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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.

Trim back after flowering to encourage more flowers.

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This fantastic product is a must have for organic gardeners. It can be used safely on any plants that like fertilizer and is so easy to use on the lawn as it doesn't have to be watered in. The bio-solids are heated treated to 600 degrees ensuring they are weed and pathogen free. Bio Boost will feed your garden, add organic matter and as it binds to the soil waiting for plant up-take it will not leach into waterways. Eco-friendly. Suitable for plants being newly planted.

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A variety that performs best when planted in groups to maximize flowering and fruiting. Spring flowers are followed by large red berries that turn black when ripe towards the end of summer. Prefers full sun and well drained soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Deciduous.

Blackberries fruit on 2nd year wood. It is usual to cut back the cane that has finished fruiting and then train a 1 year old new cane in preparation for fruiting the following season. Suitable for planting in most areas of NZ.

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aka Blackberry

Exceptionally large, deep shiny black fruit that are packed full of flavour. Fruits for a long period but the main crop ripens in early summer. Plant in sun or part shade in nice deep acid soil for best results. Deciduous.

Blackberries fruit on 2nd year wood. It is usual to cut back the cane that has finished fruiting and then train a 1 year old new cane in preparation for fruiting the following season. Suitable for planting in most areas of NZ.

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aka Blackberry

This blackberry has an upright habit, no thorns and bumper crops of firm sweet fruit in summer - what more could you want? Someone to make the jam I suppose! Plant in sun or part shade in nice deep acid soil for best results. Deciduous.

See our How To pages for tips on growing Brambles and Berries. Suitable for planting in most areas of NZ.

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aka Crown Fern or Pui-Pui

Native Fern. This fern earned its name from the attractive crown of bright green radiating fronds. The fronds are long, narrow and segmented and form a rosette. Gradually spreads. Loves moisture and shade with protection from harsh frost. Perennial.

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aka Kiwikiwi Octopus fern

Native. A hardy fern with distinctive foliage and an open rosette formation in typical ladder style of the Blechnum genus. Typical of ferns enjoys moist shaded conditions for optimum growth.

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Blueberry Rabbiteye. An evergreen American cultivar that is suitable for warmer areas of NZ. The medium sized blueberries have an excellent flavour and start to ripen from January onward. Plant in the sun, in rich acid soil. Best planted with another Rabbiteye variety. Evergreen.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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Blueberry Rabbiteye - this variety not only tastes good it looks good in the garden as well. The berries are small, light blue, have an excellent flavour and ripe around March. Plant in sun or part shade in nice rich acid soil for best results. Pollinate with another Rabbiteye. Evergreen.

It is important to remember that Blueberries fruit on the previous years wood and whilst they are self-fertile they will always do better with a companion.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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This Southern Highbush Blueberry is a good choice for warmer areas of NZ. 'Marimba' is highly productive with large firm fruit full of flavour that ripen around December. Pollinate with another Southern Highbush. Plant in sun or part shade in rich acid soil for best results. Deciduous.

Though most Blueberries are self-fertile they will set fruit better if cross pollinated with another cultivar of the same variety.

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Blueberry Southern Highbush- an attractive plant with bright blue-green foliage. Large sized berries of excellent quality and flavour. Recommended for warmer areas of NZ. Partially self fertile, but will produce bigger and better crops if pollinated with another Southern Highbush. Deciduous.

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Blueberry Northern Highbush. Likes rich acid soil that doesn't completely dry out in summer. Self-fertile but will set fruit better with a companion - 'Dixi' or 'Blue Crop'. Early harvest, November - December. Deciduous.

Northern Highbush Blueberries are suitable for cooler climates

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This gorgeous climber from South America will really brighten up a blank wall or trellis in your garden. Deep green foliage and glowing magenta purple flower bracts throughout summer add some real drama to any planting scheme. Protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Requires well drained soil, grows well in coastal areas. Plant for max. sun.

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Boysenberries with their sweet taste and just a hint of sharpness are a delicious summer treat. Perfect to eat fresh or for making jams and preserves. Easy to grow but it best to provide some horizontal support. Boysenberries are Floricanes, and fruit on 2nd year canes. Deciduous.

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aka Boysenberry

A great Boysenberry to grow as it has less thorns and has berries with an outstanding flavour. Grow in a sunny sheltered position and provide horizontal support. Prune in winter and remember Boysenberries are Floricanes and fruit on 2nd year canes . Ripe around January-February. Deciduous.

