Shrubs - Just Arrived
Although some people regard shrubs as miniature trees, they have completely different growth habits. Some can sucker themselves and send creeping underground stems which root and thereby propagate themselves, whilst others renew themselves after hard pruning.
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From broadleaf evergreens to deciduous shrubs, from flowering shrubs to those valued chiefly for their foliage or twigs, the diversity amongst this group of plants is infinite. When considering creating a feature or focal point with a shrub, take into consideration its habits – if you want it to retain its emphasis in the design, make sure it is an evergreen. If you want a shrub to make a splash of colour that is ongoing, check the length of the flowering period.
Some shrubs are best planted in groups for bold effect. Plant in groups of odd numbers – 3, 5, 7. There is a wide range of shrubs that are quick and dense growing and that are therefore ideal for use as hedges. The native species particularly, lend themselves to this purpose. Try Corokia, Griselinia, Pittosporum varieties.
Small, low-growing shrubs such as lavender and thyme are often termed sub-shrubs; a natural plant community dominated by shrubs is called a shrubland. An area of cultivated shrubs in a park or garden is known as a shrubbery.
There is an ideal shrub for every purpose: for acting as a screen, for privacy, for softening the lines of the house, for releasing fantastic fragrance or simply for looking beautiful. Come into the Nursery and we'll be happy to guide you and answer any questions you may have.
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aka Lemon verbena
Lemon Verbena. This open and rangy shrub will not win you over with its looks but will wow you with the delicious aromatic fragrance. Likes good drainage, sunlight and tolerant of light frost. Steep leaves in water to make a refreshing drink. Deciduous.
Give this plant a good tidy up every now and then with sharp secateurs - it will respond well. Small sprays of pale lavender flowers appear in summer but it is really the foliage that makes this shrub desirable.
Habit: Bushy
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Aloysia Citriodora
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: .5l ?
$6.99
aka Box
A new variety that is slightly more upright in its growth than wider and more blight-resistant. With compact growth and year round fresh, glossy green foliage they make a great border or clipped hedge. Can be trimmed into a ball to make a statement piece or as a specimen in a container. Evergreen.
Prune late Winter-early Spring to encourage the fresh growth.
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 40cm
Buxus Freedom
Current Stock Height: 20/30 ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$19.99
aka Ake Ake
Ake Ake. A no fuss evergreen foliage shrub that can be used for hedging or background planting. The slightly wavy leaves are shaded purple and bronze and will have better colour if not over-fed or pampered. Will grow just about anywhere except full shade. Evergreen.
Leaves: Evergreen, Brown
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 1m
Dodonaea Purpurea
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$14.99
Dodonea Purpurea
Current Stock Height: 50/70 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
aka Spindle Bush
Are you looking for a nice low bright green hedge plant that is easy to grow and clips and shapes well? If so then little "Emerald Gem" is the plant for you. The foliage remains small, dainty and glossy. Tolerant of just about any soil or planting position.
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 60cm x 60cm
Euonymus Emerald Gem
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 1l ?
$14.99
Euonymus Emerald Gem
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
aka Cape Jasmine
A striking Gardenia with glossy green foliage and single creamy white blooms with a prominent yellow and scarlet eye. Plant in a semi-shaded, frost free position where you can make the most of the sensuous perfume. Keep trimmed to around 1m tall to encourage flowering. Evergreen
Gardenias are gross feeders - meaning that like me they like lots of tucker. Regular liquid feeding will keep them healthy and happy or side dress with slow release fertilizer.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100-150cm x 100cm
Gardenia Fragrant Star
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$21.99
Gardenia Fragrant Star
Expected Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
New stock expected Autumn, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $32.99. Payment on order.
A spreading dwarf form of the eternally popular Gardenia. Covers itself in a mass of sweetly fragrant flowers from late spring to summer. Ideal as a container plant or use as a ground cover in a warm, frost free position in the garden. Will respond well to regular liquid feeding. Evergreen.
Habit: Spreading
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 30cm x 30cm
Gardenia augusta Radicans
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 1l ?
$16.99
Gardenia Augusta Radicans
Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
New stock expected Middle of April, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $26.99. Payment on order.
Gardenia Radicans
Expected Stock Height: 10/20 cm ?
New stock expected Autumn, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $32.99. Payment on order.
aka Japanese Holly
Fabulous form and foliage make this Holly a useful and desirable plant. Growing naturally upright and columnar it looks great in containers or used as an accent point. Happy in sun or part shade. Small white flowers followed by black berries but these are fairly inconspicuous. Evergreen.
This is also a useful plant where a narrow screen or hedge is required, it will do the job without dominating or becoming a constant trimming problem.
Habit: Columnar
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 0.5m
Ilex Sky Pencil
Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm ?
Container: 6l ?
$69.99
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