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aka Queensland Kauri Pine

Faster growing than the NZ Kauri, with larger leaves, but similar shaped tree. Tolerant to wind, frost and dry soils. Very attractive mature tree. These are always very hard to come by. Est.10yr.growth.

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aka Mountain Sandwort

A compact evergreen plant that is covered with a profusion of large white blooms over a long flowering season. Lush green foliage Suitable for, rock gardens, borders and suitable pots or containers. Prefers partial sun.

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Masses of large globe-shaped blooms held atop sturdy upright stems. A tightly mounded, dry tolerant plant suited to rockeries and coastal conditions. The coral pink blooms make for stunning, long lasting cut flowers. Low maintenance and tough, ideal for use in high traffic spaces. Perennial

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aka Hen and Chicken Fern

This NZ native Fern makes a striking cover plant for shady situations. Looks good group planted beneath established trees and is useful to plant with Hostas carrying on the interest after the Hostas have died down. Likes the shade and nice moist humus rich soil. Protect from frost.

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aka Hen and Chicken Fern

Native. A selected form of the 'Hen and Chicken' Fern that has luxuriant thick and shiny green fronds. Makes a striking ground cover plant for shady situations. Looks good group planted beneath established trees. Likes the shade and nice moist humus rich soil. Protect from frost. Evergreen.

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aka Hend and Chicken Fern

Native. This 'Southern Belle' will certainly add a lush and tropical look to shady areas of the garden. Long dark green fronds that cascade gracefully. Will eventually form quite a large clump. Plant in nice humus rich soil and protect from frost. Evergreen.

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aka Wharawhara

A delightful classic Astelia except this one has attractive silvery lime like leaves that arch. Often seen growing in the crutches of trees makes this plants suitable for well drained to dry soil types or pot and tub culture. as it names suggest flowers are fragrant.

Fabulous perennial for moist boggy ground or pond/stream margins. Deep, glossy green, fern like foliage and in late spring-summer stems of feathery plumes in glistening white. Really attractive. Prefers light shade and fertile soil that does not completely dry out. Perennial.

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Fabulous perennial for moist boggy ground or pond/stream margins. Deep, glossy green, fern like foliage and in late spring-summer stems of feathery plumes in pretty pink. Really attractive. Prefers light shade and fertile soil that does not completely dry out. Perennial.

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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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A lovely perennial plant that can be used as a ground cover. Equally happy in a hanging basket or pot. Lavender flowers will simply smother the little green leaves giving a beautiful display. Lightly trim after flowering. Likes the sun. good drainage and protection from frost. Evergreen.

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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.

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This fast growing perennial can be used as a ground cover or in a hanging basket or pot. A well-grown hanging basket can have hundreds of light blue, yellow centres flowers and dense dark-green foliage. Light trim after flowering. Likes the sun, good drainage and protection from frost. Evergreen perennial.

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This fast-growing perennial can be used as a ground cover, in a hanging basket or pot. It can have hundreds of light pink, yellow centres flowers and dense dark-green foliage. Light trim after flowering. Likes the sun, good drainage and protection from frost. Evergreen perennial.

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This fast-growing perennial can be used as a ground cover or in a hanging basket or pot. A well-grown hanging basket can have hundreds of violet blooms and dense dark-green foliage. Lightly trim after flowering. Likes the sun, good drainage and protection from frost. Evergreen.

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This fast-growing perennial can be used as a ground cover or in a hanging basket or pot.A well-grown hanging basket can have hundreds of white blooms and dense dark-green foliage. Lightly trim after flowering. Likes the sun, good drainage and protection from frost. Evergreen.

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Stunnung yellow clumping stems form to create an ideal bamboo for screening. Can be trimmed like a hedge to maintain height. Thrives in part shade but perfers full sun to bring the stunning colour of yellow canes with green stripes out. Non invasive, slow to clump.

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aka Pony Tail Palm

An unusual 'Palm' with a fat swollen base that increases with age. This base is topped off with a mop of branched green foliage that curves backwards reminiscent of a pony tail. Can be grown outdoors but must be protected from all frost. Good drainage is also essential. Evergreen.

