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Star Blush is a compact evergreen bushy NZ selection of this African species. Similar to a heather in its growth habit, summertime finds Star Blush covered with attractive deep pink, star like flowers. The foliage has a lemon scent when touched. Good in containers or in the border. Perennial.

Tolerant of coastal conditions and light frosts.

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aka Bog Rosemary

This is a lovely little shrub that smothers itself in tight clear pink buds that gradually open to pink flowers that have a hint of white. The flowers last for a very long time. Grow in morning sun or a dappled shade position in rich, moist, acid soil for best results. Hardy and evergreen.

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aka Scarlet Banksia

Deep scarlet to orange cones from flowers that appear in late winter to early summer and make a dramatic impact in gardens and as cut flowers. Prefers light, well drained soil with low nutrient level, particularly phosphates. This is an upright shrub with smooth bark and broad, tooth edged leave. Evergreen.

Can grow to 3 m, or prune to maintain as a shorter bushy shrub.

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aka Firewood Banksia

An attractive small tree or large shrub with serrated leaves are grey to green and is slow growing producing two tone flowers of pink and golden yellow on terminal tips. Can be pruned hard after flowering. Suited to sunny situation in well drained site.

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Bushy shrub, fast growing with caramel brown flowers from winter to spring. Lancelet tooth edged leaves. Prune lightly but not below the green growth. Full sun in well drained soils. Hardy and frost tolerant. Evergreen.

An upright shrub with a dense habit.Bearing long, velvety orange flower spikes during Autumn. The foliage is decorative in its own right with serrated, dark green leaves adding to the beauty of the shrub. Hardy, bird attracting, will tolerate light frost. Evergreen

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aka Box

A slow growing compact form of Box with a naturally rounded shape. In spring the fresh new growth is shaded a beautiful soft lime green turning to a darker glossy green on maturity. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Evergreen.

'Green Gem' is the perfect choice for a low hedge as it doesn't need as much clipping as other Buxus due to its compact habit. Nice for topiary work too. Though 'Green Gem' is very tolerant and hardy it prefers not to have 'wet feet' in winter - quite understandable, I don't much like wet feet myself!

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aka Bottlebrush

A hardy, evergreen shrub with light pink, bottle brush flowers from Spring through to Autumn. Tolerates frost and drought and will grow in almost any type of soil. Prefers full sun or morning shade and afternoon sun. Prune for shape and size after flowering.

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aka Bottlebrush

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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aka Bottlebrush

Bottlebrush. Discovered in Kings Park Perth Australia hence the name. Green foliage and a nice rounded habit. Simply smothers itself if bright crimson 'brushes' in spring-summer. Likes a sunny spot and protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

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aka Bottlebrush

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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Recently introduced by the JC Raulston Arboretum, this hybrid boasts 5-8cm deep wine red magnolia like flowers. Handsome shrub with lustrous dark green disease resistant foliage; flowering stems are outstanding in vases.

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aka Japonica or Flowering Quince

A tough and hardy deciduous shrub with an arching network of bare branches that usually have thorns. In winter these are covered with clusters of tight buds that open out to single bright red flowers. Nice complementary fresh green foliage. Very showy, good for floral art. Easy to grow.

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aka Japonica or Flowering Quince

A tough and hardy deciduous shrub with an arching network of bare branches that usually have thorns. In winter these are covered with clusters of buds that open out to bright little blooms of vibrant orange adding colour to dull winter days. Green summer foliage. Easy to grow.

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aka Japonica or Flowering Quince

A tough and hardy deciduous shrub with an interesting network of bare branches that usually have thorns. In winter these are covered with tight clusters of buds that open out to exquisite white blooms that tinge followed by gold-green fruit. Great for floral art.

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aka Japonica or Flowering Quince

A tough and hardy deciduous shrub with an interesting network of bare branches that usually have thorns. In winter these are covered with tight clusters of buds that open out to double blooms of rich red. The flowers are followed by ornamental fruit that look like small quinces and fresh green foliage.

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aka Japonica or Flowering Quince

A shrub with an interesting network of bare branches that usually have thorns. Winter flowering with tight clusters of buds that open out to exquisite snow white blooms with a tinge of green in the centre. The flowers are followed by ornamental fruits that look like small quinces and rich green foliage.

Tough and hardy.

