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Austin. A gorgeous shrub rose with deeply cupped, very fruity fragrant blooms in shades of warm apricot and pink that repeat all season. A disease resistant plant, with dark green foliage, that could be trained as a small climber. PVR Deciduous 1985.

Just in case you have ever wondered, this rose is named after Abraham Darby who was an English Pioneer of the Industrial Revolution.

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aka Coral Bark Maple

The main feature of this Maple is the fiery coral red colour of the branches and twigs that are a real stand out in winter when the tree is bare. The green summer foliage turns golden yellow in autumn. A statement feature tree worthy of a place in any planting scheme. Deciduous.

'Senkaki' AKA 'Sango Kaku' will do best in a sheltered position with protection from afternoon sun and harsh winds. 'Senkaki' has an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.

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aka Japanese Maple

A very popular Maple and deservedly so. Outstanding brilliant red and shrimp pink spring foliage that slowly turns green. In autumn the leaves are once again fiery shades of red. Plant in morning sun or semi shade with protection from harsh winds. Deciduous.

aka Juniper myrtle

A Small evergreen tree that has juniper like foliage and the pretty white flowers that is sought after by florist for flower arranging

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aka Wind Grass

Wetland Native. Wind Grass. An attractive and hardy perennial grass that is ideal for mass planting in difficult spots. The leaves are long, narrow and dark green tinged with orange especially in the winter. The fluffy flowers appear on arching stems in summer and are purple-pink. Evergreen.

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aka Heritage Apple

A medium sized, red, heritage apple that is crisp and juicy with a mild tart flavour. Excellent eating apple. Very resistant to pests and diseases therefore requiring less maintenance and suitable for organic growing. Fruit matures around February-March. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page

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aka Heritage Apple

A connoisseurs delight! A cross between Golden Delicious and Cox's Orange Pippin, sensational sweetness, aromatic, creamy, white flesh with a fine and juicy texture. The greenish-yellow russetted fruit has a mid season ripening time. Yum. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page Named after Lord Freyberg. These apples hang well and continue to develop flavour even when very ripe.

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aka Heritage Apple

A Heritage apple with light yellow skin with a strong red blush. Crisp and juicy flesh with a good flavour. Priscilla ripens around February-March and will hang on the tree well to be picked as required. A vigorous grower that is resistant to apple 'black spot'. Deciduous.

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aka Mountain Sandwort

A compact evergreen plant that is covered with a profusion of large white blooms over a long flowering season. Lush green foliage Suitable for, rock gardens, borders and suitable pots or containers. Prefers partial sun.

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aka Renga Renga Lily

The NZ Renga Renga Lily is a great landscaping plant. Broad, lush, blue-grey, clump forming foliage and dainty sprays of creamy white blooms in summer. Looks its best mass planted in filtered light though will tolerate some sun. Protect from harsh frost. Perennial.

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aka Renga Renga Lily

Native. Renga Renga Lily. Discovered at Matapouri Bay, Northland, this great landscaping plant has broad, lush, blue-grey, foliage and dainty sprays of creamy white blooms in summer. Plant in well drained fertile soil. Prefers filtered light though will tolerate some sun. Perennial

aka Birds Nest Fern

Probably better known as Bird's Nest Fern is a very striking feature plant with its bright green, wavy edged fronds that grow in a rosette shape forming a bowl or nest shape in the centre. Can be grown as an indoor plant for air purification or outside. Frost tender.

Thriving in the low light it is an excellent container plant for a sheltered and shaded patio or shade house in warm climates.

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aka Hen and Chicken Fern

This NZ native Fern makes a striking cover plant for shady situations. Looks good group planted beneath established trees and is useful to plant with Hostas carrying on the interest after the Hostas have died down. Likes the shade and nice moist humus rich soil. Protect from frost.

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aka Shining Spleenwort

Native. Very attractive fern with lush, glossy, green fronds that can be up to 1m long. Likes a semi-shaded position in humus rich soil that is not too wet. Ideal for naturalizing under large trees. Also happy in a container. Protect from frost. Evergreen.

The Maori Name for this fern is Huruhuru Whenua.

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aka Wharawhara

A stunning native that hails from the Chatham Islands. Strong broad swords of arching foliage coloured a sensuous silver grey. Use in groups for a bold dramatic statement. Tolerant of sun or part shade but hates "wet feet". Looks good in a container. Hardy and evergreen.

