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aka Lily of the Nile

Dwarf. Ultra-miniature agapanthus growing to only 10 cm high which features classic pure white double blooms which appear above the foliage all summer and reaching just 20 cm in height. Great border plant, suitable for containers. Evergreen.

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aka Lily of the Nile

Beautiful vibrant blue flowers, low compact and bushy. With its strappy leaves it adds a contrast to leafy plants. Great as a bulk in borders, under a hedge, etc. Very low maintainance and long term flowering. Drought tolerant. Evergreen. Dead head once all flowers have finished.

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aka Lily of the Nile

Streamline had a baby and it's called Golden Drop. This gorgeous new mini Agapanthus has leaves lined in gold, well yellow really. Grows in sun or shade and has abundant sky blue flowers. Perennial

Ideal for borders covering dry banks or in pots.

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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.

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aka Lily of the Nile

Here's something a little different - a variegated Agapanthus. Striking foliage of cream and green combines well with very pretty sky blue flowers. A sterile form that will not seed "willy-nilly". Forms a compact clump, looks great planted in groups of 3 or more. Summer flowering Evergreen.

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aka Lily of the Nile

A delightful dwarf mainly grown for the neat and tidy cream and green foliage. The strap-like leaves form a low clump and in summer stems of pale blue flowers sit just above the foliage. It is quite shy to flower and overall a slow grower. Will grow in sun or semi-shade. Evergreen

'Tinkerbell' will remain evergreen in warmer climates but if you're garden is quite cold in winter it will be more perennial in habit. If grown in part shade - where it does look good - it will be less likely to bloom.

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aka Titoki or New Zealand Oak

Outstanding NZ native that forms a handsome spreading tree. Large, glossy, light green dissected foliage. Sprays of rusty red woolly flowers appear in summer followed by scarlet berries with jet black seeds. Will grow in quite exposed conditions but protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

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aka Thrift

Sweet Dreams -2018 Dreameria Collection. Boasting masses of large pale purple, globe-shaped blooms neatly held atop sturdy upright stems. Sweet Dreams is a tightly mounded, dry tolerant plant suited to rockeries and coastal conditions. Tough and evergreen.

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aka Wharawhara

A stunning native cultivar that originates from the Chatham Islands. Strong broad swords of arching foliage toned a sensuous metallic silver. Use in groups for a bold dramatic statement. Tolerant of sun or part shade but hates "wet feet". Looks fabulous in a container. Hardy

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aka Evergreen Azalea

Outstanding bloomer displaying snow-white blooms with distinctive chartreuse blotch on throat from late winter to mid spring. Useful as low hedge or showy landscape accents. Nice in containers. Evergreen. Plant in slightly acid soil plant. Prefers semi-shade.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

This lovely little Japanese Azalea is smothered with small bright purple-pink flowers from late winter until early summer. Well behaved and easy to grow it is ideal for mass planting in morning sun or semi-shade. Fresh green foliage that has bronze tones in winter.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

A compact Azalea that hails from Kurume in Japan. Fresh green spring-summer foliage and very pretty white blushed pink flowers in spring. The foliage shows bronze tones in winter. Plant in morning sun or semi-shade and group plant to create real impact.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

This pretty little Kurume Azalea has small green leaves and soft mauve flowers that smother the bush from late winter on wards. Prefers morning sun or light shade. Requires acid soil so avoid lime.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

A beautiful evergreen azalea with deep pink ruffled double flowers from winter through to spring. A tidy and compact shrub. Happiest in semi-shade and acid soil. Mulch roots regularly to keep cool.

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aka Deciduous Azalea

Very fragrant and very beautiful soft pink flowers flushed with a deeper pink tone and highlighted with an orange flare. Easily grown in sun to part shade and acid soil. Prune, if required, after flowering in spring. 'Delicatissima' means "most charming" and indeed it is.

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aka Deciduous Azalea

Set your early spring garden alight with this gorgeous deciduous Azalea. The spring blooms are a delicious deep red and carry a nice light perfume. Compact habit with bronze-green summer foliage with autumn tones of scarlet and orange prior to leaf fall. Plant in acid soil. Deciduous

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aka Evergreen Azalea

Outstanding, prolific bloomer with deep violet, double blooms. Lush, bright green foliage provides wonderful backdrop. Makes a showy landscape accent or mass for a stunning effect.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

This little azalea simply masses itself in rose pink blooms over a long period in spring. Very tidy and compact habit. The small bright green leaves become bronze in winter. Top performing plant, happiest with protection from the afternoon sun in soil that is not too dry.

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aka Deciduous Azalea

'Mollie' is a showy young lady who is at her best in late spring when massed trusses of dark red blooms appear. A real stand out shrub to add colour to the border. Fresh green summer foliage. Plant in sun or part shade in deep acid soil for best results. Avoid Lime.