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A superb, compact perennial that will produce beautiful golden yellow flowers from Spring through to Autumn. They are quick and easy to grow lighting up any border, hanging basket or a pot on the deck. Extremely drought tolerant. Likes full sun.

Prune after flowering to encourage more flowers

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A superb, compact perennial that will produce pretty pink and white striped flowers with a yellow center from Spring through to Autumn. They are quick and easy to grow lighting up any border, hanging basket or a pot on the deck. Extremely drought tolerant. Likes full sun.

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A superb, compact perennial that will produce attractive flowers of red with yellow stamens from Spring through to Autumn. They are quick and easy to grow lighting up any border, hanging basket or a pot on the deck. Extremely drought tolerant. Likes full sun.

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A superb, compact perennial that will produce beautiful golden yellow flowers with flecks of red running through the petals, from Spring through to Autumn. They are quick and easy to grow lighting up any border, hanging basket or a pot on the deck. Extremely drought tolerant. Likes full sun.

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A superb, compact perennial that will produce beautiful burnt red flowers with yellow stamens from Spring through to Autumn. They are quick and easy to grow lighting up any border, hanging basket or a pot on the deck. Extremely drought tolerant. Likes full sun.

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A superb, compact perennial that will produce stunning white flowers with yellow stamens from Spring through to Autumn. They are quick and easy to grow lighting up any border, hanging basket or a pot on the deck. Extremely drought tolerant. Likes full sun.

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aka Dark Delights

Bred for amazing compact growth and fantastic flower production. They provide continuous colour of soft pink flowers from early spring to late autumn. Great in the garden or in terracotta pots with beautiful deep green leaves providing a rich contrast to the colourful flowers. Evergreen

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aka Ivy Geranium

Pink bicolour Ivy geranium with fully double lollipop pink blooms with a splash of white. Quick and easy to grow trailing over walls, great for hanging baskets or climbing on trellis and the like.

PAC Mexica Nealit hails from the world famous PAC range of Pelargoniums which have been bred for improved disease resistance, bigger blooms and a longer flowering period.

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aka Ivy Geranium

Ivy leafed Pelargonium Mexica Ruby Trailing produces beautiful red and white blooms in abundance, all summer long. Fabulous for container planting to decorate patios and courtyards. Loves the sun, good drainage and protection from frost. Perennial and evergreen.

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aka Ivy Leafed Geranium or Tomgirl

Delightful, semi-double blooms decorate the trailing stems of this 'Ivy Leaf' Geranium from summer to autumn. Looks fabulous in hanging baskets, pots or trailing over banks and walls. Loves the sun, good drainage and protection from frost. Evergreen perennial.

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aka Zonal geranium

A soft salmon pink with white edges to the petals, over green zoned leaves. Bred for amazing compact growth and fantastic flower production. They provide continuous colour from early spring to late autumn. Loves the sun and good drainage and protection from harsh frost. Evergreen, perennial.

aka Dark Delights

Bred for amazing compact growth and fantastic flower production. They provide continuous rosie pink flowers from early spring to late autumn. Great in the garden or in terracotta pots with beautiful deep green leaves providing a rich contrast to the colourful flowers. Evergreen

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aka Zonal Geranium

If you like red then you should take 'Victor' home to your place. Vibrant red semi double blooms on strong stems stand above the deep green foliage and make a real statement. Plant in a sunny well drained position with protection from frost. Evergreen perennial.

Use in pots or the garden or perhaps a hanging basket. I always like to have pots of red Pelargoniums AKA Geraniums by my front door as a cherry welcome for Christmas visitors and they flower for months with regular dead heading.

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aka Ivy Leafed Geranium

Tight buds open out to hot pink blooms that look like dainty little roses set amongst the trailing 'Ivy Leaf' green foliage. Really nice and would look fantastic in hanging baskets and pots for long summer displays. Loves the sun good drainage and protection from frost. Evergreen, perennial.

