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aka Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple

Hybridum Chinese Lantern. What a fantastic evergreen shrub this is with non stop flower power and and so easy care. Will grow in the sun or part shade and responds well to a good chop back every now and then. Hot red lantern flowers combine well with the green foliage. Suitable for containers.

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aka Purple Leaf Wattle

Purple Leaf Wattle. A popular evergreen tree with attractive, feathery grey foliage that has smoky purple tones on the new growth. In winter the whole tree is covered in cheerful bright yellow balls of bloom. Plant in well drained soil in a sunny spot. Tolerant of poor soil. Est.10yr.growth.

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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 Birds Nest Fern

Probably better known as Bird's Nest Fern is a very striking feature plant with its bright green, wavy edged fronds that grow in a rosette shape forming a bowl or nest shape in the centre. Can be grown as an indoor plant for air purification or outside. Frost tender.

Thriving in the low light it is an excellent container plant for a sheltered and shaded patio or shade house in warm climates.

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aka Crown Fern

Native Fern. This fern is also known as the dwarf tree fern as it develops a short trunk when mature. Can be grown indoors or outdoors. Likes a warm shady spot in the garden with moist free draining soil.

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aka Bottlebrush

A hardy, evergreen shrub with light pink, bottle brush flowers from Spring through to Autumn. Tolerates frost and drought and will grow in almost any type of soil. Prefers full sun or morning shade and afternoon sun. Prune for shape and size after flowering.

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aka Bottlebrush

A robust evergreen shrub that flowers prolifically producing high volumes of crimson red spikes almost all year round. Prefers light to medium soils in a moist sunny position. Prune after flowering to maintain for shape and size. Good for home gardens and will withstand coastal conditions.

Bird attracting for the nectar in the bottle brush flowers. Frosty hardy.

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aka Bottlebrush

Bottlebrush. If you’re wanting a mid-sized shrub for screening or hedging, or a cluster to catch the eye at the bottom of the garden, Genoa Glory will do the trick. Spring see's it loaded with purple-pink brushes that have a lustre you’d expect to see in a gem. reliable and easy to grow. Clip off the spent flowers in early summer each year. Evergreen

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aka Bottlebrush

An Australian native shrub with shiny green leaves and bright pink bottle brush flowers in late spring. Occasional flowers in autumn. Plant in full sun and well drained soil. Prune after flowering if required.

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aka Bottlebrush

Bottlebrush - Pink. A very pretty shrub with candy-floss pink brush like flowers that appear from spring through to autumn. Birds, bees and butterflies love the flowers. Easy to grow in a sunny spot but needs protection from harsh frost. Trim lightly after flowering. Evergreen.

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aka Bottlebrush

Bottlebrush. Discovered in Kings Park Melbourne hence the name. Green foliage and a nice rounded habit. Simply smothers itself if bright crimson 'brushes' in spring-summer. Likes a sunny spot and protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

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aka Bottlebrush

A compact, dwarf form of the ever popular Australian 'Bottle Brush'. Masses of dark red flowers in summer that attract birds. Loves the sun and good drainage and will be quite drought tolerant once established. Tidy grey-green stiff foliage. Could be used as a hedge. Evergreen.

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aka Bottlebrush

A striking large shrub with very large dark red bottlebrush flowers on arching branches throughout the year. Will tolerate most well drained soils in full sun. Trim lightly to maintain shape and size in Spring. Ideal for attracting birds into the garden to feed on their nectar. Evergreen.

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aka Limegreen Bottlebrush

Bottlebrush. A small to medium sized shrub which is hardy under a wide range of garden conditions. The flower lime green flower spikes appear in late spring. Likes a light to heavy soil in a moist open situation. Prune to maintain size and shape and to encourage flower production. Evergreen.

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aka Lemon Bottlebrush

Young growth is often attractively covered with dense silky hairs, later becoming smooth. The lemon flowers are borne in profusion throughout spring. Prune to maintain size and shape and to encourage flower production. Great as a specimen or screen plant. Mulching and feeding in spring and autumn is beneficial. Evergreen.

