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Tall spires of softest sky blue blooms highlighted with a white central zone usually referred to as a 'bee' will add a touch of "pretty" to the spring garden. Plant in a sunny position in nice humus rich soil. Provide a support stake if you live in a windy spot. Perennial.

Delphiniums are gross feeders i.e. they like lots of tucker, especially organic matter. They respond well to being planted with sheep pellets.

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An award winning Delphium bred right here in NZ. A real 'Sweetie' with tall spires of large frilly flowers in tones of pink highlighted with a central white zone called a 'bee'. Plant in a sunny spot in nice humus rich soil. Support with a stake if you have a windy garden. Perennial.

Delphiniums love organic matter and respond well to being fed with Sheep Pellets. 'Sweethearts' was trialled at the RHS gardens and performed so well that they were give an Award of Garden Merit.

aka Smart Grass

A versatile little tuft forming gollden grass that is evergreen and will grow just about anywhere. Quite tough and hardy. Panicles of insignificant flower spikes appear in summer. Group together in clumps for an informal effect.

aka Flax Lily

Flax Lily. An easy care evergreen perennial with attractive arching foliage. The sword like leaves are blue on one side and green on the other making for a striking effect. Dainty sprays of blue flowers spring-summer followed by berries. Sun or part shade. Tolerant of coastal conditions. PVR.DRG04

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aka Flax Lily

Native. The NZ Flax Lily is a hardy and tolerant perennial with strappy thin light green leaves. In spring and summer dainty blue flowers stand above the foliage on wiry stems. These are followed by berries in the autumn. Lovely in large drifts. Evergreen. PVR

aka Flax Lily

An attractive clumping perennial with grey-green and white striped margin on strappy leaves. Clusters of blue flowers on tall spikes appear in Spring through Summer. Ideal for adding light and colour to a shaded area and great as a specimen in a pot on the deck. Hardy. Evergreen.

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aka Pink

An award winning little Dianthus or 'Pink' which will intoxicate you with its delicious spicy fragrance and beautiful pale pink blooms which are double. Flowering freely from spring to summer this is the perfect plant to edge summer gardens. Loves a warm well drained position. Evergreen.

Dianthus will benefit from a side dressing of lime once a year as they generally prefer alkaline soils. Dead-head regularly to encourage more blooms.

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aka Pink

Commonly known as a 'Pink' this 'Coconut Sundae' is delicious but with zero calories! Beautiful double white flowers drizzled with cherry red in the centre. Smells divine. Loves well drained soil and a sunny spot, easy to grow and hardy. Will flower for months. Evergreen. Perennial.

Dianthus will benefit from a side dressing of lime once a year as they generally prefer alkaline soils. Dead-head regularly to encourage more blooms.

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aka Pink

Pink. From the prestigious UK breeder - Whetman - delightful, double, pure white, highly fragrant blooms appear spring-autumn and are off set by blue-green foliage. Neat and tidy habit. Loves the sun and good drainage and soil that is on the light side. Evergreen. PVR.

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An old favourite, this compact and low growing perennial produces double fragrant flowers in a pure white. Much valued for borders, rockeries and small gardens. Loves sun and will continue flowering if spent flowers are removed. Hardy and evergreen.