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aka Lily of the Nile

A fabulous dwarf Agapanthus that is well behaved and tidy. Strap like green leaves form a neat clump and from mid spring onwards multiple stems of mid blue flowers appear continuously for months. So easy to grow. Lovely to pick. aka African Lily. Evergreen.

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aka Wineberry or Makomako

Native-Wine Berry-Makomako Serrated green leaves with purple tones to the under-side, clusters of pink flowers in spring which are followed by juicy black berries that birds love. Grows happily in the sun in most soils as long as they are not too dry. Tolerates light frost. Semi-evergreen.

Berries will only occur on the female tree if pollination occurs. The Wine-Berry has separate male and female trees.

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Boysenberries with their sweet taste and just a hint of sharpness are a delicious summer treat. Perfect to eat fresh or for making jams and preserves. Easy to grow but it best to provide some horizontal support. Boysenberries are Floricanes, and fruit on 2nd year canes. Deciduous.

aka Burn jelly plant, snake flower

Succulent from southern Africa with long fleshy leaves. It has star-shaped, yellow or orange flowers that are borne in clusters on upright inflorescences. Flowers have pretty tufted (bearded) stamens and are produced in late spring and throughout Summer. Prefers sheltered position. Perennial.

Leaves contain a jelly-like substance that can be used to treat skin infections and wounds.

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Sasanqua Std. Little and lovely this Camellia has small leaves and masses of tiny informal white flowers that are flushed pink. Especially suited for low hedges or container planting. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade. Evergreen. PVR.

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Hybrid. Desirable for the upright slender growth habit. Small, scented, single pure white flowers with golden stamens appear from autumn through to late spring. These are offset against very dark green foliage. Ideal for driveway and group planting. Happiest in semi shade. Evergreen.

I have a group of these growing against a grey fence in the garden, they are remarkably tolerant of heat and sun though I am sure they would be happier in part shade. Even though the situation is less than ideal they flower for months. Information Page

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aka Hornbeam

Hornbeam. Ideal tree for hedging or pleaching. Attractive oval green ribbed foliage that has good autumn tones before turning brown. The leaves hold on the tree well into winter. Smooth grey bark, ornamental catkins in spring followed by ornamental winged seed 'nuts'. Deciduous.

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aka Blackcurrant

The Black Currant produces a fruit that is high in Vitamin C with a tart sharp taste. 'Magnus' is disease resistant, a reliable producer and has an upright habit. The currants are ripe late Dec-Jan. Delicious and deciduous.

Black currants will grow in sun or semi-shade. They like deep acid soil that does not completely dry out in summer when the fruit are setting. They fruit on the new seasons wood which develops after pruning.

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Red currants are a great source of vitamin C. They are easy to grow and form attractive shrubs in the home landscape. The fruit can be picked fresh (if you beat the birds) or used for jams, jellies, juices and pies. Freezes well. Good heavy cropper. Ripe around December-January. Deciduous.

Red Currants differ from Black Currants in that they fruit on the older developed wood (branches) of the bush.

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aka Red Currant

Red currants are a great source of vitamin C. They are easy to grow and form attractive shrubs in the home landscape. The fruit can be picked fresh (if you beat the birds) or used for jams, jellies, juices and pies. Freezes well. Ripe around December-January. Deciduous.

Prune the main shoots of your Red Currant back by about 1/2 in winter to encourage new fruiting laterals. Remember that Red Currants mainly fruit on older wood.

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aka Ake Ake

Native. Ake Ake. A useful background or foliage shrub that can be used for screening or hedging. The light green leaves have wavy margins. Fast growing, hardy and adaptable. Tolerates some clipping and will grow just about anywhere but full shade. Evergreen.

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aka Common Beech

The quintessential hedge for traditional English or formal gardens. Soft undulating green foliage that turns reddish brown in autumn and holds on to the tree almost until the new foliage emerges in spring. Smooth grey bark. If left untrimmed forms a large pyramidal tree. Deciduous.

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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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Lemon Daze has large pendular yellow flowers with pink stamen and soft blue green foliage. It is frost and drought tolerant once established and has the added advantage of being attractive to birds. Prefers a full sun position. Flowers autumn through to spring. Evergreen. PVR
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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aka Grevillea

Strong grey-green foliage provides a striking background to prolific displays of rich red spider flowers. Compact growing with pink-red flowers borne almost year-round. Great for most garden situations, especially in drier conditions. Sun loving with protection from harsh frost, Evergreen.

loved by nectar birds.

