Perennials - Just Arrived
In designing with plants, it is the perennials that ensure that there is constant change, and that there is always an element of surprise or interest in the garden.
Getting to know the dormant and flowering periods of the plants is essential to achieving the right balance in the design, so that as one perennial goes to sleep, another awakens.
Perennials, perhaps more than any other group of plants, are available in a huge range of colours, forms, textures and fragrances in both foliage and flower. There are perennials suitable for almost every area of the garden: from full sun to full shade, in large gardens or small beds and to suit every mood or style. Popular perennial plants include Penstemon, Gaura, Canna, Dahlias, Salvias, Lupins, Columbines, Lilies, Delphiniums and Hellebores - oh! the list is endless.
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A perennial plant (Latin per, "through", annum, "year") is a plant that lives for more than two years, unlike an Annual which grows, sets seed, gayly disperses it and then dies - all in a single season. Perennial plants are divided into two large groups: those that are woody and those that are herbaceous. They can be short-lived (only a few years) or they can be long-lived, and can vary in size from only a few millimeters to over 10 meters tall. They include a wide assortment of plant groups from Ferns to the highly diverse flowering plants like Orchids and Ornamental Grasses.
Perennials typically grow structures that allow them to adapt to living from one year to the next. These structures include bulbs, tubers, woody crowns, rhizomes plus others. They might have specialized stems or crowns that allow them to survive periods of dormancy over cold or dry seasons during the year. Many perennials have adapted to survive under extreme environmental conditions: some can survive hot dry conditions, or cold temperatures. These plants tend to invest a lot of resource into their adaptations and often do not flower and set seed until after a few years of growth.
Many perennials produce relatively large seeds, which can have an advantage as they produce larger seedlings after germination that can better compete with other plants or more quickly develop leaves, ensuring their survival.
In warmer climates, perennials grow continuously. In seasonal climates, their growth is limited to the growing season. For example, in temperate regions a perennial plant may grow and bloom during the warm part of the year, with the foliage dying back in the winter. These plants are deciduous perennials. Regrowth is from existing stem tissue. In some species, perennials retain their foliage all year round; these are evergreen perennials. Come in and take a look around. We've always got something pretty, perky and persuasive in the perennial line.
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aka Lily of the Nile
Dwarf, with fresh green strappy foliage topped off with gorgeous white flowers for months on end. The flowers are eco-friendly in that they are virtually sterile, i.e. seedless. For maximum impact plant in large drifts. Sun lovers. Evergreen.
Sterile variety.
PVR:
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 50cm
Agapanthus Finn
Expected Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
We are awaiting confirmation from our supplier for an expected delivery date. Express your interest by adding to your Waitlist.
aka Bugleweed
This attractive spreading ground-cover has very interesting undulating foliage that is such a dark burgundy shade it looks black. Bright blue flowers appear in spring through to summer and contrast well with the leaves. Plant in sun or semi-shade. Perennial. PVR HOM220.
While Ajuga is a very hardy and tolerant plant it prefers a soil that does not completely dry out in summer. I have also found that the best results are achieved when Ajuga is not baking in NZ's hot afternoon sun.
PVR:
Habit: Groundcover
Leaves: Evergreen , Green
Mature Size (HxW): Spreading
Ajuga Black Scallop
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$21.99
aka Bugleweed
Well this is one Muffin you can't eat but plant it in a semi-shaded spot and will reward you by making a carpet of foliage topped off with spikes of sky blue flowers in spring. Great ground-cover with rosettes of dark green foliage. Tolerant of light frost but not hot dry conditions. Evergreen.
It is important that Ajuga does not completely dry out in summer. This plant will tolerate morning sun but must have afternoon shade or dappled light to do really well.
Habit: Groundcover
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 15cm x 75cm
Ajuga Blueberry Muffin
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$21.99
aka Peruvian Lily Inca series
A compact, upright, clump-forming, tuberous perennial with narrowly lance-shaped, dark green leaves. From late Spring through Summer, clusters of flowers appear that are Rose pink with white-flecked inner petals.
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 30cm
Alstroemeria Inca Candy
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$32.99
aka Peruvian Lily Inca series
A compact, upright, clump-forming, tuberous perennial with narrowly lance-shaped, dark green leaves. From late Spring through Summer, clusters of pretty, funnel-shaped, white flowers appear. PVR. Perennial.
