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In designing with plants, it is the perennials that ensure that there is constant change, and that there is always an element of surprise or interest in the garden.
Getting to know the dormant and flowering periods of the plants is essential to achieving the right balance in the design, so that as one perennial goes to sleep, another awakens.


Perennials, perhaps more than any other group of plants, are available in a huge range of colours, forms, textures and fragrances in both foliage and flower. There are perennials suitable for almost every area of the garden: from full sun to full shade, in large gardens or small beds and to suit every mood or style. Popular perennial plants include Penstemon, Gaura, Canna, Dahlias, Salvias, Lupins, Columbines, Lilies, Delphiniums and Hellebores - oh! the list is endless.





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Picture of Achillea Anthea Lemon
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A beautiful perennial with pale lemon flowers that`s habit is semi-trailing. Looks great in the garden as a grounder cover or in a pot or hanging basket cascading over the sides. Flowers for a long season and drought tolerant once established. Perennial

 

Flower Colour: Yellow
Habit: Spreading
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 60cm

Achillea Anthea Lemon

Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm  ? 

Container: 1.5l  ? 

$14.99

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Picture of Achillea Summer Sun
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aka Achillea

Plants form low mounds of fragrant foliage, with clusters of upright flower stems in early summer. Gives a deep apricot salmon shade. Good for cutting, fresh or dried. Easy to grow perennial, growing in nearly any sunny situation, even where there is poor soil. Heat tolerant.

Cut back hard to base when flowers finish.

 

Flower Colour: Apricot
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 60cm

Achillea Summer Sun

Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm  ? 

Container: 1.5l  ? 

$14.99

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Picture of Agapanthus Blue Finn
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aka Lily of the Nile

A dwarf Agapanthus blue fresh green strappy foliage topped off with gorgeous blue flowers for months on end. The flowers are eco-friendly in that they are virtually sterile, i.e. seedless. For maximum impact plant in large drifts. Evergreen.

Sterile variety.

 

Flower Colour: Blue
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Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 40cm

Agapanthus Blue Finn

Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$26.99

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aka Lily of the Nile

A dwarf agapanthus featuring tidy fine leaves to around 30cm. Stunning light blue flowers with dark blue striped flowers reaching 60cm.

Ideal for borders covering dry banks or in pots.

 

Flower Colour: Blue / Blue
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 50cm

Agapanthus Charlotte

Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm  ? 

Container: 1.5l  ? 

$21.99

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Picture of Agapanthus Finn
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aka Lily of the Nile

Dwarf, with fresh green strappy foliage topped off with gorgeous white flowers for months on end. The flowers are eco-friendly in that they are virtually sterile, i.e. seedless. For maximum impact plant in large drifts. Sun lovers. Evergreen.

Sterile variety.

 

Flower Colour: White
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Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 50cm

Agapanthus Finn

Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm  ? 

Container: 1.9l  ? 

$24.99

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Agapanthus Finn

Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$26.99

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aka Lily of the Nile

Lovely compact and unique variety of dense flower heads with soft lilac blue flowers later in summer than other Agapanthus. This variety has an extended flowering season. Tidy clump former and also tough and hardy. Great border plant, Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Lavender
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 40cm

Agapanthus Gayles Lilac

Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$26.99

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aka Lily of the Nile

A stunning new Agapanthus with broad strappy green and gold foliage which is topped with ultra dark blue flowers in Summer. An absolute sight when in full bloom with the deep blue contrasting against the pale foliage. Perfect in pots, or as a border to accent a pathway or add to the garden for colour contrast.

Easy care. Protect from frost while young.

 

Flower Colour: Blue
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green

Agapanthus Gold Strike

Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm  ? 

Container: 1.5l  ? 

$21.99

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Picture of Agapanthus Snowball
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aka Lily of the Nile

This darling little Agapanthus has wide, short, strappy green leaves and sturdy stems of white 'snowball' flowers that appear throughout the summer. Well behaved in that it does not seed everywhere and forms a nice compact clump. Happy in the sun. Hardy and evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 30cm

Agapanthus Snowball

Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm  ? 

Container: 1.5l  ? 

$22.99

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Agapanthus Snowball

Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$26.99

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Picture of Agapanthus Streamline
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aka Lily of the Nile

A fabulous dwarf Agapanthus that is well behaved and tidy. Strap like green leaves form a neat clump and from mid spring onwards multiple stems of mid blue flowers appear continuously for months. So easy to grow. Lovely to pick. aka African Lily. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Blue
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 50cm

Agapanthus Streamline

Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$26.99

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Picture of Armeria Armazing Amythest

aka Thrift

A stunning new Armeria, selected for its larger purple blooms on short sturdy stems through out late winter and spring. A great addition to the perennial garden, with a mat of grass like foliage topped with the globe like purple blooms.

 

Flower Colour: Purple
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green

Armeria Armazing Amythest

Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm  ? 

Container: 1.5l  ? 

$18.99

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Picture of Armeria Armazing Bordeaux

aka Thrift

A stunning new Armeria, selected for its larger white blooms on short sturdy stems through out late winter and spring. A great addition to the perennial garden, with a mat of grass like foliage topped with the globe like white blooms.

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen

Armeria Armazing Bordeaux

Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm  ? 

Container: 1.5l  ? 

$18.99

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aka Armeria hybrid

A stunning new Armeria, selected for its larger pale pink blooms on short sturdy stems through out late winter and spring. A great addition to the perennial garden, with a mat of grass like foliage topped with the globe like soft pink blooms.