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aka Deciduous Azalea

A real stunning, low maintenance, deciduous shrub that has very showy, fragrant flowers with tones of orange, pink and yellow, in Mid Spring to Early Summer. With green foliage it prefers part sun part shade. Great to use in the garden for that POP of colour.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

Rated as one of the finest Kurume Azaleas Princess Maud has rich, cerise pink blooms that make a right royal statement in late winter early spring. Happiest in semi-shade or morning sun. Avoid Lime,

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aka Evergreen Azalea

This little Princess has semi-double, frilly, crisp white flowers that appear in spring. Nice compact shrub for a semi-shaded corner of the garden. Can also be container grown. Prefers acid soil, generally hardy and easy to grow.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

Light pink, gently shaded white towards petal tips. Full semi- double hose-in-hose type blooms with frilled edges. Plant in groups to light up a shady spot in the garden. Abundant spring flowering. Avoid Lime.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

White Schame is a small evergreen shrub that has an abundance of white flowers in late winter to spring and a sporodic display again in autumn. Prefers a cool moist position in acid soil so avoid lime for this gorgeous azalea.

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This fertiliser has been created for plants that prefer an acidic soil including Daphne, Gardenia, Pieris, Magnolia, Erica & blue Hydrangeas. It contains all the nutrients such plants need to thrive including Sulphur to lower soil PH, Iron to promote foliage health and Potassium for beautiful blooms

Not suitable for newly planted plants. Please use slow release fert for these.

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Scopia are the worlds first Bacopa with double mauve blue flowers. These perennials are long flowering and useful for pots, hanging baskets or garden borders. This selection has extra large double mauve blue flowers. Best in a full sun position.

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A lovely perennial plant that can be used as a ground cover. Equally happy in a hanging basket or pot. Lavender flowers will simply smother the little green leaves giving a beautiful display. Lightly trim after flowering. Likes the sun. good drainage and protection from frost. Evergreen.

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Scopia are the worlds first Bacopa with double pink flowers. These perennials are long flowering and useful for pots, hanging baskets or garden borders. This selection has extra large double pink flowers. Best in a full sun position. Perennial

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Scopia are the worlds first Bacopa with double white flowers. These perennials are long flowering and useful for pots, hanging baskets or garden borders. This selection has extra large double white flowers. Best in a full sun position.

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aka White Dog Rose

A delightful low growing, compact shrub with small dark green leaves that is overwhelmed with a profusion of white bell flowers from spring to summer. Shows good frost resistance. Light shade to full sun. Good drainage. Hardy. Prune to tidy if needed after flowering. Evergreen.

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aka Dog rose

A delightful low growing, compact shrub with small dark green leaves that is overwhelmed with a profusion of dainty pink and white bell flowers from October to late November. Shows good frost resistance. Light shade to full sun. Good drainage. Hardy. Prune to tidy if needed after flowering. Evergreen.

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aka Lemon bee balm

The flowers are very pretty in white or pink with purple dots, growing in typical Bergamot fashion. Young leaves can be used in tea or for any gourmet dish, especially fish, where a strong lemon flavour would add interest. An attractive plant that will attract the attention of bees, as well as people, in any herb garden.

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Blueberry Rabbiteye - this variety not only tastes good it looks good in the garden as well. The berries are small, light blue, have an excellent flavour and ripe around March. Plant in sun or part shade in nice rich acid soil for best results. Pollinate with another Rabbiteye. Evergreen.

It is important to remember that Blueberries fruit on the previous years wood and whilst they are self-fertile they will always do better with a companion.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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Blueberry Northern Highbush. An early ripening mild, sweet flavoured berry. Foliage turns yellow-orange in Autumn. Plant in acidic soil in the garden/orchard and allow to grow big and beautiful, or grow in a container, prune for shape and size. Hardy, self-fertile, improve yield with another NH plant.

Good for harvesting November/ December.

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Blueberry Food is specially formulated for growing Blueberries, but is also great for Raspberries and Boysenberries. High in Potassium (K) to ensure tasty and delicious berries.

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Blueberry Southern Highbush- an attractive plant with bright blue-green foliage. Large sized berries of excellent quality and flavour. Recommended for warmer areas of NZ. Partially self fertile, but will produce bigger and better crops if pollinated with another Southern Highbush. Deciduous.

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Blueberry Southern Highbush. Produces small, very sweet and tasty fruit in generous quantities over a long period in summer. Does well in warmer parts of NZ as long as planted in nice rich acid soil. Will perform best if planted with a companion such as 'Marimba' or 'Misty'. Deciduous.

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Blueberry Rabbiteye. Large, high quality, plump, shiny berries ripen in February and April. Suitable for warmer areas of NZ. Plant in the sun, in rich acid soil. Best planted with a companion such as 'Tifblue' or 'Centurion'. Evergreen.

