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aka Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple

Hybridum Chinese Lantern. There is something about the bright pink 'lantern' blooms of this evergreen shrub that is particularly appealing, perhaps they just combine so well with the evergreen foliage or they just look so bright and cheerful nearly all year round. Easy to grow in sun or part shade.

Abutilon respond well to a bit of a hard-prune every now and then to keep a nice compact shape. Make sure you use nice sharp secateurs and prune on a dry warm day.

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aka Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple. A pretty little weeping Maple with red stems and foliage through spring-summer. Bronze scarlet tones in autumn prior to leaf fall. Lovely feature plant that will provide a soft cascading effect. Shelter from harsh wind Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Weeping Maple. Deep red stems and dissected red foliage from spring to summer intensifying in tone prior to leaf fall. Lovely feature plant that will provide a soft cascading effect in the garden or a special container. Happiest with protection from strong wind. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Weeping Maple. Deep red stems and dissected red foliage from spring to summer intensifying in tone prior to leaf fall. Lovely feature plant that will provide a soft cascading effect in the garden or a special container. Happiest with protection from strong wind. Deciduous.

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aka Weeping Maple

A graceful weeping Maple with gently arching branches. The foliage is finely dissected and dark maroon purple. Looks stunning in a container but equally would make an outstanding feature in the garden. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade with protection from strong winds. Deciduous.

This is a Maple I personally rate for its sheer grace and form. I have grown it for years in several gardens (always in a container) and it never fails to please.

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aka Japanese Maple Weeping

If you want a weeping maple then this is one of the best. Intricate and delicate soft fresh green foliage on graceful pendulous branches. The autumn tones are gold and yellow. Plant in morning sun or semi-shade and protect from harsh wind. Suitable for a container. Deciduous.

This Maple will be happiest planted in a sheltered position with protection from harsh winds and hot afternoon sun.

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aka Peruvian Lily Inca Series

Inca Series. Adorable, showy white to apricot/coral blooms appear from summer to autumn. Looking just like a beautiful sunset. Bred to remain compact and well behaved in the garden and for maximum flower power. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained acid soil for best results. Perennial. PVR.

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aka Peruvian lily Summer Paradise series

Summer Paradise alstroemeria are selected for a more compact and tidier habit. Summer Red features strong upright stems of red blooms that will last well in a vase. The flowers and foliage are strong and erect. Easy care, prefers full sun and good drainage. Can be cut off at ground level if untidy.

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aka Aster

Great for late summer, early autumn colour. Lady in blue has double showy rich blue flowers which are good for cutting.. Happiest in a sunny position with soil that does not completely dry out. Perennial.

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aka Aster

This late summer, early autumn flowering perennial has pretty ruby red daisy like flowers. Easily grown in a sunny position and looks awesome planted in a perennial border or any garden planting. Perennial

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aka Banana

Beautiful green foliage and is highly disease resistant. Flowers in autumn and harvest in spring. Tight bunches of delicious lady finger bananas, short and fat and very sweet. Easy to grow but frost tender depending on your location. Fast growing.

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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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aka Upright Hornbeam

An upright narrow form of Hornbeam with oval ribbed green leaves that have good autumn colour, eventually turning brown. The leaves often remain on the tree for quite some time over winter. The tree will gradually broaden with age. Attractive catkins

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aka Bluebeard

Bluebeard. Dark Knight has gorgeous fragrant deep purple flowers that appear at the end of Summer. This variety is more upright and densely branched than other Bluebeards. Prefers full sun and well drained soil.

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A beautiful Dahlia with blooms of deep crimson with an attractive, pale collar of central petals. Flowers from early summer right to the first frosts. Perfect for pot or container on the patio or as a flowering feature piece in the garden. A shorter grower with sturdy stems. Deciduous.

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aka Dahlia

Another beautiful dahlia from Dr Keith Hammet. Dark green foliage. From summer through to autumn stems of bright red blooms with a ring of light pink petals around the central zone appear. Plant in a sunny spot with protection from harsh frost. Perennial. PVR DAH022.

