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aka Red flowering Abelia

NEW RELEASE. With its compact nature its almost non-stop flowering will look stunning in a pot or in the garden or even a hedge. Glossy green foliage is topped with masses of raspberry pink blooms that maintain their colour as they turn to seed heads. Easy care. Evergreen. PVR

The cooler months really bring out the colour of the seed heads.

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aka Bidibidi

A very useful little native for use as a ground cover or to drape over the edge of a container. Creeping soft stems of small maroon coloured foliage quickly forms a dense colourful mat. Happiest growing in a sunny well drained position. Will even do well in gravel. Evergreen.

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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 Kauri

NZ's iconic native conifer. Slow growing but well worth the wait for the tree to mature into its stately form. When juvenile the foliage tends to have copper bronze tones but as the tree ages green is the more dominant colour. One to plant for your grand children! Est.10yr.growth.

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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 Peruvian lily Inticancha

Peruvian Lily. Paradise border Series. Bred to be compact and uniform in habit while still providing maximum flower power. Bright orange-yellow blooms that will put on a show from summer to autumn. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained acid soil for best results. Perennial. PVR.

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aka Peruvian lily Inticancha

Bright white flowers and clean green foliage. Superb garden or patio plant, this fantastic alstroemeria will flower from late spring to autumn. Plants have a neat, bushy and compact habit producing multiple stems which become smothered with blooms, many intricately flecked and mottled. Perennial.

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aka Peruvian lily Summer Paradise series

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

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aka Dreameria collection

Happy Dreams produces a mass of wine burgundy flowers that are striking. Spring flowering but will repeat flower for long periods. Forms a hardy clump of spiky foliage and is ideal for borders or containers. Evergreen.

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aka Wormwood

The beautiful, aromatic silvery grey leaves of this top performing perennial are wonderful for combining with other colours to bring harmony to a mixed planting. Hardy and easy to grow in a sunny well drained position. Benefits from a good trim back every now and then. Seldom flowers.

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aka Avocado (Group B)

A popular Avocado with fruit that ripens summer-autumn. It is a beautiful evergreen tree that loves a warm sheltered position with excellent drainage. Delicious nutty flavour. Protect from frost when young. Most cold hardy variety, down to -5c. Group B Evergreen.

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aka Avocado (Group B)

Pear shaped fruit, small to medium in size with slightly rough, thin green skin. The flesh is of a buttery texture with excellent flavour. The tree has a vigorous spreading habit that shows alternate bearing characteristics. Plant in warm sunny position with excellent drainage. Group B Evergreen.

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aka Avocado (Group A)

A popular Avocado with fruit that ripens summer-autumn. It is a beautiful evergreen tree that loves a warm sheltered position with excellent drainage. The fruit is rich in mono-unsaturated oils, proteins and vitamins. Delicious nutty flavour. Protect from frost when young. Group A Evergreen.

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

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

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

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

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This perennial can be used as a ground cover or equally happy in a hanging basket or pot. A great plant for spring baskets mixed containers and is a fast grower. 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 perennial plant that can be used as a ground cover or equally happy in a hanging basket or pot. A great plant for spring baskets mixed containers and is a fast grower. 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 perennial can be used as a ground cover or equally happy in a hanging basket or pot. A great plant for spring baskets mixed containers and is a fast grower. 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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A lovely perennial plant that can be used as a ground cover or equally happy in a hanging basket or pot. A great plant for spring baskets mixed containers and is a fast grower. 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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A lovely perennial plant that can be used as a ground cover or equally happy in a hanging basket or pot. A great plant for spring baskets mixed containers and is a fast grower. 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 Fountain Bamboo

Fountain Bamboo is eaten by the giant panda more than any other variety. Thin foliage hangs around the canes giving the appearance of a fountain. Canes become deep purple to black. On hot summer days the foliage rolls up for protection then as the sun moves on the foliage opens up. Perennial

Non running Prefers morning sun, great for pots and indoor.

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aka Banana

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

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aka 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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Northern Highbush. Likes rich acid soil that doesn't completely dry out in summer. Self-fertile but will set fruit better with a companion - 'Dixi' or 'Blue Crop'. deciduous.

