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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.

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aka Lily of the Nile

NZ bred. Dwarf habit. The strap shaped green foliage will form a neat clump. In summer stems of silvery white flowers edged with ice blue put on a lovely display. Hardy and tolerant and easy to grow. Good for mass planting. Can cope with dry coastal conditions. Perennial.

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aka Lily of the Nile

This darling little Agapanthus has wide, short, strappy green leaves and sturdy stems of white 'snowball' flowers that appear throughout the summer. Well behaved in that it does not seed everywhere and forms a nice compact clump. Happy in the sun. Hardy and evergreen.

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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.

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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.

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aka Bugleweed

A beautiful groundcover with striking silvery wine colour foliage that deepens in colour in cooler temperatures. Topped with upright blue flower spikes through spring and into summer. Easily grown in most well drained soils in full sun to part shade. Evergreen

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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.

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aka Peruvian Lily

Masses of glorious flowers from mid Summer through to late Autumn. Perivian Lilies have a superb, compact habit, perfect for patio containers. Also excellent for brightening-up Summer borders. Makes a good cut flower. Hardy and perennial in a well-drained position.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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aka Princess Lily

Hybrid and dwarf variety with large scarlet red flowers. The foliage is something else being glossy green with a icy-white margin. Very different. Flowers prolifically, but a little later than some other varieties. Gorgeous as a border or in a container. Tuberous perennial.

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aka Peruvian lily Princess series

Masses of glorious Orange flowers with a yellow throat from mid Summer through to late Autumn. Princess Lilies have a superb, compact habit, perfect for patio containers. Also excellent for brightening-up Summer borders. Makes a good cut flower. Hardy and perennial in a well-drained position.

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aka Peruvian Lily

The Peruvian Lily is a vigorous perennial that has real flower power. Get your garden rocking and a rolling with this variegated version that has bright red flowers. Happy in the sun or a little shade in well drained soil. Will spread so make sure you plant with room to grow. Perennial.

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aka Peruvian lily Summer Paradise series

Summer Paradise alstroemeria are selected for a more compact and tidier habit. Summer Red features strong upright stems of red blooms that will last well in a vase. The flowers and foliage are strong and erect. Easy care, prefers full sun and good drainage. Can be cut off at ground level if untidy.

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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.

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aka Renga Renga Lily

Masses of flowers appear, in panicles, during spring and early summer. Broad arching leaves send up beautiful sprays of starrty white flowers. Adds great texture to gardens. Ideal for mass plantings as a groundcover. Plant in well drained soil, prefers filtered light. Perennial.

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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.

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A lovely perennial plant that can be used as a ground cover. Equally happy in a hanging basket or pot. Lavender flowers will simply smother the little green leaves giving a beautiful display. Lightly trim after flowering. Likes the sun. good drainage and protection from frost. Evergreen.

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Scopia are the worlds first Bacopa with double pink flowers. These perennials are long flowering and useful for pots, hanging baskets or garden borders. This selection has extra large double pink flowers. Best in a full sun position. Perennial

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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.

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aka Pigsqueak

Attractive leathery large leaves and clusters of delicate flowers carried on upright spikes in winter to early spring. The flowers are enchanting, opening a crisp white and maturing to pale pink, creating drifts of pretty white to pale pink flowers displayed beautifully against contrasting foliage.

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aka Sedge

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.

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aka Hair Sedge

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.

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aka Tussock, NZ Sedge

This native 'grass' is really tough and hardy tolerating cold winds and almost any soil. The brick-orange foliage looks very graceful as it waves and dances in the wind. Ideal for planting in large drifts. If the clumps become a little untidy just chop back hard for renewed vigour. Evergreen.

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NZ Native Grass that is a successful colonising plant often used for wetland planting that can also grow on dry sites making it suitable for planting where the conditions may vary periodically. Virgata is a mass of green needle foliage. Tolerant coastal condition. Evergreen.

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aka Kaffir Lily

Exotic tropical looking perennial with broad strap like foliage and large orange flower heads with a nice green throat which appear from early spring. Happiest out of direct sunlight therefore ideal for planting in large drifts under deciduous or native trees. Evergreen.