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aka Dahlia

A stunning dahlia with electric pink cactus type flowers on dark foliage the flowers will appears from November through the summer until the first frost. Prefers full sun position and well drained soil. Remove dead head to encourage new flowering. Slug bait required.

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aka Dahlia

Another stunner from Dr Keith Hammet. Striking deep mahogany to black filagree foliage. From summer through to autumn stems of single pink and white striped blooms with a dark central zone complete the picture. Plant in a sunny spot with protection from harsh frost. Perennial. PVR.

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aka Dahlia

Fabulous, filigree foliage in deep mahogany black topped off with stems of vibrant, fire-red blooms from summer through to autumn. Simply stunning in full flower. Plant in a sunny spot in nice rich soil with protection from harsh frost. Perennial. PVR DAH020.

This Dr Keith Hammett bred Dahlia is AKA Dark Side of the Sun. Dead head regularly to ensure maximum flower power.

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aka Dahlia

Strong stems of luminous yellow blooms will dazzle and delight you from summer to autumn. Set against deep mahogany black filigree foliage this Dahlia is simply stunning full flower. Happiest in the sun with rich soil and protection from harsh frost. Perennial. PVR DAH015.

Bred in NZ by Dr Keith Hammett these tall growing Dahlias are a great addition to the garden. With regular dead heading they just keep on producing more and more flowers. Winter dormant.

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Mystic Wizard features rich, magenta jewel-tone flowers on glossy mahogany-black divided foliage. Plant in the sun and dead-head to encourage re-bloom. Perennial. PVR.

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Bred by Keith Hammet, Dahlia Mystic aka "Velvet" Wonder has single, deep red velvet-like flowers and deep purplish black foliage. Plant in a sunny spot in nice rich soil with protection from harsh frost. Dead head regularly to ensure maximum flower power. Perennial. PVR DAH023.

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Double, creamy white blooms with an exotic heady fragrance sit beautifully against the glossy green foliage of this desirable little shrub. Flowers for a long period. Loves humus rich soil and a sheltered frost free position. Feed regularly for top results. Evergreen.

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aka Cape Jasmine

The heady perfume of this deliciously fragrant evergreen shrub makes it a winner for planting near a window or doorway. Bright glossy dark green leaves, pure white double rosettes of fragrance in early summer. Plant in a warm, frost free position. Feed regularly for best results.

Gardenias will grow happily in a pot as long as they are fed and watered regularly. They are gross feeders and respond well to regular liquid feeding. They can take a little sun but in NZ they are best protected from the hot afternoon sun.

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aka Inga Bean

Something different. More suitable for warmer climates but may tolerate light frosts. Can be an attractive tree with rich dark green and bronze foliage. Pods up to 1m long contain sweet, juicy, white pulp with a soft candy-floss-like flesh that tastes of vanilla ice-cream. Self-fertile.

Tree will start producing pods in 3 years.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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aka Bay Tree

Bay Tree. Tuscan Tower is an excellent form of Bay tree with lush dark green shiny foliage. Tuscan Tower will be great for the garden, pot & container work, not to forget use in the herb garden. Hardy large shrub. PVR applies.

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aka Bay Tree

Bay Tree. With a tight, compact habit it looks good with its dark green, aromatic foliage for hedging, a low maintenance topiary in the garden or as a feature in a container. Prefers moist, fertile, well drained soil and will tolerate sun to partial shade. Evergreen. Edible leaves.

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aka Kawakawa

Native. AKA Kawakawa, small tree to at least 5 m tall with erect stems. The leaves are deep green in colour if growing in the forest, but may be yellowish-green in more open situations. Kawakawa is a traditional medicinal plant of the Māori

The name kawakawa comes from the Māori language, where it refers to the bitter taste of the leaves, from kawa or bitter. Kawa Kawa is traditional medicinal plant of the Māori

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aka Silver Vein Creeper

Silver Vein Creeper. If you've got something ugly to cover or you simply want a wall of foliage then this is the plant for you. Large lobed leaves of olive green veined with silver threads. Rich red tones in autumn. Prefer a sunny spot in humus rich soil. Tendril climber. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Plum

This plum has large round dark red fruit with yellow flesh that is sweet, juicy and aromatic. The fruit ripens around February. Crops well. Partially self fertile but performs best with either Santa Rosa, Omega or Duffs early Jewel. Protect from late spring frosts. Deciduous.