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Climber, Azubis is a vigorous, shrub with thorny stems bearing pinnate leaves with ovate, toothed, dark green leaflets and clusters of large, strongly fragrant, fully double, high-centered, mauve to lavender flowers smother the bush with many repeats from summer into autumn. Deciduous.

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Yummy. Large dark rich red mouth watering berry that is just delicious. A cross between boysenberry/loganberries. Thornless and a heavy cropper. Self-fertile. Pick fresh from the vine. Harvest when fruit turns dark red and are easy to remove. December-January. Deciduous.

As a bramble this plant forms a great screen and can be cut back the following winter. Trademarked under this name.

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Hybrid Tea. Big Purple. The large blooms are a beautiful purple–magenta in color complimented of course by a huge fragrance like so many roses in this color shade. Blooms continuously from summer through to autumn. Fantastic for picking. Deciduous 1987. PVR.

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Hybrid Tea. Absolutely drop dead gorgeous blooms of velvety deep garnet-red from ebony black buds. Good bushy habit and dark green foliage. Delicate perfume, continuous flowering from spring through to autumn. Yum Yum you've got to have one. 1973.

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aka Blackberry

A highly rated American cultivar with sturdy canes with few thorns. The large luscious berries ripen around January. The berries are very juicy with a tart yet sweet flavour. For best results plant in sun or part shade in deep acid soil. Deciduous.

Blackberries fruit on 2nd year wood. It is usual to cut back the cane that has finished fruiting and then train a 1 year old new cane in preparation for fruiting the following season. Suitable for planting in most areas of NZ.

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aka Blackberry

This blackberry has an upright habit, no thorns and bumper crops of firm sweet fruit in summer - what more could you want? Someone to make the jam I suppose! Plant in sun or part shade in nice deep acid soil for best results. Deciduous.

See our How To pages for tips on growing Brambles and Berries. Suitable for planting in most areas of NZ.

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aka Alpine Water Fern

A low growing fern that spreads by creeping rhizomes. Its natural habitat is on the edge of alpine bogs so that tells you it likes moisture and can tolerate cold. The dark green fronds are tipped with pink when young. It likes quite a lot of light and makes an excellent groundcover. Evergreen

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aka Crown Fern

Native Fern. This fern also known as the dwarf tree fern as it develops a short trunk when mature. Can be grown indoors or outdoors. Likes a warm shady spot in the garden with moist free draining soil.

Blueberry Northern Highbush variety. Packed full of Vitamin C 'Blue Crop' is a reliable variety that fruits around Feb-March. Likes rich acid soil that doesn't completely dry out in summer. Self-fertile but will set fruit better with a companion - 'Dixi' or 'Muffin'. Deciduous.

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.

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Rabbiteye Blueberry. Developed in conjunction with Plant and Food Research this variety has delicious large dark blue fruit that are ready to pick from around January. Suitable for the warmer districts of NZ. Plant in the sun, in rich acid soil with 'Blue Magic' or 'Tasty Blue'. Evergreen. PVR.

Blueberries taste best when left to ripen on the bush 7-10 days after turning blue. Trademarked under this name. 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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Rabbiteye variety. An excellent blueberry producing large clusters of medium sized berries from mid February to early April. Fruits on second year wood. Ideal for warm climates as they require low chill hours for bud initiation. Pollinate with another Rabbit eye variety. Evergreen.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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A 'Rabbit-eye' Blueberry that crops well with clusters of medium sized dark firm fruit with a great flavour. Ripe around February. Recommended for warmer districts. Pollinate with another Rabbiteye. Plant in a sunny position in acid soil that does not dry out in summer. Evergreen
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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Rabbit-eye Blueberry. An evergreen American variety that is suitable for warmer areas of NZ. The medium sized blue berries have an excellent flavour and start to ripen from January onward. Plant in the sun, in rich acid soil. Best planted with a companion such as another Rabbiteye. Evergreen.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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This 'Rabbit Eye' Blueberry not only tastes good it looks good in the garden as well. The berries are small, light blue, have an excellent flavour and ripen 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

Northern Highbush variety. An early ripening variety with good crops of mild, sweet flavoured berries. Foliage turns yellow-orange in Autumn. Hardy. They like an acidic soil and can be grown in a container and pruned for shape and size or allowed to grow big and beautiful in the garden or orchard.

Good for harvesting November/ December.