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Top quality kids gloves made specially for little kids! Made for ages 4 to 7 years. Latex rubber palm and polycotton knit back. The ideal complement for the care of the little hands of your favorite helpers !!

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Top quality pink kids gloves made specially for little kids! Made for ages 4 to 7 years. Latex rubber palm and polycotton knit back.The ideal complement for the care of the little hands of your favorite helpers !!

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aka Gloves Omni

Fabulous hard wearing comfortable glove for all the protection you need. Rubber grip on one side and breathable fabric on upper.Take care of your hands, when you take care of your plants.

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These are extremely versatile and hard wearing gloves. The tough rubber protects against everything from prickles to handling rough concrete. Especially popular in summer months as the vent back allows the glove to breathe, keeping hands cool and dry. Stretch knit cuff helps keep debris out of the glove. Washable to 40C.

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The ultimate glove for Rose lovers: Excellent protection from thorns and prickles - waterproof and very comfortable. Knit wrist and fully dipped. All purpose gardening glove but especially practical for roses. This version has elbow length sleeves to offer full arm protection.

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aka Gooseberry

Gooseberry has long been cultivated for use in pies and jellies and has a high content of Vitamin A and potassium. You will know the berries are fully ripe in summer (Dec - Jan), when they are easy to pull off the bush. Any surplus freezes well. Plant in morning sun or part shade. Deciduous.

The Gooseberry is hardy and in fact loves a cold winter however be aware that new spring growth can be damaged by frost. Gooseberries like a nice layer of mulch or compost around their shallow roots. When pruning remember they fruit on older wood.

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aka Grape Table

A European seedless table grape that has round red fruit with a crisp, firm texture and an excellent sweet flavour. The vine is heavy bearing and the grapes ripen quite early - around about February/March. Happiest in a sunny, sheltered spot in nice free draining loam. Deciduous.

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aka Grape Table

A delicious table Grape that is very popular in Japan mainly as the Grapes are HUGE and very, very sweet. Black-purple in colour, ripe early autumn. Slip skin variety. Plant in a sunny well drained spot. Prune in winter after leaf fall. Deciduous.

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aka Grape Table

This grape is recommended for the home gardener as it is easy to grow and shows good disease resistance. The grapes are reddish-black with a sweet and spicy flavour. Ripe around March-April. Plant in a sunny well drained spot and winter prune only. Deciduous.

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aka Grapefruit

Cutler Red has large, deep orange, sweet, juicy fruit with just a little zing, high in Vitamin A. The rind is thick. The fruit ripens July to November. Happiest in a sunny position with fertile well drained soil. Water well during hot dry summer periods. Evergreen.

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Citrus. Cutler Red has large, deep orange, sweet, juicy fruit with just a little zing. The rind is thick. The fruit ripens July to November. Happiest in a sunny position with fertile well drained soil. Water well during hot dry summer periods. Evergreen.

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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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Native. Small, dark green leaves make this a lovely dense, compact Hebe perfect for a natural, low maintenance hedge/border. Lavender flower spikes fade to white as they mature enhance the bush from late winter through to summer. Prefers full sun. water in dry summer months. Evergreen

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aka Hebe or Veronica

With bright green tightly packed foliage that forms a natural mound this little Hebe is great for planting in groups to add interest and contrast to planting schemes. Dainty white flowers appear in summer but they are not the main feature. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained soil. Evergreen.

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aka Strawflower

Strawflower. An interesting ground-cover plant that forms an attractive silver mat of foliage. Yellow 'everlasting' papery flowers appear in summer and can be used for dried arrangements. Thrives in a warm sunny spot with good drainage. Protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

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aka Strawflower

This NZ native hybrid has beautiful silver foliage on lax stems that root where they touch the ground i.e. it is an excellent ground-cover. In spring-summer papery cream flowers sit above the foliage. This plant is cold tolerant but must have open soil and good drainage to do well. Evergreen.

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aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

This winter rose has large numbers of ruby pink flowers on upright stems which are good for cutting. Flowers fade to a deep burgundy. Foliage has an attractive marbling on leathery leaves.

