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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 Upright Hornbeam

An upright narrow form of Hornbeam with oval ribbed green leaves that have good autumn colour, eventually turning brown. The leaves often remain on the tree for quite some time over winter. The tree will gradually broaden with age. Attractive catkins

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A Hybrid Bee Delphinium, 'Cobalt Dreams' is a sport of 'Royal Aspirations' with even richer blue blooms. Every bloom is a dazzling true cobalt color with a pure white bee. The uniform color and growth ensures a magnificent architectural effect when planted en masse. This is a strong upright plant.

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Sturdy tall stems of frilly and frothy white blooms accented with flashes pale green. Really special for the back of the border. Plant in nice humus rich soil that is well drained, sun to part shade. Support with a stake if you live in a windy spot. Feed with Sheep Pellets. Perennial.

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aka Mini Stars

These Delphiniums have all the beautiful characteristics of their taller cousins except their height! These new dwarf Delphiniums, of mixed colour, never need staking and won’t fall over in their pots. Great for borders, and not bothered by windy conditions like taller varieties.

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Frilly light blue flowers with just a hint of pink and a central white 'bee' stand tall on sturdy stems during spring and summer. A really pretty Delphinium that will do well in humus rich soil that is well drained. Sun to part shade, support with a stake if you live in a windy spot. Perennial.

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Tall spires of white blooms highlighted with a cream bee central zone 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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Tall spires of deep rich purple flowers highlighted with a white central zone usually referred to as a 'bee'. Stunning! Plant in a sunny position in nice humus rich soil. It may be helpful to 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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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.