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A bright colourful perennial for the summer garden. Stems of large bell shaped flowers outlined in pink with a white throat set against fresh green foliage. Does best in a sunny spot with good air circulation and nice fertile soil. Cut off spent flower stalks to encourage re-blooming. Perennial.

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A fragrant peony that blooms early in peony season. Its flowers are light pink which gives an energetic and frivolous look. They are nice and sweet smelling. Springtime in a vase.

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Tuber. A fragrant peony that blooms early in peony season. Its flowers are light pink which gives an energetic and frivolous look. They are nice and sweet smelling. Springtime in a vase.

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The bomb shaped flowers are a beautiful soft pink and eccentuate the glossy green foliage. The colour gets lighter near the edge. It has strong stem and fruity fragrant. Choose a well-drained space where they’ll get full sun.

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Tuber. The bomb shaped flowers are a beautiful soft pink and eccentuate the glossy green foliage. The colour gets lighter near the edge. It has strong stem and fruity fragrant. Choose a well-drained space where they’ll get full sun.

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This is a special peony variety with very large, bright yellow, double bloomed flowers. They come with a slight red centre that stands above the lush, dark green deeply dissected foliage. The flowers have a pleasant, slightly spicy scent.

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Tuber. This is a special variety with very large, bright yellow, double bloomed flowers. They come with a slight red centre that stands above the lush, dark green deeply dissected foliage. The flowers have a pleasant, slightly spicy scent.

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A neat compact plant that bear plentiful giant, pink blooms in mid-season Spring. Red-tipped stamens with attractive green foliage and a delicate fragrance all add to the appeal of these anemone-type peonies. Lovely in the garden or picked and put into a vase for fragrance throughout the home.

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Tuber. A neat compact plant that bears plentiful giant, pink blooms in mid-spring. Red-tipped stamens with attractive green foliage and a delicate fragrance all add to the appeal of these anemone-type peonies. Lovely in the garden or picked and put into a vase for fragrance throughout the home.

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With its beautiful, large anemone shaped blooms the colors are rich rose-pink on the outside and has a soft yellow center that will pale out to cream as the flower ages. Its lush green foliage in spring accentuates the flower. Ideal to grow in a pot or in the ground. Deciduous.

Pick a flower and gift to a friend.

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Tuber. With its beautiful, large anemone shaped blooms the colors are rich rose-pink on the outside and has a soft yellow center that will pale out to cream as the flower ages. Its lush green foliage in spring accentuates the flower. Ideal to grow in a pot or in the ground. Deciduous.

Pick a flower and gift to a friend.

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A beautiful Peony that is considered one of the best varieties for cutting. With beautiful colour flowers of red-pink on a strong straight stem they hold their heads high. Lovely picked and displayed in a vase. It has a pleasant scent. Deciduous.

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Tuber. A beautiful Peony that is considered one of the best varieties for cutting. Flowers are a beautiful vivid red-pink colour and are borne on strong straight stems, holding their heads high. Lovely picked and displayed in a vase. It has a pleasant scent. Deciduous.

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This peony bears fully double flowers loaded with deep pink petals. Highly fragrant flowers that are mid to late season. Likes full sun and a good frost or two as peonies do like the cold in the winter. Plants form an upright bush of dark green leaves, remaining attractive all season. Deciduous.

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Tuber. This peony bears fully double flowers loaded with deep pink petals. Highly fragrant flowers that are mid to late season. Likes full sun and a good frost or two as peonies do like the cold in the winter. Plants form an upright bush of dark green leaves, remaining attractive all season. Deciduous

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A century-and-a-half after its introduction, this fragrant double remains a standard by which all other white Peonies are judged. Strong stems give the blossoms an aristocratic bearing; a touch of cream at the base of the dense, ruffled inner petals lights them up with a warm glow. Deciduous.

Likes full sun and a good frost or two as peonies do like the cold in the winter.

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Tuber. A century-and-a-half after its introduction, this fragrant double remains a standard by which all other white Peonies are judged. Strong stems give the blossoms an aristocratic bearing; a touch of yellow at the base of the dense, ruffled inner petals lights them up with a warm glow.

Likes full sun and a good frost or two as peonies do like the cold in the winter. Deciduous.

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With its full-petaled flower in the shape of a rose, this variety is very spectacular. Its outer petals are light pink and its inner petals are ivory white when in full bloom. This Peony has strong,red stems and healthy leaves. A beautiful contrast in a vase. Deciduous.

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Tuber. With its full-petaled flower in the shape of a rose, this variety is very spectacular. Its outer petals are light pink and its inner petals are ivory white when in full bloom. This Peony has strong, red stems and healthy leaves. A beautiful contrast in a vase. Deciduous.

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Fully double fragrant flowers loaded with white petals blushed light pink coming through from the center. Likes full sun and a good frost or two as peonies do like the cold in the winter. Plants form an upright bush of dark green leaves, remaining attractive all season. Deciduous.

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Tuber. Fully double fragrant flowers loaded with white petals blushed light pink coming through from the center. Likes full sun and a good frost or two as peonies do like the cold in the winter. Plants form an upright bush of dark green leaves, remaining attractive all season. Deciduous.

