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aka Hen and Chicken Fern
This NZ native Fern makes a striking cover plant for shady situations. Looks good group planted beneath established trees and is useful to plant with Hostas carrying on the interest after the Hostas have died down. Likes the shade and nice moist humus rich soil. Protect from frost.
Asplenium Bulbiferum
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$21.99
Asplenium Bulbiferum
Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
New stock expected End of August, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
Asplenium Bulbiferum
Expected Stock Height: 15/25 cm ?
New stock expected Beginning of July, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Wharawhara
A delightful classic Astelia except this one has attractive silvery lime like leaves that arch. Often seen growing in the crutches of trees makes this plants suitable for well drained to dry soil types or pot and tub culture. as it names suggest flowers are fragrant.
Astelia Fragrans
Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$29.99
aka Sedge
A very attractive little 'Sedge' with arching leaves of green edged with silver. Forms a neat and tidy evergreen clump and would look most impressive planted en masse. Plant in morning sun or part shade in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Would make a nice container plant too. Perennial. PVR.
Insignificant brown flowers will appear amongst the foliage in summer.
Carex Everest
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 1.9l ?
$24.99
Featherfalls is a highly decorative Carex with great garden or pot performance. With long clean and crisp foliage it is a year round maintenance free plant. A highlight of this new variety is its beautiful plumes of feathery flower stems emerging from the centre during spring. Evergreen
Carex Featherfalls
Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm ?
Container: 1.9l ?
$24.99
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.
Carex Frosted Curls
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$14.99
Carex Frosted Curls
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
aka Purei, Pukio
Native wetland grass. A bright green grass that forms a large clump. With age, a trunk-like mass of old leaves forms so the grass seems perched on a tall mound. Good for planting in damp to wet areas but will tolerate short periods of dryness. Plant around ponds as shelter for birds. Evergreen
Evergreen
Carex Secta
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
aka Mirror Plant
Native. A fabulous foliage plant with clean shiny foliage that has golden tones in summer. As autumn approaches and the temperatures drop the foliage gradually changes to tones of deep orange and fiery red. Will grow just about anywhere but needs protection from harsh frost. Evergreen. PVR1086.
'Evening Glow' will benefit from a hair cut every now and then. This is best done around about February on a warm dry day.
Coprosma Evening Glow
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$26.99
Coprosma Evening Glow
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
aka Sand Dune Coprosma
NZ Native. This form was discovered on cliffs near Hawera. It is a ground hugging native that forms a tight mat of small narrow olive green leaves. Excellent landscape plant for covering large areas of ground. Hardy, tolerant of cold and wind. Evergreen.
Coprosma Hawera
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
Coprosma Hawera
Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
New stock expected End of August, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $21.99. Payment on order.
A great little shrub with glossy dark red foliage that looks good all year round. Use for contrast planting in the shrubbery or as a hedge with a difference. Loves to be clipped. Will grow in sun or light shade, tolerates coastal conditions and light frost. Evergreen. PVR
SHM105.
Coprosma Karo Red
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$26.99
Coprosma Karo Red
Current Stock Height: 25/30 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
NZ Native. Ideal for shaping and makes a great ornamental hedge or Standards. Upright growth habit with small rounded glossy green leaves. Hardy. Easy to grow.
Coprosma Middlemore
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
aka Cabbabe Tree
This Cordyline has long, upright, slightly arching, pointed leaves of creamy green with a chocolate stripe. It doesn’t develop a bare single stem trunk like alot of other Cordylines and instead tends to develop side shoots that make it denser. Can produce a cream flower. It is compact and clumps. Perennial
Cordyline Electric Flash
Current Stock Height: 40/60 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$29.99
aka Cabbage Tree
Native. A wonderful clump forming Cabbage Tree with arching foliage in tones of rich green and chocolate brown. Looks good group planted in the garden or as a one off container specimen. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Hardy and evergreen.
