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aka Cape fuchsia

Attractive hardy perennial, almost shrub like, with delightful tubular red flowers. Stems are red when they first emerge but become green when mature. Cut flowers keep well in a vase. Prefers a sunny disposition. Trim regularly to keep tidy, hardy.

Tolerates frost down to approx. -10 degrees celcius

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aka New Zealand Daphne

Native. New Zealand Daphne. A delightful little plant that loves to scramble over rocks or drape over walls and banks. The dainty foliage is a soft blue/green colour and the small white flowers appear in summer. The flowers are followed by small clear white berries. Likes the sun, good drainage and protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

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aka MayApple, Spotty Dotty

MayApple. This exotic perennial loves to grow in woodland conditions, it will spread happily in the shady, moist conditions. Dramatic foliage shaped a bit like an umbrella in mottled tones of green, bronze and silver. Stems of drooping burgundy flowers in summer followed by round seed pods.

Where there is a danger of late winter frosts it would pay to cover your clumps of Podophyllum if new foliage has started to emerge.

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aka Jacob's Ladder

Jacob's Ladder. 'Ladders' of fern like foliage in attractive shades of green and cream quickly emerge in spring and form a robust clump. Pretty light blue flowers stand above the foliage in summer. Any easy to grow and delightful perennial that will light up a shady corner. Hardy.

The attractive foliage will have little flushes of pink as autumn approaches.

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aka Sweet Pea Shrub

A compact perennial shrub with a rounded habit. Purple sweet pea-like flowers appear nearly all year round. Plant in full sun or part shade. Cold hardy and withstands dry and sunny conditions. Great for containers, borders or coastal plantings.

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Quick growing Portulaca have a continuous display of bright cherry flowers in the garden. Ideal for a sunny border, pot or hanging basket they will add a striking accent to your decor. Full sun. Well drain soil.

Quick growing Portulaca have a continuous display of big red flowers in the garden. Ideal for a sunny border, pot or hanging basket they will add a striking accent to your decor. Full sun. Well drain soil.

Quick growing Portulaca have a continuous display of bright orange flowers in the garden. Ideal for a sunny border, pot or hanging basket they will add a striking accent to your decor. Full sun. Well drain soil.

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Quick growing Portulaca have a continuous display of bright yellowy pink flowers in the garden. Ideal for a sunny border, pot or hanging basket they will add a striking accent to your decor. Full sun. Well drain soil.

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aka Pratia or Panakenake or Lobelia

Native. Dainty deep green leaves that quickly form a low mat of tight foliage. In spring and summer myriads of starry shaped white flowers dance above the foliage, followed by fleshy red berries. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Evergreen.

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aka Pratia or Lobelia

A dainty little mat forming ground-cover with tiny green leaves that get smothered with bright blue, star shaped flowers all summer long. Easy to grow and quite hardy but it is important that it does not completely dry out in summer. Sun or part shade. Evergreen.

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A useful and very pretty little ground-cover with fresh green dainty foliage and even daintier star shaped flowers of pale blue. These appear from spring through to summer and are followed by small berries. Can be grown in sun or part shade in open soil that does not completely dry out. Evergreen.

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A useful and very pretty little ground-cover with fresh green dainty foliage and even daintier star shaped flowers of white. These appear from spring through to summer and are followed by small berries. Can be grown in sun or part shade in open soil that does not completely dry out. Evergreen.

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aka Bog primula

Whorls of unusual shaped elegant flowers. The tall stems rise up from a rosette of basal leaves and carry the flowers in a tiered arrangement hence the name, Candelabra. This hardy perennial originates from China and thrives in bright, moist environments hence it's common name of Bog Primula. Perennial

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aka Chinese Lucky Grass

An evergreen perennial with narrow, arching bright green leaves up to 35cm long. The small, fragrant, star-shaped flowers open pale pink from deep pink buds, but they are not produced freely, and the short spikes remain below the height of the leaves. Red berries follow in areas with hot summers
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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aka Paper Daisy or Rhodanthe

This is a delightful little plant that will bring a fresh cheerful look to your garden or favourite container. Attractive blue green foliage and masses of papery white flowers that open from bright pink buds from spring onwards. Easy to grow in a sunny well drained soil. Perennial.