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This Southern Highbush Blueberry is a good choice for warmer areas of NZ. 'Marimba' is highly productive with large firm fruit full of flavour that ripen around December. Pollinate with another Southern Highbush. Plant in sun or part shade in rich acid soil for best results. Deciduous.

Though most Blueberries are self-fertile they will set fruit better if cross pollinated with another cultivar of the same variety.

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An attractive Southern Highbush selection with bright blue-green foliage. Medium 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.

A new dwarf blueberry with beautiful foliage and dainty clusters of white bell flowers with pink under tones in mid-Spring. Followed by large, mildly sweet, deep coloured, juicy berries. Can be used in a pot or in the garden for all year round colour. Self-fertile. Semi-Evergreen.

A 3 year old plant can produce up to 1.8kg.

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Rahi fruit quality is outstanding. Rabbiteye vairety so good for Waikato North. Vigorous upright habit. Autumn tones of burgundy wine. Harvest around February. Leave fruit on bush for 7-10 days after turning blue to ensure best flavour. Prefers acid Soil. Deciduous.

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

A small compact habit and long arching branches. Pink-tinged white flowers are produced in spring followed by large, dark, juicy blueberries. Leaves make a fantastic display of burgundy wine tones in autumn. Great for brain, heart and skin health, bone strength and blood pressure. Semi-Evergreen.

Although self-fertile (no other blueberries are required for pollination), additional plants or planting with other Blueberries will increase volume of fruit.

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A rabbiteye variety developed in conjunction with Plant and Food Research. The berries are large, rounded, brilliant blue and very juicy. Ready to eat from early February. Plant in the sun in rich acid soil for best results. Happiest with a companion - 'Delite' or 'Powder Blue'. PVR. 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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This 'Rabbiteye' variety is is a tall, vigorous upright grower. Large, light blue berries full of flavour ripen towards the end of summer. Pollinate with another Rabbiteye to ensure good crops. Plant in a sunny position in acid soil that does not dry out in summer. Deciduous.

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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aka Boysenberry

A great Boysenberry to grow as it has less thorns and has berries with an outstanding flavour. Grow in a sunny sheltered position and provide horizontal support. Prune in winter and remember Boysenberries are Floricanes and fruit on 2nd year canes . Ripe around January-February. Deciduous.

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aka Lady of the Night

Beautiful waxy white flowers on long stems in spring and summer. The flowers release their fragrance in the evening. Plant in a sunny sheltered spot in the garden. A great plant for containers. Evergreen.

Brunsfelsia should be pruned lightly after flowering.

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aka Large Leafed Box or Wintergreen Boxwood

This form of Box has a larger leaf than many other varieties hence the name macro = large and phylla = leaf. The glossy green foliage looks good all year round and is particularly attractive in spring. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Clips well, Evergreen

The perfect little shrub for low formal hedges or topiary work. Equally this Buxus looks good as a stand alone shrub to add substance to the border.

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aka Mexican Flamebush

Fast growing small shrub which provides abundant rose pink pompom flowers through summer and autumn. Easy to grow in temperate regions preferring full sun and free draining conditions which encourages more flowers.

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An old-fashioned favourite that is popular for jams and preserves. The inconspicuous flowers are followed by delicious berries enclosed in papery husks. Harvest when the husks are coloured light brown. Needs a sunny, sheltered position. Frost tender, perennial.

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aka Sedge

A very attractive little 'Sedge' with arching leaves of green edged with silver. Forms a neat and tidy evergreen clump and would look most impressive planted en masse. Plant in morning sun or part shade in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Would make a nice container plant too. Perennial. PVR.

Insignificant brown flowers will appear amongst the foliage in summer.

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Featherfalls is a highly decorative Carex with great garden or pot performance. With long clean and crisp foliage it is a year round maintenance free plant. A highlight of this new variety is its beautiful plumes of feathery flower stems emerging from the centre during spring. Evergreen

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Unique, strange, fun! This plant has a character all of its own, with fine 'hairy' strands of evergreen cascading foliage. Use as a groundcover or feature plant in rockeries, where it will spread to 1.5m across but only 30cm high. Excellent weed suppression, low maintenance. Evergreen

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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 Chamaecyparis

A useful little Conifer with fresh green layers of foliage a neat domed shape habit. Useful for adding structure and will fit into the smallest of gardens. Plant in the sun, in well drained, deep acid soil for best results. Tough as. Evergreen.

Just so you know the 'Nana' part of this plant name means Dwarf in Latin i.e. it is not a plant only suitable for Nanas!