It is important to remember that Blueberries fruit on the previous years wood and whilst they are self-fertile they will always do better with a companion.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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Almost eternally flowering, Brachyscome Brasco Candy is a stunning easy to grow addition to any garden with bright candy pink flowers almost year round. Fast growing reaching 30cm quickly it makes a great border plant or plant in groups for effect. Prefers full sun and good drainage. Perfect for pots. Trim back in late winter to allow new growth to retain bushy habit.

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Almost eternally flowering, Brachyscome Brasco Purple is a stunning easy to grow addition to any garden with rich purple flowers almost year round. Fast growing reaching 30cm quickly it makes a great border plant or plant in groups for effect. Prefers full sun and good drainage. Perfect for pots. Trim back in late winter to allow new growth to retain bushy habit.

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Almost eternally flowering, Brachyscome Brasco Violet is a stunning easy to grow addition to any garden with rich violet flowers almost year round. Fast growing reaching 30cm quickly it makes a great border plant or plant in groups for effect. Prefers full sun and good drainage. Perfect for pots. Trim back in late winter to allow new growth to retain bushy habit.

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aka Bottlebrush

A robust and easy to grow evergreen shrub with stiff green foliage. Masses of crimson 'bottle-brushes' appear at the end of each branch from spring through to autumn. Loved by the birds and the bees. Likes a warm position with protection from harsh frost but generally undemanding.

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aka Bottlebrush

Bottle Brush. A spreading low growing form of this popular Australian shrub. During the summer it smothers itself with bright red 'bottle brush' flowers that are tinged with gold. Loves hot dry areas and happy on the coast. Quite drought tolerant once established. Evergreen.

Members of the Callistemon family or 'Bottle Brush' as they are commonly known do not like too much fertilizer. The safest way to give them some nutrients is with a slow release product but remember in this case 'less is more'.

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aka Purei, Pukio

Native wetland grass. A bright green grass that forms a large clump. With age, a trunk-like mass of old leaves forms so the grass seems perched on a tall mound. Good for planting in damp to wet areas but will tolerate short periods of dryness. Plant around ponds as shelter for birds. Evergreen

Evergreen

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NZ Native Grass that is a successful colonising plant often used for wetland planting that can also grow on dry sites making it suitable for planting where the conditions may vary periodically. Virgata is a mass of green needle foliage. Tolerant coastal condition. Evergreen.

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aka Hornbeam

Hornbeam. Ideal tree for hedging or pleaching. Attractive oval green ribbed foliage that has good autumn tones before turning brown. The leaves hold on the tree well into winter. Smooth grey bark, ornamental catkins in spring followed by ornamental winged seed 'nuts'. Deciduous.

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Cat grass (catgrass) is a name used to describe a number of different types of grass which are popular with cats. It would appear that there are two main species of grass referred to as cat grass. Once the grass is an inch or two long, move to a spot easily accessible to your cat. It is also a good idea to have some growing outdoors in an enclosure if your cat has access to one.

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A useful and attractive perennial with grey/green foliage and pretty sprays of mauve flowers that appear from spring right through to autumn. Useful as an edging for flower beds. Loves a sunny position and a good haircut every now and then. Hardy, evergreen easy to grow if you can keep your cats off it long enough!

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aka Californian Lilac

This NZ cultivar of the popular 'Californian Lilac' is a fast growing spreading shrub useful for tumbling over walls or for using as a ground-cover. In spring masses of blue flower heads smother the bright green foliage. Likes a sunny well drained spot and protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Prune after flowering to keep tidy. Ceanothus fix nitrogen from the atmosphere so require no fertiliser.

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aka Camomile

Chamomile is one of the most popular herbs in the Western world.Chamomile has been used as a medicine for thousands of years, used to calm frayed nerves, to treat stomach problems, to relieve muscle spasms, and to treat skin conditions and mild infections.

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Traditional ground cover with bright green feathery foliage and erect stems of small, daisy-like flowers. Charmingly scented and magic to walk on. Chamomile Lawn thrive in full sun, but will tolerate dappled shade.

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The next generation solution, Success ULTRA helps keep your garden plants from being attacked by common caterpillars plus other insect pests like thrips, codling moth, pear and cherry slug and citrus leaf miner. Natural insecticide, with efficacy equivalent to synthetic products. It has activity by both contact and ingestion. Affects the nervous system of the insect.

200ml makes up to 40 litres of spray. Ensure that all foliage, including undersides of leaves is sprayed. Apply in the cool of the early morning or late evening. Insects will stop feeding immediately but may take up to three days to die.

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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.