Great in the base of pots or as a border to a pathway.

 

Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 20cm

Armeria Armazing Grace

Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm  ? 

Container: 1.5l  ? 

$18.99

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Picture of Armeria Armazing Snow

aka Thrift

Snow is a new selection which has short stems of pure white. The attractive foliage comprises of fine grass-like leaves providing an interesting textural presence year-round. Coastal hardy, easy care. Perennial

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 20cm

Armeria Armazing Snow

Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm  ? 

Container: 1.5l  ? 

$18.99

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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

 

Flower Colour: White / Cream
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Blue
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 60cm

Arthropodium Matapouri Bay

Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm  ? 

Container: 2l  ? 

$16.99

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Picture of Bacopa Double White
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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.

 

Flower Colour: White
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Habit: Spreading
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 10cm x 30cm

Bacopa Double White

Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm  ? 

Container: 1.5l  ? 

$16.99

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Picture of Bergamot Lemon
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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.

 

Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 60cm

Bergamot Lemon

Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm  ? 

Container: 0.5l  ? 

$6.99

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Picture of Brachyscome Brasco Candy
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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.

 

Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 40cm

Brachyscome Brasco Candy

Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm  ? 

Container: 1.5l  ? 

$16.99

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Picture of Brachyscome Brasco Purple
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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.

 

Flower Colour: Purple
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 40cm

Brachyscome Brasco Purple

Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm  ? 

Container: 1.5l  ? 

$16.99

This plant will soon be in stock and can be pre-purchased now.

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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.

 

Flower Colour: Purple
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 40cm

Brachyscome Brasco Violet

Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm  ? 

Container: 1.5l  ? 

$16.99

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Picture of Calamagrotis x acutiflora Karl Foerster
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A striking clump forming perennial grass with long arching leaves which have a flat surface. This grass has long flower panicles which start bronzey brown and fade to pale brown over summer.Enjoys moist soil in part shade to full sun. this grass goes dormant in the coolest winter months.

 

Flower Colour: Brown
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 90cm x 70cm

Calamagrotis x acutiflora Karl Foerster

Current Stock Height: 20 cm

Container: 3.3l  ? 

$29.99

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Picture of Carex Buchananii
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aka Sedge

Attractive NZ native grass that forms a clump of tussock-like foliage. The leaves are a dark bronze purple. Upright and graceful, looks fabulous planted in large drifts. Hardy to just about any conditions but happiest in a sunny position that does not dry out completely in summer. Evergreen.

 

Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Brown
Mature Size (HxW): 80cm x 50cm

Carex Buchananii

Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm  ? 

Container: 0.5l  ? 

$9.99

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Picture of Carex Comans Green
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aka Hair Sedge

Native Hair Sedge.. The name Comans means "luxuriant head of hair" and this native Tussock Grass certainly has a fine head of green needle foliage. Tolerant of just about any conditions including coastal. Quickly forms a clump and is invaluable for adding texture to the garden. Evergreen.

 

Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 60cm

Carex Comans Green

Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm  ? 

Container: 0.5l  ? 

$9.99

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aka Autumn Sedge

Wetland Native - Autumn Sedge. Attractive tufts of coarse green foliage with strong bronze tones. Summer seed-heads of dark brown. Will grow happily in moist damp conditions in sun or part shade. Tough and robust, great for mass planting in difficult spots. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Brown
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 0.75m x 0.6m

Carex Dipsacea

Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm  ? 

Container: 1.5l  ? 

$12.99

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Carex Dipsacea

Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm  ? 

Container: 0.5l  ? 

$9.99

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aka Tussock, NZ Sedge

This native 'grass' is really tough and hardy tolerating cold winds and almost any soil. The brick-orange foliage looks very graceful as it waves and dances in the wind. Ideal for planting in large drifts. If the clumps become a little untidy just chop back hard for renewed vigour. Evergreen.

 

Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Brown
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 60cm x 50cm

Carex Testacea

Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm  ? 

Container: 0.5l  ? 

$9.99

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Carex Testacea

Expected Stock Height: 20/30 cm  ? 

New stock expected Middle of September, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $24.99. Payment on order.

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Carex Testacea

Expected Stock Height: 40/50 cm  ? 

New stock expected Beginning of October, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

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Picture of Carex Virgata
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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.

 

Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 100cm

Carex Virgata

Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm  ? 

Container: 0.5l  ? 

$9.99

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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.

 

Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green

Catgrass

Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm  ? 

Container: 0.5l  ? 

$6.99

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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!

 

Flower Colour: Lavender
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Spreading

Catnip

Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm  ? 

Container: 0.5l  ? 

$6.99

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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.

 

Flower Colour: White / Yellow
Mature Size (HxW): 80cm x 50cm

Chamomile German

Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm  ? 

Container: 0.5l  ? 

$6.99

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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.

 

Leaves: Deciduous

Chamomile Lawn

Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm  ? 

Container: 0.5l  ? 

$6.99

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aka Miniature Toetoe

The perfect plant to add texture and movement to your planting scheme. The arching narrow foliage sways gracefully in the wind. Plumes of creamy green flowers appear in early summer. Hardy and tolerant, easy to grow just about anywhere but prefers a well-drained position. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Cream
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1m x 1m

Chionochloa Flavicans

Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm  ? 

Container: 1.3l  ? 

$19.99

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Chionochloa Flavicans

Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$29.99

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Chionochloa Flavicans

Expected Stock Height: 20/30 cm  ? 

New stock expected Middle of October, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $26.99. Payment on order.

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