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aka Bottlebrush

Bottle Brush. A spreading low growing form of this popular Australian shrub. During the summer it smothers itself with bright red 'bottle brush' flowers that are tinged with gold. Loves hot dry areas and happy on the coast. Quite drought tolerant once established. Evergreen.

Members of the Callistemon family or 'Bottle Brush' as they are commonly known do not like too much fertilizer. The safest way to give them some nutrients is with a slow release product but remember in this case 'less is more'.

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aka Bottlebrush

Bottlebrush. An unusual form of Bottlebrush in that it has beautiful white 'brushes' in spring-summer rather than the usual red tones. Dark green foliage offsets the flowers well. Sprawling habit. Prefers a sunny spot away from harsh frost but overall quite vigorous. Evergreen.

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aka Tussock Grass

NZ Native Grass. This is a graceful little grass or tussock with fine, light silver green needles of foliage that curl over at the top. Looks its best when planted in large groups or drifts. Easy to grow in sun or part shade in average soil. Evergreen.

If your clump of Carex becomes a little scruffy give it a new 'do' by cutting off the top growth - you can be quite severe - and it will rapidly re grow with renewed vigour.

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Excellent Clematis for growing through trees or covering unsightly walls. Flowers in late spring. The flowers are fragrant and a deep dusky pink with contrasting creamy anthers. Very deep bronze new foliage. Deciduous.

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aka Korokio

Native. A tough, hardy shrub discovered by the late Mike Geenty in the Waikato. A top plant for hedging or background planting. Attractive olive-green leaves, small yellow flowers in spring followed by red berries that birds love. Tolerates regular trimming. Evergreen.

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aka Coneflower

With prolific, long, sturdy stem flowers starting from Summer and continuing well into Autumn, these make a stunning statement in the garden, pots and containers or even Prairie gardens. Flowers are large, double and deepest fuchsia pink. Deciduous, hardy perennial.

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aka Coneflower

Moodz Awake is a fantastic improved series of Echinacea with a shorter bushier habit and huge flower power. Ideal for hot dry spots, providing a long lasting splash of colour. Course dark green leaves, with a large golden yellow daisy-like flowers that appear in summer until the first frost. Perennial

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aka Coneflower

With prolific, long, sturdy stem flowers starting from Summer and continuing well into Autumn, these make a stunning statement in the garden, pots and containers or even Prairie gardens. Flowers are large, rich pink with a tinge of orange around a large brown centre. Deciduous, hardy perennial.

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aka Coneflower

With prolific, long, sturdy stem flowers starting from Summer and continuing well into Autumn, these make a stunning statement in the garden, pots and containers or even Prairie gardens. Flowers are y large, double, intense orange to yellow. Deciduous, hardy perennial.

A big attractant for bees and butterflies.

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aka Coneflower

Bringing colour to your garden from Summer through to Autumn. The brilliant white, double flowers are borne on tall, sturdy stems which will become a talking point to admirers viewing your garden. Lovely for picking for bouquets and are compact with a uniform habit. Deciduous, hardy perennial.

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A sprinkler with 8 varieties of settings for the home garden that is efficient and effective.

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aka Flowering Gum

Flowering Gum. Handsome, single trunk, round headed tree with stringy reddish-brown bark. Glossy leaves with a red rib that are a deep grey-green. In summer spectacular flowers are displayed well above the foliage. Likes the sun and protection from frost especially when young.

The flower colour can range from brightest red, orange, pink on seedling grown trees. No matter what the colour this is a very showy tree.

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aka Creeping Fig

A useful plant for covering up anything ugly or unsightly - in the garden that is. Self clinging aerial roots clamber along walls, up fences, water tanks etc. Small juvenile foliage is an attractive bronze green. Grow in sun/part shade and needs protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

This is a plant that I am never without in the garden. I prefer the small mature leaves and usually trim off the more mature rangy growth. Creeping Fig does not like harsh frost and will show signs of some stress in very cold winters but usually recovers well.

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aka Flower Carpet Rose

Modern Shrub. Another top rose in the Flower Carpet series. 'Amber' has semi-double fragrant flowers in tones of warm amber and soft peach. Long flowering period and strong disease resistant foliage. Very pretty and perfect for group planting. Deciduous. PVR

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A mat-forming shrub has deeply lobed evergreen oak-like leaves and burgundy-red spring flowers. The leaves flush bronze and mature to dark green. Toothbrush-shaped clusters of dark red flowers appear along the stems from late winter to late spring, and sometimes again in fall.

