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Although some people regard shrubs as miniature trees, they have completely different growth habits. Some can sucker themselves and send creeping underground stems which root and thereby propagate themselves, whilst others renew themselves after hard pruning.
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From broadleaf evergreens to deciduous shrubs, from flowering shrubs to those valued chiefly for their foliage or twigs, the diversity amongst this group of plants is infinite. When considering creating a feature or focal point with a shrub, take into consideration its habits – if you want it to retain its emphasis in the design, make sure it is an evergreen. If you want a shrub to make a splash of colour that is ongoing, check the length of the flowering period.
Some shrubs are best planted in groups for bold effect. Plant in groups of odd numbers – 3, 5, 7. There is a wide range of shrubs that are quick and dense growing and that are therefore ideal for use as hedges. The native species particularly, lend themselves to this purpose. Try Corokia, Griselinia, Pittosporum varieties.
Small, low-growing shrubs such as lavender and thyme are often termed sub-shrubs; a natural plant community dominated by shrubs is called a shrubland. An area of cultivated shrubs in a park or garden is known as a shrubbery.
There is an ideal shrub for every purpose: for acting as a screen, for privacy, for softening the lines of the house, for releasing fantastic fragrance or simply for looking beautiful. Come into the Nursery and we'll be happy to guide you and answer any questions you may have.
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Winter Rose. This variety has white to pale yellow saucer shaped flowers over several months in winter to early spring. The plant forms a bushy compact clump topped by the flowers which face outwards. Dark green, divided leathery leaves. Plant in well drained soil with good amount of organic matter. Perennial.
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 50cm
Helleborus Emma
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 2.4l ?
$32.99
aka Mophead Hydrangea
Mophead. Vibrant cerise pink-red balls of bloom will brighten up the summer and autumn garden. Plant in morning sun or dappled shade in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Side dress with Lime annually to maintain the colour. Deciduous.
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Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
Hydrangea Nixie
Current Stock Height: 30/35 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$32.99
A dwarf Rhododendron with bright green foliage and glowing red blooms that appear in spring. Excellent choice for the front of the border or perhaps a container in a shady corner. Prefers dappled light and acid soil, mulch annually and avoid Lime. Evergreen.
Growing Rhododendrons
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 60cm x 60cm
Rhododendron Baden Baden
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 7.5l ?
$69.99
This compact Rhododendron has currant red flowers in Mid November. New growth is tinged pink and branches form a rounded shrub. Happiest with dappled light. Mulch around the roots annually to keep cool. Avoid Lime. Evergreen
Growing Rhododendrons
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 1m
Rhododendron Betsie Balcom
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 7.5l ?
$69.99
Small shiney leaf Rhododendron with gorgeous Pinky to mid-purple blooms that grace the tree in spring. Plant in a semi-shaded position and mulch regularly to keep the roots cool. Avoid Lime. Evergreen.
Growing Rhododendrons
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Rhododendron Bluerettia
Current Stock Height: 20/25 cm ?
Container: 7.5l ?
$69.99
A small Rhododendron with bright green foliage and peachy-yellow flowers, that appear in mid to late spring. Excellent choice for the front of the border or perhaps a container in a shady corner. Prefers dappled light and acid soil, mulch annually and avoid Lime. Evergreen.
Growing Rhododendrons
Habit: Compact
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
Rhododendron Buna
Current Stock Height: 20/25 cm ?
Container: 7.5l ?
$69.99
Large trusses of bright red bell shaped blooms appear from late winter. Dark green foliage and an erect open habit. Plant in semi-shade with acid soil for best results however Rhododendron 'Cornubia' is known to cope with more sun that many other cultivars. Evergreen.
Growing Rhododendrons
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2m
Rhododendron Cornubia
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 7.5l ?
$69.99
You won't know for sure this is a Rhododendron until the abundant purple flowers reveal its true identity. With foliage unlike any other rhododendron. Rolled, glossy leaves and tightly spaced on the stems of this dense mound. Best in a well drained acidic soil in part sun part shade. Evergreen
Growing Rhododendrons
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.8m x 1.8m
Rhododendron Daphnoides
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 7.5l ?
$69.99
This Rhododendron has very attractive soft pink blooms fading to cream with a lovely deep pink frilly edge. NZ raised. Impressive large green foliage. Spring flowering. Plant in a semi-shaded position and mulch regularly to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.
Growing Rhododendrons
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
Rhododendron Irene Bain
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 7.5l ?
$69.99
Rhododendron Worth planting in the garden for the fragrance alone but you will also be delighted by the pink buds that open out into pretty palest pink-cream blooms in spring. Nice foliage too. Plant in semi-shade with acid soil for best results. Evergreen.
Growing Rhododendrons
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Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
Rhododendron John Bull
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 7.5l ?
$69.99
Large wide funnel shaped yellow flowers that glow in the light in early Nov. The bush of deep green foliage is an attractive copper when making new growth.Needs protection from harsh frost and acid soil to do really well. Evergreen.
Growing Rhododendrons
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Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m
Rhododendron Karen Triplett
Current Stock Height: 30 /40 cm ?
Container: 7.5l ?
$69.99
Rhododendron The blush pink, edged with lavender and heavily spotted chestnut-brown, funnel-shaped flowers are borne in huge, pyramidal trusses of up to 12 during mid to late spring. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.
Growing Rhododendrons
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.8m
Rhododendron Mrs Charles E Pearson
Current Stock Height: 40/ 50 cm ?
Container: 7.5l ?
$69.99
If you like Rhododendrons then it would be criminal not to include this hardy and vigorous cultivar in your collection. Tight trusses of bright carmine pink will put on a wonderful display in early spring. Plant in semi-shade with acid soil for best results. Evergreen.
Sir Robert Peel was the founder of the modern day Police Force hence the common names used in the UK for the police:- "Bobbies" and/or "Peelers".
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4.5m x 2m
Rhododendron Sir Robert Peel
Current Stock Height: 35/45 cm ?
Container: 7.5l ?
$69.99
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An award winning Rhododendron with handsome dark green foliage that always looks good. The early spring blooms appear in great globular trusses of glowing red with a speckling of black. WOW. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Mulch annually to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.8m x 1.5m
Rhododendron Taurus
Current Stock Height: 25/30 cm ?
Container: 7.5l ?
$69.99
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