notch. The plant's long, deep green leaves are equally elegant. Prefers semi-shade and an acid soil. Mulch to keep the roots cool.

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Rhododendron. Light yellow-cream flowers with blue specks. Compact Habit. Plant in part shade in moist well drained soil. Evergreen.

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You'll get a real buzz when you see Rhododendron'Bumble Bee' blooming its head off in your garden in spring. Large rounded trusses made up of 25 flowers that are vivid purple with a deep maroon blotch. Handsome dark glossy green foliage. Plant in dappled light and mulch roots annually to keep cool. Evergreen

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This ones a real beauty. With Yellow-green buds open into bright yellow, trumpet shaped blooms with deeper coloring in the throat. Flowering in November the green glossy foliage creates and upright and slightly open habit. Thrives in sun to part shade and acid fertilizer. Evergreen.

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Rhododendron. Good compact habit with tight trusses of delightful white flowers tinged with a pink flush. Excellent, hardy NZ hybrid. Created by Alan Trott for his wife Catherine.

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Delightful mauve buds open into frilly pink flowers. Rhododendron’s prefer dappled shade, but can be grown in full sun if protected from afternoon sun or kept well watered. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and to promote new growth. Mulch root area annually to keep cool. Avoid Lime. Evergreen

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Pretty delicate rose coloured buds open to rose pink flowers. Rhododendron’s prefer dappled shade, but can be grown in full sun if protected from afternoon sun or kept well watered. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and to promote new growth. Evergreen.

Mulch root area annually to keep cool. Avoid Lime. Growing Rhododendrons

Rhododendron Denali a very strong growing variety with dark green, bold foliage beautiful large trusses of deep rose pink.Needs protection from harsh frost and acid soil to do really well. Evergreen.

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A beautiful Rhododendron with fat pink buds that open to large trusses of soft yellow flowers with a pink blotch in the centre. Flowers appear in early spring. Dark green foliage and a compact habit. Plant in dappled light with acid soil and mulch annually to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.

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Rhododendron Dreamland has a good trusses of pale pink edged deeper pink flowers on a compact bush Beautiful Height.Needs protection from harsh frost and acid soil to do really well. Evergreen.

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A variety that produces glossy green foliage that enhances lovely deep pink flowers with a darker blotch. November flowering. Best situated for morning sun and afternoon shade. Likes and acid fertilizer and trimmed after flowering. Evergreen.

Now this one is a stunner once grown as it can be a large shrub or small tree. Depends on how you keep it pruned. It produces big blooms of soft pink flowers through Spring. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Avoid Lime. Evergreen.

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A vigorous, hardy and tolerant Rhododendron that has deep rose pink, trumpet blooms that form dense large trusses. Very free flowering, puts on a spectacular display mid spring. Plant in dappled light with acid soil and mulch annually to keep the roots cool. Est 10 yr. growth. Evergreen.

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Eric's Triumph has lush mid green foliage that starts a soft yellow green with green buds that then burst forth with fragrant pretty creamy white trumpet shaped flowers with a golden eye. Suitable for most garden situations. Happiest with dappled light. Evergreen.

Mulch around the roots annually to keep cool. Avoid Lime. Growing Rhododendrons

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Rhododendron Bred in NZ by Felix Jury this handsome shrub has dark green leathery foliage. In spring fragrant trumpets of bloom in tones of pastel apricot with a pink flush and just a hint of orange in the throat will make you realize it is an excellent choice for a semi-shaded part of the garden. Evergreen.

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A striking Rhododendron that produces large trusses of blooms that are bright yellow in the center and has bold red-orange margins. Foliage is dark glossy and green all year round and flowering around November. Likes morning sun and afternoon shade. Acid fertilizer. Evergreen.

Mulching can be beneficial through Summer months.

Rhododendron Floral Gift has apple-blossom buds open to large tubular creamy white flowers, thick and waxy in appearance, rather like a large lily. Some pink remains in the outer flower. The fragrance is delightful.Needs protection from harsh frost and acid soil to do really well. Evergreen.

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A stunning variety with amazing white blooms that are flushed and streaked with carmine; an unusual showy accent plant; needs well-drained, acidic soil. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Fragrant. Evergreen

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Big truss with very large cherry-red blooms, flowering mid season. A vigorous upright habit with a large dark green foliage. Will look good in any ones garden with morning sun and afternoon shade. Fertilize with an acid fertilizer as buds are forming. Evergreen.

