Rich lush green foliage and bright red blooms that appear from summer through to autumn will add a touch of the tropics to your planting schemes. Easy to grow in a sunny spot in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Cut back hard after flowering. Perennial.

Cannas are frost tender but as they are dormant in winter they will survive winter cold as long as you put a nice blanket of mulch over the rhizomes in winter.

This gorgeous combination of lush bronze foliage topped off with warm orange blooms will really bring summer into your garden. The blooms repeat through to autumn. Easy to grow in a sunny position in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Perennial.

Cannas are frost tender but as they are dormant in winter they will survive winter cold as long as you put a nice blanket of mulch over the rhizomes in winter.

A dwarf form of the tropical looking Canna that has large fiery red flowers and fresh green, lush foliage. Perfect for mass planting for summer colour or if you wish will happily grow in a container. Loves a hot sunny position that does not dry out completely. Winter dormant perennial.

A dwarf form of the tropical looking Canna that has large rose pink flowers that bloom all summer. Leaves are large, lush green and arching. Does best in hot and humid conditions. Suitable for gardens, containers and shallow water gardens. Winter Dormant perennial.

A dwarf form of the tropical looking Canna that has large speckled yellow flowers that make a bright contrast with its verdant green foliage. Suitable for a container or would look lovely mass planted in the garden

These sturdy perennials are growing in popularity with their attractive yellow and green foliage making a strong statement with the added bonus of bright orange blooms which appear from summer onwards - they can flower for up to 6 months. Mulch in winter to protect from frost. PVR. Perennial

These sturdy perennials are growing in popularity with their striking foliage making a strong statement in the garden. This Canna has dark purple coloured leaves and stems of brilliant tangerine flowers which appear from summer onwards. If looked after they can flower for up to 6 months. Perennial.

Cut back after flowering and mulch the rhizomes for winter protection.

These sturdy perennials are growing in popularity with their attractive yellow and green striped foliage making a strong statement in the garden. Bright yellow flowers with splashes of orange in the centre appear from summer, if looked after they can flower for up to 6 months. Perennial.

Cut back after flowering and mulch the rhizomes for winter protection. Perennial.

Attractive NZ native grass that forms a clump of tussock-like foliage. The leaves are a dark bronze purple. Upright and graceful, looks fabulous planted in large drifts. Hardy to just about any conditions but happiest in a sunny position that does not dry out completely in summer. Evergreen.

Native Hair Sedge.. The name Comans means "luxuriant head of hair" and this native Tussock Grass certainly has a fine head of green needle foliage. Tolerant of just about any conditions including coastal. Quickly forms a clump and is invaluable for adding texture to the garden. Evergreen.