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Almost eternally flowering, Brachyscome Brasco Candy is a stunning easy to grow addition to any garden with bright candy pink flowers almost year round. Fast growing reaching 30cm quickly it makes a great border plant or plant in groups for effect. Prefers full sun and good drainage. Perfect for pots. Trim back in late winter to allow new growth to retain bushy habit.

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Almost eternally flowering, Brachyscome Brasco Purple is a stunning easy to grow addition to any garden with rich purple flowers almost year round. Fast growing reaching 30cm quickly it makes a great border plant or plant in groups for effect. Prefers full sun and good drainage. Perfect for pots. Trim back in late winter to allow new growth to retain bushy habit.

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Almost eternally flowering, Brachyscome Brasco Violet is a stunning easy to grow addition to any garden with rich violet flowers almost year round. Fast growing reaching 30cm quickly it makes a great border plant or plant in groups for effect. Prefers full sun and good drainage. Perfect for pots. Trim back in late winter to allow new growth to retain bushy habit.

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Large, silvery white leaves lightly veined in green. This vigorous variety has thicker, non-melting leaves that stand up well to heat and humidity. Loose clusters of tiny blue flowers float above the foliage in spring. Brunnera prefer well drained, moist soil enriched with organic matter. Perennial

Use Brunnera to add interest under deciduous trees or shrubs. The leaves are quite large and bold when mature. Just a little bit different.

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aka Bottlebrush

Bottlebrush - Pink. A very pretty shrub with candy-floss pink brush like flowers that appear from spring through to autumn. Birds, bees and butterflies love the flowers. Easy to grow in a sunny spot but needs protection from harsh frost. Trim lightly after flowering. Evergreen.

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aka Bottlebrush

A robust and easy to grow evergreen shrub with stiff green foliage. Masses of crimson 'bottle-brushes' appear at the end of each branch from spring through to autumn. Loved by the birds and the bees. Likes a warm position with protection from harsh frost but generally undemanding.

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aka Hornbeam

Hornbeam. Ideal tree for hedging or pleaching. Attractive oval green ribbed foliage that has good autumn tones before turning brown. The leaves hold on the tree well into winter. Smooth grey bark, ornamental catkins in spring followed by ornamental winged seed 'nuts'. Deciduous.

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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 orange 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 tight buds that open out to double pink 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 tight buds that open out to double, scarlet red flowers. Nice complementary fresh green foliage. Very showy, good for floral art. Easy to grow.

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A colourful collection of tools so the kids can help you in the garden. A trowel, fork and cultivator with genuine wooden handles and steel strengthen pieces and collars. Ideal for the garden, beach, sandpit and more.

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aka Miniature Toetoe

The perfect plant to add texture and movement to your planting scheme. The arching narrow foliage sways gracefully in the wind. Plumes of creamy green flowers appear in early summer. Hardy and tolerant, easy to grow just about anywhere but prefers a well-drained position. Evergreen.

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aka Mexican Orange Blossom

A wonderful easy care shrub with a neat and tidy habit. Narrow dark green aromatic foliage that always looks good. In spring and summer masses of white star shaped flowers open from pale pink buds. Will grow in sun or part shade, prefers an acid soil but overall is really quite tolerant. Evergreen

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3 months mini prill fertiliser, trace elements, wetting agent, natural gypsum and coco fibre.

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aka Red Currant

Red currants are a great source of vitamin C. They are easy to grow and form attractive shrubs in the home landscape. The fruit can be picked fresh (if you beat the birds) or used for jams, jellies, juices and pies. Freezes well. Ripe around December-January. Deciduous.

Prune the main shoots of your Red Currant back by about 1/2 in winter to encourage new fruiting laterals. Remember that Red Currants mainly fruit on older wood.

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aka Soft Tree Fern or Katote

Native. Soft and delicate looking fronds spread horizontally from the crown reaching 2-2.5m in length. The trunk is covered in chestnut coloured scales. Plant in a sheltered position in moist humus rich soil. Water during dry spells. Evergreen
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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A pretty little spreading shrub that will delight you in mid winter when masses of white tubular flowers cover every bare branch and twig. The flowers are followed by fresh green summer foliage that has nice autumn tones before leaf fall. Hardy and easy to grow in sun or part shade.