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Kansas is a bushy peony with huge, absolutely show-stopping fuscia-pink fragrant flowers. This variety has a good bud count, and even the golf-ball sized buds are worth noting. Flowers are double in form, and maintain their density and fullness throughout their bloom time. Deciduous.

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Tuber. Kansas is a bushy peony with huge, absolutely show-stopping fuscia-pink fragrant flowers from a good bud count, and even the golf-ball sized buds are worth noting. Flowers are double in form, and maintain their density and fullness throughout their bloom time. Deciduous.

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This peony has masses of rich, fragrant, double white flowers with creamy yellow centres. Leaves are dark green and really highlight that many flowers that will grow up and above. Beautiful for a brides bouquet. Deciduous.

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aka Peony

Tuber. This peony has masses of rich, fragrant, double white flowers with creamy yellow centres. Leaves are dark green and really highlight the many flowers that will grow up and above. Beautiful for a brides bouquet. Deciduous.

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Garden Peonies are old favorites for late spring display, prized for their large, colourful and fragrant blooms. Plants form an upright bush of dark green leaves, remaining attractive all season. This very large double-flowered selection features soft-pink petals with a frosted finish. Deciduous

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Tuber. Garden Peonies are old favorites for late spring display, prized for their large, colourful and fragrant blooms. Plants form an upright bush of dark green leaves, remaining attractive all season. This very large double-flowered selection features soft-pink petals with a frosted finish. Deciduous

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A late mid-season peony with full-double ruby red flowers that age to a luscious velvet red. It has good foliage and makes a lovely upright bush. A favourite in the reds. Light fragrance.

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Tuber. A late mid-season variety with full-double ruby red flowers that age to a luscious velvet red. It has good foliage and makes a lovely upright bush. A favorite in the reds. Light fragrance.

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Tuber. Full double flowers of soft pink with highlights of white. Flowers are very large, and can grow up to 20cm. The petals are soft and satiny. Stems are strong which makes it great for picking. This is a later flowering variety.

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This is a red version of the well-known 'Sarah Bernhardt,' large bowl shaped fragrant double blooms, dark green shiny foliage which blooms spring to early summer. Plant in full sun where the frosts are thickest and you will be delighted year after year with it's stunning display. Deciduous.

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Tuber. This is a red version of the well-known 'Sarah Bernhardt,' large bowl shaped fragrant double blooms, dark green shiny foliage and blooms spring to early summer. Plant in full sun where the frosts are thickest. You will be delighted year after year with its stunning display. Deciduous.

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Peonies are old favorites for late spring display, prized for their large, colourful and fragrant blooms. Plants form an upright bush, remaining attractive all season. This popular double selection features soft apple blossom pink petals. Late blooming. Exceptional fragrance. Deciduous.

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Tuber. Peonies are old favourites for late spring display, prized for their large, colourful blooms. Plants form an upright bush of dark green leaves, remaining attractive all season. This popular double selection features soft apple blossom pink petals. Late blooming. Exceptional fragrance. Deciduous

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Peppermint is a hybrid mint, a cross between watermint and spearmint. The plant, indigenous to Europe and the Middle East, is now widespread in cultivation in many regions of the world. It is found wild occasionally with its parent species.

Peppermint is assertive enough to stand up to strong flavours, so it's ideal for chocolate desserts and boldly flavoured dishes.

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Now this is a stunner with its Cerise pink flowers that are highlighted with yellow stripes. A semi-trailing habit they will spread across the ground or trail over the sides of a hanging basket or pot. Graet for adding a splash of colour to to any garden.

Clip back spent flowers to encourage continuous flowering.

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aka Phlomis

This fabulous perennial from Syria deserves to be planted more. Large, fresh green, felted foliage that forms a robust spreading ground-cover, topped off in summer with stout stems of soft yellow flowers that form whorls around the stem. Plant in the sun in well drained soil. Evergreen.

aka Creeping Phlox

A beautiful groundcover that forms a dense mat of foliage that spreads indefinitely. It blooms in spring with a showy display of lavender blue flowers. Plant it in partial shade. It is attractive to butterflies. Used in a pot/hanging basket it will cascade over the sides.

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aka Creep Phlox

A beautiful groundcover with brightly pink flowers that cover this neat spreading easy care perennial in spring and early summer. Excellent rockery or border plant. Will cascade over the sides of a pot or hanging basket.

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aka Cape fuchsia

Attractive hardy perennial, almost shrub like, with delightful tubular red flowers. Stems are red when they first emerge but become green when mature. Cut flowers keep well in a vase. Prefers a sunny disposition. Trim regularly to keep tidy, hardy.

Tolerates frost down to approx. -10 degrees celcius

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aka Jacob's Ladder

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

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

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Quick growing Portulaca have a continuous display of big bright fuschsia pink flowers in the garden. Ideal for a sunny border, pot or hanging basket they will add a striking accent to your decor. Full sun. Well drain soil.

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Quick growing Portulaca have a continuous display of big bright yellow flowers in the garden. Ideal for a sunny border, pot or hanging basket they will add a striking accent to your decor. Full sun. Well drain soil.

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Quick growing Portulaca have a continuous display of big red flowers in the garden. Ideal for a sunny border, pot or hanging basket they will add a striking accent to your decor. Full sun. Well drain soil.