Cordyline Electric Star
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$29.99
This plant will soon be in stock and can be pre-purchased now.
aka Korokio
Native. Chocolate without the calories! The soft melted chocolate colour of the leaves combines well with other foliage and looks fantastic as a formal hedge with a difference. Easy to grow and clips extremely well. Yellow flowers in spring followed by berries that birds love. Evergreen.
Corokia Frosted Chocolate
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$16.99
Corokia Frosted Chocolate
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
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.
Corokia Geentys Green
Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$16.99
Corokia Geentys Green
Current Stock Height: 20/40 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
aka Korokio
This lovely dwarf Corokia has unusual almost black foliage with a hint of silver. Fabulous combined with other grey or silver foliage plants. Perhaps plant a group around a stunning black container. Ideal for hedging as it clips well. Tough and easy to grow. Evergreen.
Corokia Little Prince
Current Stock Height: 20/25 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
aka Silver Tree Fern, Ponga, Punga
Native. NZ's iconic national symbol the 'Silver Fern' is relatively easy to grow in a semi-shaded position with humus rich soil and protection from harsh frost. Forms an erect trunk topped off with a crown of green fronds with distinctive silver-white undersides. Evergreen.
It is important that your 'Silver Fern' does not completely dry out in long hot summers. As you will be sitting under it for shade remember to give it a drink when you're having a cold one!
Cyathea Dealbata
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 5l ?
$32.99
Cyathea Dealbata
Expected Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
New stock expected Beginning of July, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
With its masses of Violet flowers in late Spring- Early Summer they will completely cover the foliage and repeat flower again in Autumn. Prefers a sunny position and free draining soil.
Fertilise annually with long term fertiliser and lightly prune as required.
Hebe Violet Cushion
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$26.99
aka Hebe or Veronica
Native. A top performing Hebe with striking variegated foliage that looks good all year round. From spring through until autumn violet-blue spikes of bloom appear and contrast very well with the foliage. Tolerant of high wind and coastal conditions and generally quite hardy. Evergreen.
Hebe Waireka
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$24.99
aka Koromiko
Evergreen Hebe which is considered one of the best. Hardy, compact with dainty fresh green foliage and short spikes of white flowers which completely smother the plant from late spring through until summer. Happiest in a sunny well drained position. Very disease resistant.
The 'Wiri' series of Hebe have been bred, selected and named by Jack Hobbs of Auckland Regional Botanic Gardens.
Hebe Wiri Mist
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$24.99
Hebe Wiri Mist
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
aka Rewarewa
This handsome evergreen native forms a slender, erect tapering tree with deep green leaves that have saw-toothed margins. In spring, reddish bottle-brush like flowers appear which provide a nectar feast for native birds. Grows well in average soil in sun or part shade. Avoid harsh frost.
Knightia Excelsa - Rewarewa
Current Stock Height: 20/40 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$19.99
Knightia Excelsa - Rewarewa
Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$29.99
aka Manuka or Tea Tree
Native. Manuka AKA Tea Tree. Exquisite double flowers that start appearing in late winter and continue through to the spring. The flowers are in tones of burgundy-red and are complemented by the dainty deep bronze aromatic foliage. Happy in the sun. Evergreen.
Leptospermum Burgundy Queen
Current Stock Height: 110/130 cm ?
Container: 3.3l ?
$34.99
Leptospermum Burgundy Queen
Expected Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
New stock expected Middle of May, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $24.99. Payment on order.
aka Manuka or Tea Tree
Native. Expect a spectacular spring display from this hardy little shrub that has fully double candy-striped flowers in shades of pink and red. Dark green aromatic foliage. Easy to grow in a sunny spot. Evergreen.
Leptospermum Coral Candy
Current Stock Height: 110/130 cm ?
Container: 3.3l ?
$34.99
aka Manuka or Tea Tree
Native. Manuka AKA Tea Tree. Attractive evergreen shrub with large single white flowers in autumn and spring. Dainty fresh green foliage and a neat and tidy habit. Happiest in the sun, hardy and easy to grow.