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aka Mexican Orange Blossom

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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aka Rock Rose

Rock Rose. Makes a 'Brilliant' show in summer when the aromatic foliage is smothered with rich rosy pink flowers with deep maroon markings and yellow centers. Hardy to most conditions. Great for hot dry spots. Very reliable. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape. Evergreen.

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aka Rock Rose

Rock Rose. A lovely little shrub for a sunny border or bank. The grey-green foliage is aromatic and has open faced blooms of pure white, with a crimson blotch and yellow centre making a very showy display in late spring. Prefers well drained soil, can tolerate drought once established. Evergreen.

Cistus should be trimmed lightly after flowering. They prefer a light soil and don't need a lot of feeding.

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aka Smoke Bush

Smoke Bush. An easy to grow, large, spreading shrub with oval green leaves that have vibrant autumn tones prior to leaf fall. The common name comes from the misty-mauve panicles of bloom that form a smoky halo over the whole bush in summer. Plant in the sun in well drained soil. Deciduous.

It is common practice to prune Cotinus quite hard in winter which will encourage a tidy growth habit and renewed growth that produces a better foliage display. Not absolutely necessary though.

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aka Smoke Bush

A selected form with stunning wine purple coloured foliage. This lovely colour is retained until the autumn then it turns to shades of orange & scarlet. Plumes of pinky grey flowers appear mid summer & stand like a smoky haze above the foliage. Responds well to pruning. Deciduous.

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aka Smoke Bush

Smoke Bush. Gorgeous rounded purple wine foliage that looks fabulous when the sun shines through the leaves. Strong tones of red and orange in autumn. The inconspicuous flowers form a smoky haze of pink above the foliage in summer. Easy to grow in sun or semi-shade but best in sun. Deciduous.

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This form has narrow green foliage and spreading or cascading branches. Prominent clusters of pink to red bracts make a strong display in summer. Prefers well drained soil, sun or part shade. Tolerates clay. Great in hanging baskets. Trim lightly after flowering. Evergreen

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aka Ake Ake

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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Erica melanthera is a compact, bushy, shrub with bright green, small, needle-like leaves and purple/pink flowers that inundate the plant in autumn and winter. Prefers a sunny spot in the garden and well drained acid soil. Avoid Lime. Trim after flowering to maintain shape. Evergreen.

When all else is dormant, the Ericas come out to dazzle us.

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aka Escallonia

A hardy, tolerant and easy to grow evergreen shrub that is perfect for hedging or background planting. Glossy green foliage all year round and tubular rosy red flowers from spring to late summer. Clips well so can also be used for topiary.

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aka Spindle Bush

Are you looking for a nice low bright green hedge plant that is easy to grow and clips and shapes well? If so then little "Emerald Gem" is the plant for you. The foliage remains small, dainty and glossy. Tolerant of just about any soil or planting position.

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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 rounded habit. Plant in semi-shade in nice rich acid soil with protection from frost. Great container plant. Evergreen.

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Double, creamy white blooms with an exotic heady fragrance sit beautifully against the glossy green foliage of this desirable little shrub. Flowers for a long period. Loves humus rich soil and a sheltered frost free position. Feed regularly for top results. Evergreen.

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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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aka Cape Jasmine

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, 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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aka Cape Jasmine

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.

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A mat-forming shrub has deeply lobed evergreen oak-like leaves and burgundy-red spring flowers. 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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aka Grevillea

Grevillea 'Cream Passion' is a medium sized, bushy shrub with a spreading habit. It has attractive deeply dissected blue green foliage. In late winter to early summer large cream and pink flowers will be seen covering the bush. Prefers full sun and good drainage. Evergreen.

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aka Grevillea

A great plant for quick cover on dry banks and walls. The soft grey-green foliage has a cascading, spreading habit and is complemented by red 'spider-like' blooms from autumn to spring. Likes the sun, good drainage and light soil but doesn't like frost. Evergreen.

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aka Grevillea

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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aka Grevillea

A vigorous, ground-hugging shrub with divided green leaves that look a bit like an Oak leaf. The new shoots have a red tinge that matches the red 'toothbrush' flowers that appear from spring to autumn. Happy in the sun, tolerant of light or poor soils. Protect from frost. Evergreen.

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An attractive Grevillea with white flowers in Winter through to Spring. With age this the branches of lovely green foliage will develop into a graceful weeping shrub. A good palnt to attract the birds and bees for the nectar. Coastal and Frost tolerant. Evergreen.

