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An extremely tolerant, compact,fast growing and hardy dwarf Day Lily that has been known to bloom for up to 6 months! The flowers are peach in colour and not overly large. Perfect for mass planting. Happiest in sun but will tolerate some shade. Evergreen depending on location.

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aka Coral bells

A simply fabulous foliage plant with undulating leaves in shades of amber, peach and bronze. The little bell flowers appear on stiff stems in summer but really its all about the foliage. Happiest in morning sun in soil that does not dry out completely in summer. Evergreen.

Heucheras look best planted in groups and can be used as an edging or for mass planting under trees. 'Marmalade' has been bred to tolerate sun but really does best with dappled light or morning sun in NZ.

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aka Alum Root Coral Bells

With stunning year round colours of orange-Autumn tone foliage in early spring and fall it is very eye catching. Spikes of bell-shaped flowers shimmy above reddish stems in summer. Provides bold texture and color contrast in mixed containers or borders in bright or dappled shade. Cold hardy.

A superb companion with other seasonal garden color. Can tolerate more sun than most Heucheras.

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Silver leaves with striking deep mauve veining. The habit is a good robust mound, and again it appears to be a tough and reliable performer. This one could well deserve a prominent place in your shade garden. Best with some shade and good soil that does not dry out too much. Evergreen. Perennial.

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A clump forming perennial that is mainly grow for the striking foliage. Happy Hour Lime provides incredibly healthy true lime green foliage with no yellowing or veining. Vigorous and quick to establish and non invasive. Prefers Part or full shade in moist, humus rich soil. Take care not to bury the crown when planting. Easy care, Hardy.

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aka Lacecap hydrangea

Lacecap. Unusual foliage and lacecap flowers with a blue flower head and a ring of pink florets make this a distinctive hydrangea with lots of appeal. Leaves open a dark chocolate brown, maturing to green. Autumn foliage is amber yellow with orange highlights and a wine red underside. Deciduous.

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aka Pee Gee Hydrangea

Paniculata. This drop dead gorgeous Hydrangea will delight you with its huge conical panicles of white bloom - up to 50cm long - that appear in summer-autumn. Fresh green foliage. Will grow in sun or part shade and prefers humus rich soil to do well. Certainly has the wow factor. Deciduous.

This Hydrangea blooms on new growth therefore any pruning required should be done in early spring. Information Pages

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aka Pee Gee Hydrangea

Paniculata. An award winning Hydrangea with large conical flower heads that put on a magnificent display in summer-autumn. Flowers open a fresh shade of chartreuse, then gradually turn cream and finally become a deep smoky shade of pink. Best in humus rich soil, sun or part shade. Deciduous.

As this Hydrangea flowers on the new growth it is best pruned in early spring if in fact any pruning is required. If left to grow to its full potential it will put on a stunning display. Quite fast growing - the bloom colour is reliable regardless of the soil pH. Information Pages

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aka Oak Leaf Hydrangea

This compact shrub has stunning pure white flowers in long cone-like clusters from early summer to autumn. The distinctive foliage is sharply cut and is attractive even when the shrubs are not in bloom. The leaves will turn through rich shades of burgundy-purple-reds in the autumn. Prune hard late winter-early spring. Deciduous.

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aka Primrose Jasmine

Jasminum mesnyi is one of the true yellow jasmines. This ornamental climber is both vigorous and hardy. They rich yellow flowers are not known to be fragrant but for sheer colour display it is a winner. Responds well to pruning after flowering. Excellent bonsai jasmine. Evergreen.

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula. Destined to become a favourite because of its ability to bloom the first year and to flower from early summer to early autumn. The grey-green foliage forms a compact mound topped with plump, rich violet purple flowers that are perfect for cutting for fresh and dried bouquets. Perennial.

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From the shasta daisy family this new improved form has gorgeous fancy fringed central petals on large blooms throughout the summer and into autumn. Great for picking or en masse in the garden. The flower is cream to lemon with contrasting deep yellow centre. They have improved disease resistance.

Deadhead to encourage repeat flowering

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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.

