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This dwarf cultivar produces short golden orange candle-like flowers with reddish styles. Great in rockeries and smaller gardens, mass plant for dramatic effect or in small groups or containers on the patio, verandah or deck. Easy maintenance, simply cut away spent flowers. Evergreen

Easy maintenance, simply cut away spent flowers.

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Dwarf spreading groundcover with dusky-red flower heads. New leaf growth has a lovely rust colour. Likes light to medium well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Drought and frost tolerant once established. Great option for coastal or embankment planting and containers. Slow growing. Evergreen.

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A delightful low growing, compact shrub with small dark green leaves that is overwhelmed with a profusion of dainty pink and white bell flowers from October to late November. Shows good frost resistance. Light shade to full sun. Good drainage. Hardy. Prune to tidy if needed after flowering. Evergreen.

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A delightful low growing, compact shrub with small dark green leaves that is overwhelmed with a profusion of dainty pink bell flowers from spring to summer. Shows good frost resistance. Light shade to full sun. Good drainage. Hardy. Prune to tidy if needed after flowering. Evergreen.

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A dwarf plant suitable for rockeriesand patio containers. Foliage turns a plum colour in winter to contrast with the white flowers which appear in spring. Adaptable to most free draining soils in either full or partial sun.

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Slender stems covered with light, feathery, rich-green leaves give this unusual shrub a certain softness. In late spring tight panicles of little 'button' flowers in creamy-lime tones appear and last for long periods. Likes the sun, acid soil and protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

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Boronia Denticulata - Mauve Boronia. The Mauve Boronia displays masses of Lilac Mauve starry flowers in winter and Spring. The leaves are strongly aromatic, small and light-green in colour. Easily grown in a lime-free soil. Prune hard after flowering.

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This Aussie shrub is a real show off with bright rosy red flowers that smother the fine green, fragrant foliage from late winter through to early summer. Happiest in a sunny well drained position with protection from harsh frost. Best to avoid Lime as prefers acid conditions. Evergreen.

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This Aussie shrub is a real show off with Lipstick pink bell flowers that smother the fine green, fragrant foliage from late winter through to early summer. Happiest in a sunny well drained position with protection from harsh frost. Best to avoid Lime as prefers acid conditions. Evergreen.

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A hybrid form of Boronia with large fragrant purple flowers that appear from spring to summer. The dainty green foliage is evergreen. Quite a vigorous grower that likes a semi-shaded spot and cool acid soil. Trim lightly after flowering, protect from harsh frost and avoid lime. PVR.

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Boronia serrulata is an attractive all year round shrub with small, aromatic leaves that go bronzy colour in cooler weather. Bright pink, fragrant cup-shaped flowers in spring. It will thrive in full sun or heavier shade and is therefore a very useful plant for mixed sun/shade gardens. It is also very nice planted alongside paths or under windows to enable the joy of its delightful perfume.

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'Graham Blandy' is an upright sort of chap who will always stand up tall and erect in the garden. With a natural columnar habit this Box is perfect for adding an exclamation point to planting schemes. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Evergreen.

Ideal for narrow spaces or group together to form a natural screen of green. Perhaps march along the side of a path or drive. A very useful plant for directional planting.

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A delightful little American cultivar of the Korean Box plant. Valued for its dwarf, compact habit it is ideal for low hedging or edging. The leaves are very dainty and a deep glossy green turning to a deep copper shade in winter. Easy to grow. clips well, evergreen.

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Bottlebrush. Looking for a breataking red for your garden then plant a hedge or screen of Betka Beauty and you’ll find just that. It will thrive in full sun in most soils, cool to warm climates and coastal or inland is fine too. Betka Beauty is reliable and easy to grow. Clip off the spent flowers in early summer each year. Evergreen

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An Australian native shrub with shiny green leaves and bright pink bottle brush flowers in late spring. Occasional flowers in autumn. Plant in full sun and well drained soil. Prune after flowering if required.