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A new hybrid noted for for its deep red flowers which will appear throughout Winter-Spring. It has a vigorous upright habit and will thrive in full sun, well drained soils. Ideal for attracting birds into the garden. Evergreen.

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A very attractive upright shrub with large pale yellow/lemon flowers from late Summer to mid Spring. Fast growing and flowers prolifically. Likes a warm sunny position but is frost sensitive so needs some shelter. Ideal for attracting birds into the garden and requires well drained soils. Evergreen.

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aka Grevillea

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.

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aka Grevillea

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 a sunny or shady position in the garden. Great as a feature ground cover plant for rockeries as well as for pots. Evergreen. PVR

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aka Grevillea

Peaches n Cream is a small/medium sized shrub with a dense spreading habit. Its attractive deeply dissected foliage is bright green with bronze highlights in winter. Long loose flower clusters of greenish yellow age to various shades of yellow, pink and orange throughout the year. Evergreen.

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aka Grevillea

Grevillea Poorinda Peter is a medium sized grevillea with deeply lobed, dark green leaves and a profusion of reddish purple flowers from early winter to mid summer. Great for screens and as an informal hedge. Frost and drought tolerant. Responds well to regular pruning.

This is a quick growing hardy Grevillea that will provide habitat for small birds in the garden and is perfect for screening. Frost and drought tolerant. Responds well to regular pruning.

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aka Scarlet Toothbrush Grevillea

An evergreen shrub with attractive grey green foliage and shaggy scarlet flowers from October right through to summer. The flowers are very attractive to birds. Will grow in just about any soil, tolerates coastal conditions, but needs protection from 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 up to 6 metres. Flowers winter to late spring with toothbrush like red flowers. Evergreen

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A spreading medium shrub with very attractive toothed leaves and large yellow toothbrush-like flowers. Good general garden shrub for larger areas or as a screen plant that is regularly pruned. Makes a good cut foliage. Likes sun, well drained soil and protection from frost. Evergreen.

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aka Grevillea

This 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. Likes the sun and good drainage but not frost. Evergreen.

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aka Hydrangea

This stunning hydrangea is noted for it bright yellow, lime green foliage, stunning in a dappled light to semi shade position. Prefers moist soils with a touch extra over the summer when it is graced with it's lovely pink or white flowers. Deciduous.

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aka Panicle Hydrangea

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. Information Pages

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aka Oak Leaf Hydrangea

Oak Leaf Hydrangea - Dwarf. Fabulous foliage in spring-autumn and brilliant big bold heads of creamy white blooms from summer to autumn. The large lobed spring-summer foliage is fresh green but turns deep wine red in autumn and holds well into winter. Plant in semi-shade. Prune hard late winter-early spring. Deciduous.

Though this Hydrangea is more tolerant of dry conditions than most it still should not be in soil that completely dries out in summer. Information Pages

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aka Oak Leaf Hydrangea

Oak Leafed Hydrangea. This is just a gorgeous top performing deciduous shrub. The deeply lobed green leaves turn orange-scarlet in autumn and hold well into winter. In spring, delicious large, clusters of cream flowers appear and these also hold well. Hardy and easy to grow. Prune hard late winter-early spring.

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aka Mophead Hydrangea

Mophead. A sweet Dwarf Hydrangea with double, light pink blooms set against fresh green foliage. Would look good in a container. Plant in morning sun or semi-shade in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Side dress with Lime to maintain the pink tones. Deciduous.

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aka Holly

An unusual and desirable form of the hardy and ever reliable Holly. Very dark green leaves - can be used for hedging, topiary or as a background plant. Easy to grow just about anywhere but happiest in a sunny open spot. Evergreen.

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An erect shrub from the Proteaceae family with narrow leaves that produces yellow drumstick like flowers in Spring. Hardy and suited to a range of well drained soils and conditions. Can be grown coastal, woodlands, open forest and sandstone soils. Evergreen.

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aka Beauty Bush

The common name for this plant is 'Beauty Bush' and the botanical 'amabilis' means lovely so you know that this is just a beautiful flowering shrub. Bell shaped pink blooms drape the arching branches from late spring to early summer. Flaky bark that peels off in winter. Delightful and deciduous.

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aka Kanuka

Fast growing evergreen shrub or small erect tree. Bright green leaves which release volatile oils when crushed. Similar to Manuka but leaves are soft and flowers and seeds are smaller than Manuka. Attractive branching pattern and profuse flowering in summer.