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 30cm
Alstroemeria Inca Concordia
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$32.99
aka Peruvian Lily Inticancha
Dwarf Peruvian Lily. Bred for its compact habit and long flowering period - spring to autumn - this little perennial is definitely a top performer. Large blooms of warm glowing purple, dark green foliage. Plant in sun or semi-shade in well drained soil. Perennial.
If you are in to floral decoration the flowers of this Alstroemeria have exceptional vase life.
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 75cm
Alstroemeria Dark Purple
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$36.99
aka Peruvian Lily
The beautiful creamy white, pink flushed flowers, create a stunning display from early summer. Protect from prolonged periods of frost. Foliage dies down in autumn. Plant in clumps for a wonderful display. Great for picking. Hardy perennial. PVR protected.
PVR:
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 35cm
Alstroemeria Flamingo
Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.
aka Peruvian Lily Inca series
A compact, upright, clump-forming, tuberous perennial with narrowly lance-shaped, dark green leaves. From late Spring through Summer, plants develop clusters of funnel-shaped, magenta flowers with brown-flecked, yellow-marked inner petals.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 30cm
Alstroemeria Inca Goal
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$32.99
aka Peruvian Lily Inca Series
Inca Series. Adorable, showy deep orange blooms with a yellow throat appear from summer to autumn. Bred to remain compact and well behaved in the garden and for maximum flower power. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained acid soil for best results. Perennial. PVR.
Habit: Spreading
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 35cm x 35cm
Alstroemeria Holland
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$32.99
aka Peruvian lily Inticancha
Peruvian Lily. Paradise border Series. Bred to be compact and uniform in habit while still providing maximum flower power. Bright orange-yellow blooms that will put on a show from summer to autumn. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained acid soil for best results. Perennial. PVR.
PVR:
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 75cm x 60cm
Alstroemeria Indian Summer
Current Stock Height: 30/35 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$36.99
aka Peruvian lily Inticancha
Inticancha series. A stunning deep indigo purple lily. Inticancha is a series of strong pot alstroemerias that are easy to maintain, that flower from spring until autumn. Plants are compact, with elegant bright petals. Best results achieved in well drained acid soil, full /part sun. Perennial. PVR.
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 60cm
Alstroemeria Indigo
Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.
aka Peruvian lily Inticancha
Bright white flowers and clean green foliage. Superb garden or patio plant, this fantastic alstroemeria will flower from late spring to autumn. Plants have a neat, bushy and compact habit producing multiple stems which become smothered with blooms, many intricately flecked and mottled. Perennial.
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 35cm x 50cm
Alstroemeria Magic White
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$36.99
aka Peruvian lily Inca series
Sundance is a micro variety reaching approximately 25cm tall. The fabulous yellow flowers are produced in abundance over a mounded and compact plant ideal for providing vibrant rich colour in smaller spaces throughout late spring and summer. Inca's are non invasive and look great in pots. Perennial.
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 25cm x 25cm
Alstroemeria Sundance
Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.
aka Peruvian Lily Inticancha
With its long flowering period from spring to autumn and long stems this perennial is definitely a top performer and great for picking. Large blooms in tones of purple and yellow that would look great combined with terracotta. Plant in sun or semi-shade in well drained soil. Perennial.
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Semi-Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 50cm
Alstroemeria Sunstar
Current Stock Height: 20/25 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$36.99
The perfect mounding ground cover with a compact, spreading habit. It has stunning deep burgundy foliage that makes it a stand out plant. It is a third the size of common Alternanthea dentata. PVR.LRU30
Habit: Spreading
Leaves: Evergreen, Red
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 60cm
Alternanthea Little Ruby
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 2.4l ?
$26.99
Alternanthea Little Ruby
Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
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Scopia are the worlds first Bacopa with double mauve blue flowers. These perennials are long flowering and useful for pots, hanging baskets or garden borders. This selection has extra large double mauve blue
flowers. Best in a full sun position.
PVR:
Habit: Spreading
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 10cm x 30cm
Bacopa Double Blue
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$16.99
Scopia are the worlds first Bacopa with double white
flowers. These perennials are long flowering and useful for pots, hanging baskets or garden borders. This selection has extra large double white flowers. Best in a full sun position.
PVR:
Habit: Spreading
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 10cm x 30cm
Bacopa Double White
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$16.99
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