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A spreading evergreen shrub reaching 80cm in 10 years. Young leaves have a silvery-grey felted underside. In mid-Spring it produces trusses of up to 13 pale pink flowers that gradually fade to white. Thrip resilient. Like morning sun and afternoon shade and well drained acidic soils.

This one has large pink flowers with a lighter center. Its a vigorous grower and prefers dappled light to protect its large, lush green foliage. Flowers in December. Makes for a small tree or large bush as a beautiful specimen in any garden. Evergreen. Prune after flowering to maintain shape.

With very showy flowers of reddish purple and greenish white centers and a red blotch. Its a variety that is more open and taller rather than wide. Flowering in Spring the blooms are enhanced by lush green foliage. Evergreen.

Rhododendron A very free flowering Yakushimanum hybrid that holds its stunning soft pink color for a long period before fading to a paler pink. Compact rounded trusses on a compact plant. Needs protection from harsh frost and acid soil to do really well. Evergreen.

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Hinoki has stunning pale pink star shaped flowers with tinges fading to apricot and yellow in the throat. Flowering in October . Suitable for most garden situations. Happiest with dappled light. Mulch around the roots annually to keep cool. Avoid Lime. Evergreen

A vigorous upright shrub that will produce large conical clusters of white flowers with a delicate flush of pink. Flowering mid-season with dark glossy green foliage you don`t want to miss out on this one. Likes dappled sun through Summer so as to not burn the foliage.

Mulch well and feed with acid fertilizer.

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A lovely Rhododendron with deep green foliage and a neat and tidy habit. The compact trusses of bloom appear in spring and are in tones of apricot opening to large creamy flowers. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen. Highly recommended.

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An unusual little species Rhododendron native to China with a low compact habit. The green foliage is dainty and aromatic, the spring flowers are funnel shaped, toned blue-mauve and lightly scented. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Mulch the roots annually to keep cool. Evergreen.

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Rhododendron Black red buds open to very dark dusky red funnel shaped flowers, with wavy edged lobes, in small trusses. Dark green leaves on a neat compact growing plant. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

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This Rhododendron has very attractive soft pink blooms fading to cream with a lovely deep pink frilly edge. NZ raised. Impressive large green foliage. Spring flowering. Plant in a semi-shaded position and mulch regularly to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.

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Rhododendron Worth planting in the garden for the fragrance alone but you will also be delighted by the pink buds that open out into pretty palest pink-cream blooms in spring. Nice foliage too. Plant in semi-shade with acid soil for best results. Evergreen.

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A medium height Rhododendron that flowers early to mid season with large, lightly fragrant soft cream buds that open in shades of buff to white with yellow throats in Spring. Prefers to be in the garden rather than a pot or container and in partial shade / dappled light. Evergreen.

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Vigorously growing Rhododendron, bushy form of large, rounded leaves. Flowers in large, conical trusses of rich cream. Mid season blooming.Happiest with dappled light. Mulch around the roots annually to keep cool. Avoid Lime. Evergreen

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A NZ Hybrid Rhododendron with long pale green foliage and dense trusses of creamy white flowers that open from pink buds. The flowers have a hint of yellow spotting in the throat. Upright bushy habit. Flowers appear around October. Plant in semi-shade with acid soil for best results. Evergreen.

This is a stunning Rhodo with lush dark green foliage that helps enhance deep dark red blooms on large trusses. Flowering in November when the early varieties are finishing. Thrives in morning sun and afternoon shade in a well drained acidic soil. Mulch in Summer to keep the roots cool. Evergreen

Part of the Kiwi series, released in 2018 by Jeff Elliott.

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Looking pretty as a picture, Rhododendron Lady Adam Gordon has rounded trusses of bright pink flowers that hold their colour well. This is a Yakushimanum hybrid with tight, compact growth. Prefers semi-shade and an acid soil. Mulch to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.

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Rhododendron A beautiful plant, with soft primrose yellow flowers smothering the bush. Giving a translucent glow in partial shade this rhododendron will light up any corner. Free flowering, bushy habit. ,. in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

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When this gorgeous Rhododendron is in flower you won't be able to keep your eyes off the simply magnificent, showy white trusses margined with pink. Strong and vigorous with an upright habit. Happiest in acid soil in dappled shade. Mulch the surface roots regularly to keep cool. Evergreen.