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This variety of Chives is a vigorous grower with good disease resistance. Nice broad leaves that can be chopped up to add to summer salads etc. Will form a good clump in the vege patch or can be grown in a pot. Prefers the sun and good drainage. Perennial.

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aka Garlic Chives

Flat leaves with a mild garlic flavour make these versatile Chives a useful Herb for a variety of dishes. A good substitute for those who find bulb garlic too strong. Plant in a sunny well drained spot. Perennial.

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Contains a unique blend of essential plant nutrients that citrus trees need as well as essential trace elements for healthy green leaves and large juicy fruit.

Not suitable for plants being newly planted.

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Comfrey should be termed as a 'super-plant' it can be used as a medicinal herb, tea, vegetable, animal feed and green manure. Tall and wide spreading, it reaches a height of 60 to 90cm. With large, coarse leaves and flowers which are blue or creamy white grow in spikes and bloom all summer. It is easy to grow. Perennial.

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Good old fashioned oil has been used successfully in the control of scale insects, mites, aphids and thrips on roses, ornamentals and fruit trees through the ages. Complete spray coverage of plants is important and always follow instructions carefully.

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A fungicide that controls a wide range of fungal and bacterial diseases on fruit, vegetables and ornamentals protecting the plant. Use for downy mildew, black spot, blight, leaf curl etc.

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aka Cocktail Coprosma Series

Developed for their bold range of year round colour. Black Velvet features stunning almost black foliage with a contrasting strip of crimson around the margin. Like other Coprosma, cooler weather deepens the foliage colours. An easy care shrub - perfect for pots or in mass for effect.Evergreen

Protect from heavy frost.

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aka Cocktail Coprosma Series

Commonly known as the Mirror Plant because of the beautiful glossy shiny foliage. 'Tequila Sunrise' has a cocktail of foliage colours starting with emerald green and soft yellow and gradually turning to brilliant orange and gold. Happy in sun or part shade. Evergreen. PVR SHM29.

The colour of the foliage of this plant will intensify in cooler conditions. Can be used as a hedge as it trims very well. The last trim before winter should be done no later than March.

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aka Cabbage Tree

Native. The ubiquitous green Cabbage Tree has earned its place as a NZ icon both in the natural and cultivated landscape. Rich green sword-like foliage that forms a broad head on top of a strong trunk. Panicles of fragrant cream flowers in summer. Grow in sun or part shade. Evergreen.

Cordylines look best planted in groups of 3 or more. They will also do well as a container plant.

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aka Korokio

This is a great little shrub that will grow just about anywhere, even dry, windy difficult sites. Narrow green leaves and a 'zig zag' branch pattern certainly add interest as do the bright yellow flowers that appear in spring. Red berries follow the flowers that will attract birds to your garden. Evergreen

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aka Korokio

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

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aka Korokio

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

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aka Toe Toe

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

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

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aka Karaka

A moderately fast growing tree with large glossy green leaves. Large fleshy drupes in December, small creamy green flowers in September. Very hardy withstanding strong winds, coastal conditions and drought. Resents wet feet and great as a specimen tree

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aka Japanese Cedar

Exceptionally vigorous and hardy, tolerant of wind even salt laden, quick growing and a classic pyramidal shape. Short curved needles of evergreen foliage and a straight trunk with reddish bark. A very useful Conifer.

A selected form introduced and registered to Cedar Lodge of Taranaki.

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aka Cypress

Conifer This slow-growing slender and narrow conifer with golden foliage is the ideal plant for colour contrast or for making an exclamation mark in planting schemes. Prefers a sunny open position in deep well worked soil. Hardy and easy to grow. Est.10yr.growth. Evergreen.

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This hardy and very aromatic, evergreen perennial has upright growth habit, narrow, long silver leaves and yellow flower clusters. It grows up to 60cm (24") high and spreads to 60cm (24") wide.

The leaves of this great structured plant bear a distinct curry aroma, making it excellent for all kinds of cooking and seasoning.

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aka Federation Daisy

Butterball – Another eye catching daisy bred to give improved garden performance and a long flowering period. A compact grower with striking, very large flowers of creamy-yellow petals and a gold centre. Grow in full sun and prune lightly after flowering. Protect from frost when young. Evergreen

'Butterball' will flower from spring through to Autumn and is a great addition to pots or garden beds.

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aka Federation Daisy

New to the collection of easy to grow Federation Daisies. 'Cherry Harmony' puts on a great show through the spring and summer of fully double flowers of brilliant deep pinkmaking a brilliant show of colour. Trim after flowering to encourage more flowers to come through. PVR protected.

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aka Federation Daisy

Federation Daisy ‘Honeycomb’ has a massive yellow-gold central eye with a star like outer ring of petals in pale cream. Striking and unusual, a flower bees will enjoy! Grow in full sun and prune lightly after flowering. Feeding with slow release fertilizer after flowering will enhance performance.