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Quick growing Portulaca have a continuous display of bright orange flowers in the garden. Ideal for a sunny border, pot or hanging basket they will add a striking accent to your decor. Full sun. Well drain soil.

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Quick growing Portulaca have a continuous display of bright orange flowers in the garden. Ideal for a sunny border, pot or hanging basket they will add a striking accent to your decor. Full sun. Well drain soil.

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Quick growing Portulaca have a continuous display of bright orange flowers in the garden. Ideal for a sunny border, pot or hanging basket they will add a striking accent to your decor. Full sun. Well drain soil.

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Quick growing Portulaca have a continuous display of bright orange flowers in the garden. Ideal for a sunny border, pot or hanging basket they will add a striking accent to your decor. Full sun. Well drain soil.

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aka Elephant Bush

A soft-wooded, semi-evergreen upright shrub has small rounder green pads and red stems. Compact growth. It is much hardier, faster growing, more loosely branched, and has more limber tapering branches once established. Best in a warm, sunny , well drained position or in a pot. Drought tolerant.

According to Feng Shui, it is believed it will provide you with good fortune and good luck.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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aka Elephant Bush

A soft-wooded, semi-evergreen upright succulent that has small rounder variegated pads and red stems. Compact growth. It is much hardier, faster growing, more loosely branched, and has more limber tapering branches once established. Best in a warm, sunny , well drained position or in a pot. Drought tolerant.

According to Feng Shui, it is believed it will provide you with good fortune and good luck.

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aka Pratia or Panakenake or Lobelia

Native. Dainty deep green 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 red 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 Pratia or Lobelia

A dainty little mat forming ground-cover with tiny green leaves that get smothered with bright blue, star shaped flowers all summer long. Easy to grow and quite hardy but it is important that it does not completely dry out in summer. Sun or part shade. Evergreen.

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aka Pratia

Native. A dainty ground-cover with fleshy green leaves and a myriad of white, star shaped blooms with a sweet honey fragrance. Flowers appear from spring to autumn and are followed by little berries. Plant in sun or shade in well drained soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Evergreen.

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A useful and very pretty little ground-cover with fresh green dainty foliage and even daintier star shaped flowers of pale blue. These appear from spring through to summer and are followed by small berries. Can be grown in sun or part shade in open soil that does not completely dry out. Evergreen.

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aka Bog Primula

Whorls of unusual shaped elegant flowers. The tall stems rise up from a rosette of basal leaves and carry the flowers in a tiered arrangement hence the name, Candelabra. This hardy perennial originates from China and thrives in bright, moist environments hence it's common name of Bog Primula. Perennial

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aka Primula Mixed

A mix of double Primulas give great winter colour and are ideal for decorative containers or mass planting in the garden. These easy to grow perennials perform best in full sun or part shade, in moist well drained soil. Remove finished flowers to encourage further bloom.

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NZ Native. An excellent plant for wetlands and aquatic growing areas. Deep green foliage that looks like Parsley. Has delicate yellow flowers. Prefers shaded ares in moist soil and can grow totally sub-merged. Great for spawning fish.

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aka Water Buttercup

A sub-mergable/ Margin plant known as the `Water Buttercup`. Growing lush green leaves on long stems the flowers are bright golden yellow. Can grow in the water from the edge and as it grows , it will float. Goldfish can eat the vegetation. Relatively Winter hardy.

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aka Coral Cactus

A small shrub/cactus found growing mostly on rocks and tree trunks in the tropics. The leaves look like a whole lot of rice grains joint together that may become dangly over time. An ideal indoor plant that's easy to care for.

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aka Paper Daisy or Rhodanthe

This is a delightful little plant that will bring a fresh cheerful look to your garden or favourite container. Attractive blue green foliage and masses of papery white flowers that open from bright pink buds from spring onwards. Easy to grow in a sunny well drained soil. Perennial.

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aka Rose Grass

This dainty and delightful tuberous perennial is an ideal container plant. It will multiply happily and provide a mass of dainty star like deep pink flowers throughout the summer months. Likes the sun, good drainage and fertile soil. Tolerant of winter cold as long as the soil isn't too wet.

Rhodohypoxis can be grown in the garden too but make sure you mark where you planted them as these tiny little treasures may disappear on you.

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aka Rose Grass

This dainty and delightful tuberous perennial is an ideal container plant. It will multiply happily and provide a mass of dainty star like pink flowers throughout the summer months. Likes the sun, good drainage and fertile soil. Tolerant of winter cold as long as the soil isn't too wet.

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aka Rose Grass

This dainty and delightful tuberous perennial is an ideal container plant. It will multiply happily and provide a mass of dainty star like red flowers throughout the summer months. Likes the sun, good drainage and fertile soil. Tolerant of winter cold as long as the soil isn't too wet.

Rhodohypoxis can be grown in the garden too but make sure you mark where you planted them as these tiny little treasures may disappear on you.

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aka Rose Grass

This dainty and delightful tuberous perennial is an ideal container plant. It will multiply happily and provide a mass of dainty star like white flowers throughout the summer months. Likes the sun, good drainage and fertile soil. Tolerant of winter cold as long as the soil isn't too wet.