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aka Flax Lily

Flax Lily. An easy care evergreen perennial with attractive arching foliage. The sword like leaves are blue on one side and green on the other making for a striking effect. Dainty sprays of blue flowers spring-summer followed by berries. Sun or part shade. Tolerant of coastal conditions. PVR.DRG04

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aka Flax Lily

Native. The NZ Flax Lily is a hardy and tolerant perennial with strappy thin light green leaves. In spring and summer dainty blue flowers stand above the foliage on wiry stems. These are followed by berries in the autumn. Lovely in large drifts. Evergreen. PVR

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Diascia are native to southern Africa. They have large flowers, a compact growth habit, and good branching. Diascia flower in early spring through summer. Use Diascia in hanging baskets, combo planters, or as a floriferous groundcover. Easy to grow. Perennial.

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Diascia are native to southern Africa. They have large flowers, a compact growth habit, and good branching. Diascia flower in early spring through summer. Use Diascia in hanging baskets, combo planters, or as a floriferous groundcover. Easy to grow. Perennial.

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A spectacular perennial that will be a showy display of pure white flowers, Spring to Autumn in most climates. The Genta series of Diascia have been selected for a tight compact habit, rich flower colour and improved flowering period. Clip after flowering to encourage repeat flowering. Prefers full sun. Keep watered through summer. Perennial

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Diascia are native to southern Africa. They have large flowers, a compact growth habit, and good branching. Diascia flower in early spring through summer. Use Diascia in hanging baskets, combo planters, or as a floriferous groundcover. Easy to grow. Perennial.

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Diascia are native to southern Africa. They have large flowers, a compact growth habit, and good branching. Diascia flower in early spring through summer. Use Diascia in hanging baskets, combo planters, or as a floriferous groundcover. Easy to grow. Perennial.

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An early spring flowering perennial with gorgeous brick red- orange flowers that flower all season long. Good for containers, borders, rock garden and hanging baskets. Easy to grow summer colour. Perennial

Trim back after flowering starts to looks messy and they will happily flush again.

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Excellent Silver leaved plant for hanging Baskets., groundcover or in a pot mixture. A vigorous cascading grower that performs best in full sun position being very drought and heat tolerant recovering quickly if wilting occurs. Expect a long season with this beauty.

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aka Wheki ponga

Evergreen Tree fern. Reddish brown, very thick trunk with a beautiful crown of dark green fronds approx 1-2m in length and pale underneath. Easily grown and frost hardy. Likes sun or shade but best kept in a cool damp climate. Water well while establishing.

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aka Brown tree fern

Native. This is the most common tree fern found in forests throughout New Zealand. It is a medium sized tree fern., fastest growing and tolerates a wide range of conditions. The fronds are harsh to touch and are dark green above and paler on the underside. Water well. Evergreen.

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aka Common Rasp Fern

Pukupuku. This little native fern loves a shady moist spot with protection from harsh frost. The new leaves emerge in tones of pink slowly turning to fresh green with some bronze tones. Attractive serrated leaflets. Evergreen.

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aka Red Flesh Pitaya

Dragonfruit tree is a cactus native to southern Mexico and Central America. The fruit of this variety, also known as Pitaya, has a bright red skin with green scales that resemble a dragon. The pulp is red with small black seeds. Very large (25-30 cm) white flowers open overnight and wither by morning.

Provide support to allow branches to hang down

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aka White Flesh Pitaya

Dragonfruit tree is a cactus native to southern Mexico and Central America. The fruit of this variety, also known as Pitaya, has a pink skin with green scales that resemble a dragon. The pulp is white with small black seeds. Very large (25-30 cm) white flowers open overnight and wither by morning.

Provide support to allow branches to hang down

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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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aka Bush Daisy

Flowers most of the year with extended flowering during the winter months. Once established this gorgeous yellow daisy is very hardy and thrives well in windy gardens with poor soil. Can be planted as a flowering hedge or just as a shrub to give some color in a mixed border. Evergreen.

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aka Pineapple Guava

A desirable new variety that fruits early in the season around March-April. The fruit are exceptionally sweet, large and round. Yum Yum. As with all Feijoas will fruit best when 2 or more are planted. Likes a sunny sheltered position. Evergreen.

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aka Pineapple Guava

Vigorous growing variety which ripens in autumn around April-May. Rough skinned fruit which are large, aromatic and very sweet. Partially self-fertile but cross pollination is essential for large fruit so plant with a companion for best results. Evergreen.

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aka Pineapple Guava

If you love Feijoas then you will enjoy the large and very sweet fruit of this new variety. It is ready early in season too - towards the end of February so lots of yum for your tum while in the sun. Plant with another Feijoa for best results. Likes a sunny well drained spot. Evergreen. PVR.

