Perennial (n) - existing for a long or indefinite time, continually recurring Perennials, also known as herbaceous perennials or Herbaceous plants, live for a minimum of 2 years, often for many seasons. Perennials, grow and bloom over the spring and summer, and generally die back every autumn and winter, reappearing on the same rootstock the following spring. Some perennials keep their leaves all year round and offer attractive borders and ground-covers.

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A beautiful perennial with pale lemon flowers that`s habit is semi-trailing. Looks great in the garden as a grounder cover or in a pot or hanging basket cascading over the sides. Flowers for a long season and drought tolerant once established. Perennial

 

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A beautiful perennial with double white flowers that`s habit is semi-trailing. Looks great in the garden as a grounder cover or in a pot or hanging basket cascading over the sides. Flowers for a long season and drought tolerant once established. Perennial

Cut back hard to base when flowers finish.

 

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aka Achillea

Plants form low mounds of fragrant foliage, with clusters of upright flower stems in early summer. Gives a deep apricot salmon shade. Good for cutting, fresh or dried. Easy to grow perennial, growing in nearly any sunny situation, even where there is poor soil. Heat tolerant.

Cut back hard to base when flowers finish.

 

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aka Slender Sweet Flag

Evergreen perennial that looks a little bit like a cross between and Iris and a grass. The leaves are attractively striped in shades of chartreuse and cream. The foliage is unusually aromatic. Ideal for planting in bog gardens or at the edge of ponds to a depth of 20cm. Prefers sun.

 

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aka Sweet Flag

Sweet Flag. This little perennial from Japan forms a clump of flattened green leaves with cream margins on short rhizomes both of which have a sweet cinnamon fragrance, especially when dried. Ideal for boggy spots or at pond/stream edges. Quite hardy and easy to grow. Semi-evergreen.

 

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aka Sweet Flag

Sweet little yellow grass for miniature gardens and fairy gardens. Tufts of spiky yellow foliage make a striking accent in little landscapes and container plantings. Has a very soft smooth feel to the fingertips and sweet fresh scent to the nose.

 

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aka Sweet Flag

Sweet Flag. This little perennial from Japan forms a clump of flattened green leaves on short rhizomes both of which have a sweet cinnamon fragrance, especially when dried. Ideal for boggy spots or at pond/stream edges. Quite hardy and easy to grow. Semi-evergreen.

 

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aka Bugleweed

Well this is one Muffin you can't eat but plant it in a semi-shaded spot and will reward you by making a carpet of foliage topped off with spikes of sky blue flowers in spring. Great ground-cover with rosettes of dark green foliage. Tolerant of light frost but not hot dry conditions. Evergreen.

It is important that Ajuga does not completely dry out in summer. This plant will tolerate morning sun but must have afternoon shade or dappled light to do really well.

 

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aka Ladys Mantle

Alchemilla mollis 'Thriller' is larger and more robust than the species, forming mounds of lobed, grayish-green fuzzy leaves topped by airy yellow flowers in spring. It is best in moist soil in part shade. Great as a groundcover or for cutting.

The common name is the Lady Mantle.The wavy edged leaves are meant to represent the cloak or mantle that covered Mary as she travelled to Bethlehem.

 

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A smaller ginger with thick, lush, dark green foliage. The foliage is fragrant when rubbed. The compact growth habit makes it ideal for borders, under-storey filler, in pots and containers . Can be grown as an indoor plant. Evergreen.

 

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The perfect mounding ground cover with a compact, spreading habit. It has stunning deep burgundy foliage that makes it a stand out plant. It is a third the size of common Alternanthera dentata. PVR.LRU30

 

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Japanese anemone. One of the glories going into autumn, single hot pink flowers. Flowers in autumn and again in summer. Prefers full sun or shade in well drained soils. Flower spikes 70cm. Ideal for woodland planting where it will spread quickly. Perennial

This is a tough and hardy and spreads by strong fibrous roots so give it room to spread and you will be well rewarded.

 

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Japanese Anemone. Dark green foliage and tall stems of pink open faced flowers that emerge from tight little buds for the late summer and autumn garden. Superb cutting. Plants prefer a rich, moist site. Compact selection with small, semi-double rosy-mauve blossoms. Good for part shade. Perennial

This is tough and hardy and spreads by strong fibrous roots so give it room to spread and you will be well rewarded.

 

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aka Japanese Anemone

Japanese anemone. One of the glories going into autumn, single pure white flowers with yellow stamens. Flowers inautumn and again in summer. Prefers full sun or shade in well drained soils. Flowerspikes 70cm. Ideal for woodland planting where it will spread quickly. Perennial

 

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aka Summer Snapdragon

Featuring multiple tall spikes of soft flowers from mid Spring right through to late Autumn, features deep violet flowers with white highlights. This is an excellent plant for a pot or feature for garden edge. This plant is extremely drought tolerant.

