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aka Slender Sweet Flag
Evergreen perennial that looks a little bit like a cross between and Iris and a grass. The leaves are attractively striped in shades of chartreuse and cream. The foliage is unusually aromatic. Ideal for planting in bog gardens or at the edge of ponds to a depth of 20cm. Prefers sun.
Acorus Gramineus Ogon
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 1.3l ?
$18.99
Acorus Gramineus Ogon
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 1l ?
$21.99
Stock of this item is very low.
aka Sweet Flag
Sweet Flag. This little perennial from Japan forms a clump of flattened green leaves on short rhizomes both of which have a sweet cinnamon fragrance, especially when dried. Ideal for boggy spots or at pond/stream edges. Quite hardy and easy to grow. Semi-evergreen.
Acorus Gramineus Variegatus
Expected Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
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aka Ladys Mantle
Alchemilla mollis 'Thriller' is larger and more robust than the species, forming mounds of lobed, grayish-green fuzzy leaves topped by airy yellow flowers in spring. It is best in moist soil in part shade. Great as a groundcover or for cutting.
The common name is the Lady Mantle.The wavy edged leaves are meant to represent the cloak or mantle that covered Mary as she travelled to Bethlehem.
Alchemilla Mollis Thriller
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$14.99
aka Peruvian Lily Inticancha
Bred for its compact habit and long flowering period - spring to autumn - this little perennial is definitely a top performer. Large blooms in tones of apricot and peach that would look great combined with terracotta. Plant in sun or semi-shade in well drained soil. Perennial. PVR
Alstroemeria Bryce
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$36.99
aka Peruvian Lily
Summer Paradise Series. Soft pink edges with a white throat on flowers which are perfect for picking. Taller than our other varieties Summer Holiday flowers on strong stems and stays compact and upright in your garden for weeks. Great for picking. Forms a nice compact clump in the garden or a container. Perennial.
Alstroemeria Summer Break
Expected Stock Height: 25/30 cm ?
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aka Sweet Basil
Where would summer be without Basil to add fragrance and flavour to a multitude of dishes? Large shiny green leaves that taste great fresh - wonderful for Pesto. Leaves can be frozen for future use if you have an over-production. Loves the sun and good drainage. Protect from frost. Annual.
Basil Sweet Genovese
Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
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aka Lemon bee balm
The flowers are very pretty in white or pink with purple dots, growing in typical Bergamot fashion. Young leaves can be used in tea or for any gourmet dish, especially fish, where a strong lemon flavour would add interest. An attractive plant that will attract the attention of bees, as well as people, in any herb garden.
Bergamot Lemon
Expected Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
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A useful and attractive perennial with grey/green foliage and pretty sprays of mauve flowers that appear from spring right through to autumn. Useful as an edging for flower beds. Loves a sunny position and a good haircut every now and then. Hardy, evergreen easy to grow if you can keep your cats off it long enough!
Catnip
Expected Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
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aka Camomile
Chamomile is one of the most popular herbs in the Western world. Chamomile has been used as a medicine for thousands of years; used to calm frayed nerves, to treat stomach problems, to relieve muscle spasms, and to treat skin conditions and mild infections. Chamomile tea aids sleep. Annual.
Chamomile German
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
aka Kaffir Lily
A beautiful Clivia bred by Dr Keith Hammett. Glossy green leaves and fragrant dark orange coloured flowers appear in summer. A wonderful plant for brightening up dry shady spot. Grows best in a shady, frost free site. Tolerates dry soils, water well in summer and keep dry in winter. Perennial.
Clivia Fire Glow
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$39.99
aka Clivia
Superb evergreen perennial for planting under mature trees or in a shady spot. The dark green strap like foliage adds a touch of tropical drama to the garden. Strong stems of deep orange blooms rise above the foliage and add the WOW! Protect from frost.
Clivia Grandiflora
Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$34.99
Comfrey should be termed as a 'super-plant' it can be used as a medicinal herb, tea, vegetable, animal feed and green manure. Tall and wide spreading, it reaches a height of 60 to 90cm. With large, coarse leaves and flowers which are blue or creamy white grow in spikes and bloom all summer. It is easy to grow. Perennial.
Comfrey
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
Stock of this item is very low.
aka Water plant, Umbrella grass
Aquatic. An attractive ornamental Cyperus plant with long umbrella-like fronds. Grows in sun to part shade. Prefers moist soil or water up to 15cm deep. Great for water gardens, ponds or pots. Perennial.
Cyperus Alt. Nanus
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 1l ?
$21.99
Stock of this item is very low.
Pyrethrum is a great companion plant, used to keep many of the unwanted insects from your beloved plants. Pyrethrins are an aphid alarm pheromone which can be used to repel pest insects from nearby crops. Can be grown indoors. Perennial.