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aka Rosemary

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

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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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Gorizia Rosemary was named for the town (Gorizia, Italy) in which it was discovered. A mildew resistant variety, the large, flat leaves of this selection are unusual for Rosemary, making it unique and very appealing. Gorizia has an upright habit and sports large light lavender-blue flowers in spring. Use with meats, vegetables, and bread recipes.

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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 Rosemary

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

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

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aka Rosemary

This NZ bred Rosemary is a very useful ground-cover plant and culinary herb. Fine, dark green needles of aromatic foliage and bright blue flowers that appear throughout the year but mainly in early summer. Loves the sun, tolerant and hardy but must have good drainage. Evergreen.

A great plant for cascading over walls and banks or over the side of herb planters. Trims well and demands very little.

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aka Rosemary upright

Rosemary. A classic culinary herb suitable for use in all manner of dishes but especially with lamb. Attractive aromatic foliage and pretty blue flowers that appear mostly in summer. Use as a herb, ornamental shrub or for hedging. Prefers the sun and good drainage. Bees love it. Evergreen.

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aka Rosemary

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

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aka Rosemary

Prostrate groundcover with light blue flowers and aromatic foliage. Ideal for hot, dry areas. Very hardy and fast growing. Excellent for banks and rockeries.

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aka Rosemary

'Tuscan Blue' is a form of the upright Rosmarinus officinalis selected for the dark blue flowers which appear on and off for most of the year. Happiest in the sun with good drainage. Tolerant of cold and coastal conditions. Trim regularly to keep compact and encourage new growth. Evergreen.

This Rosemary can be used for culinary purposes, mmmm is that Roast Lamb I smell cooking? Also makes a great hedge or background shrub.

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aka Sage

The downy grey-green leaves of this perennial Herb are widely used to add flavour to poultry and pork dishes. Use fresh leaves sparingly as they have quite a strong flavour. Plant in a sunny well drained spot in light sandy soil for best results. Evergreen.

Sage has been used historically for many medicinal purposes.

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Purple Sage is a lovely addition to any landscape, kitchen garden or combination herb planter. Sage requires well drained soil, is drought tolerant. Sage can be used fresh or dried as a culinary flavouring.

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Variegated sage is grown for its attractive and aromatic leaves. The green leaves are marbled and blushed with yellow gold highlights. They have an earthy spicy aroma with a more subtle flavor than standard sage. It is a slower growing variety as are most colored varieties of sage, making it's leaves slightly more tender than standard sage.

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aka Autumn Sage

These fantastic Salvias all feature spikes of exquisite rich coloured Magenta Pink tubular flowers appearing above the almost tropical foliage creating a stunning flowering focal point. Continuously flowering from Spring through to the first frosts.

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aka Autumn Sage

Autumn Sage. Aromatic green foliage and slender stems of dark purple flowers from spring to autumn. This Salvia has a more compact and bushy habit than other Salvias. Trim back spent flower stems to encourage new growth. Plant in the sun and protect from harsh frost. Evergreen. PVR.

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aka Pineapple sage

Such a versatile sage whether being appreciated for its red flowers or sweet pineapple scent. This herb both looks and smells great. Abundantly adorned with red flowers that display well in a vase, in the garden or in salads (yes, you can eat them!). Give full sun and a well drained position. Perennial

Pineapple sage leaves are often used dried or fresh in teas.

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Stunning new hybrid with bright coral-red flowers. This beautiful Salvia bred by ‘Plant Growers Australia’ shares the same outstanding qualities as Salvia ‘Wendy’s Wish’. Grow in full sun or partial shade. Makes a magnificent specimen in a large container.

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aka Autumn Sage

These fantastic Salvias all feature spikes of exquisite rich coloured Dark Purple tubular flowers appearing above the almost tropical foliage creating a stunning flowering focal point. Continuously flowering from Spring through to the first frosts.

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aka Autumn Sage

Stunning Salvias all feature spikes of exquisite rich mauve/pink tubular flowers appearing above the almost tropical foliage on slender dark stems creating a stunning flowering focal point. Continuously flowering from Spring through to the first frosts.

aka Autumn Sage

These Salvias all feature spikes of exquisite rich coloured vivid lilac tubular flowers appearing above the almost tropical foliage creating a stunning flowering focal point. Continuously flowering from Spring through to the first frosts.

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Deep Purple flowers cover these tough plants from early spring to frost. This Salvia will form a ball of color in your yard, with no pruning or deadheading. Plant in the sun and protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

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aka Mealycup sage

Originating from Israel this compact little Salvia gives harmony in the form of contrasting white buds that open to gorgeous deep blue petals highlighted behind by a lush green bush. Stunning mass planted, great plant for the border or rockery. Cut back after flowering to maintain shape. Perennial

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This is a tender, upright, bushy perennial often grown as an annual, flowering from summer to autumn. 1-2 years to reach maturity. Very low maintenance plant that blooms repeatedly for a long time.