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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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Austin. To those of you who know and love the rose Graham Thomas you will recognize that his genes are very much part of the parentage of Charlotte. Soft yellow cupped blooms with a delicious fragrance. Flowers continuously. A rose of superb quality. 1993. PVR.

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aka Winter Sweet

Well we can't award this winter flowering shrub the top prize for beauty but we can give it 10 out of 10 for perfume. From mid winter the bare branches are covered in soft yellow flowers with the most delicious fragrance. Picks well so put some in a vase for instant aromatherapy. Deciduous.

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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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aka Mexican Orange Blossom

A top rated performance plant for multiple planting, filling in a background or can be used as a low hedge. Glossy deep green leaves are offset by aromatic clusters of white flowers late winter through spring. Hardy and easy to grow in sun or light shade. Evergreen.

The name Mexican Orange Blossom describes the look of the white flowers rather than the perfume as the flowers of this useful shrub are aromatic rather than sweetly perfumed.

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aka Mexican Orange Blossom

A wonderful easy care shrub with a neat and tidy habit. Narrow dark green aromatic foliage that always looks good. In spring and summer masses of white star shaped flowers open from pale pink buds. Will grow in sun or part shade, prefers an acid soil but overall is really quite tolerant. Evergreen

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This beautiful deciduous climber is deservedly popular. As the new leaves just start to emerge in spring the tight white buds open to large snowy white blooms that smother the whole vine for a breath-taking display. Will grow in sun or part shade and is quite hardy as well as beautiful.

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aka Kaffir Lily

A handsome perennial with broad strap like foliage and large red flower heads which appear from early spring. Happiest out of direct sunlight, ideal for planting under deciduous trees. These seedlings are from the Dr Hammett Clivia breeding programme. Evergreen.

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The Codling Moth Pheromone Trap lures male moths, preventing female moths from being fertilized. Effective at trapping codling moths for 3-5 average sized apple or pear trees within a 15 metre radius for a whole season.

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Refill kit for the Codling Moth Pheromone Trap. Contains 2 monitoring lures and 2 sticky glue boards.

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aka Conculvulus

This is a fabulous ground cover that has beautiful miniature morning glory-like flowers in mauve-blue. It flowers continuously throughout most of the year. Very adaptable and is great on banks or to hang from retaining walls. Hardy

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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 Cabbage Tree

Native. A compact, broad leafed form which branches from an early age to form a neat, multi-stemmed plant. The foliage is a fresh clear green. As it does not grow taller than 2.5m it is ideal in a small courtyard or as a specimen in a large container. Sun or part shade. 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 Korokio

Native. A tough, hardy shrub discovered by the late Mike Geenty in the Waikato. A top plant for hedging or background planting. Attractive olive-green leaves, small yellow flowers in spring followed by red berries that birds love. Tolerates regular trimming. Evergreen.

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aka Australian Fuchsia

Compact, spreading, Aussie shrub that is smothered in waxy lime-yellow flowers against glossy grey-green foliage nearly year round. Prefers full sun in well drained soil. Coastal hardy. 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 Cotton Bush

A superb evergreen shrub for rockeries delivering a mass display of rusty buds opening into a stunning display of dainty white flowers throughout winter. It tolerates a light frost and is a wonderful low maintainance plant that will only need an occasional light prune coming into spring. Evergreen

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Delicious shiny black round, juicy currants are a very rich source of vitamin C. They are relatively easy to grow and form attractive shrubs in the home landscape. This variety has been bred to produce big fat berries. Excellent in jams, jellies, juices and pies and they freeze easily. Self-fertile but improve harvest with a pollinator. Deciduous.

Requires less chill hours than traditional varieties.

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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 Silver Tree Fern, Ponga, Punga

Native. NZ's iconic national symbol the 'Silver Fern' is relatively easy to grow in a semi-shaded position with humus rich soil and protection from harsh frost. Forms an erect trunk topped off with a crown of green fronds with distinctive silver-white undersides. Evergreen.

It is important that your 'Silver Fern' does not completely dry out in long hot summers. As you will be sitting under it for shade remember to give it a drink when you're having a cold one!

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aka Broom

This exquisite, erect shrub gives the appearance that nature is having a party when it is in full bloom. Masses of lilac flowers are born along the upright stems from late spring through summer. The twiggy stems are almost leafless. Highly valued ornamental. Hardy, evergreen.

