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This prolific little aquatic plant develops pretty red leaf-tips if grown in bright light. It is easy to grow and will develop leaves of different shapes depending on whether or not it is fully immersed in water. When submerged, the leaves are narrow while emergent plants develop rounded leaves.

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aka Mealycup sage

Originating in Israel this compact lush mounding salvia will delight you from late spring to first frost with masses of ocean blue flower spikes held above the bush. Performs best in well drained soil, cut back by half after flowering to maintain compact bush. Perennial

The Salvia is an easy care compact plant with masses of beautiful blue flower spikes from spring to autumn. Deadhead spent flowers and fertilise to encourage continuous blooms. Ideal for mass garden planting, does well in containers.

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Originating in Israel this compact lush mounding salvia will delight you from late spring to first frost with masses of soft blue flower spikes held above the bush. Performs best in well drained soil, cut back by half after flowering to maintain compact bush. Perennial

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Originating in Israel this compact lush mounding salvia will delight you from late spring to first frost with masses of icy white flower spikes held above the bush. Performs best in well drained soil, cut back by half after flowering to maintain compact bush. Perennial

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aka Water plant Mouse Ears

Aquatic. An excellent pond plant or for swamps. It can be grown in fully submerged to moist soil or shallow waters. Tolerates seasonal flooding. Has long hanging white flowers that curl on the tip like a lizards tail. Attractive with its heart shaped leaves.

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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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An ornamental succulent with small green rosettes that is compact and has a trailing habit as it grows bigger. It will provide colour all year round and is suitable for gardens, rockeries, ground cover, pots and containers.

Slow release fertiliser in Spring

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aka Limestone Kowhai

Native. This form of Kowhai was discovered in the Nelson region and was originally thought to be a form of S.microphylla but is now recognized as a distinct species. The dark green oval leaflets are longer than usual and the spring flowers are a soft lemon. Evergreen.

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aka Kowhai

Native. The floral emblem of NZ and loved by Tuis and gardeners alike. The native name Kowhai means yellow and represents the pendulous racemes of nectar filled yellow flowers that appear in spring. This species flowers at a younger age than others. Evergreen.

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aka Early Spiketail

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. Deciduous

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aka Tangelo

Citrus Dwarf - Flying dragon rootstock. Bright, red-orange, semi-flat fruit that are very juicy and rich in flavour with just a hint of sharpness. Thin skinned and very juicy. Pick when skin colour fades. Ripens from August through to October and holds well on the tree. Evergreen.

This is reportedly the most popular Tangelo in N.Z. Citrus Information Pages

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aka Swamp Cypress

Swamp Cypress - Weeping. A unique deciduous conifer that has attractive green ferny foliage that turns golden brown before leaf fall. Interesting fibrous bark and 'knobbly knees' that grow from the roots. This form has pendulous side branches giving the tree a naturally graceful habit.

Taxodium 'McLaren' Falls will grow happily in moist to wet soil but will also tolerate growing in normal garden soil as long as it does not completely dry out in summer. Named for where it was discovered - McLaren Falls in the Kaimai Ranges.

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A pretty evergreen perennial with masses of multi toned flowers on a compact plant. Blue Moon features pale and deep blue contrasting flowers with a trailing form perfect for pots, planters or hanging baskets. This great new addition will flower from start of spring until the first frosts.

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A pretty evergreen perennial with masses of multi toned flowers on a compact plant. Pink Moon features pink and amber contrasting flowers with a trailing form perfect for pots, planters or hanging baskets. This great new addition will flower from start of spring until the first frosts

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A pretty evergreen perennial with masses of multi toned flowers on a compact plant. Purple Moon features rich velvety purple and pale lavender contrasting flowers with a trailing form perfect for pots, planters or hanging baskets. This great new addition will flower from start of spring until the first frosts

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A pretty evergreen perennial with masses of multi toned flowers on a compact plant. White Moon features fresh white flowers with a contrasting yellow spot with a trailing form perfect for pots, planters or hanging baskets. This great new addition will flower from start of spring until the first frosts.

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aka Star Jasmine

In my opinion one of the best evergreen climbers available to gardeners. Leathery glossy green leaves that have tones of red in winter and myriads of little white star shaped flowers in summer. Wonderfully fragrant. Easy to grow. Can be used as a sprawling ground-cover too.

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This antique finished Urn is very tactile. Featuring sets of triple horizontal lines, 3 handles - is 3 your lucky number? Equally suited to planting or standing proud as a piece of garden art.

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Bring some European romance to your space. These French urns feature a classic embosed design, fluted base and a bold rim, use for a standard or a topiary ball or even stand them proud on their own as a piece of garden art.

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A beautiful shrub with green leaves tinged with bronze in autumn that lay in tiers along the branches. The white flowers turn to pink in autumn and spring and smother the bush in beautiful bloom. Plant in sun or part shade. Deciduous.

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.