Pyrethrum
Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
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aka Coneflower
Moodz Amaze belongs to an improved series of Echinacea with a shorter bushier habit and huge flower power. Ideal for hot dry spots, providing a long lasting splash of colour. Course dark green leaves, with a large golden yellow daisy-like flowers that appear in summer until the first frost. Perennial
Echinacea Moodz Amaze
Current Stock Height: 20/25 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$24.99
aka Coneflower
Add a bright splash of Cerise pink to your autumn gardening and invite busy bees to your garden too. A more compact habit than traditional Echinacea which creates beautiful rounded mounds of flowers from early summer through to the first frosts. Beautiful in a pot or in the garden. Perennial.
Echinacea Moodz Courage
Current Stock Height: 20/25 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$24.99
aka Coneflower
Moodz are a brilliant series of Echinacea with a more compact habit than the traditional forms. The fearless variety is new to us this year (2026) and has orange petals surrounding a green central cone, which gives them a fresh look. Flowers profusely on a well-branched and rounded plant. Perennial.
Echinacea Moodz Fearless
Current Stock Height: 20/25 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$24.99
aka Coneflower
The Moodz are a brilliant new series of Echinacea with a more compact habit than traditional Echinacea which creates beautiful rounded mounds of flowers from early summer through to the first frosts. With stunning, peach colour, cone shaped flowers this would be my favourite colour. Perennial
Pinch out finished stems to encourage repeat flowering. Prefers a hot dry and sunny site. Dry tolerant, but water regularly in the heat. Apply slug bait.
Echinacea Moodz Mediation
Expected Stock Height: 20/25 cm ?
This plant is in high demand and supply is limited this year. Add to your Waitlist for updates on next available stock.
aka Coneflower
A stunning perennial with cone shaped flowers that look beautiful on the patio in a pot or in the garden. Its light peach flowers stand on strong stems above dark green foliage. Prefers a hot dry and sunny position. Perennial
Echinacea Moodz Motivation
Expected Stock Height: 20/25 cm ?
New stock expected End of January, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $24.99. Payment on order.
aka Coneflower
A lovely variety from the Moodz Series. With its light lemon petals and bronze cones, the flowers stand on strong stems above dark green foliage. Prefers a hot dry and sunny site. Dry tolerant, but water regularly. Lovely in a pot or in the garden. Perennial.
Dead head regularly to encourage more flowers and leave undisturbed to multiply.
Echinacea Moodz Peace
Current Stock Height: 20/25 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$24.99
Bushy compact flowering perennial with deep red daisy like flowers through summer. Keep dead headed for repeat flowering. Loves sun in well drained soil
Gaillardia Mesa Red
Current Stock Height: 20/25 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$16.99
Pure white butterfly shaped flowers smother the stems, a delight in both vase and garden from late spring through to winter. Gaura So White has both a clean, disease free foliage and a compact habit. Attracts butterflies. A very easy-care, rewarding perennial which grows easily in sunny situations.
Gaura So White
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$21.99
Sparkle White forms a mound of narrow, green leaves with airy arching stems of dainty white flowers tinged pink from late spring through to late summer. Great for containers, edging or in the rock garden. When flowering enmasse they give the impression of butterflies in flight when the wind moves them. Perennial
Gaura Sparkle White
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$14.99
aka Babys Breath
A popular perennial with florists because of the sprays of double white fragrant flowers held above the foliage on wiry stems. Does well in a sunny well drained spot. Cut back the first flush of flowers to encourage re-bloom. Doesn't like being moved so choose your planting spot well.
Though Gypsophila is hardy it is seldom very long lived - good drainage and deep alkaline soil that is not too heavy will help it thrive. Calcium and magnesium help keep the pH high and a side dressing of a little Lime wouldn't hurt either.
Gypsophila Bristol Fairy
Current Stock Height: 5/15 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$16.99
Stock of this item is very low.
Gypsophila Bristol Fairy
Current Stock Height: 40/60 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$26.99
aka Corkscrew Rush or Crazy Hair
Something a little different! Juncus Spiralis has foliage that twists and turns. This curly variety adds a bit of whimsy to the garden. Great to grow in fun containers such as head shaped pots, great for kids to enjoy because of the plants’ playfulness and irresistibility to touch. Perennial
Don't allow the soil to dry out. Foliage will turn yellow then brown if it gets too dry. It's a good idea to keep your corkscrew rush plant in a pot without a drainage hole. Juncus is native to marsh areas, so it loves soggy soil
Juncus Effusus Spiralis
Current Stock Height: 2/5 cm ?
Container: 1l ?
$21.99
aka Tractor Seat Ligularia
If you are looking for fabulous foliage then the leaves of the 'Tractor Seat' Ligularia are hard to beat. Large, glossy, green and textured, the leaves put on an outstanding display in a shady spot. Stems of yellow flowers in autumn-winter. Evergreen.
This plant is commonly known as Ligularia but is more correctly called Farfugium japonicum var giganteum
Ligularia Reniformis
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$34.99
Ligularia Reniformis
Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
New stock expected Autumn, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
Ligularia Reniformis
Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
New stock expected Middle of April, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
Ligularia Reniformis
New stock expected Autumn, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Chain sword, micro sword grass
A lovely grassy plant that will carpet the bottom of your pond. Needs good light in deep water although otherwise easy to grow. Provides good habitat for goldfish and also helps to oxygenate the water. Can reach 10 to 15 cm in height.
