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aka Pincushion Protea

Erect semi spreading shrub . Plant in an open sunny situation in a moist deep free draining acidic soil. Long stems of gold flowers are useful for picking .Prune back well once flowering has finished to enhance future flowering next year.

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aka Fettebush

Red to bronze winter colouring with pendant racemes of white flowers. These are very easy to grow and will grow in most conditions from full sun to heavy shade and well drained to moist soil, but not waterlogged. It is also tolerant of more extreme conditions eg strong winds. Evergreen.

It will benefit from an occasional acid feed.

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aka Cardinal Flower

Gorgeous rosettes of bronze red foliage are topped off with tall stems of vivid red flowers in summer through to autumn. The flowers are loved by birds and butterflies. Happy in the sun in soil that does not dry out in summer. Tolerates light frost. Perennial.

This perennial will add a real punch of colour to the border or around the pond/stream margins. It is very important that it does not dry out in summer so keep an eye on it especially the first season after planting. Will cope with quite boggy conditions.

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aka Magnolia

Sumptuous sculptured blooms that are large and rounded. The outer petals are reddish-purple in tone complementing the inner petals which are blushed white. Prolific bloomer in mid spring. Plant in a sheltered spot in acid soil for best results. PVR. Est.10yr.growth.

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aka Magnolia

With large, sumptuous, cupped blooms of rich cerise purple 'Cleopatra' is certainly a beauty to behold. Bred in NZ this relatively small tree blooms from a young age and is stunning in full flower. Plant with protection from wind in acid soil. PVR 2013. Est.10yr. growth.

Vance Hooper who bred this tree proudly received the 'Best New Tree' Award at Essen, Germany in 2012.

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aka Magnolia

If you have wished for an easy to grow, beautiful, small tree then let 'Genie' work her magic. Bred in NZ and an International Award winner 'Genie' will present you with deep wine, fragrant, globular blooms from a young age. Narrow upright habit. Est.10yr.growth.

'Genie' will grow best in a sheltered sunny spot with acid soil.

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This NZ bred Crabapple is aptly named as it is absolutely gorgeous in spring when white to soft pink single blooms smother the branches. These are followed by masses of shiny bright crimson 'apples' that hold well on the tree through to autumn. Deciduous

Fruit is ideal for making delicious jelly.

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aka Pohutukawa

Native. An unusual Rata - Pohutukawa cross discovered on Great Barrier Island. Nice dark green foliage and scarlet red flowers in summer. Fairly compact habit. Plant in the sun in well drained soil and protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

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aka Port Wine Magnolia

Port Wine Magnolia. The dark wine-red blooms of this adaptable evergreen shrub are a little shy, hiding amongst the glossy green foliage. You'll definitely know they're there when you become intoxicated by the powerful fruity fragrance. Plant in sun or part shade with acid soil for best results.

A top choice for a well-behaved and fragrant hedge.

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Imagine a tall evergreen shrub with a profusion of brown velvety buds that open to creamy-white scented flowers. You’re bound to feel warm and fuzzy every time you pass it! We would compare the dense habit of this variety to of some of our most favorite Camellias. Perfect for hedging, why would anyone be satisfied with just one?

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aka Dwarf Heavenly Bamboo

An interesting foliage plant that forms a small compact rounded bush. The leaves which are often crinkled are lime green changing to shades of purple, crimson and orange through winter. Grows with very little fuss and is very tolerant. Looks best group planted in a sunny spot. Evergreen.

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aka Mock Orange Blossom

Mock Orange Blossom. Beautiful simple, single, white flowers with a heady fragrance will delight when they flower in spring. Fresh green summer foliage. Easy to grow in the sun or just a little shade. Cut back after flowering to encourage new growth. Deciduous.

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aka Flax

Native Little 'Jack Spratt' will not get fat as it is a delightful dwarf flax with narrow upright bronze-red leaves. Looks particularly good group planted. Tough and hardy and quite well groomed. Plant in sun or part shade. Evergreen.

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aka Flax

Native. This delightful little NZ Flax has a strong band of pink through each arching sword of foliage. Nice compact habit making 'Pixie' a good choice for a rockery or container. Easy to grow and tough as anything. Evergreen. PVR FLX029.

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aka New Zealand Green Flax

Native. The term 'tenax' means strong and tough and this NZ Flax certainly is all of that. Broad swords of green foliage form strong clumps that are perfect for mass planting along stream banks, around ponds or naturalising in the landscape. Tolerant of just about anything. Evergreen.

The summer flowers are much loved by birds especially the native Tui whose beak is perfectly formed to gather nectar from the blooms.