Marguerite Daisies are unsurpassed for their ability to provide a mass of pretty blooms in the garden. Blooms over an extended period.

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aka Federation daisy

White flowers are always popular and if you are looking for an outstanding pure white double daisy look no further than Federation Daisy 'Purity'. Blooms over an extended period. Grow in full sun and prune lightly after flowering. Protect from frosts when young. Perennial

Feeding with a slow release fertilizer after flowering will enhance performance.Marguerite Daisies are unsurpassed for their ability to provide a mass of pretty blooms in the garden.

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aka Federation Daisy

Bears single red flowers with a bright yellow eye. For quick colour, few plants beat the old-fashioned daisy bush.They are showiest in spring, but flower repeatedly in summer. If you look after your plants well and prune them in midsummer, you can expect another massive flowering phase in autumn.

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aka Federation Daisy

A delightful daisy with single, crisp white flowers with a bright yellow eye. It goes 'blooming' crazy with masses of flowers through spring and summer and again in autumn. Plant in a sunny, well drained position and protect from harsh frost. Lightly trim. Evergreen. PVR.

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aka Federation Daisy

Delectable pink anenome blooms set this gorgeous daisy apart with its light soft pink outer petals and light pink to white centre. Plant in a sunny, well drained position and protect from harsh frost. Lightly trim. Evergreen. PVR.

Very pretty for those of you who love pink. You'll get more flowers if you dead head regularly. Lovely for spots of colour in the garden or a container.

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aka Federation Daisy

A delightful daisy with soft pink cheerful flowers. Bred to go 'blooming' crazy with masses of flowers through spring and summer and again in autumn. Plant in a sunny, well drained position and protect from harsh frost. Lightly trim. Evergreen. PVR.

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aka Federation Daisy

An award winning Daisy with plenty of flower power. The blooms are fresh white with a cheerful yellow eye set against attractive blue green foliage. Looks great in the garden or a container. Trim lightly after flowering. Loves the sun and good drainage. Protect from harsh frost. Evergreen. PVR.

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aka Federation Daisy

A delightful daisy that has frilly pink cheerful flowers with a lemon centre. This daisy has an upright habit and is bred to go 'blooming' crazy. Masses of flowers from spring to summer and again in autumn. Plant in a sunny, well drained position and protect from harsh frost. Lightly trim. Evergreen. PVR.

'Summer Stars' is an award winning daisy that will delight with an abundance of blooms from spring through to autumn. Make sure you dead head regularly to keep tidy and encourage new flowers.

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aka Federation Daisy

'Superstar' is a flamboyant performer with a central gold eye, exploding out to petals which graduate from deep rose to pale pink. Striking and unusual, a flower bees will enjoy! Blooms over an extended period. Grow in full sun and prune lightly after flowering. Protect from frosts when young.

Feeding after flowering will enhance performance. Marguerite Daisies are unsurpassed for their ability to provide a mass of pretty blooms in the garden.

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This hybrid has larger white flowers than many of its contemporaries, and their scent is divine! Stems cut for the vase will fill the room with their perfume. Mainly evergreen the leaves are lustrous and dark green, so will add structure and form all through the year. Evergreen

Just perfect for a partially shady border, or a woodland garden.

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Controls most chewing and sucking insect pests, including caterpillars, on vegetables and flowers. It is particularly effective against white butterfly and diamondback moth caterpillars. It is also helpful in the control of aphids.

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Diascia are native to southern Africa. They have large flowers, a compact growth habit, and good branching. Diascia flower in early spring through summer. Use Diascia in hanging baskets, combo planters, or as a floriferous groundcover. Easy to grow. Perennial.

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

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aka Ake Ake

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

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aka Ake Ake

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

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aka Leatherwood

A medium upright evergreen tree commonly known as Leatherwood and native to western Tasmania. Has lovely white flowers in summer and is a good plant to attract the bees Small leaved foliage is edged in gold.

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aka Leatherwood

A fast-growing columnar evergreen tree with dark glossy green leaves and showy fragrant flowers which cover the tree early summer. The flowers are single, white and buttercupped in shape with quite distinct stamens. 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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aka Fennel

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

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aka Flower Carpet Rose

Modern Shrub. Another top rose in the Flower Carpet series. 'Amber' has semi-double fragrant flowers in tones of warm amber and soft peach. Long flowering period and strong disease resistant foliage. Very pretty and perfect for group planting. Deciduous. PVR

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aka Flower Carpet Rose

Modern Shrub. Another top rose in the Flower Carpet series. Mini Cherry has masses of small cherry red fragrant flowers. Long flowering period and strong disease resistant foliage. Very pretty and perfect for group plantings or use as a specimen to highlight a pot or container. PVR

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aka Flower Carpet Rose

Shrub. Hot pink double blooms that are produced in absolute abundance throughout summer and beyond. Almost foolproof to grow as the glossy green foliage is disease resistant and can be trimmed vigorously if required. Multi award winner and deservedly so.