Clivia are frost tender plants but as they are usually planted under trees this affords them some protection. They do well in a container. They are surface rooted so avoid soil disturbance.

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Deep blue, funnel like flowers are found in abundance on this low maintenance ground cover. Trail it over rocks and walls or would look great trailing from hanging pots. Dense neat habit. Evergreen perennial.

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aka Morning Glory Bush

Morning Glory Bush. Two Moons has mostly white flowers, with some lilac flowers appearing too. Flowers from late spring through to autumn. Prefers an open sunny position in the garden, with well drained soil.

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aka Blue Tussock Grass

Native. An attractive clump forming perennial grass with cushions of blue-grey foliage. Easy to grow. tough and versatile. Plant in sun to part shade. Looks best group planted. Evergreen.

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A gorgeous compact, free flowering perennial that is hardy and easy to grow. With its Dark Rose flowers on tall stems from Spring right through and into Autumn. Plant in a well drained, sunny spot for best results. Perennial

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aka Transvaal Daisy

This Patio Gerbera that has been bred to produce large daisy like blooms up to 10cm across. The blooms appear in summer-autumn and are set amongst a rosette of green foliage. Acadia has double white flowers with a dark eye. Plant in a sunny well drained spot and protect from frost. Perennial.

Patio Gerberas are the perfect plant for popping in a pot to brighten up your patio or courtyard.

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This Patio Gerbera has been bred to produce large daisy like blooms up to 10cm across. The blooms appear in summer-autumn and are set amongst a rosette of green foliage. "Diantree"has deliciously dark pink flowers. Plant in a sunny well drained spot and protect from frost. Perennial.

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aka Transvaak Daisy

This Patio Gerbera that has been bred to produce large daisy like blooms up to 10cm across, in summer-autumn; green foliage. Karoo has double white flowers with each petal dipped in pink and a mid pink centre. Plant in a sunny well drained spot and protect from frost. Perennial.

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This Patio Gerbera has been bred to produce large showy daisy like blooms up to 10cm across. The blooms appear summer-autumn and are set amongst a rosette of green foliage.Orange County has deep orange flowers. Plant in a sunny well drained spot, protect from frost. Perennial.

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aka Transvaal Daisy

This Patio Gerbera has been bred to produce large daisy like blooms up to 10cm across. Pinnacles is especially spectacular with semi-double red flowers. Instant WOW-effect on patio, porch, veranda and outdoor living spaces. Abundant flowering late spring to early autumn. Frost tender. Perennial
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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aka Transvaal Daisy

The 'Garvinea' Gerbera range has been bred for compact habit, abundance of pink flowers and tolerance to winter cold. Perfect for the summer garden or fabulous in containers the Burgundy daisy flowers are borne on strong stems perfect for picking. Perennial.

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aka Blue Oat Grass

Blue Oat Grass. Highly desirable perennial 'grass' that has arching, blue-grey, needles of foliage that form a robust clump. Panicles of cream 'oat' like flowers appear in summer. Hardy and easy to grow as long as your soil is well drained. Looks great as an edging or mass planted. Evergreen.

Though this is generally a neat and tidy 'grass' it can be sheared back to encourage new growth if it starts to look a bit scruffy. This is usually done in late winter - just before spring.

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aka Plantain Lily

The dark green leaves of Hosta 'Albo picta' have bright cream centres that eventually fade to soft green with the coming of early summer. Albopicta has been well regarded and widely grown, largely because of its handsome leaves, large size, and toughness. Deciduous.

Full shade will help keep the margins more distinct.

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aka Plantain lily

Neatly formed small edging hosta. Oval shaped leaves with a thin white edge. Lavender flowers early to mid summer. Deciduous.

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aka Plantain Lily

Heart shaped blue-grey foliage that is attractively 'puckered' and forms a bold clump. The pale mauve bell shaped flowers appear in late spring to early summer. Plant in semi-shade in nice rich moist soil for best results. The clump will keep on improving with age. Deciduous. Perennial.