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Large, tight trusses of burgundy-red flowers that are paler in the center to near white. Flowering late Spring early Summer. It has a unique form as the flowers appear perfectly symmetrical. Plant in well drained, acidic, organically enriched soil, sun to part shade. Very hardy. Evergreen.

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Rhododendron Species. Bronze-green foliage, decorative papery bark and very fragrant blooms that appear in late spring. The blooms are trumpet shaped and toned cream with a flush of pink. Prefers a semi-shaded sheltered spot and acid soil. Mulch annually to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.

Growing Rhododendrons

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Rhododendron Open trumpets of cream edged with deep shell pink appear in rounded trusses in spring. Very striking. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Mulch the roots annually to keep cool. Evergreen.

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Rhododendron A mound-forming shrub with dark green glossy leaves and loose, open, funnel-shaped, dark red flowers deeper at the margins with dark red spots which appear in the spring. Prefers dappled light or morning sun afternoon shade. Evergreen and feed with acid fertiliser.

Growing Rhododendrons

A charming little Rhododendron that is slow growing and compact in habit. The rose pink buds open to a softer shade of pink and fade to white as they mature. Long oval leaves.Plant in semi shade to full sun , prefers acid soils, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

Growing Rhododendrons

A later bloomer than most but with its flower trusses of stunning red and featuring a whitish center that are brought to attention with nice dark green leaves. Thrives in average acidic soil and prefers morning sun and afternoon shade. Evergreen.

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Rhododendron Has yellow-green flowers with "flashy" purplish-pink margins. Wow, how showy! It is a great plant with delightful foliage that will make a wonderful impression in your garden. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

Growing Rhododendrons

Bred by Felix Jury this elegant Rhodo features rose-pink buds that fade to creamy-yellow trumpet shaped flowers which are lightly fragrant. The trumpet flowers have a wave to frilly lobes and a green-orange blotch at the back of the throat. Dense dark green foliage is all year round. Evergreen.

Like afternoon shade.

A hardy variety that is compact by nature. Has lovely burgundy purple flowers that will smother the bush in Spring. Ideal variety for a decent pot or container in the courtyard or garden where it can be in morning sun and afternoon shade. Feed with a slow release acid fertilizer. Evergreen

This lush bush produces full trusses of buttery yellow blooms that are complemented by dark glossy green foliage that has a striking coppery new growth. Prefers morning sun and afternoon shade in hot dry Summers. Does well in acidic soil which is rich in compost and well drained. Evergreen

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Large trusses of beautiful and unusual pinky-apricot flowers with a hint of creamy yellow in their throats. Blooms are held in tight, conical trusses. Sturdy upright but rounded plant. Plant in semi shade to full sun, prefers acid soils, and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

Growing Rhododendrons

This lovely well proportioned shrub has beautiful China rose pink edged flowers fading to a maize yellow center and some orange speckling in the throat. The new growth after green is tinged deep red. October flowering.

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Rhododendron - Very compact shrub, bright pink flowers, paling with age, with dominant flare. Trusses are very round and compact and are held well to give a good display. The plant is hardy and has a good dense habit. Can suffer frost damage to the buds in very cold areas. Flowers Spring.

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Beautiful blooms of deep, rich, blackberry purple with a hint of coffee coloured spotting towards the throat of the flower will be much admired in spring. This Rhododendron is happiest in a semi-shaded cool spot in the garden with acid soil. Mulch the roots annually. Evergreen.

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Large bright white flowers with a small gold eye. Round, full trusses against excellent large foliage.Plant in well drained, acidic, organically enriched soil, sun to part shade. Very hardy. Bloom Mid-late. Evergreen.

Growing Rhododendrons

Featuring light pink flowers with subtle speckles and a brighter margin on large, rounded clusters of funnel shaped blooms through October. A sturdy upright growing shrub with lovely green leaves. Thrives in morning sun and afternoon shade in free draining acidic soil. Evergreen.

Growing Rhododendrons

With reddish-pink flowers fading to almost white this is a very special Rhododendron. Its a dense bush with a most attractive woolly covering which also helps deter thrip. Flowering in Spring this smaller growing variety is deem oh so cute. Evergreen. Likes partial afternoon shade.

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Gorgeous large delicate shell pink blooms that are quaintly fragrant. Suitable for most garden situations. Happiest with dappled light. Mulch around the roots annually to keep cool. Avoid Lime. Evergreen.

