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aka Japanese Maple

A very attractive weeping Maple Thats been grown in a twist,that forms a broad head of cascading foliage. The leaves are deeply dissected and coloured a delicious dark purple-red. Happy in a special container or the garden in a sheltered, semi-shaded position. Deciduous.

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aka Lily of the Nile

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

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aka Lily of the Nile

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

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aka Lily of the Nile

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

Ideal for borders covering dry banks or in pots.

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aka Lily of the Nile

They don’t come any smaller than this sweet little Agapanthus! Its tiny! Masses of bright blue flowers through the summer months will make a real show in the garden border. Something special for your garden. Evergreen, Perennial. PVR in application.

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aka Lily of the Nile

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

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aka Lily of the Nile

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

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

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aka Bugleweed

A beautiful groundcover with striking silvery wine colour foliage that deepens in colour in cooler temperatures. Topped with upright blue flower spikes through spring and into summer. Easily grown in most well drained soils in full sun to part shade. Evergreen

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aka Titoki or New Zealand Oak

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

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Loaded with pink and white blossoms in spring followed by rose red fruit in autumn. Medium sized fruit with white crisp juicy flesh. Sweet flavour. Can be biannual fruitier if fruit is not thinned. Provisional PVR Protection 'PD3'. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page Trademarked under this name.

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Loaded with pink and white blooms in Spring followed by light green fruit with blush of red in Autumn.Medium size fruit. White crisp juicy flesh.Slightly tart flavour. Cross pollinate with any other apple to increase your harvest. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page Trademarked under this name. Can be biannual fruiter if fruit is not thinned. Is resistant to wooly aphid and root rot.

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Mouth watering large traditional apple thats crisp and sweet in flavour. A striking rich red apple with dark red flecks. The branches have short internodes creating a small tree. Can be eaten fresh or used for cooking. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page Trademarked under this name.Can be biannual fruiter if fruit not thinned out. Harvest in Autumn when the fruit has reached full colour and size.

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aka Wharawhara

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

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aka Evergreen Azalea

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

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aka Evergreen Azalea

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

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aka Evergreen Azalea

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

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aka Evergreen Azalea

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

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aka Evergreen Azalea

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

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aka Evergreen Azalea

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

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aka Evergreen Azalea

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

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aka Evergreen Azalea

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

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aka Evergreen Azalea

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

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aka Evergreen Azalea

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

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aka Evergreen Azalea

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

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

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

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

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

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

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This fast growing perennial can be used as a ground cover or in a hanging basket or pot. A well-grown hanging basket can have hundreds of light blue, yellow centres flowers and dense dark-green foliage. Light trim after flowering. Likes the sun, good drainage and protection from frost. Evergreen perennial.

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A lovely fast-growing plant that can be used as a ground cover or in a hanging basket or pot. A well-grown hanging basket can have hundreds of lilac blooms and dense dark-green foliage. Lightly trim after flowering. Likes the sun, good drainage and protection from frost. Evergreen.

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This fast-growing perennial can be used as a ground cover or in a hanging basket or pot. A well-grown hanging basket can have hundreds of light pink, yellow centres flowers and dense dark-green foliage. Light trim after flowering. Likes the sun, good drainage and protection from frost. Evergreen perennial.

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A quick growing perennial that has pink and purple bicolour flowers from Spring and through Summer. Popular for using in hanging baskets, planter boxes, front lining borders or to hang over a retaining wall. Beautiful for its cascading habit. Long flowering.

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This fast-growing perennial can be used as a ground cover or in a hanging basket or pot. A well-grown hanging basket can have hundreds of violet blooms and dense dark-green foliage. Lightly trim after flowering. Likes the sun, good drainage and protection from frost. Evergreen.

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This fast-growing perennial can be used as a ground cover or in a hanging basket or pot.A well-grown hanging basket can have hundreds of white blooms and dense dark-green foliage. Lightly trim after flowering. Likes the sun, good drainage and protection from frost. Evergreen.

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aka White Dog Rose

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

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aka Dog rose

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

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aka Lemon bee balm

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

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This gorgeous Bergenia has delicious clusters of white, bell-shaped flowers that fade to pink, appearing in late winter through into Summer. The foliage itself is green but has red tones in winter. Forms a nice tidy rosette. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Hardy. Evergreen perennial.