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aka Plantain Lily

This large variety of Hosta its grown for its gorgeous powdery blue grey heart shaped leaves with thick texture. Pale mauve to white flowers. Very impressive. Can be used as under planting on evergreen trees for protection from the sun. Deciduous.

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aka Plantain Lily

This little sweetie will win you over even if you don't like Mice! The thick blue-grey rounded foliage forms a very neat little clump. The spring-summer flowers are pale mauve but really it's about the foliage. Plant in semi-shade in nice rich moist soil. Hosta of the Year 2008. Deciduous. Perennial

As with many 'blue' Hostas this form is reasonably slug resistant.

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aka Plantain Lily

This handsome Hosta is HUGE so make sure you give it room to grow and develop to its full glory. The large blue leaves are textured, ribbed and shiny. Will make a real statement in a semi-shaded and moist spot in the garden. White flowers in late spring-summer. Award Winner. Deciduous. Perennial.

Did you know that Hostas that have blue tones in the leaf are less susceptible to slug and snail damage?

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aka Plantain Lily

Oval shaped blue-green upright foliage that is attractively 'puckered' and forms a bold clump. The pale Lavender bell shaped flowers appear in late spring to early summer. Plant in semi-shade in nice rich moist soil for best results. The clump will keep on improving with age. Deciduous perennial

Did you know that Hostas that have blue tones in the leaf are less susceptible to slug and snail damage?

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aka Plantain Lily

An erect, medium hosta featuring cupped, wedge-shaped, heavily searsuckered, blue-green leaves and racemes of bell-shaped, pale lavender flowers. A dependable and versatile perennial requiring little care. Dense foliage crowds out most garden weeds. Deciduous. Perennial.

Did you know that Hostas that have blue tones in the leaf are less susceptible to slug and snail damage?

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Light green oval shaped leaves with a dash of pretty cream on the margin which adds a bright contrast in a shaded position. Prefers dappled light and moist soil. Deciduous. Purple flowers held above the foliage.

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aka Plantain Lily

Firn Line is a gorgeously striking hosta with blue, thick, heart-shaped leaves accented with wide, creamy margin that matures to pure white. Pale lavender flowers appear early summer. Plant in a shady spot in nice rich moist soil for best results. Perennial.

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aka Plantain lily

Green leaves with a distinctive red blush that intensifies in spring and early summer.

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Forms an impressive clump of thick, pointed, grey-blue leaves, topped in late summer with spikes of light lavender flowers. A strong grower with rippled margins and slight cupping towards the stem. Great as a bulk planting in morning sun and afternoon shade or dappled light.

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aka Plantain Lily

A tidy mound of bold green leaves with a narrow white margin. Vigorous grower. Lavender flowers. Grown mainly for their colourful foliage, they like a shady site with moisture. Protect from slugs and snails. Winter dormancy. Ideal for the south side of the house en masse. Deciduous perennial.

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aka Plantain lily

Leaves with a white line between yellow centre and blue edge. Full Monty is a large Hosta with lavender flowers that grows in half shade/shade. Hostas perform best when grown in moist soil with protection from afternoon sun. Clumps will become more dramatic each growing season. Deciduous perennial.

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aka Plantain Lily

Bright yellow heart shaped leaves with slight ruffling on edges. Grown mainly for their colourful foliage, they like a shady site with moisture. Purple flowers. A large hosta. Pest resistant. Protect from slugs and snails.

Winter dormancy. Ideal for the south side of the house en masse.

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aka Plantain Lily

Heart shaped golden foliage with hints of lime form a neat, tidy clump that will light up a shady part of the garden. In late spring-summer stems of mauve flowers rise above the foliage. More sun-tolerant than many Hostas but will probably still do best in the shade. Perennial.

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aka Plantain Lily

Light up a shady corner with this attractive Hosta that that creamy yellow leaves with green margins. Stems of pale lavender flowers in summer. Quickly forms a robust clump of foliage and just gets better with age. Prefers rich moist soil. Perennial.

Grown mainly for their colourful foliage, they like a shady site with moisture. Protect from slugs and snails. Winter dormancy. Ideal for the south side of the house en masse.