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Patio. Perfect golden buds open to delightful rich golden blooms that are very fragrant. Deep glossy green foliage completes the picture. Seldom without a flower through out the season. Named after Daltons of Matamata who produce most of the potting mix sold in NZ. PVR.

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aka Kangaroo Lobelia

A fast spreading ground-cover from Australia that has masses of small violet blue flowers which smother the green foliage in spring. Can be used to drape over containers or to fill a hanging basket. Likes well drained soil and sun or part shade. Protect from harsh frost. Perennial.

This plant will spread by suckering vigorously so if you are planting in the ground be aware that it will spread which in my opinion is a good thing as it looks so good in full flower.

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A pretty little spreading shrub that will delight you in mid winter when masses of white tubular flowers cover every bare branch and twig. The flowers are followed by fresh green summer foliage that has nice autumn tones before leaf fall. Hardy and easy to grow in sun or part shade.

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aka Blueberry, Flax Lily, Turutu

NZ Blueberry. A lovely native perennial that has green sword like foliage that forms a clump. In summer dainty stems of pale blue flowers appear, these are followed by the main act which is the display of blue berries. Happiest in dappled light but will tolerate some sun. Evergreen.

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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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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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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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A spectacular perennial that will be a showy display of pure white flowers, spring to Autumn in most climates. The Genta series of Diascia have been selected for a tight compact habit, rich flower colour and improved flowering period. Clip after flowering to encourage repeat flowering. Prefers full sun. Keep watered through summer. Perennial

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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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aka Diascia

An early spring flowering perennial with gorgeous brick red- orange flowers that flower all season long. Good for containers, borders, rock garden and hanging baskets. Easy to grow summer colour. Perennial

Trim back after flowering starts to looks messy and they will happily flush again.

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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 Common Rasp Fern

Pukupuku. This little native fern loves a shady moist spot with protection from harsh frost. The new leaves emerge in tones of pink slowly turning to fresh green with some bronze tones. Attractive serrated leaflets. Evergreen.

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Hybrid Tea. Classic buds open to creamy blooms highlighted with a pinkish-red blush on the edges of the petals. Continuously in flower and very fragrant. Always pleases and lives up to its name. Exceptional cut-flower variety. Multi award winner from 1977. PVR. Deciduous

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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 Pineapple Guava

Antoinette TM Heavy crops of medium to large fruit with semi smooth green skin. Sweet juicy from flesh that is soft and smooth. Yum Yum. As with all Feijoas will fruit best when 2 or more are planted. Likes a sunny sheltered position. Evergreen.

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aka Pineapple Guava

Large light green oval fruit, mid-early season, smooth firm skin, mild flavour. Aromatic, pulp is sweet and juicy. Medium sized bushy tree, ideal for hedging. Full sun, well drained soil. Evergreen

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aka Pineapple Guava

Abundance of bright red Christmas flowers followed by delicate wee fruit. Thin edible skin with sweet aromatic pulp bursting with flavour. This bush has rounded canopy, smaller in size, leaf, flower and fruit.Planting 2 or more varieties gives a longer fruiting season. Well drained soil. Evergreen.

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aka Pineapple Guava

This smooth skinned variety of Feijoa also has smooth juicy flesh with a rich flavour. Pounamu has a high fruit yield and is ready early in the season around the end of March. Plant in a sunny well drained position preferably with another Feijoa for company. Evergreen.

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aka Pineapple Guava

White Goose TM Heavy crops of large fruit with semi smooth light green edible skin. Sweet juicy flesh that is soft and smooth. Yum Yum. As with all Feijoas will fruit best when 2 or more are planted. Likes a sunny sheltered position. Evergreen.

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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 Blue Grass

Native. A tough little native grass that hails from the Chatham Islands. The fine needles of foliage are a beautiful shade of blue green and quickly form a neat little clump. Can be used as an edging and certainly looks good mass planted. Easy to grow in a well drained sunny spot. Evergreen.

If you wish your Festuca coxii clumps can be divided annually to refresh and/or multiply.

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Bushy perennial it has fragrant, ferny foliage and composite white flowers with yellow centers.Plant it in full sun, or light shade. Is widely used as a medicinal herb which is known to help reduce headaches and inflammation pain.