Northern Highbush Blueberries are suitable for cooler climates

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This gorgeous climber from South America will really brighten up a blank wall or trellis in your garden. Deep green foliage and vibrant magenta purple flower bracts throughout summer add some real drama to any planting scheme. Protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

aka Swan River Daisy

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

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

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

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

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aka Bottlebrush

Bottlebrush. Looking for a breataking red for your garden then plant a hedge or screen of Betka Beauty and you’ll find just that. It will thrive in full sun in most soils, cool to warm climates and coastal or inland is fine too. Betka Beauty is reliable and easy to grow. Clip off the spent flowers in early summer each year. Evergreen

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aka Bottle Brush

Delight the birds in your garden with this Australian native that has cheerful flower brushes that are a soft red with pink undertones. The flowers appear in spring and autumn and hold well. Plant in sunny spot, prune back faded blooms to encourage new growth. Easy to grow. Evergreen.

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aka AKA Yoyo

'Snow in Summer' AKA Yoyo is so named as the tiny silver grey leaves are smothered in star-shaped white flowers throughout the summer. A sweet little perennial which is perfect to cascade over walls and hot dry banks. Quite vigorous and hardy. Evergreen.

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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 Anemone Clematis

If you want to decorate a pergola, fence or naked wall with something absolutely beautiful then 'Mayleen' could be just the climber for you. Beautiful bronze tinted foliage, tight rounded buds that open to reveal light pink blooms with the most delicious vanilla fragrance. Gorgeous. Deciduous.

'Mayleen' will be happiest growing in a filtered light situation in deep cool soil. It is important that the roots don't get over-heated in summer. This climber is vigorous so make sure it has the necessary support frame-work.

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aka Morning Glory Bush

Morning Glory Bush. Two Moons has mostly white flowers, with some lilac flowers appearing too. Flowers from late spring through to autumn. Prefers an open sunny position in the garden, with well drained soil.

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Native. A spreading coprosma with dark brown foliage which darkens in winter to near black. Hardy and easy to grow. Makes a great groundcover for those tough spots in the garden. Will tolerate coastal conditions. Evergreen.

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aka Cocktail Coprosma Series

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

Protect from heavy frost.

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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 Mirror Plant

Native. If you have a lot of ground to cover then this little native will do the job for you with ease. Shiny green leaves that are edged with yellow and gold look good all year round. Grow in sun or part shade and protect from harsh frost. Great coastal plant. Evergreen.

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aka Mirror Plant

NZ Native. Coprosma Prostrata has little shiny green leaves and makes an attractive groundcover. Great for those tough spots in the garden. Hardy and tolerant of dry conditions. Plant in full sun. Evergreen.

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aka Cabbage Tree

Burgundy Spire sports glossy, deep burgundy long narrow leaves and grows to around 4m in height. It makes an excellent accent along walls, behind mid height plants and as living dividers in the landscape. Looks great in pots. Excellent in trios. Evergreen

aka Cabbage Tree

Native. This form of the New Zealand cabbage tree has a lovely deep purple leaf with a hint of pink in the centre. Makes a dramatic statement in any planting scheme or simply stunning in a container. Tolerant of most conditions and easy to grow. Evergreen. PVR 1894.

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aka Korokio

Add a silvery green shimmer to your planting schemes with this special little native. Great contrast plant that makes a wonderful formal hedge or topiary specimen as it clips extremely well. Equally attractive planted in informal groups. Easy to grow. Evergreen. PVR.

Corokia are tolerant of coastal conditions, very hardy and thrive in just about any soil though their preference is for an open sunny site. Very quick to establish. If not trimmed to hard the little yellow flowers will turn into red berries in the autumn that birds love.

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Herbicide Gel. Bamboo Buster is designed to tackle those toughest of all weeds, Bamboo. Bamboo Buster is also great on all those very tough woody weeds like Chinese privet, tree privet, Rhamnus alternus (evergreen buckthorn), willow, gorse, barberry, hawthorn and other vigorous coppicing shrub weeds and trees.

This contains a green dye so you can see where you have applied it.