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Bottlebrush - Pink. A very pretty shrub with candy-floss pink brush like flowers that appear from spring through to autumn. Birds, bees and butterflies love the flowers. Easy to grow in a sunny spot but needs protection from harsh frost. Trim lightly after flowering. Evergreen.

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A compact, dwarf form of the ever popular Australian 'Bottle Brush'. Masses of dark red flowers in summer that attract birds. Loves the sun and good drainage and will be quite drought tolerant once established. Tidy grey-green stiff foliage. Could be used as a hedge. Evergreen.

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Bottlebrush. A small to medium sized shrub which is hardy under a wide range of garden conditions. The flower lime green flower spikes appear in late spring. Likes a light to heavy soil in a moist open situation. Prune to maintain size and shape and to encourage flower production. Evergreen.

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Bottlebrush. Upright, evergreen shrub, cream green flowers, small leaves, beautiful buds. From the windswept heaths of Tasmania comes this outstanding bottlebrush species with many ornamental virtues. Generous show of creamy flowers in spring, a strongly upright growth habit, soft felty new growth produced from conspicuous cone-like branch buds, and peeling white bark.

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Delight the birds in your garden with this Australian native that has cheerful flower brushes that are a soft red with pink undertones. The flowers appear in spring and autumn and hold well. Plant in sunny spot, prune back faded blooms to encourage new growth. Easy to grow. Evergreen.

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When this evergreen shrub is in full flower in spring it is hard to see the foliage amongst the brilliant blue flower heads. Stunning. The foliage is dark green and has a neat and tidy habit. Likes the sun and protection from harsh wind and frost. Trim after flowering if required.

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A top rated performance plant for multiple planting, filling in a background or can be used as a low hedge. Glossy deep green leaves are offset by aromatic clusters of white flowers late winter through spring. Hardy and easy to grow in sun or light shade. Evergreen.

The name Mexican Orange Blossom describes the look of the white flowers rather than the perfume as the flowers of this useful shrub are aromatic rather than sweetly perfumed.

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A top rated performance plant for multiple planting, filling in a background or can be used as a topiary standard. Glossy deep green leaves are offset by scented clusters of white flowers late winter through spring. Hardy and easy to grow in sun or light shade. Trims well. Evergreen.

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Native. A spreading coprosma with dark brown foliage which darkens in winter to near black. Hardy and easy to grow. Makes a great groundcover for those tough spots in the garden. Will tolerate coastal conditions. Evergreen.

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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.

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Native. This low growing vigorous Coprosma creates a mat of rich rounded glossy sage green leaves with cream edges and gold coloured stems. It is easily grown in a sunny position and makes an excellent groundcover for banks. Grows in almost any sunny site. Frost, seashore and coastal tolerant. Evergreen.

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This highly decorative plant abounds with vibrant pink, star shaped pink flowers on a small round shrub. Narrow dark green leaves. Looks great in rockeries, containers and garden beds. Prune at the end of winter to maintain bushy growth. Likes well drained soil in full sun to part shade. Frost hardy

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A sweet little evergreen shrub with very fine aromatic foliage. In late winter dainty sprays of white flowers dance amongst the leaves. Very pretty. Trim after flowering to keep compact. Happiest in a sunny position with well drained light soil.

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Ake Ake. A no fuss evergreen foliage shrub that can be used for hedging or background planting. The slightly wavy leaves are shaded purple and bronze and will have better colour if not over-fed or pampered. Will grow just about anywhere except full shade. Evergreen.

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Add some romance to your garden with this beautiful Gardenia that has very fragrant double, waxy white blooms from autumn through to summer. Glossy green foliage and an upright habit. Plant in semi-shade in nice rich acid soil with protection from frost. Great container plant. Evergreen.

Gardenias are gross feeders - meaning that like me they like lots of tucker. Regular liquid feeding will keep them healthy and happy or side dress with slow release fertilizer.

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A delicious and delectable Gardenia with large glossy green foliage and large fully double flowers which appear from spring to summer. The flowers are creamy white and carry a heady scent. Happiest in morning sun or part shade in rich acid soil. Protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Remember that Gardenias are gross feeders and respond well to regular liquid feeding.