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aka Grevillea

Wide bushy shrub with arching stem, deeply serrated fern-like leave and long, one sided racemes of red flowers that resemble toothbrushes. The wonderful flowers can be enjoyed through winter and spring, adding colour and encouraging birds to the garden. Evergreen.

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aka Grevillea

An excellent sprawling shrub that covers a lot of ground on difficult areas that need fast cover. Attractive bronze divided leaves and long red 'toothbrush' flowers that appear throughout the year but particularly in spring. Likes sun, well drained soil and protection from frost. Evergreen. PVR.

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aka Grevillea

Grevillea 'Cream Passion' is a medium sized, bushy shrub with a spreading habit. It has attractive deeply dissected blue green foliage. In late winter to early summer large cream and pink flower will be seen covering the bush. Prefers full sun and good drainage. Evergreen.

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aka Grevillea

A great plant for quick cover on dry banks and walls. The soft grey-green foliage has a cascading, spreading habit and is complemented by red 'spider-like' blooms from autumn to spring. Likes the sun, good drainage and light soil but doesn't like frost. Evergreen.

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New Hybrid. A beauiful full shrub thats puts on a showy display with gold clusters from late Autumn through to Spring. Attractive to birds and tolerates coastal conditions.

Trim in late Spring when finished flowering if required.

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aka Grevillea

Beautiful prostrate grevillea with deeply lobed leaves with reddish new growth and burgundy toothbrush flowers in spring-summer. Prefers acidic soils, responds well to hard pruing. Great for embankments or large containers.

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A hardy groundcover with variegated leaves. New growth has a pink tinge which later turns to white. Prune lightly after flowering. Ideal plant to cover large areas. Mass plant for quick effect. Fertilize with a low phosphorus fertilizer. Evergreen.

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A tall shrub or small tree thats vigorous with long golden orange/brown toothbrush like flowers that flower for a long time. Autumn - Spring. Suitable for warmer climates with free draining soil in full sun. Cut back after flowering to maintain shape and size. Good for attracting birds to the garden. Evergreen

Cut back well each year after flowering to maintain shape and size.

A new hybrid noted for for its deep red flowers which will appear throughout Winter-Spring. It has a vigorous upright habit and will thrive in full sun, well drained soils. Ideal for attracting birds into the garden. Evergreen.

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aka Grevillea

Ignite your garden with colour with the vibrant red and yellow flowers of this compact soft to the touch grevillea. It flowers from spring through summer with an explosion of fiery coloured flowers making a stunning show in any garden, or container. A striking small evergreen plant. PVR

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A small tough Grevillea with an amazing display of orange/yellow flowers. It flowers during spring/summer when it will be covered with flowers. Like most grevilleas it is drought tolerant once established and frost hardy. Best planted in full sun. Evergreen. PVR

It will grow in most soil conditions.

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aka Grevillea

A tough little Aussie that thrives on neglect. Small grey-green rounded foliage. Distinctive creamy white and red shaggy flowers are produced en mass during winter and spring. Happiest in a sunny well drained position. No need to fertilize, will cope with strong wind and poor soil.

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aka Grevillea

A compact evergreen shrub bearing clusters of deep pink flowers highlighted by mid green foliage. Quick growing. Ideal in shrub borders. Nice compact, rounded growth habit. Flowers from autumn to spring. Tough and hardy.

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aka Grevillea

Peaches and Cream is a small/medium sized shrub with a dense spreading habit. Its attractive deeply dissected foliage is bright green with bronze highlights in winter. Long loose flower clusters of greenish yellow age to various shades of yellow, pink and orange throughout the year. Evergreen. PVR

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A rounded low spreading shrub with variegated leaves and red flowers that show themselves off against the green foliage. Hardy and suited to most soils and positions in the garden in full sun. Tolerant of most soil types as long as they are well drained. Prune hard to shape. Evergreen.