A herbicide Gel that is ideal for revegetation plantings, riparian areas and close to sensitive plants. No need to spray and risk the health of your other plants. Gel is quickly drawn into the plants root system sealing the cut. Plants should not regrow.

Highly effective on vines woody weeds and coppicing plants. This contains a blue dye so you can see where you have applied it.

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Herbicide gel. A great alternative to glyphosate products. MetGel is ideal for tackling Chinese privet, rhamnus, ginger, arums, agapanthus and other plants that are more resistant to glyphosate and respond well to metsulfuron. MetGel can be used as a stump paste and should have no regrowth.

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Herbicide Gel. Hard on your weeds, kind on the environment. No Spray and therefore, no spray drift! The gel brush makes it targeted, safe, convenient and easy to use. Great for freshly cut stumps and can also be used on leafy weeds.

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aka Federation Daisy

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

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

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aka Federation Daisy

Coral is a beautifully two toned with deep coral pink petals and a central yellow eye and ring making it a beautiful vibrant daisy that is easy care and with a light trim after flowering will produce flush after flush an outstanding display. Great as a mass planting in the garden or on the patio in a container.

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aka Federation Daisy

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

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aka Federation Daisy

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

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aka Federation Daisy

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

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

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Excellent Silver leaved plant for hanging Baskets., groundcover or in a pot mixture. A vigorous cascading grower that performs best in full sun position being very drought and heat tolerant recovering quickly if wilting occurs. Expect a long season with this beauty.

aka Wallflower

When in flower they are clothed in masses of fragrant flower heads, with shades of yellow,apricot and pinkie purple shades. Trim back to encourage new growth. Full sun with well drained soil, great in containers or filling your garden with extravagant colour. Perennial

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aka Pineapple Guava

Vigorous growing variety which ripens in autumn around April-May. Rough skinned fruit which are large, aromatic and very sweet. Partially self-fertile but cross pollination is essential for large fruit so plant with a companion for best results. Evergreen.

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aka Flower Carpet Rose

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

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

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aka African Daisy

Set your garden on fire with this brightly coloured daisy. The large, radiant blooms are a combination of maroon and yellow stripes set against dark green foliage. Loves a well drained, sunny spot and protection from harsh frost. Will form a large clump with plenty of flowers. Evergree perennial. PVR GAZ005.

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aka African Daisy

Large semi double flowers in shades of lemon, white and maroon make this perennial daisy a winner. The flowers appear from spring through autumn. Happiest in warm sunny position and tolerant of drought, coastal conditions and light frost. (PVR 2120). Evergreen perennial.

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aka Gazania hybrid

Large semi double flowers in shades of lemon and pale yellow make this perennial daisy a winner. The flowers appear from spring through autumn. Happiest in warm sunny position and tolerant of drought, coastal conditions and light frost. Evergreen perennial.

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aka African Daisy

This really is a beautiful Gazania with large double flowers in soft tones of amber, honey and terracotta offset with silver-green foliage. Loves a hot well drained position, happy at the beach but best protected from harsh frost. Evergreen Perennial.

This is one of my favourite plants to combine with terracotta. 'Sunset Jane' will appreciate regular dead-heading and will eventually form quite a large clump.

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aka African Daisy

Wow! Make your garden explode with the huge dazzling flowers of this striking Gazania. Fiery red petals with bright yellow edges and a deeper yellow centre. Loves the heat and well drained soil, happy at the beach but protect from harsh frost. Evergreen Perennial.

Dead head regularly to keep tidy and show off the new flowers. Will eventually form a large clump.

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aka Transvaal Daisy

The 'Garvinea' Gerbera range has been bred for compact habit, abundant of magenta flowers and tolerance to winter cold. Perfect for the summer garden or fabulous in containers the magenta daisy flowers are borne on strong stems perfect for picking. Perennial.

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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 Sun Rose

This easy to grow shrub has small grey-green leaves and a broad habit. The flowers which appear in spring-summer are bright yellow with an attractive red marking in the centre. Happy in a warm, sunny, spot with good drainage, good coastal plant. Trim after flowering to keep tidy. Evergreen.