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A spreading dwarf form of the eternally popular Gardenia. Covers itself in a mass of sweetly fragrant flowers from late spring to summer. Ideal as a container plant or use as a ground cover in a warm, frost free position in the garden. Will respond well to regular liquid feeding. Evergreen.

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A gorgeous evergreen shrub with deep green, glossy foliage and delicious double creamy white blooms with a heady exotic fragrance. Happiest in semi-shade and well drained acid soil. Gardenias are gross feeders and respond to regular liquid feeding. Protect from frost.

'True Love' is the perfect plant to give to that someone special as the name says it all. In full flower this exotic shrub is quite breath taking. Grows happily in a container - place where you can make the most of the perfume.

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The heady perfume of this deliciously fragrant evergreen shrub makes it a winner for planting near a window or doorway. Bright glossy dark green leaves are topped off with pure white double rosettes of fragrance in early summer. Plant in a warm, frost free position. Feed regularly for best results.

Gardenias will grow happily in a pot as long as they are fed and watered regularly. They are gross feeders and respond well to regular liquid feeding. They can take a little sun but in NZ they are best protected from the hot afternoon sun.

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This bright little shrub will add 'sunshine yellow' to your garden in late winter when not much else is in bloom. A fast grower with bright green evergreen foliage that clips well. The pea shaped yellow flowers appear from late winter to early spring. Happy in a well drained sunny spot.

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This mat-forming shrub has deeply lobed evergreen leaves and burgundy-red spring flowers. The oak-like leaves of 'Aussie Crawl' are alternately borne on trailing, carpeting stems. The leaves flush bronze and mature to dark green. Toothbrush-shaped clusters of dark red flowers appear along the stems from late winter to late spring, and sometimes again in fall.

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A free flowering shrub with dark green foliage that is white underneath. 'Spidery' clusters of bright red and yellow flowers put on a display from winter through to summer. Likes a nice hot dry spot free from frost. Not fussy about soil type and doesn't need fertilizer to do well. Evergreen.

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Wide bushy shrub with arching stem, deeply serrated fern-like leave and long, one sided racemes of red flowers that resemble toothbrushes. The wonderful flowers can be enjoyed through winter and spring, adding colour and encouraging birds to the garden.

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An excellent sprawling shrub that will cover a lot of ground on difficult areas that need fast cover. Attractive bronze divided leaves and long red 'toothbrush' flowers that appear throughout the year but particularly in spring. Likes sun, well drained soil and protection from frost. Evergreen. PVR.

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It'as a little cracker! Small to medium shrub with bright red and yellow flowers on soft grey/green foliage. Flowers from autumn to spring. Ideal for attracting birds into the garden.

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A compact growing grevillea that will do well in full sun to part shade. This tough little shrub will do well in dry climates and under filtered light from trees. It is best flowering in full sun and benefits from a prune in late summer. Use only low phosphorus fertiliser. Evergreen

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Knockout is a small tough Grevillea with an amazing display of orange/yellow flowers. Knockout flowers during spring and summer when it will be covered with flowers. Like most grevilleas it is drought tolerant once established and frost hardy. It will grow in a range of soil types. Best planted in full sun. Evergreen. PVR

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A tough little Aussie that thrives on neglect. Small grey-green rounded foliage. Distinctive creamy white and red shaggy flowers are produced en mass during winter and spring. Happiest in a sunny well drained position. No need to fertilize, will cope with strong wind and poor soil but not frost.

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Grevillea New Blood is a low spreading shrub covered with deep red spidery flowers for most of the year. It is extremely hardy frost resistant and will be happy in either a sun or shade position in the garden. Will adapt to most soil types. Great as a feature ground cover plant for rockeries as well as for pots. Evergreen. PVR

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Compact evergreen shrub with bright green needle like leaves. Flowers throughout spring and summer with clusters of scarlet red flowers which cover the shrub. This is a sun lover that prefers a well drained acidic soil.Evergreen

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Strong grey-green foliage provides a striking background to prolific displays of rich red spider flowers. A compact growing Grevillea with pink-red flowers borne almost year-round, loved by nectar birds. Suitable for most garden situations, especially in drier conditions. Happiest in the sun with protection from harsh frost, evergreen.