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A delightful semi erect/spreading shrub. Produces masses of large pendulous clusters of red flowers almost all year round. Hardy and adaptable to most situations. Soil should be free draining, acidic, sandy loam. Trim back to size and shape after flowering. Evergreen

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aka Grevillea

A compact little Grevillea with narrow, pointed, green leaves and clusters of bright pink flowers from winter right through to spring. Happiest in a warm sunny spot with good drainage. Will thrive on neglect but doesn't like frost. Evergreen.

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A fast growing and dense ground cover plant, with toothed leaves and coppery red new growth. Fantastic quick grower for banks and slopes, and in large landscaping areas, and can cover up to 6 metres. Flowers winter to late spring with toothbrush like red flowers. Evergreen

With its robust upright spreading habit it will be smothered in large clusters of stunning, deep orange flowers on the end of the branches from late Autumn to Spring. Prefers a well drained position in full sun. Prune for shape and size once flowering has finished.

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The soft pink ‘spider’ flowers on this smaller, compact cultivar, show up beautifully against the bright green, dense foliage. Flowers appear late autumn into early spring and produce nectar for birds. Regarded frost hardy, it likes partial shade but prefers full sun. Moist well-drained soil. Evergreen.

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aka Grevillea

This Aussie will bring welcome colour to the garden during the dull winter months. The soft grey foliage is complemented by flowers in tones of red, pink and cream from winter to spring. Useful to provide quick cover on hot dry banks. Likes the sun and good drainage but not frost. Evergreen.

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Native. This fabulous little Hebe must have earned its name because it is a star performer. Glossy green foliage, a neat and tidy habit and beautiful deep violet-blue flowers from October to January. Grow in a sunny spot in well drained soil. Trim lightly after flowering. Evergreen.

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aka Hebe

Native. This is a top performing Hebe with glossy, fresh green foliage that looks good all year round and shows good disease resistance. Clusters of pretty mauve flowers appear from spring through to summer. Nice compact, well behaved habit. Hardy and tolerant. Evergreen.

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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. PVR

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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 Oval Kumquat

Citrus. Oval Kumquat. A popular variety with bright orange, oval fruit with thin peel that is sweet and tasty but with enough zing to be noticeable. The flesh has few seeds and is quite acid. Will produce large crops if planted in a sunny, well drained fertile spot. Evergreen.

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aka Large Round Kumquat

Large Round Kumquat. A hybrid variety with thick, rigid, dark green foliage and fragrant, white flowers in spring. The rounded fruit are of good quality and the whole fruit can be eaten as the peel is quite sweet with just a hint of acid. The flesh is also sweet with few seeds. Evergreen.

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Amy - Tidy erect growth - rosy red bracts early autumn through winter followed by creamy bracts early spring on long stems. Striking in full colour. Ideal for picking. PVR. Evergreen

Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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aka Leucadendron

New hybrid. A smaller shrub with deep purple green foliage from Autumn through Winter as the flower bracts mature. It has medium length stems which can be used in flora arrangements and they sport a bicolour stem. Evergreen.

Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.

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From the shasta daisy family this is a new improved form. This variety has attractive fresh white flowers with a soft yellow centre which curve back from the centre when fully open on large blooms throughout the summer and into autumn. Great for picking or as a mass garden effect.

These plants have improved disease resistance.

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From the shasta daisy family this is a new improved form. This variety has attractive soft yellow petals with a bright yellow centre on large blooms throughout the summer and into autumn. Great for picking or as a mass garden effect.

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aka Pincushion Protea

An attractive new hybrid which is quite vigourous that produces long stems of deep red pincushion flower heads form Spring to early Summer. Likes full sun coastal conditions and will tolerate a mild frost. Evergreen.

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aka Tractor Seat Ligularia

If you are looking for fabulous foliage then the leaves of the 'Tractor Seat' Ligularia are hard to beat. Large, glossy, green and textured, the leaves put on an outstanding display in a shady spot. Stems of yellow flowers in autumn-winter. Evergreen.