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Originating in Israel this compact lush mounding salvia will delight you from late spring to first frost with masses of deep rich blue flower spikes held above the bush. Performs best in well drained soil, cut back by half after flowering to maintain compact bush. Perennial

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aka Mealycup sage

Originating in Israel this compact lush mounding salvia will delight you from late spring to first frost with masses of soft blue flower spikes held above the bush. Performs best in well drained soil, cut back by half after flowering to maintain compact bush. Perennial

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aka Mealycup sage

Originating in Israel this compact lush mounding salvia will delight you from late spring to first frost with masses of ocean blue flower spikes held above the bush. Performs best in well drained soil, cut back by half after flowering to maintain compact bush. Perennial

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Originating in Israel this compact lush mounding salvia will delight you from late spring to first frost with masses of soft blue flower spikes held above the bush. Performs best in well drained soil, cut back by half after flowering to maintain compact bush. Perennial

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Originating in Israel this compact lush mounding salvia will delight you from late spring to first frost with masses of icy white flower spikes held above the bush. Performs best in well drained soil, cut back by half after flowering to maintain compact bush. Perennial

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aka Salvia Glare

Salvia So Cool ‘Glare’ is an aromatic, evergreen shrub which is easy to grow and very tolerant of dry conditions. Produces massed displays of bright white flowers throughout the warmer months. Ideal for gardens with limited watering, coastal gardens or for large planters due to its tolerance of dry conditions. Ideal for attracting birds to the garden. Perennial

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A lovely perennial Salvia with Magenta Pink tubular flowers that will dance and delight in the garden from spring through to summer. Combines well with most other colours and is easy to grow in a sunny well drained spot. Protect from harsh frost and cut back by about 1/2 after flowering. Perennial

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A lovely perennial Salvia with pale blue tubular flowers that will dance and delight in the garden from spring through to summer. Combines well with most other colours and is easy to grow in a sunny well drained spot. Protect from harsh frost and cut back by about 1/2 after flowering. Perennial

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Salvia So Cool Violet has intense violet-mauve flowers and complementing green foliage. Has a compact and dense, clump forming habit. Dry tolerant once established. Great for garden beds and containers. Prune after flowering to encourage aster re-bloom and a compact habit.

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aka Autumn Sage

These Salvias all feature spikes of exquisite rich coloured bright Purple flowers appearing above the foliage on slender dark stems creating a fantastic flowering focal point. Flowering from Spring through to the first frosts.

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aka Autumn Sage

Salvias featuring spikes of ruby-red tubular flowers appearing above the foliage, creating a stunning flowering focal point. Continuously flowering from Spring through to the first frosts.

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From the Salvia Endless Summer collection it provides a long period of flowering beautiful cream coloured flowers on tall stems. Perfect for pots or the perennial garden and will thrive in most conditions. Planted in numbers can give a stunning display.

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From the Salvia Endless Summer collection it provides a long period of flowering stunning neon pink flowers on tall stems. Perfect for pots or the perennial garden and will thrive in most conditions. Planted in numbers can give a stunning display.

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From the Salvia Endless Summer collection it provides a long period of flowering beautiful pink flowers on tall stems. Perfect for pots or the perennial garden and will thrive in most conditions. Planted in numbers can give a stunning display.

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aka Autumn Sage

Autumn Sage. Aromatic green foliage and slender stems of purple tubular flowers from spring to autumn. Trim back spent flower stems to encourage new growth. Plant in the sun and protect from harsh frost. This Salvia prefers not to be over-fed i.e. treat it mean and keep it lean. Evergreen.

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From the Salvia Endless Summer collection it provides a long period of flowering beautiful bright red flowers on tall stems. Perfect for pots or the perennial garden and will thrive in most conditions. Planted in numbers can give a stunning display.

From the Salvia Endless Summer collection it provides a long period of flowering beautiful wine coloured flowers on tall stems. Perfect for pots or the perennial garden and will thrive in most conditions. Planted in numbers can give a stunning display.

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Magenta tubular blossoms with fluted tips and rusty pink calyxes connect to deep burgundy stems on this accidental hybrid. Wendy's Wish is long blooming and has a compact, tidy form.

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A great little perennial plant which forms a tight mound of green foliage. From late winter until spring it is smothered with bright pink star like flowers. Enjoys a position in full sun with good drainage. An excellent little plant for rockeries, can also be grown in containers. Evergreen.

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aka Pin Cushion Flower

This magical plant will dazzle you year round with myriads of fragrant, purple pin cushion 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 Pin Cushion Flower

This magical plant will dazzle you year round with myriads of fragrant, purple pin cushion 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 Spanish shawl

A prostrate ground hugging perennial with a dense mat of green leaves that in summer becomes smothered by bright cerise pink flowers. Quite a show off really and easy to grow in a sunny well drained spot. Needs protection from frost. Evergreen.

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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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An ornamental succulent with small green rosettes that is compact and has a trailing habit as it grows bigger. Has yellow flowers Summer to Autumn. It will provide colour all year round and is suitable for gardens, rockeries, ground cover, pots and containers.

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An ornamental succulent with small golden/yellow rosettes that is compact and has a trailing habit as it grows bigger. It will provide colour all year round and is suitable for gardens, rockeries, ground cover, pots and containers.

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aka Mexican Stone Crop

This has to be one of the easiest & quickest plants to grow. Golden lime coloured fat little succulent leaves that quickly form a spreading mound. Yellow flowers in summer. Will grow in sun or part shade & once established will tolerate drought. Also looks quite funky in a container. Evergreen.