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aka The Old Glory Rose

Climber Noisette. A beautiful, repeat flowering old rose that has large, full, quartered flowers. The buff apricot flowers have a delicious 'old world' fragrance. After 150 years it is still a firm favourite. Sometimes known as 'The Old Glory Rose'. 1853. Deciduous

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Austin. An exquisite rose with double cupped blooms that open to a perfect rosette. The outer petals are a warm apricot with deeper tones towards the centre. Nicely fragrant and overall just a really good rose that David Austin himself says is exceptionally healthy and disease resistant. 2001. PVR.

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aka Grape Table

A European seedless table grape that has round red fruit with a crisp, firm texture and an excellent sweet flavour. The vine is heavy bearing and the grapes ripen quite early - around about February/March. Happiest in a sunny, sheltered spot in nice free draining loam. Deciduous.

aka Grape Table

A gorgeous green seedless selection with loose clusters of medium size grapes with a honey-like flavour and melt in your mouth texture. Ripe Feb-March. Really likes the warmth so plant in a sunny sheltered spot with well drained soil. Prune in winter after leaf fall. Deciduous.

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aka Grape Table

A delicious table Grape that is very popular in Japan mainly as the Grapes are HUGE and very, very sweet. Black-purple in colour, ripe early autumn. Slip skin variety. Plant in a sunny well drained spot. Prune in winter after leaf fall. Deciduous.

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aka Grape Table

This grape is recommended for the home gardener as it is easy to grow and shows good disease resistance. The grapes are reddish-black with a sweet and spicy flavour. Ripe around March-April. Plant in a sunny well drained spot and winter prune only. Deciduous.

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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.

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aka Grapefuit

Citrus. N.Z.'s most popular Grapefruit, 'Golden Special' has large juicy mostly seedless fruit that ripen July - November. Yummy for breakfast fruit, juicing or making delicious Marmalade. Grow in a sheltered position with fertile well drained soil. Water well during hot dry periods. Evergreen.

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aka Grevillea

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

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aka Kapuka

Native. This is a fabulous evergreen shrub that really comes into its own when used as a hedge. Gorgeous green polished leathery leaves, a tidy well groomed appearance and a tolerance for just about any conditions including coastal make this an invaluable landscaping plant. Clips well.

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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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Austin. 'Happy Child' is a lovely medium yellow rose with pretty cupped blooms that have an excellent fragrance. Slightly arching growth habit. Repeats well. A lovely rose to celebrate a birth or special occasion in a child's life. 1993. PVR.

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aka Hazelnut or Filbert

Nut. Hazelnuts are highly valued for their delicious taste plus the fact that they are high in protein and unsaturated fat. 'Barcelona' is a vigorous grower that produces large nuts in great quantities. Pollinate with Merveille De Bolwiller or Butler. Deciduous.

Harvest your Hazelnuts as they drop in February and March. Dry thoroughly prior to storage. 'Barcelona' is used extensively throughout the USA in the Hazelnut industry as it is such a top performer.

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aka Hebe or Veronica

With bright green tightly packed foliage that forms a natural mound this little Hebe is great for planting in groups to add interest and contrast to planting schemes. Dainty white flowers appear in summer but they are not the main feature. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained soil. Evergreen.

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An easy to grow shrubby veronica that produces masses of fragrant white flowers from spring through to autumn. This small evergreen shrub has glossy, dark green leaves tightly packed on upright stems. Excellent rockery plant and hardy. Evergreen

aka Koromiko

Native. The natural habitat of this Hebe is the Manawatu district but it is happy in any garden situation where the drainage is good and the soil is not too heavy. Dark green long narrow leaves and elongated white flower spikes that appear in summer. Hardy and evergreen.

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This hebe has masses of Violet flowers in late Spring- Early Summer that will completely cover the foliage and then the plants repeat flower again in Autumn. Prefers a sunny position and free draining soil.

Fertilise annually with long term fertiliser and lightly prune as required.

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Bred by Jack Hobbs from the Auckland Botanical Gardens this is a tolerant little Hebe with delightful bright pink flowers that smother the stems from early summer. Dainty small leaves that clip well - makes a tidy low hedge. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Very easy care. Evergreen.

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An erect bushy shrub with long branches. Broad spear-shaped dark green glossy leaves. The large spikes of rich violet-purple flowers, they are dense and smother the bush, appearing in summer and autumn. It will grow in sun or semi-shade, best in well drained soil, will grow in dry sites. Grows in exposed and coastal sites, and will always look best in these conditions. Prune after flowering to keep compact shape.