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aka Plantain Lily

This award winning Hosta has broad heart shaped leaves approximately 10cm long that come in tones of green outlined with golden yellow. Forms a bold clump. Stems of mauve bell shaped blooms in early summer. Plant in a semi-shaded spot in nice rich moist soil. Perennial. RHS AGM.

Grown mainly for their colourful foliage, they like a shady site with moisture. Protect from slugs and snails. Winter dormancy. Ideal for the south side of the house en masse.

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Dramatic and unique at the same time. Medium to large leaves that are rounded and corrugated in tones of yellow. Forms a magnificent clump especially in a shady corner. Stems of white flowers in summer. Plant in rich moist soil for best results. Perennial.

Don`t forget to us your snail bait.

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aka Plantain Lily

Twisted slender, yellow leaves with wavy curled edges of blue- ree, that randomly streaks to the centre. Lavender flowers in summer.

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aka Plantain Lily

A lovely little Hosta with the most gorgeous blue-green foliage of good substance. In summer spikes of pale lavender flowers stand above the foliage. Plant in soil that does not completely dry out in summer and protect from slug and snail damage. Perennial.

Grown mainly for their colourful foliage, they like a shady site with moisture. Winter dormancy. Ideal for the south side of the house en masse.

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aka Plantain Lily

Narrow blue green leaves. Forms a small tidy mound. Lavender flowers appear on spikes in summer. Happiest in a moist shady position that does not dry out in summer, with protection from the afternoon sun. Protect from slugs and snails. Deciduous perennial.

Grown mainly for their colourful foliage. Winter dormancy. Ideal for the south side of the house en masse.

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aka Plantain Lily

This is just a lovely Hosta with heart shaped leaves in a soft blue-gray shade. Eventually forms a medium sized clump and produces masses of mauve flower spikes in late spring. Happiest in a moist shady position with protection from the afternoon sun. Perennial.

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aka Plantain Lily

A very attractive Hosta with large ribbed rich green leaves that form a graceful arching clump. In late spring white bell like flowers rise above the foliage on long stalks. Prefers semi-shade and rich moist soil. Perennial.

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aka Plantain Lily

An award winning Hosta with grey-blue leaves overlaid strongly with splashes of light yellow. Very striking as the clump matures. Violet flowers in late spring-summer but really it is all about the foliage. Plant in semi-shade in nice rich soil that retains moisture. Perennial.

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aka Plantain Lily

Kiwi Sunshine forms a medium size mound of leaves that emerge yellow gold in colour and then turn green as the season progresses. Kiwi Sunshine has pale lavender flowers and grows in half shade/shade. The height is 35 to 45 cm and the growth is medium to slow. Deciduous

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aka Plantain Lily

Small to medium sized hosta with bright greenish yellow lance shaped leaves. Flowers are lavender. Plant in soil that does not completely dry out in summer and protect from slug and snail damage. Perennial.

Grown mainly for their colourful foliage, they like a shady site with moisture. Winter dormancy. Ideal for the south side of the house en masse.

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aka Plantain Lily

The lime green leaves of Hosta 'Lime Passion' are long and deeply veined. Full shade will help keep the margins more distinct. Hardy. Deciduous

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aka Plantain Lily

A bold and striking Hosta with heart shaped leaves of good substance. The leaves have a white central zone with a strong broad green margin. Imagine a group of these lighting up a shady corner. Stems of lavender flowers in late spring-summer. Plant in nice rich moist soil. Perennial.

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aka Plantain Lily

Named after popular Hosta Hybridizer the late Mildred Seaver this Hosta will delight you with large textured green leaves that have white margins. Stems of lavender flowers in summer. Plant in a shady spot in nice rich moist soil for best results. Perennial.

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aka Plantain Lily

Dainty little green leaves on a dwarf plant no more than 12cm high. Mauve flowers. Excellent for edging. Grown mainly for their colourful foliage, they like a shady site with moisture. Protect from slugs and snails. Winter dormancy. Ideal for the south side of the house en masse.