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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With full sun and a well drained soil this gracefully arching Grevillea will scatter bright red flowers throughout the bush from autumn to spring. Prefers low phosphorus fertiliser, free draining acidic soil. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and size. Evergreen

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aka Kapuka

Native. A selected form of the ever popular Griselinia. Gorgeous, broad, glossy green foliage with attractive wavy margins. Ideal background shrub but at its best when used as a hedge. Tolerant of just about any planting conditions including coastal. Very tidy and well groomed. Evergreen.

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aka Common Hazel

Corylus avellana, the common hazel is a fast-growing plant, suitable for nut production and as a coppice for basket and fence making. Grows best in sheltered areas with fertile soil and consistent moisture levels. Requires cross-pollination in order to produce nuts. Looks great as an edible hedge.

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aka Day Lily

Daylily. Attractive open pale pink flowers with a yellow throat. Easy care and hardy will grow just about anywhere but loves the sun. Excellent filler, will repeat flower and most effective planted in massed groups. Evergreen.

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aka Day Lily

Day lily. Stunning deep purple flowers, almost black, with a yellow throat. Easy care and hardy will grow just about anywhere but loves the sun. Excellent filler, will repeat flower and most effective planted in massed groups. Evergreen.

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aka Day Lily

A real stunner when in flower. Bearing large, beige flowers with rich burgundy red eye and frilled margins. The leaves are thicker and wider than on common daylily. Compact. With Strong stems they prefer full sun to partial shade, fertile soil that is well drained. Deciduous.

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aka Day Lily

Palest lemon-cream flowers with crepe-like texture. Day Lilies are an extremely rewarding perennial that do not require a lot of fuss and attention. Quick to establish in just about any soil, happiest in full sun but tolerant of some shade. Evergreen.

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aka Day Lily

An award winning Day Lily with gorgeous clear yellow blooms with a hint of fragrance. The blooms appear for months from summer through to early autumn. Quickly forms a strong clump of upright green foliage, will grow just about anywhere, sun or part shade. Hardy. Perennial.

This Day Lily is considered to be one of the best 'yellows' available.

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aka Day Lily

Very striking rich chestnut brown flowers. Day Lilies are an extremely rewarding perennial that do not require a lot of fuss and attention. Quick to establish in just about any soil, happiest in full sun but tolerant of some shade. Long flowering, perfect for planting in drifts. Evergreen.

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aka Day Lily

A sumptuous and award winning Day Lily with large textured summer blooms that are creamy pink with a hint of lime green in the centre. Fresh green foliage that quickly forms a clump. Easy to establish in just about any soil, happiest in full sun but tolerant of some shade. Perennial.

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aka Day Lily

'Stella Bella' is an extremely tolerant and hardy Day Lily that has been known to bloom for up to 6 months! The flowers are a warm yellow and not overly large. Perfect for mass planting. Happiest in sun but will tolerate some shade. Evergreen.

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aka Day Lily

An extremely tolerant, fast growing and hardy dwarf Day Lily that has been known to bloom for up to 6 months! The flowers are a pastel yellow 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 Day Lily

Absolutely exquisite deepest wine blooms highlighted by a lime yellow centre. An established clump is simply stunning in full bloom. Flowers profusely over spring and summer. Happy in full sun but will tolerate some shade. Evergreen.

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aka Mophead Hydrangea or Alpen Glow

Large hot pink to purple 'Mophead' flowers appear from summer to autumn offset by glossy green foliage. Plant in morning sun or semi-shade in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Colour may vary depending on soil type. Deciduous.

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aka Mophead Hydrangea

Blue mophead in acid soils or salmon pink in alkaline soils. The flowerheads are small and compact with very large individual florets. Looks fabulous in a shady spot under trees. Very free flowering and popular as a cut flower. Lovely autumn tones – flowers antique Lavender tones.

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aka Mophead Hydrangea

Mophead. Gorgeous blood red to Aubergine coloured flowers that deepen to purple. Dark green foliage. Best planted in a semi-shaded position in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Deciduous.

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aka Mophead Hydrangea

Large mid- pink 'Mophead' flowers appear from summer to autumn offset by glossy green foliage. Plant in morning sun or semi-shade in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Colour may vary depending on soil type. Deciduous.