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aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

Winter Rose. This range of Hellebores has a tight petaloid forming around the centre of each flower, which fall off once the flower is pollinated - the flower is then single. Very pretty and free flowering winter-spring. Plant in humus rich soil for best results. Perennial.

Clifton Homestead N.Z.'s premier grower of Hellebores tells us that these hybrids will tolerate some sun but probably best to still give them some shade in the afternoon. The colour range is mainly from white through to pink.

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aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

Lily is a stunning, new, double hellebore with white petals dramatically detailed with luscious raspberry pink. Each petal has a central flare down the middle with spreading veins, a picotee edge, and beautifully veined reverses. Plant in well drained soil in semi-shade. Perennial

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Hybrid Tea. Now this is something just a little bit special. Beautifully formed flowers that have a hint of pink in the bud but open to reveal blooms of silvery lilac-grey. This rose has a delicious fragrance and healthy disease resistant foliage. It repeats well throughout the season. PVR. 2010.

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aka Smooth Hydrangea

This Hydrangea hails from the USA and is commonly known as the 'Smooth Hydrangea' because of the thin soft heart shaped leaves. Large heads of white flowers open from green buds in summer. The flowers turn green again as they age. Needs a semi-shaded position. Deciduous.

'Annabelle' is very hardy and will flower well even if cut back quite hard each year. Ensure your soil does not completely dry out in summer for best results. The flower heads are poised gracefully on the tips of the branches and this Hydrangea looks simply stunning in full flower. Information Pages

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aka Mophead Hydrangea

Mophead. A charming Hydrangea AKA White Swan. Large rounded heads of white blooms in summer through to autumn offset by fresh green foliage. Plant in dappled light for best results in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Deciduous.

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aka Candytuff

This cold hardy, perennial form of candytuft, is a little charmer with pretty evergreen foliage which is covered in a blanket of large clusters of snow white flowers from mid to late spring. Excellent for the border and in containers or as an effective groundcover. Perennial.

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aka Holly

An unusual and desirable form of the hardy and ever reliable Holly. Very dark green leaves - can be used for hedging, topiary or as a background plant. Easy to grow just about anywhere but happiest in a sunny open spot. Evergreen.

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aka Japanese Holly

Fabulous form and foliage make this Holly a useful and desirable plant. Growing naturally upright and columnar it looks great in containers or used as an accent point. Happy in sun or part shade. Small white flowers followed by black berries but these are fairly inconspicuous. Evergreen.

This is also a useful plant where a narrow screen or hedge is required, it will do the job without dominating or becoming a constant trimming problem.

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An attractive grass with leaves that remain bluish-green in color with showy blue variegation throughout the season. Grown for its stiff upright blue-green foliage, this variety is well suited to garden beds and mixed containers. Tolerant of drought, heat, wind, shade and frost.

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. Ideal for container growing. Needs protection from frost. Popular for culinary purposes. Evergreen.

imes can be used green when they are considered immature right through to when they turn yellow when they are fully ripe. The most tangy 'Lime' flavour is obtained when the fruit are half way between and are coloured a yellow-green. Citrus Information Pages

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aka Chinotto Sour Orange

Citrus. An attractive Kumquat with aromatic narrow foliage. The fragrant citrus blossoms are followed by thick skinned bright orange fruit popular for candied peel and marmalade. Highly ornamental in a container or courtyard. Evergreen.

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aka Puketea

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aka French Lavender

Lavandula. French Lavender. A vigorous lavender that is fabulous for hedging. Aromatic grey-green, 'toothed' foliage and long stems of fragrant flowers which are produced almost all year around. Trim regularly to keep tidy. Loves full sun and a well drained position. Evergreen.

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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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aka Spanish lavender

This lavender is bit different with lots of frilly wings nestled in the dark purple flower bracts all the way down the bloom. A compact bush, highly fragrant, drought tolerant and attracts bees. Blooms with beautiful mauve wings are stunning in the garden whether planted singly or en-masse. Perennial

Lightly trim after flowering and fertilize to promote continuous flowering.

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aka Spanish lavender

This lavender is bit different with lots of frilly wings nestled in the dark purple flower bracts all the way down the bloom. A compact bush, highly fragrant, drought tolerant and attracts bees. Blooms with beautiful mauve wings are stunning in the garden whether planted singly or in bulk. Perennial

Lightly trim after flowering and fertilize to promote continuous flowering.