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An ornamental succulent with small green rosettes that is compact and has a trailing habit as it grows bigger. It will provide colour all year round and is suitable for gardens, rockeries, ground cover, pots and containers.

Slow release fertiliser in Spring

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aka Golden Japanese Stonecrop

Golden Japanese Stonecrop. This sedum has rounded lime green and golden coloured leaves and a dense spreading habit. Does not like direct sunlight so will grow best in shade to part shade. Great as a groundcover.

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An ornamental succulent with small reddish/purple rosettes that is compact and has a trailing habit as it grows bigger. Has yellow flowers in Summer to Autumn. It will provide colour all year round and is suitable for gardens, rockeries, ground cover, pots and containers.

Slow release fertiliser in Spring

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n ornamental succulent with small green rosettes that is compact and has a trailing habit as it grows bigger. It will provide colour all year round and is suitable for gardens, rockeries, ground cover, pots and containers.

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An ornamental succulent with small grey rosettes that is compact and has a trailing habit as it grows bigger. Has yellow flowers in Summer to Autumn. It will provide colour all year round and is suitable for gardens, rockeries, ground cover, pots and containers.

Fertilise with a slow release in Spring.

aka Sedum stonecrop

A beautiful and versatile succulent that thrives in the rock garden, green roof, vertical wall, containers or between paving stones. Looking cute in a pot or dotted with other succulents. It has green, red turning purple shades of leaves they will enjoy hot dry conditions.

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aka Aarbeibossie

Multi branching low spreading shrub that will cover itself in panicles of gorgeous purple florets from spring. Evergreen

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A striking perennial with silky, silvery white foliage puts on a show all-year-round. Yellow flowers in Summer. With its different texture, in a pot or as a border or mass planting it will add a touch of colour to the garden. Can be grown indoors. Drought and salt tolerant once established. Evergreen.

Trim to shape in early Spring.

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aka Blue Chalksticks

A spreading succulent originating in South Africa with finger-like fleshy leaves. Small white flowers during Summer. This low growing succulent is ideal as a border plant or ground cover or dotted amount smaller succulents to add a bit of height and colour.

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aka String of Pearls

A trendy succulent houseplant. With its plump strings of pearls they can cascade down over the sides of any pot or can be hung in a basket and left to trail down or along a shelf or windowsill.

Healthy pearls are when you gently touch a pearl and they are firm to touch.

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aka Shallots or Scalloins

A versatile perennial bulb that has a mild sweet taste compared to its close relative the Onion. When planting do not bury the bulb too deep - 1 bulb should multiply to 6-12 bulbs which are harvested when the green tops wilt and turn brown usually in autumn. Dry in the sun prior to storage.

The green tops of your Shallots can be used like chives for salads etc if you wish. Shallots are shallow rooted so it is important that they get even moisture for good yields i.e. do not let them dry out. They will store for up to 12 months after drying.

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aka Satin Flower

Makes a nice grassy foliage clump which is smothered in mauve-blue flowers in spring and into Summer. An easy and robust edging plant for a sunny well drained spot. Suitable for planting between pavers, or in rockeries or containers. Evergreen and hardy.

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aka Sisyrinchium Angustifolia

A dainty member of the iris family with blue green grass like foliage. The small clear white single blooms appear in late spring and summer. This perennial is clump forming and is widely used in landscaping. Plant in a sunny well drained position away from harsh frost.

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aka Satin Flower

Create a fabulous foliage effect by group planting this striking member of the Iris family. Lime green sword like leaves edged in butter yellow are topped off with dainty soft yellow blooms which appear on spikes in late spring. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Remove spent flower stalks.

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Sorrel is a slender herbaceous perennial plant about 60 cm high, with roots that run deep into the ground, as well as juicy stems and edible, arrow-shaped leaves.

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Full of fresh flavour and aroma Mint is one of our favourite and most used culinary herbs. Vigorous and spreading in habit so sometimes safer in a container. Will grow in sun or part shade and prefers moist cool soil to do well. Trim regularly to encourage new growth. Perennial.

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aka Lambs Ear

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

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aka Stachys Discolour

This close relative of 'Lambs Ear' grows in a similar way in that it forms a dense mat of foliage. The leaves in this instance are a woolly dark green. Whorled stems of white flowers appear in summer. Loves the sun and good drainage and is generally quite hardy. A good doer. Perennial.

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aka Sweetleaf, Sugarleaf

In the wild, Stevia grows to 2 feet in height while cultivated varieties grow to three feet. A spindly, many-branched plant with an interesting root system. Fine roots spread out on the surface of the soil, while a thicker part of the root grows deep into the soil. The stems are hairy, wand-like and covered with leaves. Leaves are opposite and toothed, fibrous and dark green.

Stevia rebaudiana is a plant species in the genus Stevia of the sunflower family, commonly known as sweetleaf, sweet leaf, sugarleaf.