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aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

Winter Rose single. Marbled foliage all year round and in Late Winter, stems hold the white flowers above the foliage. It is free flowering producing a large collection of flowers on a single plant. Excellent for planting in the border or great for winter containers on the patio. Thrives in full sun or partial shade in any good, well drained soil. Perennial

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aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

This hellebore range from South Africa is really special. Compact low foliage with gorgeous blushed pink flowers held well aloft and outward facing. Look stunning in the garden, container, planted en-masse or as a table top adornment. Perennial.

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aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

Winter Rose single. You're going to want to add this gorgeous Hellebore to your collection. Fabulous dark rose pink, speckled blooms, that resemble little ballerina skirts, on upright stems. The centre of the flowers is bejewelled with yellow stamens. Handsome dark green foliage. Plant in semi-shade in humus rich, well drained soil. PVR.

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aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

Winter Rose. Elegant semi-double white blooms with delicate ruffled centres. Thrives in shady nooks. The perfect solution for a dramatic and graceful facelift - bring style and panache to your garden. Unique semi-double, white, speckled pink flowers are borne high above lush green foliage. Plant in semi-shade in humus rich, well drained soil. PVR.

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aka Alum Root or Coral Bells

This frilly confection of ruffled lime coloured foliage is an excellent plant to add drama to shady corners of the garden. Tolerant and easy to grow but must be in semi-shade. Stems of little bell like flowers in spring but really its all about the foliage. Perennial.

To make a strong impact plant in large groups or use as an edging plant in a shady spot. This low calorie 'Lime Marmalade' is well worth a try.

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aka Foamy Bells

A clump forming perennial that is mainly grow for the striking foliage. The leaves are a deep crimson and outlined in lime green. Likes semi-shade and well drained humus rich soil. PVR.

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aka Kentia Palm

Native to Lord Howe Island off eastern Australia this Palm needs a frost free, sheltered position if grown outdoors. Graceful feather like fronds and a smooth ringed trunk make this a striking specimen for tropical gardens. Looks best when planted in groups. NB Must have shade when young. Evergreen.

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aka Lacecap syn. Mariiesii Perfecta

A beautiful 'Lacecap' Hydrangea in tones of blue. The tiny central florets are surrounded by a halo of larger deep blue florets resulting in a large showy flat flower head. To ensure the flowers remain blue must be planted in acid soil or side dressed with Aluminium sulphate. Deciduous.

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aka Mophead Hydrangea

Mophead. One of our favourite Hydrangeas. Gorgeous large white flower heads that open from soft lime green buds. Lovely to pick. Best planted in dappled light in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Deciduous.

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aka Pee Gee Hydrangea

Paniculata. An award winning Hydrangea with large conical flower heads that put on a magnificent display in summer-autumn. Flowers open a fresh shade of chartreuse, then gradually turn cream and finally become a deep smoky shade of pink. Best in humus rich soil, sun or part shade. Deciduous.

As this Hydrangea flowers on the new growth it is best pruned in early spring if in fact any pruning is required. If left to grow to its full potential it will put on a stunning display. Quite fast growing - the bloom colour is reliable regardless of the soil pH. Information Pages

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aka Mophead Hydrangea

Pretty in pink this compact Hydrangea has large Mophead flowers of deep 'crushed raspberry' pink. Lush foliage with bronze-maroon overtones. Grow in morning sun in fertile soil. Side dress with lime to maintain the pink colour. AKA Merveille Sanguine loosely translated means "Bloody Marvellous" Deciduous.

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aka Mophead Hydrangea

Mophead. The most requested blue Hydrangea for a good reason. The large mid-blue rounded flower heads look stunning in the garden or a vase. Plant in morning sun, water regularly in summer and side dress with aluminium sulphate to maintain flower colour. Deciduous.

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aka Lacecap Hydrangea

Lacecap. You will be delighted with the showy blooms of this lovely Hydrangea. The flowers have an outer halo of rosy red petals surrounding a dainty white centre. Nice lush dark green foliage. Happiest in semi-shade with humus rich soil. Deciduous. PVR.