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aka Mat Rush

A tough little Aussie with attractive, lime green needles of foliage that form a neat rounded clump. Will grow in sun or part shade and once established is tolerant of just about any conditions including long dry periods. Looks best planted in groups or drifts. Evergreen

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aka Late Dutch Honeysuckle, Woodbine

Masses of fabulously fragrant, tubular, white flowers that turn deep yellow, and are streaked red outside, smother this honeysuckle in late spring. In hot summers, the flowers may be followed by small, bright red fruits. Deciduous and earlier flowering than many other varieties, this one will quickly cover a boundary wall or fence in full sun or partial shade.

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aka Olive

This olive from Greece has a nice compact form making a good choice for topiary work. Attractive grey green foliage and small white flowers followed by heavy crops of small fruit that have good oil content. Happiest in the sun with protection from harsh wind. Keep watered when young. Evergreen.

While Olives can tolerate poor soil they are happiest in nice fertile loam. Feed annually with a well-balanced fertiliser.

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aka Olive

A popular Olive that produces a strong spicy flavoured oil. Equally desirable as a highly ornamental evergreen tree with attractive grey-green foliage. This variety is hardy to cold and self-fertile. Plant in a sunny spot in well drained soil. Leccino is a top choice for SI growers. Evergreen.

Olives are easy care trees, that prefer a nice loamy soil and sunny position. Feed annually with a well-balanced fertiliser.

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aka Veronica

Native. A pretty free flowering little shrub with dainty evergreen foliage and myriads of little white blooms with a hint of lavender in the centre that will delight from spring to summer. Plant in a sunny spot with humus rich soil that doesn't completely dry out. Protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

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A support created for Peony but is also perfect for all manner of plants and perennials that need support or containment such as geraniums, alstroemerias, hellebores and even roses. This smaller version is made up of three legs and two rings and will just push into the garden bed.

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aka Mountain Flax

Native. A smaller red foliage variety of mountain flax. Gracefully drooping long bronze leaves and in spring long flower spikes, loved by native birds. An all purpose plant adds colour and texture to your garden. Thrives in wet or dry soils, tolerates sunny, shady and exposed areas. Evergreen

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aka Flax

Native. A neat and tidy little flax with fresh green upright foliage. Looks good planted in groups or can look quite striking in the right container. Hardy and easy to grow in sun or part shade. Yellow flower heads in spring-summer. Evergreen.

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aka Kohuhu

Light up your landscape with this 'world famous in the Waikato' version of the ever popular Pittosporum. Small golden variegated foliage and a nice compact habit. Clips well if you would like to use as a hedge. Very hardy and easy to grow in just about any conditions. Evergreen

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aka Cape Plumbago

The pretty clusters of deep blue flowers that appear from spring through to autumn are what makes this shrub so desirable. Happy in sun or part shade, tolerates dry conditions but not harsh frost. Trim lightly to maintain shape. Semi-evergreen. PVR

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aka Sweet Pea Shrub

A compact dwarf evergreen shrub with a rounded habit. Pretty Mauve/Purple sweet pea-like flowers appear nearly all year round. Plant in full sun or part shade. Cold hardy and withstands dry and sunny conditions. Great for containers, borders or coastal plantings.

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aka Black eyed susan

Rudbeckias are also known as ‘Black Eyed Susans’. A wonderful perennial to give vibrant and cheerful colour from late summer right through approximately 3 months of flowering into late Autumn/Winter. Rudbeckia ‘Little Goldstar’ is a new variety bred for an absolute abundance of gold flowers with a dark black central seed cone, on a neatly compact habit. Perennial

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aka Star Jasmine

In my opinion one of the best evergreen climbers available to gardeners. Leathery glossy green leaves that have tones of red in winter and myriads of little white star shaped flowers in summer. Wonderfully fragrant. Easy to grow. Can be used as a sprawling ground-cover too.

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Imagine a tower of Sweet Peas, Delphiniums, Jasmine or Clematis - This structure will support such plants beautifully, and will certainly make an impact in your garden. Height 1.68 cm, width at base 50 cm, width at top about 79 cm.

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Standardised plant on stem. Shrub with quite coarse green foliage, carmine red buds appear in late winter and open to white blooms tinged pink. Flowers are lightly perfumed and followed by dark blue berries. Easy to grow in sun or light shade. Responds well to pruning. Evergreen.