 

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aka Summer Snapdragon

Big Indigo features multiple tall spikes of soft flowers from mid Spring right through to late Autumn. Alonia varieties offer an incredible display and excellent value. Big Indigo has intense purple flowers with a white eye. Perfect for a pot or planter. This versatile perennial is drought tolerant.

 

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aka Summer Snapdragon

Pink Flirt features multiple tall spikes of soft flowers from mid Spring right through to late Autumn. Alonia varieties offer an incredible display and excellent value for money. Pink Flirt has dusty pink flowers and is perfect for a pot or planter. This versatile perennial is drought tolerant.

 

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aka Summer Snapdragon

They love the heat, can flower pretty purple well into the fall, are drought-tolerant, and make great cut flowers that last several days indoors. Plus, they don’t need deadheading. Just keep up regular fertilising and watering, and enjoy! Likes well drained soil that does not dry out completely. Frost tender. Perennial.

 

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aka Summer Snapdragon

Snowball features multiple tall spikes of soft icy white flowers from mid Spring right through to late Autumn. Alonia varieties offer an incredible display and excellent value for money. Alonia Snowball is perfect for a pot or planter. This versatile perennial is drought tolerant.

 

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aka Summer Snapdragon

A great choices for summer. They love the heat, can flower dark pink well into the fall, are drought-tolerant, and make great cut flowers that last several days indoors. Plus, they don’t need deadheading. Likes well drained soil that does not dry out completely. Frost tender. Perennial.

Just keep up regular fertilising and watering, and enjoy!

 

aka Kangaroo Paw

Kangaroo Paw. Large, red flowers on strong, upright stems from spring to autumn. Rich green, strappy foliage with a bushy compact habit. Drought and coastal tolerant. Great for cut flowers. Likes well drained full sun position. Can be grown in a pot. Perennial.

 

aka Kangaroo Paw

Kangaroo Paw. Large, yellow flowers on strong, upright stems from spring to autumn. Rich green, strappy foliage with a bushy compact habit. Drought and coastal tolerant. Great for cut flowers. Likes well drained full sun position. Can be grown in a pot. Perennial.

 

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aka Granny Bonnets

A mixture of dwarf, pastel toned flowers of pinks, blues, lavenders and whites that will lovingly stand about their fern like green foliage to give a great display, whether in a pot, rockery or en mass in the garden. from late Spring through Summer. Part shade/ full sun. Deciduous.

Unless these are flowering it will be a surprise as to what colors you will receive.

 

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aka Columbine or Granny's Bonnet

Commonly known as 'Columbine' or 'Granny's Bonnet' this delightful and dainty perennial produces welcome blooms in early spring. 'Songbird' have been bred for outstanding garden performance and are very hardy. Lovely mix of pastel shades. Attractive blue-green foliage. Plant in a semi-shaded spot.

Aquilegia or Granny's Bonnets are a delightful free flowering perennial which flower very early in spring. 'Songbird' have been bred for outstanding garden performance and are very hardy. Lovely mix of pastel shades. Very dainty and beautiful en masse. Beautiful blue-green foliage. Prefers semi shade.

 

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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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aka Mountain Sandwort

Masses of dazzling white flowers appear from mid spring throughout summer atop a tidy green mound. A great plant which prefers a full sun, drier root run and is great as a border, atop retaining walls or in rockeries.

 

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aka Mountain Sandwort

Masses of dazzling lemon yellow flowers appear from mid spring throughout summer atop a tidy green mound. A great plant which prefers a full sun, drier root run and is great as a border, atop retaining walls or in rockeries.

 

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aka Thrift

A stunning new Armeria, selected for its larger purple blooms on short sturdy stems through out late winter and spring. A great addition to the perennial garden, with a mat of grass-like foliage topped with the globe-like purple blooms.

 

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aka Thrift

A stunning new Armeria, selected for its larger red blooms on short sturdy stems through out late winter and spring. A great addition to the perennial garden, with a mat of grass like foliage topped with the globe like red blooms.

 

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aka Armeria hybrid

A stunning new Armeria, selected for its larger pale pink blooms on short sturdy stems through out late winter and spring. A great addition to the perennial garden, with a mat of grass like foliage topped with the globe like soft pink blooms.

Great in the base of pots or as a border to a pathway.

 

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aka Thrift

Snow is a new selection which has short stems of pure white. The attractive foliage comprises of fine grass-like leaves providing an interesting textural presence year-round. Coastal hardy, easy care. Perennial

 

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aka Dreameria collection

Thrift. Daydream -Dreameria collection released spring 2018. Masses of large, globe shaped blooms of a vibrant, vivid pink which last well. Foliage is green grass like swords formed in a clump. Great as a boarder edge or spotted throughout your flowerbeds. Prefers sun and good drainage. Evergreen.