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aka Giant White Bird

Strelitzia nicolai, commonly known as the Giant White Bird of Paradise or Wild Banana are banana-like plants with erect woody stems reaching a height of 6 m and the clumps formed can spread as far as 3.5 m

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aka Bird of Paradise

Elegant and exotic, clump forming perennial with the most unusual, tall spikes of orange and blue blooms that resemble a bird's head. Large, wide swords of blue-grey foliage. Quite easy to grow in a sunny, well drained position with protection from frost. Evergreen.

Strelitzia are quite frost tender when young but do become a little more hardy as the clump matures. They take a few years to flower but it you like a sense of drama in the garden it will be well worth the wait.

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aka Goldfussia

Evergreen shrub with glossy purple-black foliage, lanceolate leaves and purplish stems. Flowers are tubular, in a light purple tones on clusters along the stem. Flowering from spring through to autumn. Prefers full sun to part shade in free draining soil. Frost tender.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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NEW TO US. A real cutie succulent that will thrive as a border plant, in a pot or container inside or outside or in landscape gardens. With its plump mahogany to almost black leaves it really makes a statement all by itself. Excellent all year-round colour. A must have for the modern gardener.

The rosettes stay tidy and compact and are from the Hen & Chicken collection putting out it own pups to help spread the clump.

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NEW TO US. A real cutie succulent that will thrive as a border plant, in a pot or container inside or outside or in landscape gardens. With its plump orange leaves it really makes a statement all by itself. Excellent all year-round colour. A must have for the modern gardener. PVR

The rosettes stay tidy and compact and are from the Hen & Chicken collection putting out it own pups to help spread the clump.

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Aromatic herb used since the Middle Ages as an insect repellent. It is used to expel worms in animals (including humans), repel fleas and bed bugs and to delouse parasites on horses and dogs. Dried, it will also repel moths and ants in stored goods. It has green fern like leaves with attractive heads of yellow button flowers.

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aka French Tarragon

A refined flavour indispensable to the classic French cuisine. Glossy long green leaves which release a bitter sweet, warm peppery scent with an anise undertone. Use fresh to flavour salads, meats, fish and egg dishes Sunny, light well drained soil. Perennial

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Perennial which has a tarragon scent with undertones of anise. Prefers well drained soil in full sun. Golden yellow flowers in flat clusters

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aka Golden Thyme

Highly aromatic small yellow leaves that can be used to flavour meat or vegetable dishes. Dainty white to mauve flowers appear in summer and should be removed after flowering. Hardy and easy to grow in a sunny well drained spot. Evergreen.

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A seasoning for poultry,pizza,shellfish,beef or game. Culinary aromatic herb so useful in cooking . Also very attractive to grow in the perennial garden bearing flowers all over. Great ground-cover Grow in full sun and free draining soil. Perennial

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aka Carpet or Creeping Thyme

This is the perfect Thyme to use as a tough aromatic ground-cover. Little dark green leaves and tiny crimson pink flowers in summer. Hardy and easy to grow. Benefits from a light trim every now and then. Evergreen.

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aka Creeping Thyme

This delightful and dainty little Thyme is perfect for use as a ground-cover in a warm sunny well drained position or just enjoy some in a pot. The little bright green leaves are smothered by dainty white flowers in summer. Forms a neat and tidy mat. Evergreen.

Can be used for culinary purposes if desired. Trim lightly after flowering to keep compact and avoid over fertilizing as generally Thyme are best left to their own devices.

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aka Thymus Citriodorus Variegated

Colorful golden-edged green foliage is invaluable for adding color and contrast to patio containers, flowering borders and small open areas. Lemon-flavoured foliage adds zest to marinades and more. Evergreen.

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aka Lemon Thyme

Lemon Thyme is is known to be especially mouth-watering with poultry and in salads. An herb whose scent is regularly described as astonishing, it is super delicious when added to herb butters and herbed bread. IHoneybees love the flowers of the thyme plant! Perennial

Thymus Lemon's slow mounding habit is beautiful in the landscape as a border or edging plant.

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aka Lemon Variegated Thyme

The small cream-edged green leaves of this lovely thyme will release a burst of citrus scent each time they are brushed against, while the clusters of pink flowers will add even more colour in summer.

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aka Pizza Thyme

My favourite Thyme for cooking as it has a superb flavour and aroma that carries a hint of Oregano. Lovely dark green leaves. Fabulous in meat and tomato dishes and of course Pizza. Happy in sunny well drained position in the garden or a container. Evergreen.

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aka Woolly Thyme

The best known name for this garden Thyme is Woolly Thyme which relates to the tiny, hairy, grey leaves which form a dense carpet. While not suitable for culinary purposes it is very useful as a ground-cover or for draping over walls and banks. Evergreen.

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aka Thyme

Herb. Want a super dramatic groundcover? Ruby carpet will cover itself in gorgeous pink flowers throughout spring. Excellent bee attractant for the vege garden and an excellent culinary herb as well. Aromatic foliage. Happy in a sunny well drained position in the garden or container. Evergreen.

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aka Silver Thyme

Thyme Silver has the same uses as Thyme Common: it's a great accompaniment for soup, marinades, stuffings and veges and is also delicious with beef, chicken, fish, veal, cheese and tomato sauces.

Placed in a pillow, Thyme was said to induce sleep and ward off nightmares.