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aka Flax

Native. The term 'tenax' means strong and tough and this NZ Flax certainly is all of that. Broad swords of purplish foliage form strong clumps that are perfect for mass planting along stream banks, around ponds or naturalizing in the landscape. Tolerant of just about anything. Evergreen.

The summer flowers are much loved by birds especially the native Tui whose beak is perfectly formed to gather nectar from the blooms.

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aka Flax

Native Flax. Vigorous grower with gracefully drooping foliage heavily variegated yellow with increasing green zone as the leaves mature. Will grow in any reasonable soil. Looks its best in semi-shade. Excellent for accenting in the landscape.

Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society.

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aka Lemonwood

Native. A very popular tree which is fast growing and frequently used for hedging, shelter and as a singular specimen tree The leaves, have a lemon scent when crushed. Cream yellow flowers. Hardy to just about everything including attacks by oppossums. Evergreen.

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Native. You will want this naturally compact rounded Pittosporum because it looks great with it's limey green leaves. A great boarder plant that will look just as at home on your patio in a container or in the garden. Plant in full sun. Tough and hardy. Evergreen.

Pittorsporums love well drained fertile soil but are remarkably tolerant plants and will adapt to less than ideal conditions. They are hardy and generally healthy.

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aka Kohuhu

Native. An easy to grow and well behaved native tree with attractive, undulating, pale green foliage. The small dark purple flowers emit a heady fragrance in the spring evening air. Great for screening, hedges and for background foliage. Trims well. Evergreen.

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aka Ribbonwood

Ribbonwood. A native tree that is worth consideration for any planting scheme. When young the interlacing branches are covered in small dainty leaves. The leaves and whole tree become more graceful upon maturity. Quite easy to grow and remarkably wind tolerant. Deciduous.

aka Oriental Plane Tree

Plane Tree. The world would be a poorer place without the handsome and magnificent Plane Tree. It grows where nothing else will, tolerating pollution and poor conditions. This selection has deeply lobed green summer foliage that turns shades of gold/orange prior to leaf fall. Attractive mottled bark

While the Plane Tree is very tolerant it will reach its maximum potential in nice deeply worked fertile soil. Allow it space to reach its true 'Autumn Glory'.

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aka Seed Potato

Main Crop. A top 'spud' with large oval tubers, creamy skin and yellow flesh. Suitable for boiling, mashing, baking and makes the best chips. A high yielding floury potato that keeps well. Matures in approximately 90-100 days. A top potato for the true potato lover.

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aka Seed Potato

1st Early. Kidney shaped tubers with white skin and white flesh. Excellent boiling potato that is yummy for potato salad. Lovely flavour and a waxy texture. Matures in approximately 90 days.

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aka Seed Potato

Main Crop. Early main crop that matures in approximately 90-100 days. Round tubers with pink skin and creamy flesh. Good for all general cooking, lovely oven baked. Holds together well in the micro-wave. Nice flavour. Very 'Desireeable'.

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aka Seed Potato

2nd Early. Round oval tuber with smooth white skin and shallow eyes. Golden smooth textured skin. This is an excellent all round potato being great for boiling, roasting, wedges, chips and has a great flavour. Maturity in aproximately 80 - 90 days.

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aka Seed Potato

2nd Early. Long oval tubers with a purple toned skin and white flesh. Ideal for boiling, good for potato salad, mash and roasting, so really a good all rounder. Excellent flavour with a waxy texture. Matures in approximately 80-90 days.

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aka Maori Potato, Seed Potato

Maori Potatoes. This Maori potato has a buttery taste and is sumewhat "waxy", great for boiling. Good keeper. Maturity approx 120 days, round oval, cream skin with deep eyes, and creamy-white flesh.

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aka Seed Potato

2nd Early. Oval to round tubers with white skin and white flesh. Good all purpose potato with a floury texture. A firm favourite with many. Matures in approximately 70-80 days.

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aka Seed Potato

1st Early. This is the potato that epitomizes that new potato taste. You know the one you smother in butter and mint. Oval tubers, white skin, white flesh and oh the delicious flavour. Matures in approx. 90 days. NB Often ready for 'bandicooting' before any sign of flower.

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aka Seed Potato

2nd Early. Oval tubers with white skin and white flesh. A high yielding potato that is a good all-rounder and has an excellent flavour. Matures in approximately 80-90 days.

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aka Maori Potato, Seed Potato

Maori Potato. Round tubers with dark purple skin and white eyes. Cream flesh which is ideal for salads and boiling.

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aka Maori Potato, Seed Potato

A firm waxy purple variety ideal for boiling. Matures in approximately 120 days. The tubers are round and the potato flesh is a multi coloured, flesh cream.