Leptospermum Wiri Susan
Current Stock Height: 110/130 cm ?
Container: 3.3l ?
$34.99
aka NZ Iris
Native. The NZ Iris is an attractive clump forming perennial with spears of fresh green foliage. In summer white 'butterfly' flowers dance above the leaves on stiff, wiry stems. These are followed by ornamental seed pods. Well worth planting and easy to grow. Evergreen.
Libertia Grandiflora
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$26.99
Libertia Grandiflora
Expected Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
New stock expected Middle of May, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka NZ Iris
A native perennial with narrow spears of bronze green foliage that turns orange-brown in winter. Wiry stems of dainty white 'butterfly' flowers appear in spring and summer. Prefers a semi-shaded position and acid soil. Evergreen.
Libertia Peregrinans
Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm ?
Container: 1.9l ?
$22.99
Libertia Peregrinans
Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
New stock expected Middle of May, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Wire Plant
A spreading, deciduous shrub that can add interest to any garden and works well contrasted with bold foliage. Brown zig-zag stems with small heart shaped green leaves. A unique habit of growth and foliage makes for a great feature shrub or mass planted. Extremely hardy.
Can be used as a low informal hedge or clipped to shape for a more formal hedge and sculptural topiary.
Muehlenbeckia Astonii
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 2.4l ?
$24.99
aka Creeping Wire Vine
Here's something just a bit different to add contrast and texture to your planting schemes. Golden stems covered with tiny dark green leaves twist and turn to form a mat of dark green. Dainty yellow flowers in summer sometimes followed by black berries.
Muehlenbeckia Axillaris
Current Stock Height: 0/10 cm ?
Container: 2.4l ?
$24.99
aka Red Beech
Generally it is found on lower hills and inland valley floors where soil is fertile and well drained. It is a medium-sized evergreen tree that has small, crinkly leaves that vary from brown-green to bronze-red. Loves a warm climate thats moist and sheltered from hot winds. Evergreen. Native.
Nothofagus Fusca
Current Stock Height: 120/140 cm ?
Container: 3.3l ?
$34.99
aka Silver Beech
An evergreen NZ native with distinctive small green leaves. The margins are finely and bluntly serrated. Young Spring growth is pale green against the silvery whittish trunk. A nice specimen to have amoungst a woodland garden. Will take sandy, loamy and heavy clay soils as long as well drained.
Nothofagus Menziesii
Current Stock Height: 90/100 cm ?
Container: 3.3l ?
$34.99
aka Black Beech
An evergreen NZ native that is extremely decorative with its glossy, dark green leaves that colour in Winter. A great forest tree in lowland dry areas with a dark sooty trunk. As it matures it develops into a slender tree. Wind hardier than other native beechs.
5 year growth 3m
Mature growth 20m
Nothofagus Solandri
Current Stock Height: 90/110 cm ?
Container: 3.3l ?
$34.99
aka Flax
Native. A compact Flax with attractively arching foliage. The broad leaves have a band of cream, edged with green which is in turn margined with red. Easy to grow in just about any position you desire however will look its best with protection from harsh afternoon sun. Groom to keep tidy. Evergreen
Phormium Cream Delight
Current Stock Height: 20/25 cm ?
Container: 3.3l ?
$34.99
aka Flax
An excellent small green Flax with bold erect lime green foliage. Suitable for mass planting in smaller gardens or equally quite fabulous as a container plant. Easy to grow in just about any garden conditions. Groom regularly so this delightful plant will always look its best. Evergreen.
Phormium Emerald Green
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 3.6l ?
$34.99
aka Flax
Native. A striking Flax with gracefully arching leaves that are mainly toned a nice rich red outlined with a margin of darker red. Hardy and easy to grow in sun or part shade. Very effective when planted in groups. Evergreen.
Phormium Evening Glow
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 3.3l ?