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aka Silver Queen Thyme

This pretty little Thyme is usually grown more as an ornamental than a herb because of its attractive, dainty, silver-green leaves that are edged with white. Lilac flowers in summer. Highly aromatic. Plant in sunny well drained spot. Evergreen.

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aka Common Thyme

Common Thyme. The most popular culinary thyme with highly aromatic small green leaves that can be used to flavour meat or vegetable dishes. Dainty white to mauve flowers appear in summer and should be removed after flowering. Hardy and easy to grow in a sunny well drained spot. Evergreen.

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A fast growing, clumping perennial with fine grass like green foliage. This long flowering plant will bloom masses of pink star shaped flowers from spring to late summer. This is an extremely low maintenance and hardy plant and can be used as a border or in the garden. Evergreen.

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A fast growing, clumping perennial with fine grass like green foliage. This long flowering plant will bloom masses of pale pink star shaped flowers from spring to late summer. This is an extremely low maintenance and hardy plant and can be used as a border or in the garden. Evergreen.

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aka Society Garlic

Smart South African clump forming, semi-evergreen, perennial with narrow variegated cream and green foliage topped with fragrant lilac flowers from mid summer. Ideal for drift planting in the garden or trouble free mass landscape plants.

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aka Society Garlic

Smart South African clump forming, semi evergreen, perennial with narrow green foliage topped with fragrant lilac flowers from mid summer. Ideal for drift planting in the garden or trouble free mass landscape plants.

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aka Speedwell

This is a wonderful little ground-cover mainly because of the colour it provides in late winter. The shiny green foliage with bronze tones forms a tight mat and starting from about August smothers itself in bright blue flowers and carries on doing so for months. Easy care, trim after flowering.

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aka Periwinkle

Commonly known as Periwinkle this little ground-cover has nice glossy green foliage and a quick creeping habit. In spring and summer pretty starry flowers of warm mauve appear en masse. Likes a semi-shaded position and protection from harsh frost. Evergreen. RHS AGM.

I grow my Periwinkle in a tall narrow container where is drapes attractively over the sides. While this plant is quite easy to grow it will do better in soil that does not completely dry out in summer.

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aka Periwinkle

Periwinkle. A vigorous little ground-cover with glossy green and cream, narrow foliage topped off with small starry blue flowers in spring and summer. Will cover the ground quite quickly and can easily be trimmed back if it gets too carried away. Likes semi-shade and protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Periwinkle is very easy to grow but does not like soil that completely drys out in summer.

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aka Periwinkle

Periwinkle. A vigorous little ground-cover with glossy green, narrow foliage topped off with small white starry flowers in spring and summer. Will cover the ground quite quickly and can easily be trimmed back if it gets too carried away. Likes semi-shade and protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Periwinkle is very easy to grow but does not like soil that completely drys out in summer.

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aka Periwinkle

Periwinkle. A vigorous little ground-cover with glossy golden leaves edged with gold, small blue starry flowers in spring and summer. Great for lighting up a shady corner. Grows quickly and can be trimmed back if it gets too carried away. Likes semi-shade and protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Periwinkle is very easy to grow but does not like soil that completely drys out in summer.

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aka Periwinkle

Commonly known as Periwinkle this useful little ground-cover has glossy green foliage and little lilac blue flowers in spring and summer. Good for planting under trees or in woodland areas as it likes a little shade and protection from harsh frost. Can be trimmed if it gets too carried away. Evergreen.

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aka Sweet Violet

Sweet Violet. This old-fashioned favourite is a great plant for shady spots in the garden where it will quickly cover ground with its heart-shaped dark green foliage. Dainty stems of fragrant purple flowers winter to spring. Easy to grow and quite hardy. Perennial. Charming.

Did you know that the Violet flower contains a compound known as ionone which temporarily desensitizes the 'smell' receptors in your nose? After the first delicious sniff the violet fragrance will seem elusive. Don't worry after a few minutes your nose will recover to 'smell' another day.

Wasabi is a lush evergreen perennial with large, heart-shaped leaves approx 30cm. A great plant to use for that `tropical look` in a frost free garden. Has small white flowers in Spring that are also edible along with its stems. Likes shaded areas and indirect sunlight.

The rhizomes can be harvested after 2 years for cooking. Use grated stems and flowers in salads. or along side your favorite Japanese dish.

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aka Poor Knights Lily

Poor Knights Lily is a stunning plant and well worth growing. A very slow growing plant with fans of flax-like leaves up to 1m high. Its striking red flowers occur on tall stems in Spring but it takes up to 7 years to flower. When root-bound it will flower more quickly and prolifically.

On the islands, the plants are fed with seabird droppings, which are high in nitrogen and phosphorous. You can simulate this with bird guano, which is sold at some garden shops, or online. Or you may use any slow-release fertilizer that is rich in nitrogen and phosphorous.

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aka Zantedeschia Calla Lily

Elegant marginal plant, will add a touch of class to any planting scheme. The large glossy leaves complement the funnel shaped bright white blooms. Happy in sun or light shade in the garden or a container .

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aka Autumn Crocus, Rain Lily

Autumn Crocus with delightful white crocus like flowers in the autumn. Attractive grass like glossy green foliage, not dissimilar to tall mondo grass. They are excellent in rockeries or borders. H.30cm.