Feijoa Information Page

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aka Pineapple Guava

This recent introduction has large and sweet fruit that ripen nice and early in the autumn. Plant in sunny well drained spot, preferably with another Feijoa close by. The fruit are ripe when they start to fall naturally off the tree. Evergreen. PVR.

Feijoa Information Page

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aka Pineapple Guava

This fabulous fruit has a dark skin with a rich and aromatic flavour. A late season variety ripening mid autumn. Self fertile but will do better with a partner. Plant in a sunny well drained position. The fruit will fall to the ground naturally when ripe. Evergreen.

Feijoa Information Page

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aka Pineapple Guava

'Unique' is a reliable Feijoa that is self-fertile and produces abundant crops of delicious medium to large oval fruit. The skin is smooth along with the pulp and the flavour carries a hint of pineapple. Starts to fruit from a young age. Happy in a sunny well drained spot. Evergreen. PVR.

Feijoa Information Page

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aka Pineapple Guava

An outstanding Feijoa with generous crops of large firm fruit that are ripe around about May. Forms a nice tidy evergreen tree. Can be grown alone but will perform better with a partner. Plant in a sunny well drained position. PVR FE1005

Feijoa Information Page

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aka Kingfisher Daisy

Kingfisher daisy. Another winner from our South African friends, this superb true-blue daisy is more compact and free-flowering than older varieties. Yellow centres and blue petals make this a spirited addition to containers or beds. Heat tolerant and sun loving. Perennial

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aka Kingfisher Daisy

Kingfisher daisy. Another winner from our South African friends, this superb white daisy is more compact and free-flowering than older varieties. Yellow centres and white petals make this a spirited addition to containers or beds. Heat tolerant and sun loving. Perennial

aka Kingfisher Daisy

Pretty lavender blue flowers with yellow centres on a compact and neat plant with fresh green leaves. This new form is tighter and makes a great addition to pots, planters and gardens with its display of many flowers over the season

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aka Flower Carpet Rose

Modern Shrub. Another top rose in the Flower Carpet series. 'Amber' has semi-double fragrant flowers in tones of warm amber and soft peach. Long flowering period and strong disease resistant foliage. Very pretty and perfect for group planting. Deciduous. PVR

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aka Flower Carpet Rose

A top performing and easy care rose with trusses of pretty coral pink flowers. The flowers are single with a ruffled edge and deepen in tone as they age. Excellent as a ground cover. Very free flowering (flowers for months) and shows good disease resistance too. Useful as a ground-cover.

Award winner. PVR.

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aka Flower Carpet Rose

Shrub. Hot pink double blooms that are produced in absolute abundance throughout summer and beyond. Almost foolproof to grow as the glossy green foliage is disease resistant and can be trimmed vigorously if required. Multi award winner and deservedly so.

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aka Flower Carpet Rose

Shrub. Extremely popular for the wave upon wave of flowers produced, their compact growth and high disease resistance. The Flower Carpet range are simply the best ground-cover roses you can buy! Sunset produces masses of orange blooms. It is perfect for low borders or patio pots. Deciduous

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aka Flower Carpet Rose

Shrub. An outstanding ground cover rose with trusses of double, weather proof, snowy white flowers that appear non stop from spring through to autumn. Glossy green, disease resistant foliage and a nice gentle fragrance. Deservedly an award winner. Germany 1991

Bred in Germany where it is called Schneeflocke which translates in English to Snowflake.

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Daltons Premium Garden Mix is a natural blend of organic ingredients for use as a soil conditioner, garden booster or planter mix. It is also ideal for rose planting and is used by professional rose growers and local bodies throughout New Zealand.

Blended from 100% weed-free materials, Daltons Premium Garden Mix is perfect for all gardens

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aka Dark Delights

Bred for amazing compact growth and fantastic flower production. They provide continuous colour 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.

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aka Dark Delights series

Bred for amazing compact growth and fantastic flower production. They provide continuous colour of 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 Pelargonium

This is one of my favorite scented Geraniums. So delicious in fragrance. With bi-colour purple and white flowers Spring through to Autumn its grown for its beauty, fragrance, essential oils and culinary use. Great for the garden or in a pot around the doorway for its lemon scent. Perennial.

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aka Regal Pelargonium

A brilliant bright red beauty that will look great in a container or in summer bedding schemes. Will flower from spring to autumn with regular 'dead-heading'. Loves the sun, good drainage and protection from frost. Evergreen.