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aka Rose Grass

This dainty and delightful tuberous perennial is an ideal container plant. It will multiply happily and provide a mass of dainty star like mixed colour flowers throughout the summer months. Likes the sun, good drainage and fertile soil. Tolerant of winter cold as long as the soil isn't too wet.

Rhodohypoxis can be grown in the garden too but make sure you mark where you planted them as these tiny little treasures may disappear on you.

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aka Rose Grass

This dainty and delightful tuberous perennial is an ideal container plant. It will multiply happily and provide a mass of dainty star like white flowers throughout the summer months. Likes the sun, good drainage and fertile soil. Tolerant of winter cold as long as the soil isn't too wet.

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aka Rose Grass

This dainty and delightful tuberous perennial is an ideal container plant. It will multiply happily and provide a mass of dainty star like pink flowers throughout the summer months. Likes the sun, good drainage and fertile soil. Tolerant of winter cold as long as the soil isn't too wet.

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aka Rose Grass

This dainty and delightful tuberous perennial is an ideal container plant. It will multiply happily and provide a mass of dainty star like red flowers throughout the summer months. Likes the sun, good drainage and fertile soil. Tolerant of winter cold as long as the soil isn't too wet.

Rhodohypoxis can be grown in the garden too but make sure you mark where you planted them as these tiny little treasures may disappear on you.

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

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aka Black eyed susan

Rudbeckias are also known as ‘Black Eyed Susans’. A wonderful perennial to give vibrant and cheerful colour from late summer right through approximately 3 months of flowering into late Autumn/Winter. Rudbeckia ‘Little Goldstar’ is a new variety bred for an absolute abundance of gold flowers with a dark black central seed cone, on a neatly compact habit. Perennial

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Crystal White is a mossy type, bearing white flowers on short stems above a neat cushion of green foliage. There are no drawbacks to growing Saxifraga - they are easy to grow, and most are hardy. The only problem they really have is that they can make the plants they are next to look dull. Enjoys a position in full sun with good drainage. Evergreen.

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A great little perennial plant which forms a tight mound of green foliage. From late winter until spring it is smothered with bright pink star like flowers. Enjoys a position in full sun with good drainage. An excellent little plant for rockeries, can also be grown in containers. Evergreen.

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With masses of blue flowers above dark green foliage, The flowers are excellent for fresh cut flower arrangements, or left on the plant. Perfect for mass planting in the perennial border. Happy in sun or partial shade. Remove dead flower heads to encourage repeat flowering. Evergreen Perennial.

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This magical plant will dazzle you year round with myriads of fragrant, purple pincushion flowers. These are loved by Red Admiral Butterflies. Perfect for mass planting in the perennial border. Happy in sun or partial shade. Remove dead flower heads to encourage repeat flowering. Perennial.

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aka Pin cushion flower

This magical plant will dazzle you year round with myriads of fragrant, purple pincushion flowers. These are loved by Red Admiral Butterflies. Perfect for mass planting in the perennial border. Happy in sun or partial shade. Remove dead flower heads to encourage repeat flowering. Perennial.

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aka Aarbeibossie

Multi branching low spreading shrub that will cover itself in panicles of gorgeous purple florets from spring. Evergreen

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A striking perennial with silky, silvery white foliage puts on a show all-year-round. Yellow flowers in Summer. With its different texture, in a pot or as a border or mass planting it will add a touch of colour to the garden. Can be grown indoors. Drought and salt tolerant once established. Evergreen.

Trim to shape in early Spring.

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aka Blue Chalksticks

A spreading succulent originating in South Africa with finger-like fleshy leaves. Small white flowers during Summer. This low growing succulent is ideal as a border plant or ground cover or dotted amount smaller succulents to add a bit of height and colour.

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aka Satin Flower

Makes a nice grassy foliage clump which is smothered in mauve-blue flowers in spring and into Summer. An easy and robust edging plant for a sunny well drained spot. Suitable for planting between pavers, or in rockeries or containers. Evergreen and hardy.