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aka Japanese Holly

'Sky Sentry' AKA as 'Sky Pencil' is a wonderfully architectural plant with its strong upright, columnar habit. The small, dark green, glossy leaves hug the upright stems and always look tidy. Use where you want to make a punctuation mark in the garden. Easy to grow in sun or part shade.

'Sky Sentry' is a female form of Holly but needs a male for the flowers to turn into berries. Currently there is no male form on offer. 'Sky Sentry' has been awarded a Royal Horticulture Society Award of Garden Merit.

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aka Corkscrew Rush or Crazy Hair

Something a little different! Juncus Spiralis has foliage that twists and turns. This curly variety adds a bit of whimsy to the garden. Great to grow in fun containers such as head shaped pots, great for kids to enjoy because of the plants’ playfulness and irresistibility to touch. Perennial

Don't allow the soil to dry out. Foliage will turn yellow then brown if it gets too dry. It's a good idea to keep your corkscrew rush plant in a pot without a drainage hole. Juncus is native to marsh areas, so it loves soggy soil

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aka Bay Tree

Bay Tree. Tuscan Tower is an excellent form of Bay tree with lush dark green shiny foliage. Tuscan Tower will be great for the garden, pot & container work, not to forget use in the herb garden. Hardy large shrub. PVR applies.

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aka Bay Tree

A selected form of the ancient and ever popular Bay Tree. Having smaller leaves than other forms makes it ideal for topiary work. The leaves are aromatic, dark green and leathery and just love to be clipped or cooked! Tolerant of most conditions including coastal. Evergreen. Culinary.

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aka Bay Tree

A selected form of the ancient and ever popular Bay Tree. Having smaller leaves than other forms makes it ideal for topiary work. The leaves are aromatic, dark green and leathery and just love to be clipped or cooked! Tolerant of most conditions including coastal. Evergreen. Culinary.

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aka Bay Tree

A selected form of the ancient and ever popular Bay Tree. Having smaller leaves than other forms makes it ideal for topiary work. The leaves are aromatic, dark green and leathery and just love to be clipped or cooked! Tolerant of most conditions including coastal. Evergreen. Culinary.

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aka Bay Standard

A selected form of the ancient and ever popular Bay Tree. Having smaller leaves than other forms makes it ideal for topiary work. The leaves are aromatic, dark green and leathery and just love to be clipped or cooked! Tolerant of most conditions including coastal. Evergreen. Culinary.

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aka Spanish Lavender

This lavender is bit different with lots of frilly wings nestled in the dark purple flower bracts all the way down the bloom. A compact bush, highly fragrant, drought tolerant and attracts bees. Blooms with beautiful mauve wings are stunning in the garden whether planted singly or en-masse. Perennial

Lightly trim after flowering and fertilize to promote continuous flowering.

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aka Spanish Lavender

This lavender is bit different with lots of frilly wings nestled in the dark purple flower bracts all the way down the bloom. A compact bush, highly fragrant, drought tolerant and attracts bees. Blooms with beautiful mauve wings are stunning in the garden whether planted singly or in bulk. Perennial

Lightly trim after flowering and fertilize to promote continuous flowering.

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aka Spanish Lavender

A Lavender with a difference, with lots of frilly wings nestled into the flower bracts all the way down the bract. A compact bush, highly fragrant, drought tolerant and attracts the bees. With its beautiful pink flowers they are stunning in the garden whether a specimen or landscaped in bulk. Perennial

Lightly trim after flowering and fertilize to promote continuous flowering.

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aka Spanish Lavender

Love heart is a compact Spanish lavender with early, highly fragrant flower spikes. Flower heads are wine red with pink wings above. The bush is highly branched, attractive and aromatic grey green foliage. Can be grown in containers or well-drained flower beds. Protect from heavy frosts. Perennial

Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape.