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Native. Hebe Bel Air has glossy dark green foliage and beautiful deep purple and white flowers. Grow in a sunny spot in well drained soil. Evergreen. PVR.

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Native. An attractive, low growing and compact shrub with dark green foliage and masses of palest mauve flowers in early spring. Easy to grow in the sun with protection from harsh frost. Neat and tidy habit - suitable for a low hedge. Trim after flowering. Evergreen.

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aka Hebe

Native. Hebe Sandra Joy is a bushy evergreen shrub with beautiful dark purple flowers that appear in summer and autumn. Grow in sun or part shade. Prefers well drained soil. Tolerant of dry sites.

aka Pigeonwood Porokaiwhiri

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

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aka Plantain Lily

Oval shaped blue-green upright foliage that is attractively 'puckered' and forms a bold clump. The pale Lavender bell shaped flowers appear in late spring to early summer. Plant in semi-shade in nice rich moist soil for best results. The clump will keep on improving with age. Deciduous perennial

Did you know that Hostas that have blue tones in the leaf are less susceptible to slug and snail damage?

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aka Lacecap Hydrangea

A really pretty Lace Cap Hydrangea with soft powder blue florets that highlight the central head of smaller blue flowers. Nice compact growth habit. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade. To ensure flowers remain blue plant in acid soil or treat with Aluminium Sulphate. Deciduous.

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aka Mophead Hydrangea

Mophead. An enchanting soft pink mop head hydrangea with striking contrasting black stems, an outstanding specimen plant. Pink Maiden is free flowering with a profusion of flower heads on a neat and compact bush. Suitable for container growing, likes shade in the hottest part of the day. Deciduous.

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aka Inga Bean

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

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

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aka Large Round Kumquat

Round Kumquat. A hybrid variety with thick, rigid, dark green foliage and fragrant, white flowers in spring. The rounded fruit are good quality and tangy - ripen March-April. The whole fruit can be eaten. Evergreen.

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

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula. Bright violet blue flowers on long "pickable" stems and an intense perfume make this English Lavender one to add to your collection. Easy to grow in a warm well drained position. Trim after flowering to encourage strong healthy new growth. Suitable for drying and hedging. Evergreen. RHS AGM

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aka English Lavender

Top performing Leigh Lavenders are ideally suited to New Zealand gardens with a range of rich colours, forms and fragrances. These long flowering plants love the hot dry Kiwi summer climate and will equally work well in pots or the garden. Evergreen. PVR

These quick growing perennials are great in pots mixed with other perennials in the flower garden or even as a small clipped hedge. A great companion plant for a potager garden plant near a path or deck to enjoy the fragrance of the foliage and flowers. Lavenders grow best in full sun in a well-drained position. A light trim or deadhead during spring and summer will encourage repeat flowering. Trim more vigorously at the end of summer to rejuvenate your plant for spring.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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Compact, highly fragrant and free flowering in spring. Enjoy an abundance of purple flowers, together with the fragrant green foliage. An excellent choice for garden beds or containers. Easy care, dry tolerant, stunning mass planted to add a stunning display of spring colour. Evergreen.

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula. An 'English' type Lavender with deliciously aromatic foliage and flowers. The grey leaves are off set by dark purple flower heads that appear from summer through to early autumn. Makes a lovely hedge. Trims well (after flowering). Plant in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen

After trimming your Lavender dry the flower heads to use for potpourri. Top tip - put dried Lavender in the vacuum cleaner bag to perfume your whole home and keep the vacuum smelling sweet.

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula. English Lavender. A highly fragrant Lavender with arching silver grey foliage and stems of dainty flowers that have a silver hue toned with soft violet. Very pretty when in full flower during summer. Plant in a warm well drained spot. Trim after flowering. Evergreen. PVR.

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula Hybrid. A popular Lavender that produces an abundance of long stemmed, dark lavender flower heads through-out the summer. These are used commercially for dried flowers and oil production. Just lovely in the garden and will help attract bees. Well worth planting for the fragrance alone.

'Grosso' is probably one of the most deliciously fragrant of all the Lavenders available to gardeners' today. Evergreen.