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A fast growing and dense ground cover plant, with toothed leaves and coppery red new growth. Fantastic quick grower for banks and slopes, and in large landscaping areas, and can cover to 6 metres. Flowers winter to late spring with toothbrush red flowers, with spot flowering the rest of the year. Evergreen

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With full sun and a well drained soil this gracefully arching Grevillea will scatter bright red flowers throughout the bush from autumn to spring. Prefers low phosphorus fertiliser, free draining acidic soil. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and size. Evergreen

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This little Aussie will bring welcome colour to the garden during the dull winter months. The soft grey foliage is complemented by flowers in tones of red, pink and cream from winter to spring. Useful to provide quick cover on hot dry banks etc. Likes the sun and good drainage but not frost. Evergreen.

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Native. This is a fabulous evergreen shrub that really comes into its own when used as a hedge. Gorgeous green polished leathery leaves, a tidy well groomed appearance and a tolerance for just about any conditions including coastal make this an invaluable landscaping plant. Clips well.

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This hebe was developed by a Waikato Nursery as part of the Regal Series of Hebes and named for the Duchess of Cambridge. New leaf shoots are burgundy red in colour, maturing to deep olive green. Masses of purple flowers develop through summer. Trim back after flowering to keep tidy. PVR eligible.

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Bred in the Waikato as part of the Regal series. Hebe Charlotte is a recent member of the Regal family with glossy green foliage topped with pretty pink flowers through the summer months. Trim back after flowering to keep tidy. A hardy NZ native. PVR eligible.

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A neat and tidy little Hebe that has a compact habit. Dainty leaves in a soft olive green shade and masses of tiny lilac-blue flowers in the warm summer months. Plant in a well drained sunny spot and trim lightly after flowering. Evergreen.

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This prostrate NZ native has black stems with striking silver foliage. Small mauve flowers are produced early spring. Great for year round colour interest in the garden. Sun. Good drainage. Trim after flowering to keep compact. Hardy. Evergreen.

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The Hebe Turkish Delight is a striking shrub which has deep purple-burgundy foliage. In the Spring and Summer it produces blue-mauve coloured flowers, these sit above the foliage on fine stems. Evergreen.

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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.

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This gorgeous 'Panicle Hydrangea' flowers in autumn giving substance and colour to the garden as the main summer colour fades. Glossy green foliage and large conical trusses of cream flowers that gracefully age to pink. Hardy and easy to grow in morning sun or semi-shade. Deciduous.

This Hydrangea will looks its best with minimal pruning. It flowers on the current seasons growth and apart from a light trim to shape it is best left to develop naturally into a gorgeous large shrub.

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This is a very rare, self-clinging, climbing Hydrangea that hails from Mexico. The evergreen leaves are large, serrated and dark green. The flat white flower heads open from large buds and appear en masse in summer. Protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

An interesting plant that can be used to cover an unsightly wall or fence, perhaps use it to cover a water tank if you live rural. Like me the plant may droop a little in our harsh afternoon sun but as long as it is well watered it will recover as the day cools. Perhaps happiest in a morning sun only position.

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Fabulous form and foliage make this Holly a useful and desirable plant. Growing naturally in a tight upright column it looks great in containers or can be used as an accent point. Happy in sun or part shade. Small white flowers followed by black berries but these are fairly inconspicuous. Evergreen.

This is also a useful plant where a narrow screen or hedge is required, it will do the job without dominating or becoming a constant trimming problem.

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It forms a wonderful cover and it has a fresh green colour which is reminiscent of lawn. The foliage is very prickly, a common characteristic of many junipers. Most are pretty tolerant with soils, but they dislike a wet environment. Many will take quite alkaline conditions too.It is also often grown as bonsai.