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aka Plantain Lily

Beautiful dark green leaves that are broadly splashed with white form a dramatic clump to light up those shady corners of the garden. The flowers which appear from late spring to summer are a soft lavender shade. Plant in nice rich moist soil. Perennial.

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aka Plantain Lily

This is a striking hosta that has an eye catching pattern of white centred leaves edged with a wide green margin. This wonderful hosta is medium sized and shows some pest resistance. Lavender flowers. Height 50cm.

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aka Plantain Lily

A dramatic large leafed Hosta that eventually forms a bold clump of wavy green foliage edged strongly in white. In summer stems of mauve bell shaped flowers stand above the foliage. Happy in semi-shaded position in soil that does not dry out in summer. Perennial.

Use this Hosta in large drifts under deciduous trees or by pond and stream margins. As with all Hostas it is best to practice slug and snail protection.

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aka Plantain Lily

Praying Hands is unusual & considered to be a premium Hosta. It's very upright, narrow leaves are folded, resembling two hands folded in prayer. Leaves are dark green & rippled, with narrow, gold margins. It thrives in morning sun and afternoon shade. Will tolerate dappled light all day.

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aka Plantain Lily

This stunning large specimen selection has powdery grey-blue leaves, edged in creamy white. Tall stems of lavender flowers appear in August. Suitable also for planting in mixed containers or tubs.

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aka Plantain Lily

The bright blue-green, heavily corrugated, cupped leaves have deep quilting which intensifies as the plant matures. The late spring flowers are of the purest white. This is one of the large hosta varieties. The clumps will become more dramatic each growing season. Perennial.

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aka Plantain Lily

An award winning Hosta with dramatic, ribbed foliage shaded green with creamy-white margins. Makes a beautiful clump for a shady spot. Pale lavender flowers in late spring-summer. Plant in rich moist soil for best results. This variety shows good resistance to slugs. Perennial. RHS AGM.

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aka Plantain Lily

A beautiful Hosta with clean silver blue foliage that forms a robust clump that simply gets better with age. In summer stems of nodding bell like mauve flowers appear above the leaves. Plant in semi-shade in nice rich moist soil for best results. Can be container grown. Perennial.

This Hosta was bred right here in the Waikato.

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aka Plantain Lily

Striptease has a very unusual “lightening strike” of white running around and through the lime green centre. The dark green leaves are centred with a bright chartreuse that fades during summer to a light green. The strip of pure white sometimes doesn't appear until plants are mature. Perennial

This hosta forms a sizeable clump.

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aka Plantain Lily

Dramatic large leaves that are rounded and corrugated in tones of blue-green with pale yellow margins. Forms a magnificent clump especially in a shady corner. Stems of pale lavender flowers in summer. Plant in rich moist soil for best results. Perennial.

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aka Plantain Lily

Treasure Trove has large green leaves with variable wide creamy-white margins. In late Spring plants are topped with lavender flowers. Multiplies quickly forming a delightful and sometimes amazing clump. Large mound size at maturity.

Grown mainly for their colourful foliage, they like a shady site with moisture. Protect from slugs and snails. Winter dormancy. Ideal for the south side of the house en masse.

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aka Plantain Lily

Large lush leaves of good substance are toned green with wide yellow margins. Looks stunning in a semi-shaded position. Stalks of mauve flowers stand above the foliage in late spring. Loves rich moist soil and will just get better with age. Perennial.

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aka Plantain Lily

An award winning Hosta with handsome heart shaped leaves in green with a broad rich cream margin. Stems of mauve bell shaped flowers appear in late Spring/summer. Happiest in moist soil with protection from the afternoon sun. The clumps will only improve with maturity. Perennial.

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula. Bright violet blue flowers on long "pickable" stems and an intense perfume make this English Lavender one to add to your collection. Easy to grow in a warm well drained position. Trim after flowering to encourage strong healthy new growth. Suitable for drying and hedging. Evergreen. RHS AGM

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula. An 'English' type Lavender with deliciously aromatic foliage and flowers. The grey leaves are off set by dark purple flower heads that appear from summer through to early autumn. Makes a lovely hedge. Trims well (after flowering). Plant in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen

After trimming your Lavender dry the flower heads to use for potpourri. Top tip - put dried Lavender in the vacuum cleaner bag to perfume your whole home and keep the vacuum smelling sweet.