$34.99
Phormium Evening Glow
Expected Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
We are awaiting confirmation from our supplier for an expected delivery date. Express your interest by adding to your Waitlist.
aka Flax
Native Arching sword like foliage in rich green outlined with yellow, forms a nice robust clump. Tolerant of sun or part shade and very hardy and easy to grow. Looks striking when mass planted. Evergreen.
Phormium Golden Ray
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 3.3l ?
$34.99
aka Flax
Flax. Guardsman features bronzy burgundy leaves, bright red along the margins. The strong structural element and rich colour delivers an impact whether in container or in the landscape. Drought resistant. Evergreen
Phormium Guardsman
Current Stock Height: 40/60 cm ?
Container: 3.3l ?
$34.99
aka Flax
This is just a fabulous flax that has won much admiration both in NZ and world wide. The bright pink arching leaves are striped attractively in green. Looks stunning group planted or make a simple statement by planting in colour coordinated containers. Easy to grow. Evergreen.
Phormium Jester
Current Stock Height: 40/60 cm ?
Container: 3.3l ?
$34.99
aka Flax
Native. A very attractive dwarf flax with arching, strap like foliage that has tones of bronze and pink outlined with a deep red edge. Nice to group plant or pop one in a matching red container to add some oomph on the patio. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Tough, hardy and evergreen.
Phormium Pink Panther
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 3.3l ?
$34.99
aka Flax
NZ Native. A stunning combination of deep-red and bronze makes the upright foliage of this flax a stand-out feature in any garden. A taller grower that shows best colour in full sun but will grow in part-shade. Yellow flower spikes will tower above the foliage.
Evergreen. Hardy.
Stunning as a specimen in the garden or a decent pot, or in bulk landscaping.
Phormium Rainbow Queen
Expected Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
This plant is in high demand and supply is limited this year. Add to your Waitlist for updates on next available stock.
aka Flax
A dwarf compact clumping variety of flax that forms many fans. The bronze leaves are upright and become twisted. They have a darker bronze on a pronounced margin. Full sun. Frost hardy Coastal and wind tolerant. Evergreen
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Phormium Surfer Bronze
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 3.3l ?
$29.99
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.
Phormium Tenax
Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
WAS $9.99
NOW $7.00
aka Flax
The term 'tenax' means strong and tough and this NZ Flax certainly is all of that. Broad swords of purplish foliage form strong clumps that are perfect for mass planting along stream banks, around ponds or naturalizing 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.
Phormium Tenax Purpurea
Current Stock Height: 45/50 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
aka Flax
Native Flax. Vigorous grower with gracefully drooping foliage heavily variegated yellow with increasing green zone as the leaves mature. Will grow in any reasonable soil. Looks its best in semi-shade. Excellent for accenting in the landscape.
Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society.
Phormium Yellow Wave
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 3.3l ?
$34.99
Phormium Yellow Wave
Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ?
We are awaiting confirmation from our supplier for an expected delivery date. Express your interest by adding to your Waitlist.
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.
Pittosporum Eugenioides
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$24.99
Pittosporum Eugenioides
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
WAS $9.99
NOW $7.00
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.
Pittosporum Tenuifolium
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
WAS $9.99
NOW $7.00
aka Pratia or Panakenake or Lobelia
Native. Dainty deep green leaves that quickly form a low mat of tight foliage. In spring and summer myriads of starry shaped white flowers dance above the foliage, followed by fleshy red berries. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Evergreen.
Pratia Angulata
Current Stock Height: 0/2 cm ?
Container: 1l ?
$14.99
aka Rangitikei Kowhai
Native. Rangitikei Kowhai has an attractive weeping habit with grey/green foliage on long pendulous branches. Colours well with a profusion of yellow flowers in late Spring. Highly attractive to our native birds. Prefers full sun to semi shade, well drained, moist soil. Stunning in a container. Hardy. Evergreen.
Sophora Godleyi
Current Stock Height: 150/160 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$29.99
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