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Lavandula. Lavender 'Major' is one of the most popular Lavenders sold in NZ and there's a good reason for that. The plump purple flower heads appear in abundance from early spring through to late summer. It performs well, looks good and clips well. Happiest in a sunny well drained spot. Evergreen.

Use for low hedges, container planting, topiary work or just plant amongst your other treasures in the mixed border. A great little Mediterranean lavender that seldom disappoints.

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A striking hybrid producing attractive vibrant red and cream bracts in mid winter. Has quite a vigourous habit with the long stems being excellent for cutflower. Suited to open sunny situations in free draining acidic soils. This is a useful coastal plant. Prune to shape and size mid Spring.

Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.

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Amy - Tidy erect growth - rosy red bracts early autumn through winter followed by creamy bracts early spring on long stems. Striking in full colour. Ideal for picking. PVR

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A free flowering Leucadendron with large flowers of copper red, open with yellow green throat. Strong upright bush. Excellent as cut flowers, gardens and borders. Likes well drained soil in a sunny open position. Tolerant of coastal conditions and medium frosts. Prune spent flowers maintain size and shape.

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A foliage plant with variegated golden foliage that deepens its colour from Autumn to Spring. Great accent plant. Its golden foliage gleams in the sunshine. It has a rounded growth habit and would be great at the back of a shrubbery also. Another low maintenance plant for your garden.

Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.

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This small, upright, evergreen shrub is at its most delightful in winter when the flower bracts are a gorgeous shade of warm cream. Just lovely in a vase. Happiest in a sunny well drained position in acid soil. Protect from harsh frost.

Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.

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A very attractive foliage shrub with large creamy-yellow, tulip shaped, flower bracts that are at their best in winter. Loves a sunny well drained spot with protection from harsh frost. Prefers soil that is on the acid soil. Evergreen.

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An outstanding variety of Leucadendron with large rich yellow /red bracts and a compact bushy habit. Great for floral work. Happiest in a sunny, well drained position with acid soil and protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

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A highly ornamental shrub for a well drained hot spot in the garden. Green-gold foliage topped off with tulip shaped golden flower bracts that tipped with crimson in winter. Great for floral work. Happiest in deep acid soil with protection from harsh wind and frost. Evergreen.

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A lovely little evergreen shrub which provides some welcome colour in the winter months with stems of large creamy white flower bracts. Great for floral work. Happiest in a sunny well drained position in deep acid soil. Protect from harsh frost.

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A compact little shrub that brings welcome colour to the winter garden. The erect branches are topped off with bright red star shaped flower bracts in winter. Great for picking. Happiest in well drained acid soil with protection from harsh frost. Evergreen. PVR SHM128.

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Brighten up winter gardens with this fabulous foliage shrub with stems of colourful bracts in a warm creamy yellow shade flushed with red. Happiest growing in a sunny spot - prefers well drained acid soil and protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Do not be tempted to fertilize your Leucadendron with artificial fertilizers that have phosphate or high nitrogen as it will give them a fatal case of indigestion.

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A stunning Leucadendron that looks good all year round. Stems of brilliant flame red flower bracts make a real statement and are irresistible for picking. Deserves a prominent position in a warm sheltered spot in the garden. Prefers acid soil and protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Leucadendrons are low nutrient plants i.e. they don't like a lot of fertilizer especially those with nitrogen and phosphate. If in doubt leave it out.

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A Variegated sport of safari sunset. Produces long stems of pinkish bicoloured bracts. Suited to well drained soils in full sun. Ideal for picking. Cut back mid spring to shape. PVR

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If you've got a hot dry spot in the garden that needs some permanent colour then this compact evergreen shrub could be the plant for you. Stems of leathery foliage topped off with flower bracts that turn from yellow that turn red in early spring that are perfect for picking. Protect from harsh frost. Groundcover.