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula. English Lavender. A highly fragrant Lavender with arching silver grey foliage and stems of dainty flowers that have a silver hue toned with soft violet. Very pretty when in full flower during summer. Plant in a warm well drained spot. Trim after flowering. Evergreen. PVR.

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aka French Lavender

Lavandula Hybrid. A popular Lavender that produces an abundance of long stemmed, dark lavender flower heads through-out the summer. These are used commercially for dried flowers and oil production. Just lovely in the garden and will help attract bees. Well worth planting for the fragrance alone.

'Grosso' is probably one of the most deliciously fragrant of all the Lavenders available to gardeners' today. Evergreen.

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula. Named after one of England's finest gardens this lovely little English Lavender has intensely aromatic foliage and flowers. The deep purple flowers appear on fine stems in summer. Happiest in a sunny well drained position. Trim after flowering. Evergreen. RHS AGM.

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula. English Lavender. A dwarf, compact form with foliage and flowers that carry the true sweet lavender fragrance we all love. The fine, grey foliage is topped off with stalks of small flower heads in the peak of summer. Trim after flowering. Loves the sun and good drainage. Evergreen.

'Munstead' is named after Munstead Woods in Surrey - the home of renowned garden designer - the late Gertrude Jeckyl.

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula. English Lavender. This selected form of the ever popular and very fragrant English Lavender will delight the senses with stems of intense blue-mauve flowers in the summer months. Aromatic fine grey foliage. Plant in a sunny well drained spot and trim after flowering. Evergreen.

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aka French-English Hybrid Lavender

Lavandula. This is a stunning hybrid lavender which is both tall and sturdy. With large aromatic grey foliage and long stems of intensely aromatic purple flower heads it is a very desirable plant. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen.

Lavender 'Super' can be grown as a hedge or used in the border for colour and fragrance. Lavender flowers are great for attracting bees to the garden so they ideal to plant near the vegetable garden to assist with pollination.

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aka Shasta Daisy

Shasta Daisy. What a wonderful undemanding plant this perennial is and now in a gorgeous new colour. Large, soft lemon daisy blooms stand on top of sturdy stems above dark green foliage. Fabulous to pick and long-lasting in a vase. Easy to grow in the sun, will spread nicely. Perennial. TM.

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aka Lily

The deepest, darkest, wine coloured blooms of this deliciously, decadent lily appear from early summer. The flowers are upward facing and decorate the strong stems. I consider this Lily a must have. Plant in a sunny well drained spot. Deciduous.

'Black Out' can also be grown in a container and will tolerate 1/2 day sun. Will quickly multiply to create more flowering stems each year.

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aka Christmas Lily

Christmas Lily. Glossy green foliage and stems of exquisite, pure white, trumpet blooms with the most exotic of perfumes. Usually in full bloom just around Christmas hence the name. Full sun to part of shade. Deciduous.

Grow your Christmas Lilies in a container or the garden. As I write my 'Snow Queen' are standing tall with at least 6 buds on each stem, 1 stem when open will be enough to perfume the whole house. A pot of these in bud or flower is the perfect gift for a special gardening friend.

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aka Turf Lily

If you want a tough and easy to grow ground cover or edging plant then it would be hard to go past Liriope Royal Purple. Strong grass-like dark green foliage that forms a clump and spreads. Spikes of dainty purple flowers appear throughout summer. Tolerates sun or part shade. Evergreen

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aka Mat Rusher

This Aussie perennial is ideal for group planting in sun or part shade. Fine needles of lime-green foliage form an attractive clump and look good all year round. Little stems of yellow fragrant flowers in summer. Tolerates poor soil but likes good drainage. Easy to grow. Evergreen.

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aka Mat Rush

This little perennial is a firm favourite in Australia where it is found naturally in coastal areas. Blue-grey needles of arching foliage that form a robust clump. Small, fragrant yellow flowers in summer. Looks best planted en masse. Tolerant of drought once established. Evergreen.