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aka Spanish lavender

A Lavender with a difference, with lots of frilly wings nestled into the flower bracts all the way down the bract. A compact bush, highly fragrant, drought tolerant and attracts the bees. With its beautiful pink flowers they are stunning in the garden whether a specimen or landscaped in bulk. Perennial

Lightly trim after flowering and fertilize to promote continuous flowering.

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aka Spanish Lavender

Lavandula. A unique Spanish variety of Lavender found growing in NZ. The light green-grey foliage has an aromatic Lemon scent, this is topped off with large yellow-green flower heads that appear in spring. Loves a hot sunny well drained position. Trim after flowering. Evergreen. PVR.

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aka Spanish lavender

Lavandula. Laveana are a new range of ultra compact bushy Lavender which are earlier to flower than most other Lavender. Laveana Violet Blue features chunky deep purple blooms on short stems with Blue wings which smother the attractive greyish green foliage from spring throughout summer. Evergreen.

Very well branched bushy habit. Prefers full sun.

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aka Spanish lavender

Love heart is a compact Spanish lavender with early, highly fragrant flower spikes. Flower heads are wine red with pink wings above. The bush is highly branched, attractive and aromatic grey green foliage. Can be grown in containers or well-drained flower beds. Protect from heavy frosts. Perennial

Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape.

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aka Spanish Lavender

One of the most popular Lavenders sold in NZ and there's a good reason for that. The plump purple flower heads appear in abundance from early spring through to late summer. It performs well, looks good and clips well. Happiest in a sunny well drained spot. Evergreen.

Use for low hedges, container planting, topiary work or just plant amongst your other treasures in the mixed border. A great little Mediterranean lavender that seldom disappoints.

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aka Spanish Lavender

Lavandula. Bred in Nelson this striking Lavender has an interesting colour combination of deep purple and soft lemon. The grey-green foliage is aromatic and in spring-summer the purple flower heads appear topped off with large 'wings' of pale lemon yellow. Loves the sun and good drainage. Evergreen.

Lightly trim after flowering and side dress with a little lime annually for best results.

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aka Spanish lavender

Lavandula. A beautiful upright, bushy lavender. The fragrant flowers are soft grey blue with clear white wings that are held above silver grey aromatic foliage in Autumn, Winter and Spring. Tolerant of light frosts and humid conditions. Stunning, low maintenance Lavender. Evergreen.

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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 Meyer Standard

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 and Gin and Tonic coming on? Happiest in a sunny well drained position.

To keep your Lemon Standard looking good feed and water regularly. Trim new shoots below the main branches. Remember always cut off ripe fruit rather than pulling. Citrus Information Pages

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Citrus patio. 'Villa Franca' originates from Europe and produces large, sharp tasting, juicy lemons. A good choice for those who like a real zingy lemon flavour. The fruit is pale and smooth and matures from April until July. Mostly thornless. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen.

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aka Manuka or Tea Tree

Native. Manuka AKA Tea Tree. Exquisite double flowers that start appearing in late winter and continue through to the spring. The flowers are in tones of burgundy-red and are complemented by the dainty deep bronze aromatic foliage. Happy in the sun. Evergreen.

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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. An attractive and compact form of Manuka with single flowers in a deep pink shade. The tiny needles of foliage have a purple-red hue. Quite tolerant and easy to grow as long as it has a sunny spot. Evergreen.

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aka Manuka or Tea Tree

Native. Delightful dwarf 'Manuka' which has cheerful single pink/red flowers from late winter through to spring. Foliage is tiny, pointed and a bronze green tone. Easy to grow in just about any soil but likes a sunny spot. Evergreen.

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aka Manuka or Tea Tree

Native. Delightful dwarf 'Manuka' which has a profusion of single deep pink flowers from late spring through to summer. Foliage is tiny, pointed and a deep dark green. Easy to grow in just about any soil but likes a sunny spot. Evergreen.

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aka Manuka or Tea Tree

Native. An unusual form of our native Manuka (Tea Tree) which has a low semi-prostrate habit that makes it ideal for cascading over walls and banks. Can also be used in rock gardens or as a ground cover. The foliage is tiny, narrow and pointed, the flowers are in tones of rose red and pink. Evergreen.

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aka Manuka or Tea Tree

If you want a profusion of double crimson blooms from August until December then this is a great little shrub to add to your planting scheme. The flowers are beautifully complemented by the bronze foliage. Good compact, upright habit. Happiest a sunny position. Evergreen.