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A popular female cultivar valued for the showy rosette shaped bracts that decorate the shrub in late winter. The bracts are in tones reddish-cream and surround the small brown flower-head. Happiest in a well drained, sunny position in acid soil. Protect from harsh frost.

Do not be tempted to fertilize your Leucadendron with artificial fertilizers that have phosphate or high nitrogen as it will give them a fatal case of indigestion.

An attractive new hybrid which is quite vigourous that produces long stems of pure orange pincushion flower heads form Spring to early Summer. Likes full sun coastal conditions and will tolerate a mild frost. Evergreen.

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An erect spreading evegreen shrub which will get wider than taller with age. Produces orange yellow pincushion like flower heads terminally from Spring to Summer.Likes full sun and will tolerate coastal conditions and mild frosts. Evergreen

Produces long stems of salmon red flowers that are excellent for picking from Spring into Summer. Florist love them. A dense bush that can be kept compact through picking and pruning. Likes full sun and good drainage. Evergreen

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An excellent evergreen shrub with vibrant yellow pincushion flowers in spring. Ideal coastal plant suited to light free draining soils in the sun. Great cut flowers. Trim back after flowering to maintain shape and size.

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A new hybrid. Fantastic pincushion flowers of attractive orange-red smothering the erect semi-spreading plant in mid spring. Compact growth habit. Grows 1.5m high x 1.m wide. Leucospermum's are native plants of South Africa.

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A striking hybrid which is a very prolific flower producer. The bush produces many attractive orange-red flowers in Spring to early Summer. Likes full sun and will tolerate mild frost and coastal conditions. Evergreen.

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An attractive plant bearing striking sulphur yellow flowers in mid-late Spring.Excellent for picking.Prune back after flowering to enhance flowering for next season. Likes well draind acidic soils in full sun. Excellent coastal plant. Evergreen

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An attractive new hybrid with lovely stems of terminal off yellow flowers in late spring. Has a neat tidy growth habit. Ideally suited to open sunny situations in a free draining acidic soil. Prune back well after flowering to enhance flower production next season.

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A large spreading shrub. Produces many terminal pink flowers on robust stems in spring, early summer. Flower stems are excellent for picking. Plants should be pruned back after flowering to enhance flowering next season. Likes well drained acidic soil in full sun. Excellent coastal plant. Evergreen

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Bright red blooms tipped with orange. Produces long stems that are excellent for picking flowering from spring into the summer. A dense bush that can be kept compact through picking and pruning. Hardy and once established can withstand most frosts. Trim after flowering to encourage next seasons flowers and to maintain shape.

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Fringe Flower. Add some contrast to planting schemes with this easy to grow, evergreen shrub that has beautiful maroon-purple foliage that deepens in tone during the colder months. Fragrant, 'fringed' deep pink flowers in spring and summer. Sun to part shade.

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Standard. New Release. Upright form with dark burgundy foliage and bright cerise pink flowers in Autumn, Spring and Summer. Trim regularly to encourage repeat flowering and to maintain shape of Std. Frost hardy. Evergreen

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An upright grower with a dense habit, Inspiration adds a vertical effect for those tight areas in your landscape. Sweetly scented porcelain-like flowers bloom in spring - Not as tall as the species, reaching approx 3m at maturity. Evergreen. PVR

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This highly decorative form of the Chinese welcome bush is valued for the wonderful autumn foliage colour which intensifies to a brilliant red in winter. Though 'Gulfstream' is easy care and hardy the plant will appreciate some slow release fertilizer at the end of summer. Evergreen.

'Gulfstream' can be used as a low hedging plant with great success. It has a nice compact and well behaved habit. Equally at home in a container.

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Wax Flower. A lovely and well-behaved evergreen shrub that would complement any planting scheme. Aromatic green foliage and a 'Profusion' of little, white, star shaped flowers that open from red buds. Mainly flowers in the spring. Plant in a well drained sunny spot with protection from harsh frost. (AKA Eriostemon)

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A highly sort after protea with its grey/green foliage and cream flowers. A pure white beard and fresh green base. Winter flowering but may throw the odd flower throughout the year in the right position.