Lomandra likes the sun but is tolerant of some shade. Can be cut back really hard to encourage new growth if required.

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Produces large bell like deep berry wine blooms with a smaller white throat, over many months of repeat flowering flushes. Multiple flower spikes appear on a fuller bush than older penstemons. Flowers have numerous large trumpets with a striking white throat.

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Great for a soft cottage garden look. Strong stems of cherry pink bells stand above the green foliage and decorate the garden in spring and summer. Gradually forms a nice clump. Prefers a sunny well drained position with good air circulation. Cut back after flowering. Perennial.

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The ‘Cha Cha’ series have been bred for compactness and extreme hardiness whilst retaining the long flowering period of the Taffy Penstemons and their incredible durability. This series brings a new colour range and denser more compact habit. Cha cha Lavender is a striking crisp lavender blue Penstemon with a distinctive white throat. Perennial

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A show off perennial for the summer garden. Stems of bell like flowers that are coloured a vivid purple with a white throat. Likes a nice sunny spot with good air circulation and fertile soil to do well. Cut off spent flower stalks to encourage new blooms. Perennial. PVR.

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A charming summer flowering perennial with narrow grey-green foliage and stems of slender bell like flowers shaded rose-pink with a cream throat. Likes the sun, fertile soil and good air circulation to do well. Remove spent flower stems to encourage re-bloom. Perennial. RHS AGM.

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An award winning perennial for the summer garden. Stems of bell like flowers that are pure white open from blush pink buds. Likes a nice sunny spot with good air circulation and fertile soil to do well. Cut off spent flower stalks to encourage new blooms. Perennial. RHS AGM.

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A bright colourful perennial for the summer garden. Stems of large bell shaped flowers outlined in pink with a white throat set against fresh green foliage. Does best in a sunny spot with good air circulation and nice fertile soil. Cut off spent flower stalks to encourage re-blooming. Perennial.

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aka Panakenake, 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.

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aka Bog Primula

Whorls of unusual shaped elegant flowers. The tall stems rise up from a rosette of basal leaves and carry the flowers in a tiered arrangement hence the name, Candelabra. This hardy perennial originates from China and thrives in bright, moist environments hence it's common name of Bog Primula. Perennial

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aka Pin Cushion Flower

This magical plant will dazzle you year round with myriads of fragrant, purple pin cushion flowers. These are loved by Red Admiral Butterflies. Perfect for mass planting in the perennial border. Happy in sun or partial shade. Remove dead flower heads to encourage repeat flowering. Perennial.

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aka Pin Cushion Flower

This magical plant will dazzle you year round with myriads of fragrant, purple pin cushion flowers. These are loved by Red Admiral Butterflies. Perfect for mass planting in the perennial border. Happy in sun or partial shade. Remove dead flower heads to encourage repeat flowering. Perennial.

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aka Knawel

Native. The little crowded leaves of this moss-like plant pack together to form undulating mounds of foliage that gradually spread. Looks superb in shingle or gravel gardens set amongst larger rocks. Happiest in morning sun and must have good drainage. Evergreen.

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A striking perennial with silky, silvery white foliage puts on a show all-year-round. Yellow flowers in Summer. With its different texture, in a pot or as a border or mass planting it will add a touch of colour to the garden. Can be grown indoors. Drought and salt tolerant once established. Evergreen.

Trim to shape in early Spring.

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aka Satin Flower

Makes a nice grassy foliage clump which is smothered in mauve-blue flowers in spring and into Summer. An easy and robust edging plant for a sunny well drained spot. Suitable for planting between pavers, or in rockeries or containers. Evergreen and hardy.

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aka Sisyrinchium Angustifolia

A dainty member of the iris family with blue green grass like foliage. The small clear white single blooms appear in late spring and summer. This perennial is clump forming and is widely used in landscaping. Plant in a sunny well drained position away from harsh frost.

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aka Autumn Crocus, Rain Lily

Autumn Crocus with delightful white crocus like flowers in the autumn. Attractive grass like glossy green foliage, not dissimilar to tall mondo grass. They are excellent in rockeries or borders. H.30cm.