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aka Spanish Lavender

Standard 90cm. Lavandula. A top performing 'stoechas' lavender with a profusion of plump flower heads that appear for months on end. Lovely aromatic gray foliage that responds to regular trimming. Happy in a sunny well drained position in a container or the garden. Evergreen.

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Citrus. This is a thornless lemon when mature. It originates in Italy, has large juicy sour fruit which ripen from July to December. The fruit is medium sized with greenish-yellow flesh that is almost seedless. Plant in a sunny well drained spot. Evergreen.

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Citrus. The ponderosa lemon is a citrus species thought to be a hybrid of a lemon and a citron. It is less cold hardy than a true lemon. It bears medium to large fruit that have a thick and bumpy rind.Can be put in a container and can be grown indoors. Evergreen

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aka Lemon

Citrus. On 'Flying Dragon' rootstock to keep compact. A true lemon variety bearing basket-fulls of large oval shaped fruit with a distinctive sharp acidic flavour. Very juicy and has few seeds. The skin is fragrant and firm. Plant in the sun in well drained soil with protection from harsh frost.

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aka NZ Iris

Native. The NZ Iris is an attractive clump forming perennial with spears of fresh green foliage. In summer white 'butterfly' flowers dance above the leaves on stiff, wiry stems. These are followed by ornamental seed pods. Well worth planting and easy to grow. Evergreen.

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aka NZ Iris

Native. An evergreen perennial with green sword-like leaves. Ideal for both shade and open conditions. It likes a well drained fertile soil. Panicles of white flowers around in early summer. Ideal for mass planting. Hardy

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aka Tahitian or Persian Lime

Citrus. Bearss Lime AKA Tahitian Lime. A tangy Lime with seedless fruit that is usually picked in winter when the skin is aromatic and green. Needs a sheltered frost free site to crop really well. Can be grown in a container. Ripens July-August. Evergreen.

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aka Tahitian or Persian Lime

Citrus. Bearrs Lime AKA Tahitian Lime. A tangy Lime with seedless fruit that is usually picked in winter when the skin is aromatic and green. Needs a sheltered frost free site to crop really well. Can be grown in a container. On Flying Dragon Dwarf Rootstock to keep compact. Evergreen.

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aka Tahitian Lime

Citrus. Aromatic foliage, highly scented flowers and delicious small juicy fruit. What more could you want. Harvest the fruit when green for that really tangy zing. The fruit gradually turns yellow when fully ripe. Happiest in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen.

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aka Lime

Citrus. A grafted dwarf variety of the popular Tahitian Lime. Aromatic foliage, fragrant flowers and delicious small juicy fruit. Harvest the fruit when green for that really tangy zing. The fruit will turn yellow when fully ripe. Happiest in a sunny well drained position. Keep watered in summer. Evergreen.

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aka Statice

A perennial, clumping Statice that has a rosette of large leathery leaves topped off in summer with stems of small purple flowers. Lovely to pick and excellent for drying. Happiest in a sunny well drained spot. Perfect for coastal gardens.

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aka Turf Lily

A great little groundcover or edging plant. Grass-like dark green foliage that forms a clump and spreads. Spikes of dainty white flowers appear in summer and autumn followed by black berries. Drought and shade tolerant. Evergreen.

Best in full shade

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A compact variety of Lomandra that is very popular for smaller spaces and in narrow gardens where small does matter. Requires low care and will form a nice clump of fine emerald green strappy leaves. Frost tolerant. Can be trimmed to shape any time of year.

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This Aussie perennial is ideal for group planting in sun or part shade. Fine needles of lime-green foliage form an attractive clump and look good all year round. Little stems of yellow fragrant flowers in summer. Tolerates poor soil but likes good drainage. Easy to grow. Evergreen.

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aka Honey Reed

This tough little Aussie is a great plant for mass planting in difficult spots. Tolerant of poor soil and coastal conditions, sun or part shade. The blue-grey narrow strap like leaves quickly form a clump. Small, yellow, fragrant flowers in spring. Evergreen.

