All Perennials
In designing with plants, it is the perennials that ensure that there is constant change, and that there is always an element of surprise or interest in the garden.
Getting to know the dormant and flowering periods of the plants is essential to achieving the right balance in the design, so that as one perennial goes to sleep, another awakens.
Perennials, perhaps more than any other group of plants, are available in a huge range of colours, forms, textures and fragrances in both foliage and flower. There are perennials suitable for almost every area of the garden: from full sun to full shade, in large gardens or small beds and to suit every mood or style. Popular perennial plants include Penstemon, Gaura, Canna, Dahlias, Salvias, Lupins, Columbines, Lilies, Delphiniums and Hellebores - oh! the list is endless.
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A perennial plant (Latin per, "through", annum, "year") is a plant that lives for more than two years, unlike an Annual which grows, sets seed, gayly disperses it and then dies - all in a single season. Perennial plants are divided into two large groups: those that are woody and those that are herbaceous. They can be short-lived (only a few years) or they can be long-lived, and can vary in size from only a few millimeters to over 10 meters tall. They include a wide assortment of plant groups from Ferns to the highly diverse flowering plants like Orchids and Ornamental Grasses.
Perennials typically grow structures that allow them to adapt to living from one year to the next. These structures include bulbs, tubers, woody crowns, rhizomes plus others. They might have specialized stems or crowns that allow them to survive periods of dormancy over cold or dry seasons during the year. Many perennials have adapted to survive under extreme environmental conditions: some can survive hot dry conditions, or cold temperatures. These plants tend to invest a lot of resource into their adaptations and often do not flower and set seed until after a few years of growth.
Many perennials produce relatively large seeds, which can have an advantage as they produce larger seedlings after germination that can better compete with other plants or more quickly develop leaves, ensuring their survival.
In warmer climates, perennials grow continuously. In seasonal climates, their growth is limited to the growing season. For example, in temperate regions a perennial plant may grow and bloom during the warm part of the year, with the foliage dying back in the winter. These plants are deciduous perennials. Regrowth is from existing stem tissue. In some species, perennials retain their foliage all year round; these are evergreen perennials. Come in and take a look around. We've always got something pretty, perky and persuasive in the perennial line.
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Water Iris Elegant rose pink flowers on 1m stems, early to mid-summer.Ideally suited at edge of pond or bog areas.Winter doormant, plant in rich moist soil in sun.
However, it must be placed in a well-drained area during winter to stop rhizomes rotting.
Iris Kaempferi Rose Queen
Current Stock Height: 30/40cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$21.99
This plant is very suitable for ornamental. She has striking leaves, blooms, or shape and is easy to combine. Requires a sunny spot and well-drained, rich soil.Originally a meadow plant and therefore particularly suitable for heavier soil types and occasionally moist soil.
Iris Kaempferi Snow Queen
Current Stock Height: 30/40cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$21.99
Another tuber (edible root). Kumara is a marvellously versatile vegetable. Like potatoes, it can be cooked in many ways and has the added advantage of being packed with antioxidants with a lower GI than potatoes or pumpkin. It has a pleasant, sweet taste and when mashed is delightfully smooth. Great for kids. Perennial
Plant maturity is approximately 120 days and depends on sunshine hours.
Kumara Owairaka Red 25 plants
Current Stock Height: barerooted
Container: 25 bundle ?
New stock arriving beginning of October, 2020. Pre-order now. Estimated price $12.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
The Tokatoka Gold is indigenous to the Kaipara, named after the iconic TokaToka Peak rising out of the otherwise flat landscape. Tokatoka Gold have a golden skin and a soft golden flesh. TokaToka golds are best roasted as they tend to have a very soft flesh. Perennial
Plant maturity is approximately 100 days and depends on sunshine hours.
Kumara Tokatoka Gold
Current Stock Height: barerooted
Container: 25 bundle ?
New stock arriving beginning of October, 2020. Pre-order now. Estimated price $12.99 each. Payment when stock arrives.
Lavandula. Bright violet blue flowers on long "pickable" stems and an intense perfume make this Lavender one to add to your collection. Easy to grow in a warm well drained position. Trim after flowering to encourage strong healthy new growth. Suitable for drying. Evergreen. RHS AGM.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 80cm x 80cm
Lavender Arabian Night
Current Stock Height: 20/30cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$19.99
Stock of this item is very low.
Lavandula. French Lavender. A vigorous lavender that is fabulous for hedging. Aromatic grey-green, 'toothed' foliage and long stems of fragrant flowers which are produced almost all year around. Trim regularly to keep tidy. Loves full sun and a well drained position. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 100cm x 100cm
Lavender Dentata
Current Stock Height: 5/10cm ?
Container: tube ?
$5.99
Lavandula. This is a stunning 'English' hybrid lavender which is both tall and sturdy. With large aromatic grey foliage and long stems of intensely aromatic purple flower heads it is a very desirable plant. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen.
Lavender 'Dilly Dilly' can be grown as a hedge or used in the border for colour and fragrance. Lavender flowers are great for attracting bees to the garden so they ideal to plant near the vegetable garden to assist with pollination.
Habit: Compact
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 45cm x 40cm
Lavender Dilly Dilly
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 1l ?
$9.99
Lavandula. An 'English' type Lavender with deliciously aromatic foliage and flowers. The grey leaves are off set by dark purple flower heads that appear from summer through to early autumn. Makes a lovely hedge. Trims well (after flowering). Plant in a sunny well drained position.
After trimming your Lavender dry the flower heads to use for potpourri. Top tip - put dried Lavender in the vacuum cleaner bag to perfume your whole home and keep the vacuum smelling sweet.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 60cm x 70cm
Lavender Foveaux Storm
Current Stock Height: 10/15cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$19.99
Lavender Foveaux Storm
Current Stock Height: 15 cm
Container: 1.3l ?
$14.99
Lavandula. Lavender Hybrid. A popular Lavender that produces abundance of long stemmed, dark lavender flower heads through-out the summer. These are used commercially for dried flowers and oil production. Just lovely in the garden and will help attract bees. Evergreen.
'Grosso' is probably one of the most deliciously fragrant of all the Lavenders available to gardeners' today. Well worth planting just for the fragrance alone.
Habit: Compact
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 80cm x 80cm
Lavender Grosso
Current Stock Height: 15/20cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$19.99
Lavandula. Named after one of England's finest gardens this lovely little English Lavender has intensely aromatic foliage and flowers. The deep purple flowers appear on fine stems in summer. Happiest in a sunny well drained position. Trim after flowering. Evergreen. RHS AGM.
Habit: Compact
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 60cm x 60cm
Lavender Hidcote Blue
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$19.99
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