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aka Flower Carpet Rose

Shrub. An outstanding ground cover rose with trusses of double, scarlet red flowers borne in profusion from spring through to autumn. Glossy green disease resistant foliage. A multi award winner that is oh so easy to grow. Deciduous. PVR

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aka Flower Carpet Rose

Shrub. An outstanding ground cover rose with trusses of double, weather proof, snowy white flowers that appear non stop from spring through to autumn. Glossy green, disease resistant foliage and a nice gentle fragrance. Deservedly an award winner. Germany 1991

Bred in Germany where it is called Schneeflocke which translates in English to Snowflake.

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aka Yellow Jasmine

Known as Yellow Jasmine because of its Jasmine shaped and fragrant flowers. A sturdy climbing vine that will happily cover a trellis or climbing structure. Prolific bloomer. Poisonous if ingested. Prune regularly to maintain a tidy habit. Evergreen

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Organic based General Garden fertiliser with 'Vigor'; an exclusive blend of organic manures giving a natural supply of plant food. For general use, base dressing of crops and light side dressing of established plants.

NPK 4-5-5

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aka Grapefruit

Cutler Red has large, deep orange, sweet, juicy fruit with just a little zing, high in Vitamin A. The rind is thick. The fruit ripens July to November. Happiest in a sunny position with fertile well drained soil. Water well during hot dry summer periods. Evergreen.

Citrus Information Pages

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aka Grapefruit

Citrus. Grafted on Flying dragon rootstock to keep compact. Golden Special has large golden fruit that mature in August. Very juicy and tangy and produced in abundance. Plant in a sunny position in fertile well drained soil. Water well during hot dry periods. Dwarf. Evergreen.

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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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aka Kapuka

Native. A selected form of the ever popular Griselinia. Gorgeous, broad, glossy green foliage with attractive wavy margins. Ideal background shrub but at its best when used as a hedge. Tolerant of just about any planting conditions including coastal. Very tidy and well groomed. Evergreen.

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Native. Small, dark green leaves make this a lovely dense, compact Hebe perfect for a natural, low maintenance hedge/border. Lavender flower spikes fade to white as they mature enhance the bush from late winter through to summer. Prefers full sun. water in dry summer months. Evergreen

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

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aka Koromiko

A top performing Hebe that is quite a show off in the height of summer. That's when the purple flower heads smother the bush, these flowers fade to white as they age. Nice fresh green foliage that trims well, this is best done after flowering. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen.

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aka Hebe or Veronica

Native. A top performing Hebe with striking variegated foliage that looks good all year round. From spring through until autumn violet-blue spikes of bloom appear and contrast very well with the foliage. Tolerant of high wind and coastal conditions and generally quite hardy. Evergreen.

aka Pigeonwood Porokaiwhiri

It is an attractive NZ forest tree, with dark green oblong leaves with shallowly serrated edges. Plant in good soil, semi shade but is also shade tolerant. Evergreen

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aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

Flowering in winter to early spring, Elemental brings a touch of pink to the garden in the cold months. This beautiful variety has shades of dusty pink and cream in the large pendulous blooms. Helleborus thrive in partial shades for example under large trees

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aka Lacebark

Native. An extremely attractive and graceful evergreen tree which is quick to establish and easy to grow. Fresh green foliage all year round. In summer star shaped, honey scented white flowers appear en masse and almost smother the foliage with their display. Plant in sun or semi-shade.

A very useful tree where quick screening is required. Makes a nice back-ground of foliage as well. Should be used more in planting schemes in my opinion. Tolerates most conditions except for really harsh frost when young.

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aka Sulphate of Aluminium

Deepens the colour of blue hydrangeas. Also beneficial to ferns. Can acidify the soil for acid loving plants. To deepen pink hydrangeas use Dolomite Lime

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aka Mophead Hydrangea

Mophead. Lush fresh green foliage and large rounded heads of cornflower blue will delight in summer-autumn. Plant in morning sun or semi-shade in rich acid soil for best results. Side dress with Aluminium sulphate to maintain the blue colour. Deciduous.

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aka Mophead Hydrangea

Mophead. One of our favourite Hydrangeas. Gorgeous large white flower heads that open from soft lime green buds. Lovely to pick. Best planted in dappled light in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Deciduous.

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aka Mophead Hydrangea

Mophead Hydrangea. This European cultivar is considered to be one of the best blue Hydrangeas. Large showy heads from summer to autumn on a reasonably compact plant. Happy in morning sun or semi-shade in acid soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Deciduous.