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Shara is a tidy compact form that is very hardy. This clumping grass like perennial has a finer leaf and very good in humid locations. Great as a border or pot plant, excellent for erosion control. Prefers full sun to part shade, well drained soil. Evergreen.

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aka Honey Reed

This tough little Aussie is a great plant for mass planting in difficult spots. Tolerant of poor soil and coastal conditions, sun or part shade. The deep green narrow strap like leaves quickly form a clump. Small, yellow, fragrant flowers in spring. Evergreen. PVR LM300.

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aka Fringe Flower

An attractive and easy care shrub with arching branches of deep burgundy wine foliage. In spring and summer dark pink 'fringed' flowers appear and these carry a pleasant fragrance. Easy to grow in sun or part shade, prefers well drained soil. Provides a nice contrast to green. Evergreen.

AKA 'The Fringe Flower' Loropetalum is in the same family as 'Witch Hazel'. It has quite a broad habit but responds well to trimming if you wish the shrub to have a more rounded shape.

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Bred in NZ by Mark Jury this beautiful small tree is easy to grow in sun or part shade. Pure white, fragrant flowers open from velvet brown buds in winter. Fresh foliage looks good all year round. Prefers acid soil.

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aka Laurel Magnolia

An evergreen Magnolia selected for its compact growth and hardiness and flower size. Its powerfully fragrant waxy cream flowers are produced from summer to autumn. A special specimen tree. Looks magnificent as a single specimen or plant in a row for attractive privacy.

Ideal small shade tree.

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aka Laurel Magnolia

Grandiflora. This tree is definitely in my top 10! Always looks good, tolerates just about any conditions. Glossy green leaves accented with a bronze under felt, large creamy white blooms that are softly fragrant. Wonderful as a single specimen or as an avenue planting.

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A popular early maturing variety that has small, sweet juicy fruit of good colour and flavour. Happiest in a sunny well drained position. Remove fruit with sharp secateurs a few centimeters above the stalk. An ideal container plant which will be both ornamental and productive. Evergreen.

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aka Ice Plant

Commonly known as the 'Ice Plant' this tough little perennial has fat succulent like leaves and a trailing habit. In spring and summer the foliage is smothered with creamy white shaggy daisy like flowers with a yellow centre and a touch of pink. Trim lightly after flowering. Loves the sun and well drained soil. Evergreen.

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aka Ice Plant

Mes-em-bree-anth-e-um - does that make it easier? Well it is definitely an easy plant to grow in hot dry spots where the soil is well drained and light. Little succulent like leaves in a blue-green tone and in summer masses of orange blooms to brighten up your day. Protect from frost. Evergreen.

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aka Port Wine Magnolia

Port Wine Magnolia. The dark wine-red blooms of this adaptable evergreen shrub are a little shy, hiding amongst the glossy green foliage. You'll definitely know they're there when you become intoxicated by the powerful fruity fragrance. Plant in sun or part shade with acid soil for best results.

A top choice for a well-behaved and fragrant hedge.

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aka Michelia

The strong leathery foliage is complemented in spring by brown furry buds which open to cream cup shaped flowers. Long flowering season and high plant health. Useful as a specimen, can be planted as a hedge or alternatively try in a container.

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aka Michelia

A beautiful new release which is sure to please with its furry brown buds that open to creamy white flowers with a distinctive and strong lemon fragrance. Gorgeous glossy green foliage. Flowers in spring.

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aka Chatham Island Forget-me-not

The Chatham Island forget-me-not is a stunning perennial with large, glossy ribbed foliage topped off with bold clusters of brightest blue flowers in summer and spring. Grow in a sheltered shady spot. Must have protection from afternoon sun. If happy will form a large clump. Evergreen.

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aka Navel Dwarf Orange

Citrus. 'Fukumoto' is an attractive Navel orange with large round fruit with quite a strong reddish tinge to the rind. Sweet tasting and delicious it ripens in late winter. Quite a compact grower. Plant in the sun in well drained fertile soil and protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

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aka Valencia Orange

Citrus. Named after the Lue Gim Gong who was an influential Citrus grower in America during the 1900's. A form of Valencia orange that has sweet juicy fruit with a rich flavour. The fruit is of a medium size and ripens from around November. Award winner in 1911. Evergreen.