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aka Spanish Lavender

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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These giant silver proteas are beautiful trees with light-reflecting, silky, silver leaves. An erect ornamental tree, with a stout trunk and thick grey bark. They are at their most silver in hot, dry weather, when the hairs on the leaves lie flat to protect the leaves from drying out.

Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.

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This easy to grow evergreen shrub is very well named. The green foliage is tipped with red new growth and the bracts are a fiery red with touches of cream. Always looks good, lovely to pick for those of you who like to do so. Loves the sun and good drainage but not harsh frost. Evergreen.

Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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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.

Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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A fabulous evergreen shrub for winter colour. The erect branches have dense deep green leaves that are flushed with red. The flower bracts are golden yellow deepening to deep wine in winter. Fantastic for picking. Must have good drainage and acid soil. Protect from harsh frost.

Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.

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A stunning new Leucadendron raised from Safari Sunset for winter colour, with erect habit and deep red bracts in Autumn that change to a bicolour stage in late Winter. Bract size is half that of its parent. Fantastic for picking. Must have good drainage and acid soil. Protect from harsh frost.

Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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aka Fringe Flower

Plum Gorgeous is the deepest and darkest coloured foliage of any Loropetalum, and retains its colour all year round. It’s interesting that this fact is seen as a greater attribute than the hot pink tasseled flowers it has through the spring and summer. Evergreen

Great in pots. Clips well.

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aka Mock Orange

This little deciduous shrub would be worth planting for the fragrance alone but it is the pretty pure white double flowers that will probably seduce you. Lovely as a back ground filler. Prune after flowering within a few centimetres of the old wood. Deciduous.

Philadelphus appreciate a side dressing of lime once a year - probably best applied just before spring.

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aka Mock Orange Blossom

Mock Orange Blossom. Beautiful simple, single, white flowers with a heady fragrance will delight when they flower in spring. Fresh green summer foliage. Easy to grow in the sun or just a little shade. Cut back after flowering to encourage new growth. Deciduous.

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aka Flannel flower

The 'Flannel Bush' has unusual, fluffy, pom pom flower bracts in shades of cream that sit proudly on top of the strong branchlets making them perfect for picking. Rounded evergreen shrub to 70cm tall. Prefers a sunny position and loose open soil that is free draining. Winter flowering. Evergreen.

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aka Alpine Mint bush

This small shrub becomes a compact spreading mound in the garden. The tiny evergreen leaves have a refreshing minty fragrance when brushed up against. In late spring to early summer small orchid-like white flowers cover the shrub and are very attractive to pollinators.

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aka Roundleaved mint bush

This small shrub becomes a compact spreading mound in the garden. The tiny evergreen leaves have a refreshing minty fragrance when brushed up against. In late spring to early summer small orchid-like mauve flowers cover the shrub and are very attractive to pollinators.

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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. Evergreen

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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.

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A beautiful free flowering, vigourous variety.The flowers have candy red bracts with black tuft in the centre. Prune well after flowering. Suited to well drained soil in full sun. Evergreen.

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A select form of Protea compacta with attractive deep pink flowers throughout Winter and Spring. Brings the birds to your garden. Useful for picking and putting into arrangements. Evergreen, acidic soil loving.Suitable for coastal plants.

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aka King Protea

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. This "king" is very hardy and will tolerates poor soil and light frost. Evergreen.

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A beautiful hybrid that flowers over a long period from Autumn to Spring. The lovely bright pink flower bracts have a maroon centre which are accompined with fresh green oblong leaves. Plant in a free draining soil and prune to shape and size after flowering has finished. Evergreen

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Protea A robust new hybrid with exceptionally deep red bracts in bud. A rather slow growing bush, very attractive when in full flower. Prefers an open sunny situation in an acidic free draining soil. Excellent specimen for floral deign. Evergreen

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A robust upright yet slow growing shrub. It has bright pink/red bracts tipped with a white beard.the whiteish flower mass has a prominent deep purple black tuft. Thrives in sunny, well drained , acid soil. Evergreen.

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A new semi spreading shrub which produces medium size flowers. Flowering can occur almost all year round with peak flowering being from Autumn to Spring.The flowering bracts are deep red and tipped with a black tuft. Plant in full sun in a well drained acidic soil.

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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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A large shrub with attractive grey-green foliage and beautiful flowers of pastel, peachy pink. The tips are fluffy pink. Good to be used as a specimen in the garden and its flowers are very sort after by florists to use in bouquets. Easy to grow in free draining soils. Evergreen.