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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.

Yum! With white flowers in Spring they are followed by large, firm, conical dark red/black berries that taste like the old fashion Boysenberry and are sweet and juicy. Vigorous growing and has thornless canes. A heavy cropper high in antioxidants and vitamins. Deciduous.

Self fertile and pollinated by insects and bees.

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aka Mexican Lily

A bold landscaping plant with cream and green arching variegated leaves up to 1m long that form a large clump. In spring a flower spike with dark pink bracts rises above the the foliage. Can be grown in sun or part shade. Drought tolerant once established. Best protected from frost. Evergreen. PVR.

This variety of Beschorneria is considered to more cold hardy than others. It will probably tolerate a light frost but will do better in a warm well drained spot with protection from harsh conditions. Suitable for a container and would certainly look quite dramatic in one.

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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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This 'Rabbit Eye' Blueberry is sweet, succulent to and looks good in the garden as well. The berries are medium, full of lots of vitamins, high in vitamin C and good antioxidant properties too. Plant in sun or part shade in nice rich acid soil for best results. Fruits Feb-March. Evergreen.

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

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Blueberry Rabbiteye. 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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A large, firm blueberry that is ideal to grow in a container or in the garden. Can be used as a hedge or a stand alone specimen but 1 plant will never be enough. The leaves turn a stunning bronze tone in Autumn. Eat straight from the plant, add to smoothies, salads, baking or desserts. Deciduous.

Northern Highbush

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

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Blueberry Rabbiteye. Maru produces excellent crops of large dark blue fruit. Mature the berries well on the plant prior to picking, This is a good variety for Waikato North. Flowers in spring, harvest fruit towards the end of summer. Acid Soil. Deciduous.

Let fruit mature on the bush. To ensure the best flavour leave fruit on the bush for 7-10 days after turning blue.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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Blueberry Rabbiteye. An American variety that is suitable for warmer areas of NZ. The sweet berries are of a good size and high quality and produced in generous quantities between January and March. Plant in the sun, in rich acid soil. Best planted with 'Tifblue' or 'Centurion'. Deciduous.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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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.

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Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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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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Blueberry Rabbiteye. This variety 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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A large conical berry that is dark wine-red in colour after a showy display of white flowers in Spring. Excellent flavour. Crops December to January on almost thornless canes.Self-fertile. Insect and bee pollinated.

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aka Box

A slow growing compact form of Box with a naturally rounded shape. In spring the fresh new growth is shaded a beautiful soft lime green turning to a darker glossy green on maturity. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Evergreen.

'Green Gem' is the perfect choice for a low hedge as it doesn't need as much clipping as other Buxus due to its compact habit. Nice for topiary work too. Though 'Green Gem' is very tolerant and hardy it prefers not to have 'wet feet' in winter - quite understandable, I don't much like wet feet myself!

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aka Bottlebrush

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

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Sasanqua. A top performing Camellia that flowers from early autumn through to early winter. The blooms are double white, with just a hint of blush pink on the outer edges. Upright vigorous habit. Happiest in semi-shade.

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Hybrid. This beautiful Camellia has tight bright pink buds that open to miniature, single, apple-blossom pink blooms which are lightly fragrant. A pretty Camellia which would suit a small courtyard or patio area. Flowers for a long period. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Evergreen.

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Sasanqua. Soft warm pink semi-double to peony flowers, with wavy petals and dark green glossy foliage. Dense habit with vigorous upright growth. Excellent as a specimen plant and ideal for screens, hedging, large containers and espaliers. Early flowering in autumn and winter. Evergreen.

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Sasanqua weeping std. While most camellia sasanquas can be used in a woodland setting, as a specimen plant or even as a privacy screen, this new prostrate form has been topiary grown into a std for a formal look in the garden or a container. Has abundant breath-taking double pink flowers. Evergreen

Good to use for added height where you can under plant for a layered look.

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Sasanqua. This is a really good looking Camellia with fine narrow dark green foliage that looks good all year round. In very early autumn the bush is covered in tight buds that open to pretty semi-double flowers are white blushed with rose pink edges. Tolerates sun or shade. Evergreen.