Hybrid. Burgundy Nipple has attractive flowers with candy pink bracts with a burgundy flower mass with a pronounced centre produced on a compact bush. Flowering is over a long period from late autumn to spring. Great for small gardens. Good picking flower. Evergreen.

Prune back current years growth after flowering by half to two thirds. Prefers full sun.

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NZ hybrid which is popular due to its red flower colour, frost hardiness and ability to virtually flower all year round. A large bush that requires equally large garden space. Flowers are small and should be picked just as they are opening from buds to avoid bee damage to floral mass. Produces masses of flowers but on shorter stems. Frost hardy. Evergreen

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Luscious leathery leaves and even more luscious satin pink flowers that appear in late winter early spring. The flowers are made up of feathery bracts that cover a large cone. Easy to grow in a sunny position as long is there is excellent drainage. Tolerates light frost. Evergreen.

To have success with your Protea good drainage is essential. They like a nice light slightly acidic soil. They don't like fertilizer high in phosphates. Generally feeding is not necessary but a slow release with a low phosphate (P) rating is the safest to use. Any pruning should be done after flowering.

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Frosted Fire is just as it's name suggests... a stunning pink protea with white frosting on the tip. Forms a dense shrub making it ideal as a hedge or border. And excellent winter flowering option for cut flowers. Protect young plants from frost. Evergreen.

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What a beauty this Protea is with stunning large 'furry' blooms of soft lime edged with a rim of black. Lovely in the garden and great for those of you who can't resist picking. Plant in a sunny well drained spot with acid soil for best results. Tolerates light frost. Evergreen.

To have success with your Protea good drainage is essential. They like a nice light slightly acidic soil. They don't like fertilizer high in phosphates. Generally feeding is not necessary but a slow release with a low phosphate (P) rating is the safest to use. Any pruning should be done after flowering.

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Queen Protea. One of the most spectacular proteas with a rounded growth habit and beautiful large soft to deep pink to red flowers in Spring to Summer. Slower growing and suited to a wide range of soil types and climatic conditions. Frost tolerant. Evergreen

A cultivar of nerifolia this shrub grows into a nice rounded shrub with flowers of lime green bracts with a maroon beard. A long flowering season and a great picker. Stunning in a bouqet.

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An upright rounded shrub which has medium sized yellowy cream flowers throughout Autumn to Spring. Flowers suited to picking. Adaptable to most well drained soils in sunny situations. Prune to shape.

To have success with your Protea good drainage is essential. They like a nice light slightly acidic soil. They don't like fertilizer high in phosphates. Generally feeding is not necessary but a slow release with a low phosphate (P) rating is the safest to use. Any pruning should be done after flowering.

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A simply gorgeous Protea that will delight you with masses of blooms over a long period from autumn-spring. The large 'furry' cones are a rich pink edged with white. Likes the sun, and slightly acid open soil. Must have good drainage, protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

To have success with your Protea good drainage is essential. They like a nice light slightly acidic soil. They don't like fertilizer high in phosphates. Generally feeding is not necessary but a slow release with a low phosphate (P) rating is the safest to use. Any pruning should be done after flowering.

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An erect shrub producing red flowers in Winter which exude nectar making the flowers sticky.Long flowering and great as a picked flower.Prefers full sun. Trim to maintain shape. Adapt to most soil conditions.

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Hybrid with a vigourous growth habit which is very free flowering. Flowers predominantly in winter. Flowers have a deep reddish bract surrounding the central flower mass. Prune back well in late spring. Suits most well drained soils in full sun.

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A Hybrid protea with deep red bracts with a slight silvery tinge to the upper bract. A very free flowering plant which will start flowering at a young age. Perfers full sun in a free draining soil. Protect from heavy frost when young.

To have success with your Protea good drainage is essential. They like a nice light slightly acidic soil. They don't like fertilizer high in phosphates. Generally feeding is not necessary but a slow release with a low phosphate (P) rating is the safest to use. Any pruning should be done after flowering.