Lilaeopsis Novae Zelandiae
Current Stock Height: 2/5 cm ?
Container: 1l ?
$21.99
Stock of this item is very low.
Best grown in rich, moist soils in full sun to part shade. Adapts to a wide range of soils except dry ones. Large plantings may be sheared after bloom to remove flower spikes and stimulate new vegetative growth. Soil barriers may be used to restrain spread if plants are grown in borders or other areas where spread is unwanted.
Mint Chocolate
Expected Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
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aka Mint Vietnamese or Cambodian mint or laksa leaf
Also known as Vietnamese coriander, Cambodian mint and laksa leaf this has to be my favourite Asian herb. This perennial, which has striking pointed leaves, lime green in colour with dark inner markings. With purple stems the whole plant has a wonderfully strong citrus aroma with a taste to match.
Native to peninsular South-East Asia
Mint Vietnamese
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
aka Oregano Common
Herb. A highly ornamental and delicious herb that is an essential ingredient in Italian style cuisine. A must have on top of Pizza. Mainly used dry. Plant in a sunny well drained spot and give it a good haircut every now and then. Perennial.
Oregano Common
Expected Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
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True Greek oregano is the superior, true culinary type of oregano prized by Italian and Greek chefs. It is highly aromatic and flavorful, combining superbly with fresh tomatoes or tomato sauces, egg and cheese combinations such as omelets and quiche, marinated vegetables, meat, fish and poultry.
Grows well in a container.
Oregano True Greek
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
aka Italian Parsley
I can't do without this wonderful Parsley in my vege patch. Large flat leaves that are full of flavour and highly decorative. A lovely garnish and great in a variety of soups, casseroles etc. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained soil. Fertilize every now and then and harvest regularly. Evergreen.
Parsley Italian Plain Leaf
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
Stock of this item is very low.
aka Parsley
Ever popular Parsley is probably the most widely used Herb world wide. Full of iron and excellent for eating fresh or dried. Goes with just about everything. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained soil. Give it a little bit of fertilizer every now and then and harvest regularly. Evergreen.
Parsley Triple Curled
Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
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Peppermint is a hybrid mint, a cross between watermint and spearmint. The plant, indigenous to Europe and the Middle East, is now widespread in cultivation in many regions of the world. It is found wild occasionally with its parent species.
Peppermint is assertive enough to stand up to strong flavours, so it's ideal for chocolate desserts and boldly flavoured dishes.
Peppermint
Expected Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
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Gorizia Rosemary was named for the town (Gorizia, Italy) in which it was discovered. A mildew resistant variety, the large, flat leaves of this selection are unusual for Rosemary, making it unique and very appealing. Gorizia has an upright habit and sports large light lavender-blue flowers in spring. Use with meats, vegetables, and bread recipes.
Rosmarinus Gorizia
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
Stock of this item is very low.
aka Rosemary upright
Rosemary. A classic culinary herb suitable for use in all manner of dishes but especially with lamb. Attractive aromatic foliage and pretty blue flowers that appear mostly in summer. Use as a herb, ornamental shrub or for hedging. Prefers the sun and good drainage. Bees love it. Evergreen.
Rosemary Officinalis
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
aka Rosemary
Prostrate groundcover with light blue flowers and aromatic foliage. Ideal for hot, dry areas. Very hardy and fast growing. Excellent for banks and rockeries.
Rosemary Spreading
Expected Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
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aka Sage
The downy grey-green leaves of this perennial Herb are widely used to add flavour to poultry and pork dishes. Use fresh leaves sparingly as they have quite a strong flavour. Plant in a sunny well drained spot in light sandy soil for best results. Evergreen.
Sage has been used historically for many medicinal purposes.
Sage Common
Expected Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
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Purple Sage is a lovely addition to any landscape, kitchen garden or combination herb planter. Sage
requires well drained soil, is drought tolerant. Sage can be used fresh or dried as a culinary flavouring.
Sage Purple
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
aka Lemon Thyme
Lemon Thyme is is known to be especially mouth-watering with poultry and in salads. An herb whose scent is regularly described as astonishing, it is super delicious when added to herb butters and herbed bread. IHoneybees love the flowers of the thyme plant! Perennial
Thymus Lemon's slow mounding habit is beautiful in the landscape as a border or edging plant.
Thyme Lemon
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
aka Pizza Thyme
My favourite Thyme for cooking as it has a superb flavour and aroma that carries a hint of Oregano. Lovely dark green leaves. Fabulous in meat and tomato dishes and of course Pizza. Happy in sunny well drained position in the garden or a container. Evergreen.
Thyme Pizza
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
aka Thyme
Herb. Want a super dramatic groundcover? Ruby carpet will cover itself in gorgeous pink flowers throughout spring. Excellent bee attractant for the vege garden and an excellent culinary herb as well. Aromatic foliage. Happy in a sunny well drained position in the garden or container. Evergreen.
Thyme Ruby Carpet
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
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