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aka Australian Frangipani

The Australian Frangipani is a fast growing slender tree with glossy, dark green, pointed foliage. In spring and summer the tree is smothered with dainty, highly fragrant creamy-yellow flowers. Needs a sheltered site in full sun with protection from harsh frost and wind. Evergreen.

If you look at the flowers of this tree carefully you will see that it is closely related to our native Pittosporum - in fact they are in the same plant family - CER in action!

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aka Kanuka

Fast growing evergreen shrub or small erect tree. Bright green leaves which release volatile oils when crushed. Similar to Manuka but leaves are soft and flowers and seeds are smaller than Manuka. Attractive branching pattern and profuse flowering in summer.

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aka Manuka or Tea Tree

Native. Call it Tea Tree or call it Manuka or even by its botanical name of Leptospermum this ubiquitous native tree is a familar site in our landscape. The scented white flowers that appear in summer attract bees that produce delicious honey. Will grow almost anywhere. Evergreen.

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aka Dawn Redwood

Dawn Redwood. This ancient Chinese Conifer was rediscovered in the 1940's and is now grown throughout the world. A handsome tree with ferny green foliage and 'shaggy' brown bark. The foliage turns gold-bronze prior to leaf fall. Likes the sun and fertile soil. The Height is 10 year estimate. Deciduous.

Dawn Redwood is endangered in natural habitats.

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aka Port Wine Magnolia

Port Wine Magnolia. The dark wine-red blooms of this adaptable evergreen shrub are a little shy, hiding amongst the glossy green foliage. You'll definitely know they're there when you become intoxicated by the powerful fruity fragrance. Plant in sun or part shade with acid soil for best results.

A top choice for a well-behaved and fragrant hedge.

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aka Mondo Grass

Black Mondo Grass. This unique perennial has distinctive stiff purple-black foliage which clumps together to form little mounds that can be used as a ground cover or edging. Small lilac flowers appear in summer followed by shiny black berries. Evergreen.

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aka Mondo Grass

A grass-like perennial that forms tactile little clumps of very fine foliage. The soft dense mats look fabulous along pathways or edges. Small flowers hide amongst the foliage and are followed by little berries. Grow in full sun or part shade. Evergreen.

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aka Mountain Flax

Yellow flowers appear November to January. Smaller growing than ordinary Flax. Does not like to be water logged but will withstand drought and salt laden wind. Effective in pebble gardens against large boulders. Good for mass planting and erosion control. Evergreen

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aka New Zealand Green Flax

The term 'tenax' means strong and tough and this NZ Flax certainly is all of that. Broad swords of green foliage form strong clumps that are perfect for mass planting along stream banks, around ponds or naturalising in the landscape. Tolerant of just about anything. Evergreen.

The summer flowers are much loved by birds especially the native Tui whose beak is perfectly formed to gather nectar from the blooms.

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aka Lemonwood

A very popular tree which is fast growing and frequently used for hedging, shelter and as a singular specimen tree The leaves, have a lemon scent when crushed. Cream yellow flowers. Hardy to just about everything including attacks by oppossums. Evergreen.

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aka Kohuhu

Native. An easy to grow and well behaved native tree with attractive, undulating, pale green foliage. The small dark purple flowers emit a heady fragrance in the spring evening air. Great for screening, hedges and for background foliage. Trims well. Evergreen.

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aka Raspberry

A high yielding, mid-season Raspberry with medium sized berries. The fruit comes away from the bush readily, making harvesting easy. This variety has a high resistance to fruit rot. Main crop in summer, small autumn yeild. Deciduous.

Most Raspberries fruit on 2nd year 'canes' i.e. older wood. 'Nootka' also fruits on new growth. You will need to provide a support framework for the 'canes' to grow against. Raspberries love well rotted organic matter and will fruit best when given a well balanced fertilizer in early spring.

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Classical, stylish, eye catching, this Willingham urn has all the necessary traits to be a fabulous focal point in your garden or courtyard. Made from composite materials it is lightweight but solid in appearance.

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Pick up only. Classical, stylish, eye catching, this Willingham urn has all the necessary traits to be a fabulous focal point in your garden or courtyard. Made from composite materials it is lightweight but solid in appearance. This is pick up only. Not available for Delivery.

This item will not be delivered, it must be picked up from the nursery.