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A new variety of the easy to grow NZ pepper tree. Featuring broad, wine coloured leaves with a plum purple bloom on the underside, offering a great show of colour in winter. Best in full sun to part shade in well drained soil. Mulch to retain moisture. Evergreen

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This is one for the birds as they just love the bright red berries that follow the masses of white flowers at the end of summer. Compact in habit with glossy green leaves and few thorns. Grows just about anywhere and in any soil but prefers a sunny spot that isn't too wet. Evergreen.

Pyracantha are suitable for training as espaliers and look particularly good against a sunny wall where you can observe the birds par-taking of a 'berry' nice breakfast.

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This is an excellent little shrub that will reward you for very little effort. The leathery bronze-green foliage always looks good and the deep pink flowers appear in generous clusters from late winter to spring. Nice compact low habit, easy to grow in a sunny spot. Evergreen.

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A prostrate form of Rosemary that has a ground-hugging habit. Pretty, clear blue flowers set against blue-green, aromatic foliage. Flowers through the summer and will attract bees to the garden. Extremely hardy, excellent for coastal planting and hot sunny positions. Evergreen.

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A popular, semi prostrate rosemary with upright curving branches with deep violet blue flowers borne on dark green foliage throughout the summer. Prefers a full sun position that has good drainage. Can be used for culinary purposes and attracts bees to the garden. Evergreen.

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A easy care and easy to grow Rosemary that is great for covering banks and draping over walls. Quite prostrate in habit so give it room to spread. Nice fresh green foliage and pretty blue flowers off and on all year but mostly in spring and autumn. Loves the sun and good drainage. Evergreen.

Though this Rosemary is mostly used for ornamental purposes it is still a culinary herb that can be used in cooking.

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A fabulous new version of an old favourite. An upright Rosemary that grows into a pillar or column. Softest blue, large flowers appear from April through to October with the main flowering in September. Loves a well drained sunny position. Clips well. Evergreen.

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A top performing little shrub with attractive, dainty, variegated foliage. Little pink stars of bloom appear on and off almost all year round. Performs well without fuss but prefers protection from harsh frost. Happiest in the sun with good drainage. Evergreen.

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A top performing little shrub with attractive, dainty, variegated foliage. Little white stars of bloom appear on and off almost all year round. Performs well without fuss but prefers protection from harsh frost. Happiest in the sun with good drainage. Evergreen.

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If you want a well behaved and rewarding evergreen shrub then it would be hard to go past this delightful little Kowhai. Compact and tidy and completely covered in rich yellow bells in late winter that birds love, especially wax eyes. Looks stunning in a container. Easy to grow in sun or part shade.

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The chestnut brown branches of this unusual deciduous shrub have an open spreading habit. In very early spring they are highly decorated with a myriad of chartreuse-yellow flowers that hang like little bells. Gorgeous picked for a unique floral decoration. Easy to grow in sun or part shade.

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Bush Germander. This evergreen shrub from the Mediterranean loves hot dry spots and does well at the sea-side. Attractive tubular blue flowers are set amongst aromatic silver grey leaves from spring to summer. Makes a fantastic low hedge and clips well. Happiest in light well drained soil.

The secret to your Teucrium hedge looking good is regular trimming however it is important that your last trim for the summer is done no later than mid March.

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The main feature of this lovely shrub is the tight clusters of white flowers which open from pink buds from winter through to spring. The fragrance is delicious and reminiscent of soft baby powder. Mmm! The foliage is dark green above and slightly felted underneath. Semi-evergreen.

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A compact shrub with quite coarse green foliage, carmine red buds appear in late winter and open to white blooms tinged pink. Flowers are lightly perfumed and followed by dark blue berries. Easy to grow in sun or light shade. Responds well to pruning. Evergreen.

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A compact shrub with quite coarse green foliage, carmine red buds appear in late winter and open to white blooms tinged pink. Flowers are lightly perfumed and followed by dark blue berries. Easy to grow in sun or light shade. Responds well to pruning. Evergreen.