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aka European Plum

This European Plum ripens quite late in the season, towards March. It is worth the wait as the large rich, juicy, golden fruit have a delicious flavour. Likes the best sunny position to do really well. On St Julian Rootstock Pollinate with Greengage or Reine Claude de Bavay. Deciduous.

This plum is suitable for warmer districts.Plum Information Page

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aka Japanese Plum

A delicious large plum with heart shaped fruit that is coloured a deep purple-red both inside and out. The free-stone fruit ripens about February. Surplus fruit will freeze or bottle well. Pollinate with Santa Rosa or Sultan. Protect from late spring frosts. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Plum

Originated from a chance seedling found on the roadside near, you guessed it, Hawera. Large dark red fruit with very firm dark red flesh. Yum Yum. One of the best deep red plums. Heavy cropper, freestone, ripens January. Self fertile. Deciduous.

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aka Plum hybrid

This is a quality dessert plum with attractive large fruit that have purple skin and yellow flesh. Ripens late January. A good choice for warmer areas of NZ as this vigorous grower shows good tolerance to heat and humidity. Pollinate with Duff's Early Jewel, Sultan or Red Doris. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Plum

This plum is rated a 10. Firm sweet juicy fruit that is highly aromatic. Considered to be one of the best tasting plums in the world! The skin is crimson to purple and the flesh is yellow blushed pink. Hardy and vigorous. Ripe Dec-Jan. Pollinate with Omega or Black Doris. Deciduous.

Suitable for warmer climates, protect from late spring frosts. Plum Information Page

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aka Japanese Plum

A great plum for fresh eating or culinary purposes as it is perfect for preserving or making jams and jellies. The medium sized fruit is round and dark red, the flesh is dark red, juicy and sweet. Crops well. Though partially self-fertile this plum would Yield better with Santa Rosa' Deciduous.

Suitable for warmer climates, protect from late spring frosts. Plum Information Page

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aka European Plum

Wilson's Early is just that with fruit ripening just before Christmas. The fruit is small and bright red with yellow flesh. Suitable for eating straight off the tree or preserving. This plum is mostly self-fertile but will do better with a pollinator such as Billington or Santa Rosa. Deciduous.

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aka Cape Plumbago

The pretty clusters of deep blue flowers that appear from spring through to autumn are what makes this shrub so desirable. Happy in sun or part shade, tolerates dry conditions but not harsh frost. Trim lightly to maintain shape. Semi-evergreen. PVR

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

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aka Tree Tomato

Sumptuous large golden fruit that are lovely and sweet (not as tart as the red ones) Small Harvest any time from April to September, dependant on regular picking and when you prune. Prefers well drained, sheltered site in full sun. Semi-evergreen.

Your Tamarillo will appreciate a nice layer of mulch around the drip line - take care not to place against the trunk. Tamarillo's are not particularly long-lived so probably best to replace your tree every 3-4 years.

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aka Tree Tomato

The 'Tamarillo' is a sub tropical tree that produces delicious oval red fruit that start ripening towards the end of summer. The fruit are rich in Vitamin C. Happiest in a sunny, well drained position that provides shelter from harsh wind and frost. Semi-evergreen.

Your Tamarillo will appreciate a nice layer of mulch around the drip line - take care not to place against the trunk. Tamarillo's are not particularly long-lived so probably best to replace your tree every 3-4 years.

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aka Tree Tomato

This sub-tropical fruit is closely related to the ordinary tomato and therefore needs to be grown in a frost-free position. Tamarillos also like shelter from wind, good drainage and a fairly light soil. Produces medium sized orange/red fruit with a sweet, less acidic flavour. Semi-evergreen.

Your Tamarillo will appreciate a nice layer of mulch around the drip line - take care not to place against the trunk. Tamarillo's are not particularly long-lived so probably best to replace your tree every 3-4 years.