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aka Red Diamond

Paniculata. This brilliant Hydrangea is the reddest of all Hydrangea paniculata varieties. During early summer it unfurls very large heads of white flowers. These flowers gradually turn pink and as summer moves into autumn a spectacular purple shaded red.

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aka Miniature Hydrangea

A unique little Hydrangea that is slow growing and very compact. The rich pink flower heads sit amongst lush green foliage that forms a tight mound. Perfect for the front of the border, or containers. Tolerant and easy to grow. Side dress with Lime to maintain the pink tones. Deciduous.

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aka Mophead Snowball

Mophead. If you love the crispness of white flowers set against fresh green foliage then you will love this attractive Hydrangea. Big rounded heads of pure white flowers that appear from summer through to autumn. Nice compact habit so equally at home in a container or the garden. Deciduous.

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This hydrangea has large, mophead flowers that are a striking blue-lavender colour. A hardy, deciduous shrub preferring partial shade and fertile, moist, free-draining soil. Fertilising with Sulphate of Aluminum will help enrich the blue colouring. Deciduous.

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aka Lacecap Hydrangea

This striking Lacecap Hydrangea has large flowers that come in a vibrant shade of pink with red overtones. The tight central head of the flower is surrounded by dainty florets. To retain the pink shade side dress with Lime. Deciduous.

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aka Carpet Juniper

The Carpet Juniper is tough, hardy, tolerant, easy care and evergreen. The ideal landscaping plant for rockeries or walls with its flat spreading habit. The soft closely knit foliage is an attractive pale green. Use to add texture and interest in those spots where nothing else will grow.

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aka Oval Kumquat

Citrus. Oval Kumquat. A popular variety with bright orange, oval fruit with thin peel that is sweet and tasty but with enough zing to be noticeable. The flesh has few seeds and is quite acid. Will produce large crops if planted in a sunny, well drained fertile spot. Evergreen.

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aka Oval Kumquat

Citrus Dwarf - Flying dragon rootstock. . Oval Kumquat. A popular variety with bright orange, oval fruit with thin peel that is sweet and tasty but with enough zing to be noticeable. The flesh has few seeds and is quite acid. Will produce large crops if planted in a sunny, well drained fertile spot. Evergreen.

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aka Large Round Kumquat

Round Kumquat. A hybrid variety with thick, rigid, dark green foliage and fragrant, white flowers in spring. The rounded fruit are good quality with a balance of sweet and acidic taste - the peel is sweet, the flesh has a sharp taste - the whole fruit can be eaten. Ripens March-April. Evergreen.

Plant in a sunny, well drained spot in fertile soil. Best protected from harsh frost when young. Happy growing in a container as long as you remember to feed and water regularly. Harvest when fully ripe. The fruit hold well on the plant and are highly ornamental. Citrus Information Pages

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aka Bay Tree

This is a top 10 shrub which not only looks good it tastes good as well! The leathery dark green foliage is highly aromatic and popular for cooking. This same foliage clips extremely well making the 'Bay' perfect for hedging and topiary work. Easy to grow. Evergreen.

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aka Bay Tree

This is a top 10 shrub which not only looks good it tastes good as well! The leathery dark green foliage is highly aromatic and popular for cooking. This same foliage clips extremely well making the 'Bay' perfect for hedging and topiary work. Presented here as a standard. Easy to grow. Evergreen.

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aka Bay Tree

A selected form of the ancient and ever popular Bay Tree. Having smaller leaves than other forms makes it ideal for topiary work. The leaves are aromatic, dark green and leathery and just love to be clipped or cooked! Tolerant of most conditions including coastal. Evergreen. Culinary.

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aka Spanish Lavender

Lavandula. Laveanna are a new range of ultra compact bushy Lavender which are early flowering. Laveanna Grand Purple features chunky deep purple blooms on short stems which smother the attractive greyish green foliage from spring throughout summer. Very well branched bushy habit. Prefers full sun.

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aka Spanish Lavender

Lavandula. Laveanna are a new range of ultra compact bushy Lavender which are early flowering. Laveanna white features chunky purple blooms with white tufts on short stems which smother the attractive greyish green foliage from spring throughout summer. Very well branched bushy habit. Prefers full sun.

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Lavender. A compact and intense deep blue-purple variety that will be very striking in any ones garden or container on the deck. As a specimen or bulk planting it is a great attractant for the bees. With long lasting flowers they will tolerate cold and heat. Evergreen.

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aka Australian Lavender

Lavandula. What a pretty little Princess this Australian bred lavender is with dark pink tufted blooms that appear from spring through to summer. Aromatic grey-green foliage combines well with the flowers. Loves the sun and good drainage and a cut back after flowering. Evergreen.

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This Lawn Fertiliser is very high in Nitrogen and has added sulphate of iron. Designed to promote the growth of fine lawn grasses and to control moss in lawns.