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aka Dwarf Valencia Orange

Citrus. Named after the Lue Gim Gong who was an influential Citrus grower in America during the 1900's. A form of Valencia orange that has sweet juicy fruit with a rich flavour. The fruit is of a medium size and ripens from around November. Award winner in 1911. Evergreen.

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aka Navel Orange

Citrus. A Spanish variety with fruit of an excellent quality and lots of juice. The fruit is produced in great quantity and is ready around June. Lovely deep red/orange skin. The tree is relatively thornless which is an added bonus. Happiest in a warm sunny spot. Evergreen.

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aka Dwarf Navel Orange

Citrus. On 'Flying Dragon' rootstock to keep compact. A Spanish variety with fruit of an excellent quality and lots of juice. The fruit is produced in great quantity and is ready around June. Lovely deep red/orange skin. As a bonus the tree is relatively thornless. Happiest in a warm sunny spot.

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aka Navel Orange

Citrus. On 'Flying Dragon' rootstock to keep compact. Newhall will be a great addition to your Citrus orchard as this orange tree has fruit of excellent quality and flavor. Crops really well and the fruit is ready around about October. Happiest in a warm sunny position. Evergreen.

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aka Dwarf Navel Orange

Citrus. On 'Flying Dragon' rootstock to keep compact. Large, easy-peel, sweet and seedless fruit with an excellent flavour and plenty of juice. Ripening around July the mature fruit will hold well on the tree. Perfect for a container but equally at home in the garden. Evergreen.

All Citrus like a warm sheltered position with regular feeding and plenty of water in summer. This is especially important if container grown. It is important to protect your Citrus from harsh frost. Citrus Information Pages

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7 in 1. An organic blend of sheep manure,chicken manure, horse manure, seaweed extract, mineral gypsum, blood and bone and zeolite. Great for maintenance,feeding and planting. A compressed pellet makes for easy use.

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aka Sweet Osmanthus

Fragrant by name and fragrant by nature. This large shrub or small tree has broad glossy green leaves offset by small cream flowers that sweetly perfume the air from spring to autumn. Plant in sun or part shade in nice rich soil. Do any pruning after flowering. Evergreen.

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aka Sickle fern

Native to NZ. It is a beautiful plant with sickle-shaped dark green fronds that sit quite upright. They can be a bit tricky in that they can look great one year and then lose a lot of their fronds next year - can be grown outdoors or indoors. Likes the morning sun and a slightly damp situation.

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A fragrant peony that blooms early in peony season. Its flowers are light pink which gives an energetic and frivolous look. They are nice and sweet smelling. Springtime in a vase.

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This is a special peony variety with very large, bright yellow, double bloomed flowers. They come with a slight red centre that stands above the lush, dark green deeply dissected foliage. The flowers have a pleasant, slightly spicy scent.

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A neat compact plant that bear plentiful giant, pink blooms in mid-season Spring. Red-tipped stamens with attractive green foliage and a delicate fragrance all add to the appeal of these anemone-type peonies. Lovely in the garden or picked and put into a vase for fragrance throughout the home.

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A beautiful Peony that is considered one of the best varieties for cutting. With beautiful colour flowers of red-pink on a strong straight stem they hold their heads high. Lovely picked and displayed in a vase. It has a pleasant scent. Deciduous.

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This peony bears fully double flowers loaded with deep pink petals. Highly fragrant flowers that are mid to late season. Likes full sun and a good frost or two as peonies do like the cold in the winter. Plants form an upright bush of dark green leaves, remaining attractive all season. Deciduous.

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A century-and-a-half after its introduction, this fragrant double remains a standard by which all other white Peonies are judged. Strong stems give the blossoms an aristocratic bearing; a touch of cream at the base of the dense, ruffled inner petals lights them up with a warm glow. Deciduous.

Likes full sun and a good frost or two as peonies do like the cold in the winter.