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula. Named after one of England's finest gardens this lovely little English Lavender has intensely aromatic foliage and flowers. The deep purple flowers appear on fine stems in summer. Happiest in a sunny well drained position. Trim after flowering. Evergreen. RHS AGM.

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula. English Lavender. A dwarf, compact form with foliage and flowers that carry the true sweet lavender fragrance we all love. The fine, grey foliage is topped off with stalks of small flower heads in the peak of summer. Trim after flowering. Loves the sun and good drainage. Evergreen.

'Munstead' is named after Munstead woods in Surrey - the home of renowned garden designer - the late Gertrude Jeckyl.

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula. English Lavender. This selected form of the ever popular and very fragrant English Lavender will delight the senses with stems of intense blue-mauve flowers in the summer months. Aromatic fine grey foliage. Plant in a sunny well drained spot and trim after flowering. Evergreen.

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula. This is a stunning 'English' hybrid lavender which is both tall and sturdy. With large aromatic grey foliage and long stems of intensely aromatic purple flower heads it is a very desirable plant. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen.

Lavender 'Super' can be grown as a hedge or used in the border for colour and fragrance. Lavender flowers are great for attracting bees to the garden so they ideal to plant near the vegetable garden to assist with pollination.

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula. Dwarf Lavender. This little sweetie will charm you with its aromatic, fine grey-green foliage and dainty stems of deep purple flower heads which smell delicious. Bred to remain compact. Plant in a sunny well drained spot and trim after flowering. Evergreen. PVR.

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aka Lemon

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

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

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Citrus. 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. A true lemon variety bearing basket-fulls of large oval shaped fruit with a distinctive sharp acidic flavour. Very juicy, has few seeds, ripens July-August. The skin is fragrant and firm. Plant in the sun in well drained soil. Evergreen.

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aka Shore Leptinella

Native. Interesting and attractive little ground-cover with fresh green, flat, fern like foliage that sometimes has a hint of bronze. Quite fast growing in sun or part shade and tolerant of coastal conditions. Sometimes used as a 'now mow' lawn substitute. Evergreen.

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aka Manuka or Tea Tree

Native. A little compact evergreens shrub with single pale pink flowers from autumn through to winter. The foliage is small and pointed and coloured a bronze green tone. Easy to grow in a sunny spot.

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aka Shasta Daisy

Shasta Daisy. What a wonderful undemanding plant this perennial is and now available in this new double form. Large, white, frilly daisy blooms stand on top of sturdy stems above dark green foliage. Fabulous to pick and long-lasting in a vase. Easy to grow in the sun. Perennial. TM.

The correct botanical name for this daisy is Leucanthemum x superbum 'Paladin'. Pronounced 'Lew-kan-thee-mum soo-perb-um referring to the plant being superb rather than any reference to its posterior!

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aka Ligularia

When I first saw this plant a few years ago it was a definite have to have. The deep maroon, large luscious round leaves have a hint of the erotic about them. Bright orange/yellow flowers appear in summer but are insignificant compared to the foliage. Yum. Perennial. PVR.

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aka Limequat

Citrus. Not only is this a great decorative plant the fruit which are produced in good quantities can be used for culinary purposes. Glossy green foliage, fragrant white blossom and small yellow fruit with edible skin that are a cross between a Lime and a Kumquat. Evergreen.

Citrus Information Pages

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aka Statice

A perennial Statice that has a rosette of large leathery leaves topped off in summer with stems of dainty deep mauve flowers. Lovely to pick and excellent for drying. Happiest in a sunny well drained spot. Perfect for coastal gardens.

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aka Turf Lily

A great little groundcover or edging plant. Grass-like dark green foliage that forms a clump and spreads. Spikes of dainty white flowers appear in summer and autumn followed by black berries. Drought and shade tolerant. Evergreen.

Best in full shade

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aka Mat Rusher

This Aussie perennial is ideal for group planting in sun or part shade. Fine needles of lime-green foliage form an attractive clump and look good all year round. Little stems of yellow fragrant flowers in summer. Tolerates poor soil but likes good drainage. Easy to grow. Evergreen.