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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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To produce flowers and develop beautiful foliage, aquatic plants need food. These tablets contain the necessary nutrients and trace elements and can be conveniently placed in the soil of the plant for slow release and will keep your plants blooming all season long.

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Organic Slow Release Fertilizer - Easy and safe to use, made from heat treated bio-solids and full of minerals and nutrients for your garden or lawn. The small pellets will slow release for 12-16 weeks. Can be used without water and will not burn either roots or foliage. N6 P2 K0.4 trace elements.

This fantastic product is a must have for organic gardeners. It can be used safely on any plants that like fertilizer and is so easy to use on the lawn as it doesn't have to be watered in. The bio-solids are heated treated to 600 degrees ensuring they are weed and pathogen free. Bio Boost will feed your garden, add organic matter and as it binds to the soil waiting for plant up-take it will not leach into waterways. Eco-friendly. Suitable for plants being newly planted.

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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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Daltons premium quality nutrient enriched compost. Stimulates microbial and earthworm activity to enhance the availability of nutrients to plants. The added gypsum provides extra calcium and improves drainage. Use to produce bigger and healthier crops.

3 months mini prill fertiliser, trace elements, wetting agent, natural gypsum and coco fibre.

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aka Cabbage Tree, Ti kouka

Cordyline Jive has been bred in Te Awamutu and has unique variegated foliage. The new leaves emerge a variegated cream and bright green colour. As the plant matures the variegation changes to yellow and dark green. Plant in full sun or part shade. Prefers well drained soil.

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aka Spanish Broom

Erect multi-branched shrub that is absolutely smoothered in pure white pea like flowers in spring and summer. Makes a lovely display. Prune after flowering. Happiest in a sunny well drained spot. Easy to grow and hardy. Evergreen.

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aka Lena Broom

This well behaved desirable form of Broom has a compact habit and pretty red and lemon coloured pea like flowers throughout the summer. A lovely background shrub for a sunny well drained spot. Good for floral work. Protect from really harsh frost. Evergreen.

If desired prune lightly after flowering.

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Daltons Premium Garden Mix is a natural blend of organic ingredients for use as a soil conditioner, garden booster or planter mix. It is also ideal for rose planting and is used by professional rose growers and local bodies throughout New Zealand.

Blended from 100% weed-free materials, Daltons Premium Garden Mix is perfect for all gardens

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aka Zonal Geranium

Featuring stunning deep mahogany foliage topped with contrasting bright pink blooms, Geranium Chocolate Pink is a plant to feature in your garden. These versatile plants are easy to grow in pots and enjoy full sun with good drainage. Perfect in pots or planters.

The world famous PAC range of Pelargonium have been bred for improved disease resistance, bigger blooms and a longer flowering period

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A New Zealand native. Semi-aquatic plant with reddish brown stems and bright green leaves. White small trumpet-like flowers. The plants can grow in water submerged up to 1m or as a margin plant. Prefers semi-shaded area. Tolerates cool temperatures if sheltered. Perennial.

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aka Spreading Guinea Flower

Spreading Guinea Flower. A prostrate and spreading groundcover shrub with yellow flowers in autumn and spring. Grows best in full sun and well drained soil. Ideal for coastal gardens. Perennial.

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aka Mophead Hydrangea

Mophead. One of our favourite Hydrangeas. Gorgeous large white flower heads that open from soft lime green buds. Lovely to pick. Best planted in dappled light in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Deciduous.

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aka Bay Tree

This is a top 10 shrub which not only looks good it tastes good as well! The leathery dark green foliage is highly aromatic and popular for cooking. This same foliage clips extremely well making the 'Bay' perfect for hedging and topiary work. Presented here as a standard. Easy to grow. Evergreen.

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aka Spanish Lavender

Lavandula. A unique Spanish variety of Lavender found growing in NZ. The light green-grey foliage has an aromatic Lemon scent, this is topped off with large yellow-green flower heads that appear in spring. Loves a hot sunny well drained position. Trim after flowering. Evergreen. PVR.

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aka Spanish Lavender

Lavandula. Bred in Nelson this striking Lavender has an interesting colour combination of deep purple and soft lemon. The grey-green foliage is aromatic and in spring-summer the purple flower heads appear topped off with large 'wings' of pale lemon yellow. Loves the sun and good drainage. Evergreen.

Lightly trim after flowering and side dress with a little lime annually for best results.