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aka Lemon

Citrus. Here's something to make you go 'Eureka' - an unusual variegated form of this popular Lemon. Both the foliage and fruit are variegated green and lemon but the fruit turn completely yellow upon maturity. The flesh of the lemon has hints of pink. Evergreen.

Lemon Eureka loves a warm sheltered spot in the garden with protection from harsh frost. The fruit has quite a low pip count and there are not too many thorns on the branches so if you fertilize and water regularly you've got yourself a great little Lemon tree. Citrus Information Pages

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Citrus. This is a thornless lemon when mature. It originates in Italy, has large juicy sour fruit which ripen from July to December. The fruit is medium sized with greenish-yellow flesh that is almost seedless. Plant in a sunny well drained spot. Evergreen.

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Citrus. This lemon comes from Australia where it was grown from seed sent from Portugal way back when. One for the lemon connoisseur, deliciously juicy, fragrant fruit with a thick skin. Very productive and vigorous with good cold tolerance though it prefers a warm sheltered spot. Evergreen.

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Citrus. NZ's most popular lemon and deservedly so. Very juicy and a really good cropper. Once established the tree will seldom be without a lemon. More tolerant of cold than many other lemons. Can you feel a Gin and Tonic coming on? Happiest in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen.

All Citrus love being fed and watered regularly, especially if container grown. They respond quickly to a little pampering and will reward you for your efforts. When harvesting the fruit cut rather than pull off the tree. Citrus Information Pages

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aka Lemon

Citrus. On 'Flying Dragon' rootstock to keep compact. A true lemon variety bearing basket-fulls of large oval shaped fruit with a distinctive sharp acidic flavour. Very juicy and has few seeds. The skin is fragrant and firm. Plant in the sun in well drained soil with protection from harsh frost.

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aka Manuka or Tea Tree

Native. Manuka AKA Tea Tree. From the Far North of NZ this evergreen shrub has large soft pink flowers with wavy petals borne in profusion during winter and spring. Quite an open growth habit with light green foliage. Happiest in the sun and copes well with wind.

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aka Manuka or Tea Tree

Native. Call it Tea Tree or call it Manuka or even by its botanical name of Leptospermum this ubiquitous native tree is a familar site in our landscape. The scented white flowers that appear in summer attract bees that produce delicious honey. Will grow almost anywhere. Evergreen.

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aka Chrysanthemum Sparkles

A top performing perennial with attractive silver green dissected foliage topped off with fresh white daisy flowers with a cheerful yellow centre. With regular dead heading 'Sparkles' will flower from spring to autumn. Happy in the sun with protection from harsh frost. Perennial.

'Sparkles' is also happy in coastal gardens and will even tolerate dry spells making it a perfect choice for containers and baskets. NB This does not mean that you can forget to water it entirely though, like the rest of us a refreshing drink is appreciated from time to time.

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aka NZ Iris

What a delightful little plant this native Iris is. Striking golden variegated foliage that forms a strong clump. Dainty little white butterfly flowers appear in summer followed by ornamental seed pods. Easy to grow in a sunny position in average soil. Evergreen. PVR.

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aka Kawaka

Kawaka, New Zealand cedar. Slow growing N.Z native. Handsome, symmetrical, pyramidal tree with bright-green, scale-like leaves. Superb as a neat-growing screen, for breaking up dark greenery, or for lining driveways. Evergreen tree that grows at a moderate rate to reach 3m in 10 years.

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aka Finger Lime

Australian Finger limes. Known as the caviar of citrus with deliciously aromatic, smooth pebbled skin, with a crisp lemon lime flavour combination with tiny leaves and thorns. Needs a sheltered frost free site to crop really well. Can be grown in a container. Evergreen

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aka Lime

Citrus. The essential Lime to use for culinary purposes as all parts of the 'Kaffir' are strongly aromatic especially the unusual 'double' leaves - these are a vital ingredient in Thai and Indonesian cuisine. The fruit are green, rough and 'warty' and not particularly juicy. Evergreen.

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aka Mexican Lime

Citrus. Mexican or Key Lime. Flowers and fruits almost continuously if grown in a nice warm sheltered position. The fruit is small and round and yellow when completely ripe. Not so acidic as other limes, the aromatic skin is popular in cooking. Frost Tender, suitable warmer climates Evergreen.

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aka Limequat

Citrus. An interesting Citrus that is a cross between a Lime and a Kumquat hence the name. Excellent bearing properties with regular heavy crops of oval lemon fruit that are juicy, acidic and full of Vitamin C. Can be grown in a container or in the garden in a sunny well drained position.

The Limequat fruit is very popular for culinary purposes and can be used as you would a lemon or a lime. The fruit doesn't have pips. Citrus Information Pages