Remove spent flower heads to promote more flowers.

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aka Regal pelargonium

A striking deep almost blood red Geranium that looks great in a container or in summer bedding schemes. Will flower from spring to autumn with regular 'dead-heading'. Loves the sun, good drainage and protection from frost. Evergreen.

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aka Regal Pelargonium

A lovely Geranium that will flower magenta pink with dark purple and white flecks. Looks great in a container or in summer bedding schemes. Will flower from spring to autumn with regular 'dead-heading'. Loves the sun, good drainage and protection from frost. Evergreen.

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aka Pelargonium

Large flamboyant flowers in tones of salmon pink will delight in summer planting schemes. Use as a bedding plant, in pots or containers. Robust, break resistant foliage is mid green. Dead head regularly to encourage more blooms. Loves the sun and good drainage. Protect from harsh frost. Evergreen

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aka Regal Pelargonium

The stunning large blooms of the PAC Regals make brilliant colour displays. Large, flamboyant, showy blooms of pink with a contrasting magenta splash. Flowers from early spring to autumn. Fabulous for container planting to decorate patios and courtyards. Loves the sun and good drainage. Evergreen

Protect from frost

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aka Regal Pelargonium

This Geranium is very stunning. With white flowers that have stripes of purple through the petals its a bit different. Looks great in a container or in summer bedding schemes. Will flower from spring to autumn with regular 'dead-heading'. Loves the sun, good drainage and protection from frost. Evergreen.

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aka Regal Pelargonium

Large flamboyant flowers in tones of white will delight in summer planting schemes. Use as a bedding plant or in pots and containers. Robust, break resistant foliage is mid green. Dead head regularly to encourage more blooms. Loves the sun and good drainage. Evergreen

Protect from frost.

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aka Pelargonium

A unique ultra dark, almost black blooms, PAC Black Velvet has been bred for improved disease resistance, bigger blooms and a longer flowering period. Quick and easy to grow, great in pots and for adding long term summer colour to the garden. Prefers full sun.

Protect from frost. Apply slug bait regularly.

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aka Dark Delights

Bred for amazing compact growth and fantastic flower production. They provide continuous colour of white 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

Featuring stunning deep mahogany and green foliage topped with contrasting bright red flowers Geranium Chocolate Fire is a plant to feature in your garden. These versatile plants are easy to grow in pots and enjoy full sun with good drainage. Perfect in pots or planters.

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aka Zonal Geranium

Featuring stunning deep mahogany foliage topped with contrasting bright pink blooms, Geranium Chocolate Pink is a plant to feature in your garden. These versatile plants are easy to grow in pots and enjoy full sun with good drainage. Perfect in pots or planters.

The world famous PAC range of Pelargonium have been bred for improved disease resistance, bigger blooms and a longer flowering period

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aka Ivy Leafed Geranium

Dark green 'Ivy Leaf' foliage and semi-double pale lilac flowers from summer through to autumn make this a desirable perennial for summer colour. Great for baskets and containers or rockery walls. Loves the sun and good drainage and protection from frost. Evergreen.

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aka Zonal Geranium

Deep green rounded leaves topped off with rounded heads of semi-double white flowers that have a deep pink central zone. Will flower from spring until autumn. Loves the sun and good drainage. Frost tender. Evergreen.

Perfect plants for pots. Dead head regularly to encourage new flowers. Loves a drink but take care not to over do it. Hiccup! i.e. doesn't like to be soaked.

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aka Fancy Leafed Geranium

This Fancy Leaf cultivar has a wide yellow border and a reddish brown zone. The flowers are reddish- orange, a truly colourful eye candy and a wonderful addition to any garden. Use them in containers or in the garden and be rewarded with a bounty of long lasting blooms throughout summer.

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aka Fancy Leafed Geranium

Distinctive dissected, variegated, foliage in shades of green and terracotta orange topped off stems of single orange blooms that appear from spring until autumn. Happy in a sunny, well drained spot with protection from frost. Fabulous in a terracotta pot. Perennial.

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aka Zonal Geranium

Deep green leaves and crisp white double flowers on strong stems make 'Glacis' a desirable plant for summer bedding or classy containers. Happiest in a sunny well drained position with protection from frost. Evergreen perennial.

Make a strong statement with planting in groups of 3 or more or group a collection of containers together all with planted with 'Glacis', perhaps trail some white Lobelia over the edge of the container. Nice.

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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 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.