This plant is commonly known as Ligularia but is more correctly called Farfugium japonicum var giganteum

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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 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 Michelia Inspiration

An upright grower with a dense habit, Inspiration adds a vertical effect for those tight areas in your landscape. Sweetly scented porcelain-like flowers bloom in spring - Not as tall as the species, reaching approx 3m at maturity. Evergreen. PVR

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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 Bower Vine

Named after Pandora of Greek mythology this Aussie beauty puts on a real show from spring to autumn. Glossy green foliage and large bell shaped flowers in pure white with a soft yellow throat. Needs a sunny position and a support framework. New growth may be frost tender. Evergreen

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aka Boston Ivy

Boston Ivy. If you want to cover up something unsightly in a hurry then this is the climber for you. The suction cups at the end of each tendril cling tenaciously to most surfaces. Tough, hardy and oh so beautiful in autumn when the bronze-green leaves turn shades of fiery red. Deciduous.

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aka Blue Star Fern

With long, wavy, blue-green leaf fronds this is a stuuning specimen to have in a hanging basket or pot/container in a sheltered position. Avoid draughts and loves to be mist sprayed on the foliage rather than watered. Can be used indoors and is an air-purifying plant.

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A protea magnifica hybrid with large deep red flowers. Free flowering over a long period from late summmer to spring. In spring cut back to shape and to encourage good flowering the next year. Likes full sun and free draining soils

To have success with your Protea good drainage is essential. They like a nice light slightly acidic soil. They don't like fertilizer high in phosphates. Generally feeding is not necessary but a slow release with a low phosphate (P) rating is the safest to use. Any pruning should be done after flowering.

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A simply gorgeous Protea that will delight you with masses of blooms over a long period from autumn-spring. The large 'furry' cones are a rich pink edged with white. Likes the sun, and slightly acid open soil. Pink Ice is a very hardy variety. Evergreen.

To have success with your Protea good drainage is essential. They like a nice light slightly acidic soil. They don't like fertilizer high in phosphates. Generally feeding is not necessary but a slow release with a low phosphate (P) rating is the safest to use. Any pruning should be done after flowering.

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An erect shrub producing red flowers in Winter which exude nectar making the flowers sticky. Long flowering and great as a picked flower. Prefers full sun. Trim to maintain shape. Adapts to most soil conditions. Evergreen.

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aka Kowhai

If you want a well behaved, rewarding evergreen shrub then it would be hard to go past this delightful little Kowhai. Compact and tidy and completely covered in rich yellow bells in late winter that birds love, especially Tui and Waxeyes. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Evergreen

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aka Glory Bush

Glory Bush. Beautiful dark green velvety leaves and lilac coloured flowers in summer and autumn. Frost tender and needs protection from the wind. Will grow well in a sunny spot in the garden. Evergreen. PVR.

aka Glory Bush

A stunning plant with large pink and white flowers throughout the warmer months. Compact. Drought tolerant once established. Great for pots, gardens, borders and low hedges. Will withstand coastal conditions. Plant in moist, well drained soil in a sunny position. Hardy. Protect form heavy frosts.

Occasional deep watering in periods of extended heat. Feed with slow release fertilizer in early spring.

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aka Glory Bush

A drop-dead gorgeous shrub in full flower with its royal purple blooms that almost smother the velvety foliage in spring and again in autumn. Needs a sunny sheltered spot with protection from harsh winds and frost to do well. Prefers well drained soil on the acid side. Bred to do well in cooler climates. Evergreen.

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aka Glory Bush

Peace Baby is one of the most compact forms of Tibouchina currently available. Large, clear white flowers with pink stamens throughout the year. Beautiful as a specimen in a pot or in the garden. Protected from frost it will flower all year round. Repeat flowering. Evergreen.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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aka Glory Bush

Glory Bush. Beautiful dark green velvety leaves and purple coloured flowers in summer and autumn. Frost tender and needs protection from the wind. Will grow well in a sunny spot in the garden. Evergreen

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Tie. Elastic tree ties are ideal; allows for growth and movement to avoid damaging the tree, rose, climber or shrub you need to train. These balls of elastic tree tie are great value. 25m per ball.

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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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aka Cape Lilac, Tree in a hurry

Cape Lilac or Tree-in-a-Hurry a small to medium-sized tree, very fast-growing when young, attaining up to 1.3 m in a year, reaches full height within a few years, rarely exceeds 7.5m. This tree features hairy pinnate leaves, attractive mauve pink pea-shaped flowers followed by leathery pods.