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This easy to grow shrub has glossy, fresh green leaves with a creamy yellow edge. New spring growth is flushed red, creating interest early in the year. Tubular white flowers with a sweet smell are produced through the summer, much to the delight of bees. Perennial PVR

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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 Peruvian Lily Inticancha

Dwarf Peruvian Lily. Bred for its compact habit and long flowering period - spring to autumn - this little perennial is definitely a top performer. Large blooms of warm glowing purple, dark green foliage. Plant in sun or semi-shade in well drained soil. Perennial.

If you are in to floral decoration the flowers of this Alstroemeria have exceptional vase life.

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aka Peruvian Lily Inca series

Inca Series. Adorable, yellow blooms with a splash of gold 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.

Gorgeous in a pot on the deck or in the garden as a specimen or running along a border

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aka Peruvian Lily Inca Series

Inca Series. Adorable, showy white to apricot/coral blooms appear from summer to autumn. Looking just like a beautiful sunset. 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 Peruvian lily Inticancha

Peruvian Lily. Paradise border Series. Bred to be compact and uniform in habit while still providing maximum flower power. Bright orange-yellow blooms that will put on a show from summer to autumn. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained acid soil for best results. Perennial. PVR.

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aka Peruvian lily Inticancha

Inticancha series. A stunning deep indigo purple lily. Inticancha is a series of strong pot alstroemerias that are easy to maintain, that flower from spring until autumn. Plants are compact, with elegant bright petals. Best results achieved in well drained acid soil, full /part sun. Perennial. PVR.

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aka Peruvian lily Inticancha

Bright white flowers and clean green foliage. Superb garden or patio plant, this fantastic alstroemeria will flower from late spring to autumn. Plants have a neat, bushy and compact habit producing multiple stems which become smothered with blooms, many intricately flecked and mottled. Perennial.

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aka Peruvian Lily

From the Inca Collection, this stunning, compact, upright perennial has rosy pink flowers with a yellow throat and dark specks. Looks lovely in a patio pot on the deck or plant a few and create a petite border. Pick some flowers for a vase or bouquet and they will keep on producing more. Deciduous.

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The Valley series has been bred as a mid-sized plant, with a much tidier habit than other picking Alstroemeria. Spring Valley features mid-sized stems of lemon yellow blooms. Easy care, prefers full sun and good drainage. Cut off at ground level if it gets untidy. Apply slug bait regularly.

Alstroemeria are one of the longest lasting flowers in a vase.

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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 Inticancha

With its long flowering period from spring to autumn and long stems this perennial is definitely a top performer and great for picking. Large blooms in tones of purple and yellow that would look great combined with terracotta. Plant in sun or semi-shade in well drained soil. Perennial.

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Submerged plant. A popular aquarium plant can be grown fully submerged. Adaptable to all areas of the pond. The leaves are green with the underside and stems on light red. Foliage must be above water to produce small white flowers. Full sun to partial shade.

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aka Birds Nest Fern

Probably better known as Bird's Nest Fern is a very striking feature plant with its bright green, wavy edged fronds that grow in a rosette shape forming a bowl or nest shape in the centre. Can be grown as an indoor plant for air purification or outside. Frost tender.

Thriving in the low light it is an excellent container plant for a sheltered and shaded patio or shade house in warm climates.

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aka Wharawhara

A stunning native cultivar that originates from the Chatham Islands. Strong broad swords of arching foliage toned a sensuous metallic silver. Use in groups for a bold dramatic statement. Tolerant of sun or part shade but hates "wet feet". Looks fabulous in a container. Hardy

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aka Aster

Great for late summer, early autumn colour. Lady in blue has double showy rich blue flowers which are good for cutting.. Happiest in a sunny position with soil that does not completely dry out. Perennial.

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aka Aster

This late summer, early autumn flowering perennial has pretty ruby red daisy like flowers. Easily grown in a sunny position and looks awesome planted in a perennial border or any garden planting. Perennial

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This fertiliser has been created for plants that prefer an acidic soil including Daphne, Gardenia, Pieris, Magnolia, Erica & blue Hydrangeas. It contains all the nutrients such plants need to thrive including Sulphur to lower soil PH, Iron to promote foliage health and Potassium for beautiful blooms

Not suitable for newly planted plants. Please use slow release fert for these.

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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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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.

aka Waterlily

Large variety with non-stop blooming, deep red, almost black, peony shape flowers that are 12 to 15 cm across . Plant one per 14 litre planting container at a depth of 40 to 100 cm in order to have approximate square metre of surface coverage after a year or two.

aka Waterlily

A large variety, free flowering waterlily,with deep dark pink, star shape flowers, that are 12 cm on diameter, and pads from 14 to 25 cm in diameter.Plant one per 14 litre basket container at a depth of 40 to 100 cm in order to have approximate 1 square metre of surface coverage after a year or two.

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aka Waterlily

A very hardy, low maintenance, water lily known for its vibrant, apricot-yellow flowers that change to a deep coppery-red as they age. The green leaves are often flecked with purple. Useful plant for medium-large ponds, provides habitat for aquatic life; a long-lasting ornamental plant.

Divide every 2 - 3 year for vigorous growth and blooms.

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aka Waterlily

A medium-sized water lily. The tulip-shaped flowers on 'Hermine' make it distinct and sought after. With its beautiful white flowers and yellow stamens this can be planted at a depth of 40-80cm. Will add an elegant touch to any pond.

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aka Waterlily

Whether you plant in a pond or have a large bowl this will be a great attraction through Summer. With star shaped petals they are red with pinkish orange. Leaves are green mottled with purple. Good for medium to large ponds.

Bloom up to 15cm Planting depth 30-90cm Spread 90cm to 1.5m

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A large free flowering waterlily. The flowers are rich red with some white streaks gradually darkening. Red-brown stamens and green leaves. Suitable for small to medium ponds

Bloom up to 12cm Planting depth up to 1m Spread up to 1m

aka Waterlily

Rose pink star shaped flowers with orange stamens. Reddish and green leaves. Blooms 10-12 cm. Planting depth 25-90cm. Spreads 120-150cm

Suitable for medium to large ponds

aka Waterlily

White edges with dark pink centre deepening with age.Semi double. Yellow stamens. Green bronze leaves. Bloom up to 15cm. Planting depth up to 120cm. Spread 120-150cm

Excellent for medium to large ponds

aka Japanese Wisteria

An unusual Japanese Wisteria that flowers after the new leaves have emerged in spring. Dark purple buds open to deliciously double violet blooms on racemes up to 2 feet long. Plant where you can enjoy the fragrance and look upwards at the beautiful hanging racemes. Deciduous.

aka Japanese Wisteria

A sport of Black Dragon, this variety has intense violet-blue buds opening to cornflower blue double blossoms on long racemes. The blooms emerge at the same time as the spring foliage and carry a soft perfume. Easy to grow in a sunny spot but will need a good support structure. Deciduous.