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aka Sisyrinchium Angustifolia

A dainty member of the iris family with blue green grass like foliage. The small clear white single blooms appear in late spring and summer. This perennial is clump forming and is widely used in landscaping. Plant in a sunny well drained position away from harsh frost.

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aka Satin Flower

Create a fabulous foliage effect by group planting this striking member of the Iris family. Lime green sword like leaves edged in butter yellow are topped off with dainty soft yellow blooms which appear on spikes in late spring. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Remove spent flower stalks.

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aka Lambs Ear

Stachys lanata is better known as Lamb's Ear, this silver, woolly leaved plant makes great ground cover. Furry spikes carrying small purple flowers are produced in the middle of summer. Well drained soil reduces rotting of hairy leaves, and loves full sun or some shade.

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aka Giant White Bird

Strelitzia nicolai, commonly known as the Giant White Bird of Paradise or Wild Banana are banana-like plants with erect woody stems reaching a height of 6 m and the clumps formed can spread as far as 3.5 m

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aka Spoon Leafed Bird of Paradise

Spoon Leafed Bird of Paradise. Elegant, exotic clump forming perennial with unusual, spikes of orange and blue blooms that resemble a bird's head. This variety develops rush-like, straight leaf stalks. Quite easy to grow in a sunny, well drained position with protection from frost. Evergreen.

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aka Bird of Paradise

Elegant and exotic, clump forming perennial with the most unusual, tall spikes of orange and blue blooms that resemble a bird's head. Large, wide swords of blue-grey foliage. Quite easy to grow in a sunny, well drained position with protection from frost. Evergreen.

Strelitzia are quite frost tender when young but do become a little more hardy as the clump matures. They take a few years to flower but it you like a sense of drama in the garden it will be well worth the wait.

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Aspire forms a bushy, compact, upright clump of dark-green leaves, bearing upright wands of deep rose flower spikes throughout the summer. The ideal size perennial for containers and edging. Perennial.

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aka Speedwell

This is a wonderful little ground-cover mainly because of the colour it provides in late winter. The shiny green foliage with bronze tones forms a tight mat and starting from about August smothers itself in bright blue flowers and carries on doing so for months. Easy care, trim after flowering.

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aka Periwinkle

Periwinkle. A vigorous little ground-cover with glossy green and cream, narrow foliage topped off with small starry blue flowers in spring and summer. Will cover the ground quite quickly and can easily be trimmed back if it gets too carried away. Likes semi-shade and protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Periwinkle is very easy to grow but does not like soil that completely drys out in summer.

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aka Periwinkle

Commonly known as Periwinkle this useful little ground-cover has glossy green foliage and little bright purple flowers in spring and summer. Good for planting under trees or in woodland areas as it likes a little shade and protection from harsh frost. Can be trimmed if it gets too carried away. Evergreen.

I grow my Periwinkle in a tall narrow container where is drapes attractively over the sides. While this plant is quite easy to grow it will do better in soil that does not completely dry out in summer.

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aka Periwinkle

Periwinkle. A vigorous little ground-cover with glossy golden leaves edged with gold, small blue starry flowers in spring and summer. Great for lighting up a shady corner. Grows quickly and can be trimmed back if it gets too carried away. Likes semi-shade and protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Periwinkle is very easy to grow but does not like soil that completely drys out in summer.

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aka Sweet Violet

Sweet Violet. This old-fashioned favourite is a great plant for shady spots in the garden where it will quickly cover ground with its heart-shaped dark green foliage. Dainty stems of fragrant purple flowers winter to spring. Easy to grow and quite hardy. Perennial. Charming.

Did you know that the Violet flower contains a compound known as ionone which temporarily desensitizes the 'smell' receptors in your nose? After the first delicious sniff the violet fragrance will seem elusive. Don't worry after a few minutes your nose will recover to 'smell' another day.

aka Zantedeschia Calla Lily

Elegant marginal plant, will add a touch of class to any planting scheme. The large glossy leaves complement the funnel shaped bright white blooms. Happy in sun or light shade in the garden or a container .

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aka Autumn Crocus, Rain Lily

Autumn Crocus with delightful white crocus like flowers in the autumn. Attractive grass like glossy green foliage, not dissimilar to tall mondo grass. They are excellent in rockeries or borders. H.30cm.