This Camellia is a great screen or hedging plant. Clips well and always looks good. Remarkably tolerant but will do best in semi-shade with nicely mulched roots. I have 2 of these on different sides of the property and both flower extremely well. Information Page

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Sasanqua. One of NZ's favourite Camellias and deservedly so. An abundance of large wavy white blooms with prominent yellow stamens appear in early autumn through to early winter. The blooms are softly scented. Ideal for hedging. Happiest in semi-shade. Evergreen.

This beautiful Camellia is definitely one of my favourites. Introduced from Japan in 1898 so a proven winner! Translation of the name means Snow, Moon and Flowers - isn't that just lovely? Fantastic hedge plant - grows quite quickly. Information Page

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Sasanqua. Beautiful, pure white ruffled double flowers that are of a medium size. The flowers appear in autumn and early winter. An excellent choice for hedging or espalier. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Evergreen.

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Hybrid Miniature. An attractive little Camellia that has beautiful, pale pink, scented flowers that are in a miniature peony form. Glossy green foliage offsets the flowers well. A slow grower with a compact habit making it ideal for container growing. Happiest in semi-shade and acid soil. Evergreen.

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Species. A very pretty Camellia with dainty leaves and a graceful upright habit. The white flowers open from tight pink buds and have a pleasant fragrance. Ideal for screening or hedges, very popular and deservedly so. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Evergreen. Est. 10yr. growth.

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Sasanqua. This cheerful little Camellia just smothers itself in bright red single flowers from winter through to spring. The flowers are offset with prominent gold stamens. Slow growing with a compact habit. Ideal for containers, hedging or brightening up a dull corner of the garden. Evergreen.

'Yuletide' can be grown in morning sun or part shade. Information Page

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aka Sedge

The striking foliage starts out chartreuse and then shades to golden yellow through the summer. Great for brightening up shady spots, or for adding a pop of colour to a mixed container. This easy care evergreen grass can be used as a groundcover, to edge a path or patio, or tucked into a living wall or window box. Perennial

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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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aka Purei, Pukio

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

Evergreen

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

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

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

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aka Californian Lilac

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

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

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aka Camomile

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

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

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

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

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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 Rock Rose

Rock Rose. A spreading evergreen shrub with aromatic grey-green felted foliage and masses of crisp white flowers with yellow centres that appear in spring. Selected as something special at the Botanical Gardens in Auckland. Loves the sun and good drainage and tolerates light frost.

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

Not suitable for plants being newly planted.

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

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

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aka Bush Morning Glory

Morning Glory Bush. One of the best silver foliage shrubs available. Looks fabulous planted in a group. Pure white open trumpet flowers produced en masse from summer through to autumn. As with most grey foliage plants happiest in sunny position with good drainage. Evergreen.

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

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NZ Native. A stiffly erect growing tiny leafed Coprosma ideal for formal planting, hedging or containers. An amazing chocolate coffee colour contrasts well against other foliage. Grows well full sun. Can be kept trimmed. PVR

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aka Sand Dune Coprosma

NZ Native. This form was discovered on cliffs near Hawera. It is a ground hugging native that forms a tight mat of small narrow olive green leaves. Excellent landscape plant for covering large areas of ground. Hardy, tolerant of cold and wind. Evergreen.

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aka Chilian Iris or Snowy Mermaid

This is a hardy clump forming perennial with narrow flax-like dark green leaves. Tall spikes of white Iris-like flowers in spring. Likes sun or dappled light in well drained soil. Looks great planted en mass, as a border or amongst shrubs and perennials. Evergreen

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aka NZ Iris

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

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aka Kawaka

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

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aka Tractor Seat Ligularia

If you are looking for fabulous foliage then the leaves of the 'Tractor Seat' Ligularia are hard to beat. Large, glossy, green and textured, the leaves put on an outstanding display in a shady spot. Stems of yellow flowers in autumn-winter. Evergreen.

This plant is commonly known as Ligularia but is more correctly called Farfugium japonicum var giganteum

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aka Tahitian or Persian Lime

Citrus Standard. Beautiful glossy green aromatic foliage, delicious green skinned, seedless fruit full of juice that can be used from spring onwards. Fragrant blossoms and thornless branches all make for a winning combination. Evergreen.

While it is common to use Limes when they are green they are actually fully ripe when they turn yellow like a Lemon. They will fall naturally from the tree once ripe. Citrus Information Pages