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aka Protea Baby Green

An upright , spreading bush noted for it greenish tipped black flowers during Winter - Spring on long stems. Lovely as a picked flower for arrangements. Evergreen.

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aka Protea

Striking, bold, fantastic accent tree with near black foliage and stunning deep red crepe flowers, from Spring to Autumn. Remove lower limbs to show off the gorgeous smooth bark or leave bushy for a stunning privacy screen. Low maintenance, drought hardy once established.

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aka Black Protea

A lovely upright variety that has hairy, creamy/white flowers with a black beard. Flowers tend to Peek out through dense foliage of a matt green. Lovely in a floral display as a picked flower. Plant in a sunny position and like acidic free draining soil. Evergreen.

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An attractive hybrid Protea. Flowering from Autumn to Spring the red flowers are loved by florist when there is not much colour around. Very free flowering and fast to produce. Prune well after flowering and suited to well drained soil in full sun.

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aka Protea

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.

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An upright slow growing shrub that produces attractive mid sizes peach coloured flowers from Winter to Spring. Suited to most soils but prefers a sandy and well drainone. Frost hardy. Evergreen.

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aka King Protea Hybrid

A selection from the king protea family. An attractive plant with an erect habit producing deep pink-red flower heads on long stems from Autumn to Summer. Excellent plant for floral use. Prefers an open sunny position in acid soil and free draining. Prune after flowering.Evergreen.

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aka Queen Protea

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

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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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A hybrid variety with medium to large red flowers with a frosted beard. A tidy growth habit and very free flowering. Peak flowering is winter. Prefers full sun and free draining soil. Evergreen.

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aka Protea Nerifolia Alba

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.

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A large rounded shrub that borne beautiful creamy white flower bracts in winter. Suited to well drained soil and full sun. Makes for a lovely picked flower that is always sought after by florist.

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The most well known Protea noted for its free flowering habit with its red flowers with black tips. It develops into a large rounded shrub which should be pruned for shape and size in Spring. Adaptible to varying soil types and climates. Evergreen.

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An attractive cultivar with silvery pink bracts tipped with a white and black beard. Suitable as a picked flower. Flowering all year round. Evergreen. Should be pruned prior to Spring growth. Likes well drained soil and full sun.

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An erect tidy shrub with grey/green foliageand terminal clear creamy white flowers. Very striking when in peak flowering usually mid to late Winter. Adaptable to a large range of free draining soils in full sun. Prune back after flowering. Evergreen.

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A beautiful upright shrub with stunning silver green flower bracts tipped with a black beard and a black/purplish centre. 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.

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Protea A relatively slow growing shrub that`s upright in habit with creamy white saucer like flowers in Winter. A lovely blue-green foliage has crimson new growth that will fade out to normal colourings. An excellent plant for the garden and will tolerate coastal conditions. Hardy. Evergreen.

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aka Protea eximia hybrid

A hybrid which is compact and bushy. Showcasing large flowers with pale lime, tipped light pink bracts and a deep maroon almost black centre. Flowering is over a long period from late autumn to spring. Good picking flower. Evergreen.

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An upright slow growing shrub that produces attractive peach coloured flowers with black trim Winter- Spring. Suited to most soils and climatic conditions. Frost hardy. Evergreen.

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A beautiful hybrid with pearl white flowers with a maroon touch to the central flower mass. Erect growth habit. Prune to shape and size late Spring to enhance flowering for the following year.Likes Full sun and soils should be free draining and acidic.

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NEW TO US. A robust hybrid Protea with large deep pink flowers with a white frosting to the outer tips of the bracts. Slow grower. Provide an open sunny position in well drained soil. It flowers for a long time and is great for picking. Evergreen.

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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. Pink Ice is a very hardy variety. Evergreen.

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The hardiest of all proteas, Red Ice is well suited to low maintenance, low water use gardens. Spectacular flowers fresh or dried are excellent for picking and vase or floral arrangements. A prolific flowerer, tolerates most soil types, prefers full sun and good drainage. Evergreen.

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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. Adapts to most soil conditions. Evergreen.

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An erect white flowering Protea producing predominantly in Winter. Great for small gardens and can be picked for long flowering in a vase. Fresh or dried. Trim in Early Spring to maintain shape and size. Evergreen.

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An erect quick growing plant with attractive medium size rosy red flowers which can be seen on the plant almost all year round. Protect from frost when young. Tolerates a wide range of soil types and climatic conditions. Prune to shape. Evergreen.