Clear cut soft lemon flowers gently tinted with pale lilac pink along the edges and a subtle reddish throat. Produces round clusters of flowers late in the season. Makes a lovely evergreen shrub in the garden look special. Grows well in morning sun and afternoon shade in acidic soil. Evergreen.

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Rhododendron. A deliciously fragrant Rhododendron with elegant white blooms that open from pale pink buds. A real delight for a semi-shaded, sheltered spot in the garden or equally lovely in a container.Needs protection from harsh frost and acid soil to do really well. Evergreen.

Growing Rhododendrons

Here is an outstanding shrub with deep, rich, purple blooms and dark green, disease resistant foliage. It is a vigorous grower and dense and compact in shape. October flowering depending on regions. Best positioned in morning sun and afternoon shade. Fertilize with an acid fertilizer. Evergreen.

An upright shrub with large, glossy narrow elliptical leaves that are dark green. Produces blooms of 13-16 deep red funnel-shaped flowers marked with black spots on all lobes. November flowering. Ideal conditions are morning sun and afternoon shade in acidic soil and mulched through hot Summers.

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A stunning red Rhododendron with large trusses of up to 18 flowers in cardinal red plus a spotted black throat. An excellent shrub for semi shade and prefers moist peat soils. Enjoys a top dressing of peat. Evergreen

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Rhododendron. Ruby Bowman has long lasting rose pink flowers with a darker eye. Long flat leaves enhance the overall appearance of this vigorous and handsome plant. Plant habit is wide and bushy. Prefers a semi-shaded sheltered spot and acid soil. Mulch annually to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.

A wonderful new rhododendron with deep green foliage and large, round trusses of pink-tipped buds that open to flushed apricot-pink. White centres with a yellowish flare.Prefers a semi-shaded sheltered spot and acid soil. Mulch annually to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.

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Narrow foliage in tones of olive green and an open habit. In spring striking blooms of white, blotched with purple-black appear in nice round trusses. Plant in semi-shade with acid soil for best results. Mulch annually to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.

With fragrant white flowers this features a striking red throat with tightly packed red rays. Thrives best in full sun to part shade. An evergreen shrub flowering mid-season and will thrive in free draining but moist acidic soils.

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With a name like 'Sneezy' you will not be surprised to learn that this is a dwarf Rhododendron with a low compact habit. The mid spring blooms are soft pink edged with deep pink. Ideal for a semi-shaded spot in the garden or perhaps a container. Prefers acid soil. Evergreen.

A charming, compact shrub with mid-pink buds that open to pure white blooms in large trusses. Flowering in October. Nice green foliage makes a good backdrop to the lovely flowers. Will tolerate afternoon shade and morning sun. Evergreen.

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Rhododendron Yakushimanum hybrid with flamboyant pink flower colour. The flower colour is red from bud, later bright pink. This plant is hardy. Lovely long eliptical leaves. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

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Small pale pink flowers in profuse clusters on the stems.Prefers a semi-shaded sheltered spot and acid soil. Mulch annually to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.

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Rhododendron. Gorgeous flowers of bright orange-scarlet with darker spots deep in the throat bloom in early summer, well after most other species and hybrids have finished flowering. A light brown, felted indumentum covers the new growth. Best in light shade to protect the summer blossoms. Acid soil. Evergreen.

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Rhododendron Tiana is a lovely white butterfly shaped blooms with burgundy blotches. This plant has a compact growth habit with dark green foliage. Frilly edges make it different to Sappho. Prefers a semi-shaded sheltered spot and acid soil. Evergreen .PVR

True Blue is as close as you will get to blue without it actually being blue. It showcases clusters of ruffled, funnel-shaped flowers that are lightly spotted and range from purple to violet -blue. This color will really enhance any garden. A dense rounded evergreen shrub flowering Spring. Evergreen.

A vigorous upright shrub with glossy, green and slightly textured leave. It features dark brown shiny bark and lily-like white trumpet flowers with frilly lobes and a yellow throat. The flowers have a nutmeg fragrance. Best grown in morning sun and afternoon shade, acidic soil that well drained.

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A very popular Rhododendron and deservedly so as it is 'Uniquely' beautiful. Fat bright pink buds open to large blooms of rich cream, which, are so numerous, they almost smother the foliage. Nice rounded habit. Flowers mid spring. Plant in a semi-shaded spot with acid soil. Evergreen.