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aka Seed Potato

1st Early. Oval tubers with white skin and white flesh. Excellent for boiling but also suitable for roasting and we all love our roast potatoes don't we? Very nice flavour, matures in approximately 90 days.

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aka Maori Potato, Seed Potato

Maori Potato. Ideal for boiling and baking. Try mashed with butter, pepper and lots of parsley! Mature around 120-130 days. Tubers are round oval, skin light purple and cream and flesh is cream.

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aka Seed Potato

Main Crop. This is a really nice potato that boils well and also makes good chips. Matures 90- 100 days after planting. Nice round tubers with white skin and white flesh, usually high yielding. A great all purpose Potato with a good flavour.

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aka Seed Potato

2nd Early. Round tubers with white skin and white flesh. This waxy potato is good for boiling, potato salads, casseroles and soups. Matures in approximately 90-100 days after planting.

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aka Seed Potato

2nd Early. A relatively new potato that was bred to combine the best of 'Maori' potatoes and 'European' potatoes. The result is a large potato with deep purple skin and flesh high in anti-oxidants. Quite different and delicious with a somewhat floury texture. Matures 80-90 days after planting.

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aka Seed Potato

2nd Early. A relatively new potato which I must say I am very impressed with. Nice oval shape, medium size tubers with purple skin and creamy white flesh. Boils very well and is lovely in potato salad. Makes good chips too. Well worth a try.

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aka Seed Potato

Main Crop - Heritage Potato. A delicious 'spud' with red skin and white flesh. Slightly waxy with a rich flavour, can be roasted and baked but at its best when boiled. The red skin retains its colour when cooked. Keeps well.

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aka Seed Potato

Main Crop. This large oval-shaped potato an has very red skin and white flesh. Good all purpose floury potato that is suitable to be grown organically because as has disease resistance qualities. One of my favourites. Beautiful baked. Matures in approx. 100 days.

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aka Seed Potato

1st Early. This potato is called 'Rocket' as it matures very early and quickly after planting - approximately 60 days. Oval tubers with white skin and white flesh. A great boiling and roasting potato. NB Does not keep particularly well as it's main quality is being ready so early.

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aka Seed Potato

Main Crop. The reliable 'Rua' is probably NZ's most popular potato. Can be planted quite late in the season to ensure you have a supply of potatoes to store for winter consumption. Matures 100-120 days after planting. White skin and white flesh, large oval tubers. Good all rounder.

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aka Seed Potato

1st Early. 'Swift' by name swift by nature. This fast maturing potato is ready to eat 60 days after planting and is usually one of the first potatoes planted in early spring. Round tubers with white skin and waxy creamy flesh. Good for boiling and salads. Usually has high yields.

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aka Seed Potato

Main Crop. Round tuber with very red skin and white flesh. Another good all purpose potato, great for boiling, roasting and salads. Matures approximately 90 -100 days

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aka Maori Potato, Seed Potato

Maori Potatoes. Great medium sized boiling potato, lovely tasting. Have a light purple mottled skin and a firm smooth creamy-white flesh. Mature in approximately 110 days. Tubers are oval or round.

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aka Maori Potato, Seed Potato

Maori Potatoes. Great for Hangi and in salads; Roast in Jacket, oven bake wedges or chips. Mature in approx 120 days. Slightly elongated tubers. The skin colour is light brown/purple, and the flesh is cream with a purple flush - when boiled the tubers remain reasonably firm.

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aka Pratia

Native. Dainty deep green small 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 purple 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 King Protea Hybrid

An erect compact shrub, flowers white with a hint of v light yellowy-green. Large flowers heads are great for floral displays. Produces long strong stems suitable for early season picking from autumn-early winter. Medium frost hardy. plant in well-drained sunny position. Evergreen

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NZ hybrid which is popular due to its red flower, frost hardiness and ability to virtually flower all year round. A large bush. Flowers are small and should be picked just as they are opening from buds to avoid bee damage to flower. Produces masses of flowers on shorter stems. Frost hardy. Evergreen

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aka Queen protea

A select form of the queen Protea. With striking, large creamy/white flower heads and prominet black tuff to the middle of the flower. Flowers for a long period from late Autumn to Spring. When plants are mature they can develop into a handsome spreading bush. Evergreen.

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A lower growing variety that can grow wider than in height. Large flowers produced in Winter have yellow green outer bracts with a prominent tuffed black central flower mass that is white. Like well drained soils in full sun. Evergreen.

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Something a bit different. A spreading shrub suited to banks and for trailing over retaining walls. A beautiful ground cover. The largish sulphur yellow flowers are borne on the terminal tips of the branches. Likes well drained lighter soils in full sun. Evergreen.