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Snowcrest is noted for its silky pink coloured flowers in winter which have a heavy white beard. This shrub has a tidy growth habit. Medium frost hardy. Flowers are suitable for picking. Needs to be pruned to size and shape in spring. Evergreen.

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This ones a real stunner with its dark pink flower bracts and furry black tips. Has a medium sized bract and looks stunning in a flower arrangement. Evergreen.

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Something a bit different. A spreading shrub suited to banks and for trailing over retaining walls. A beautiful ground cover. The largish sulphur yellow flowers are borne on the terminal tips of the branches. Likes well drained lighter soils in full sun. Evergreen.

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A vigorous rounded shrub. Very attractive rosy red flowers are borne though out the year with peak flowering time being winter. Adaptable to a wide range of well drained soil types in full sun. Prune back regularly. Evergreen.

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Hybrid with a vigorous 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. Evergreen.

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aka syn. maddenii 'Virginale'

A superbly perfumed variety, with soft pink buds opening to clear white with a gold eye. Attractive shiny foliage. Protect from heavy frosts. Blooms late season. Plant in well drained, acidic, organically enriched soil, sun to part shade. Evergreen.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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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 Lilac

Large stunning panicles of soft pink, fragrant flowers in late Spring and waft their fragrance through the air. Picks well so bring some inside to enjoy. Plant in sun to light shade in deep well worked soil. Deciduous.

Any pruning should be done immediately after flowering.

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aka Lilac

Sensational double, pure white flowers are presented in the form of large, dense panicles during October. An old fashioned favourite, this cultivar is an excellent for picking and is highly fragrant. Plant in sun to light shade in deeply worked soil. Side dress with lime occasionally. Deciduous.

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Gorgeous single lilac flowers abound on this large shrub. The clusters of flowers are beautifully formed and fragrant. Nice to pick. Plant in sun to light shade in deep well worked soil. Side dress with lime occasionally. Deciduous.

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aka White Persian Lilac

White persian lilac, pure, delightful, fragrant and harmonious. Delicious panicles of white single blooms. Plant in sun to light shade in deeply worked soil. Side dress with lime occasionally. Deciduous.

Any pruning should be done immediately after flowering.

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aka Lilac

Rich cream buds open to panicles of delicious, double white flowers with a rich heady fragrance. The flowers appear in spring. Plant in sun or part shade in deeply worked soil. Side dress with Lime annually and do any pruning immediately after flowering. Deciduous.

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aka Lilac

With dark green, rounded to oval and leathery leaves emerging in Spring, it is hardy and free flowering with large single white flowers richly scented on upright clusters of pyramidal panicles.

Lilacs are best blended amongst other plants where their colourful and fragrant blooms may be appreciated through spring.

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aka Lilac

Lilacs are best blended amongst other plants where their colourful and fragrant blooms may be appreciated through spring. Hardy and free flowering with large single rich purplish-fuchsia flowers.

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aka Germander

This evergreen shrub from the Mediterranean loves hot dry spots and does well at the sea-side. Attractive tubular blue flowers are set amoungst 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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A compact shrub with quite coarse green foliage, carmine pink 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. RHS AGM.

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Add some softness to your spring garden with this delightful deciduous Viburnum. Tiered layers of branches are draped with white, lacy florets in late spring. The fresh green foliage has an oval shape and is attractively serrated. Quite easy to grow and tolerant of most conditions. Deciduous, Hardy.

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aka Viburnum

A beautiful shrub with mid green pointed leaves with serrated edges that lay in tiers along the branches. The large, creamy white flowers open out in the spring and smother the bush in beautiful bloom. Small red berries that turn black follow the flowers. Plant in sun or part shade. Deciduous.

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'Pink Beauty' is a spreading medium-sized deciduous shrub with ovate, attractively veined leaves turning purplish in autumn, and flat, lacecap heads of creamy-white flowers ageing to pink, sometimes followed by red, later black, berries. Deciduous

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aka Japanese Snowball

This delightful deciduous shrub has interesting textured leaves and an abundance of pretty white flower clusters throughout the summer that are followed by red berries. Hardy and tolerant of most conditions but prefers afternoon shade. Deciduous

If you wish to prune your 'Summer Snowflake' it is best done after flowering though this may reduce the amount of berries. Lovely background shrub and fabulous in a group of 3 or more.