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aka Chrysanthemum Sparkles

A top performing perennial with attractive silver green dissected foliage topped off with fresh white daisy flowers with a cheerful yellow centre. With regular dead heading 'Sparkles' will flower from spring to autumn. Happy in the sun with protection from harsh frost. Perennial.

'Sparkles' is also happy in coastal gardens and will even tolerate dry spells making it a perfect choice for containers and baskets. NB This does not mean that you can forget to water it entirely though, like the rest of us a refreshing drink is appreciated from time to time.

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A natural seaweed thats NZ sourced and sustainably harvested. Liquid seaweed concentrate its easy to use on flower and vegetable gardens, trees,shrubs and the lawn. Use it when transplanting seedlings or on established gardens. Reduces transplant shock.

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aka Seed Potato

1st Early. Kidney shaped tubers with white skin and white flesh. Excellent boiling potato that is yummy for potato salad. Lovely flavour and a waxy texture. Matures in approximately 90 days.

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aka Sprout Inhibitor

An easy to use dust-able powder. Formulated to prevent the sprouts growing on potatoes that are being stored. Helps keeps potatoes fresh.

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aka Seed Potato

2nd Early. Oval to round tubers with white skin and white flesh. Good all purpose potato with a floury texture. A firm favourite with many. Matures in approximately 70-80 days.

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aka Seed Potato

Main Crop - Heritage Potato. A delicious 'spud' with red skin and white flesh. Slightly waxy with a rich flavour, can be roasted and baked but at its best when boiled. The red skin retains its colour when cooked. Keeps well.

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aka Seed Potato

Main Crop. This large oval-shaped potato an has very red skin and white flesh. Good all purpose floury potato that is suitable to be grown organically because as has disease resistance qualities. One of my favourites. Beautiful baked. Matures in approx. 100 days.

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aka Seed Potato

1st Early. This potato is called 'Rocket' as it matures very early and quickly after planting - approximately 60 days. Oval tubers with white skin and white flesh. A great boiling and roasting potato. NB Does not keep particularly well as it's main quality is being ready so early.

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aka Seed Potato

Main Crop. Round tuber with very red skin and white flesh. Another good all purpose potato, great for boiling, roasting and salads. Matures approximately 90 -100 days

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Daltons premium potting mix is perfect for both indoor and outdoor container plants. Contains a full blend of fertilisers including controlled release fertiliser and a wetting agent for improved plant growth and vigour. Feeds plants for up to ten months.

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aka Tool Secateur 130DX

A tough handy secateur. Fits a smaller hand. Has a light coil spring causing less hand fatique. Very high quality cutting. A perfect gardening companion in the garden.

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aka Tool Secateur ARS VS-8Z 22mm cut

Made in Japan using the most up to date design and technology to bring you the highest quality professional bypass secateurs. PVC handles to allow comfort and good control. Replaceable hard chrome blades. Thermal treatment of high quality steel ensures the sharpest edge. The unique single handed squeeze to unlock system is simple, convenient and easy to use.

The VS-8Z secateurs have shorter handles making them perfect for smaller hands and are capable of cutting material with a diameter of 22mm.

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aka Tool Secateur ARS VS-9Z 25mm

Made in Japan using the most up to date design and technology to bring you the highest quality professional bypass secateurs. PVC handles to allow comfort and good control. Replaceable hard chrome blades. Thermal treatment of high quality steel ensures the sharpest edge. The unique single handed squeeze to unlock system is simple, convenient and easy to use.

The VS-9Z secateurs have longer handles for larger hands and are capable of cutting material with a diameter of 25mm.

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Yams. Inca Gold is a new variety bred for New Zealand conditions. It has a yellow flesh and grows up to 10cm long and 3cm thick. It has a lovely flavour and is a high yielder.

Plant July to mid October. Harvest Approx May/ June/ July, when tops of yam plant have totally died off or after first frost. It is recommended that if you are in regions that have frost’s, leave your yams in the ground to get frosted a few times. This then enhances the flavour.

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Yams grown in New Zealand originate from the South American Andes where they are known as oca. Their waxy skins are shiny and colourful and is thin and soft and needs no peeling. The white to lemon-yellow flesh has a smooth, silky texture with a nutty taste, similar to beetroot. Earth gems have a crisp texture, which remains even when cooked. They can be boiled, steamed, microwaved or baked.