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aka Upright Flowering Cherry

Upright Flowering Cherry. A popular street planting tree because of its narrow columnar habit. Clusters of fragrant, semi-double, shell-pink blossoms smother the tree in mid spring. Fresh bronze-green spring foliage turning bright green for summer. Deciduous.

The Japanese name Amanogawa means 'Milky Way' describing the tree in full bloom. The Royal Horticultural Society have given this tree an Award of Garden Merit.

aka Pepper tree

Native. A lovely little shrub with aromatic foliage that is yellow-green and blotched with red in spring-summer and tones of red and deep purple through winter. Easy to grow in sun or part shade, hardy. Evergreen.

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aka Callery Pear or Ornamental Pear

An unusual and unique ornamental member of the Pear family. Gorgeous glossy green leaves with wavy edges that are on fire in autumn with tones of hot red. The decorative inedible fruits follow the white spring blossom. Forms a handsome pyramidal tree. Easy to grow. Deciduous.

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aka NZ Nikau

Iconic native plant, the Nikau Palm is ideal for the tropical look in your garden. Long fan like rich green leaves extend upright from the shiny bulbous butt at the top of the smooth trunk. I suppose you could say the overall effect is that of a giant feather duster! Happiest in shade. Evergreen.

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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?

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aka Prostrate Rosemary

A prostrate Rosemary that can be used as a ground-cover in a sunny well drained spot. Soft grey/green aromatic foliage and little blue flowers from spring through to autumn. Can be used for culinary purposes. Protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Rosemary is the traditional herb for remembrance and is a lovely garden plant as well as a useful culinary herb and let's face it no lamb roast is complete without it.

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aka Knawel

Native. The little crowded leaves of this moss-like plant pack together to form undulating mounds of foliage that gradually spread. Looks superb in shingle or gravel gardens set amongst larger rocks. Happiest in morning sun and must have good drainage. Evergreen.

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A delightful small round shrub that has flower heads of pale lemon mid-late Spring. Very prolific and the flowers will cover the shrub. Prefers well drained, light in weight soil and full sun. Water regularly to establish in first Summer. Good for in the garden or in a pot for decoration. Evergreen.

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aka Skimmia (Female)

A hardy evergreen shrub with a neat and tidy habit. Small dark green leaves and fragrant creamy-white flowers. Though this cultivar is called 'Rogersii' it is in fact a female plant meaning that you will get a lovely display of red berries after the spring flowering.

Plant with Skimmia 'Rubella' which is a male cultivar to ensure berry production. Yes sometimes girl definitely needs boy!

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aka Kowhai

A compact small pendulous kowhai tree with bright yellow nectar filled flowers that appear in spring. The flowers attract the nectar seeking birds. Dainty small fern like green foliage. Easy to grow in a sunny position.

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aka Lilac

Large stunning panicles of double bloom open to soft cyclamen pink in October and waft their fragrance through the air. Picks well so bring some inside to enjoy. Plant in sun to light shade in deep well worked soil. Side dress with lime occasionally. Deciduous.

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aka Lilac

This selection of the popular Lilac tree has bright carmine rose, single flowers that are borne in broad open panicles during October. They have a mild fragrance and are lovely to pick. Plant in sun or shade in deeply worked soil. Side dress with Lime annually. Deciduous

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aka Lilac

A dwarf, spreading lilac with reddish-purple buds opening to pale lilac fragrant flowers. Blooms profusely mid-season and first flowers at an early age. Use in shrub border with evergreen background or plant in groups to form a low hedge. Plant in sun to light shade in deep well worked soil. Side dress with lime occasionally. Deciduous.

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aka Lilac

That's right 'Purple Glory' is a rambunctious bloomer giving you loads of sweet bloom. Not only is this selection incredibly dependable and floriferous, it's also a stunner sporting big cones of bluish-purple, fragrant flowers that will fill your landscape with their heavenly aroma.

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aka Lilac

Rated as one of the best and used for commercial picking. The massive panicles are single and coloured a rich, lilac-red in October, changing to a softer lilac in November. Highly fragrant. Plant in sun or part shade in deeply worked soil. Side dress with Lime annually. Deciduous.

Any pruning should be done immediately after flowering. AKA 'Glory of Horstenstein'.

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aka Lilac

Lilac. Create a 'Sensation' in your spring garden with this striking Lilac that has panicles of purple flowers that are edged delicately in white. The fragrant blooms appear in mid spring and are followed by rich green foliage. Plant in a sunny, well drained spot and side-dress with Lime annually. Deciduous.

Do any pruning of your Lilac tree immediately after flowering.