 

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aka Dreameria collection

Thrift. Dream Clouds is a recent Dreameria collection release. Masses of large, globes of white flowers. Frost-to-frost flowering both in containers and in the garden. Foliage is green grass like swords formed in a clump. Prefers sun and good drainage. Evergreen.

Remove old flowers once a month for best performance. Very heat tolerant and easy to grow.

 

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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 Dreameria collection

Happy Dreams produces a mass of wine burgundy flowers that are striking. Spring flowering but will repeat flower for long periods. Forms a hardy clump of spiky foliage and is ideal for borders or containers. Evergreen.

 

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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 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 Thrift

Sweet Dreams -2018 Dreameria Collection. Boasting masses of large pale purple, globe-shaped blooms neatly held atop sturdy upright stems. Sweet Dreams is a tightly mounded, dry tolerant plant suited to rockeries and coastal conditions. Tough and evergreen.

 

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aka Wormwood

The beautiful, aromatic silvery grey leaves of this top performing perennial are wonderful for combining with other colours to bring harmony to a mixed planting. Hardy and easy to grow in a sunny well drained position. Benefits from a good trim back every now and then. Seldom flowers.

 

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aka Renga Renga Lily

Native. Renga Renga Lily. Discovered at Matapouri Bay, Northland, this great landscaping plant has broad, lush, blue-grey, foliage and dainty sprays of creamy white blooms in summer. Plant in well drained fertile soil. Prefers filtered light though will tolerate some sun. Perennial

 

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aka Renga Renga Lily

Masses of flowers appear, in panicles, during spring and early summer. Broad arching leaves send up beautiful sprays of starrty white flowers. Adds great texture to gardens. Ideal for mass plantings as a groundcover. Plant in well drained soil, prefers filtered light. Perennial.

 

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aka Renga Renga Lily

A delightful dwarf selection of NZ's popular Renga Renga Lily. Forms a nice little clump and looks great when planted en masse. Pretty panicles of white flowers dance above the foliage in spring. Best in part shade with protection from harsh frost .Suits coastal condiitons Evergreen.

 

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aka Cast Iron Plant

Traditionally called the Cast Iron plant, this fabulous hardy plant is unique with its yellow spotted leaves. Aspidistras make great house plants and are also suitable in the garden. They are one of the few plants that thrive in dry shade and therefore like growing amongst tree roots. Evergreen.

 

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aka Aster

Great for late summer, early autumn colour. Lady in blue has double showy rich blue flowers which are good for cutting.. Happiest in a sunny position with soil that does not completely dry out. Perennial.

 

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aka Aster

This late summer, early autumn flowering perennial has pretty ruby red daisy like flowers. Easily grown in a sunny position and looks awesome planted in a perennial border or any garden planting. Remove spent blooms regularly to prolong the flowering period. 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 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 bright scarlet red. Really attractive. Prefers light shade and fertile soil that does not completely dry out. Perennial.

 

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Astilbes are attractive moisture loving plants which makes them ideal for bog gardens and stream or pond edges. They are happy in semi-shade or sun in soil that does not dry out. Fuschia Spangles has fat fluffy spires of a brilliant pink plumes. Early flowering. 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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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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A lovely fast-growing plant that can be used as a ground cover or in a hanging basket or pot. A well-grown hanging basket can have hundreds of lilac 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, 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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aka Heartleaf Saxifrage

Attractive large heart shaped leaves with a crinkly edge are topped off with stems of bright pink flowers in late winter and spring. Excellent ground-cover for sun or semi-shade. Hardy, reliable and semi-evergreen.

 

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aka Pigsqueak

Attractive leathery large leaves and clusters of delicate flowers carried on upright spikes in winter to early spring. The flowers are enchanting, opening a crisp white and maturing to pale pink, creating drifts of pretty white to pale pink flowers displayed beautifully against contrasting foliage.

 

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This gorgeous Bergenia has delicious clusters of white, bell-shaped flowers that fade to pink, appearing in late winter through into Summer. The foliage itself is green but has red tones in winter. Forms a nice tidy rosette. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Hardy. Evergreen perennial.

 

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Attractive, large, heart shaped leaves of glossy green and topped off with stalks of soft pink flowers in late winter and spring. Excellent ground-cover for sun or semi-shade, can cope with moist spots. Hardy, reliable and semi-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.

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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 Chinese Ground Orchid

Bletilla striata, aka hyacinth orchid or Chinese Ground Orchid is one of the easiest to grow. Bright green, deeply ribbed, grass like leaves with tall flowering stalks gorgeous detailed, striped violet-pink flowers in early summer. Grow in light shade, under trees, in lawns or in pots. Deciduous

Bletilla striata, aka hyacinth orchid or Chinese ground orchid is one of the easiest to grow.

 

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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 Cushion Bush

This little Australian native is hardy to drought, frost and salt spray. Tiny silver grey leaves are pressed tight against the stems to form a twisted and contorted little cushion. Happiest in the light soil and an open sunny position. Evergreen.

 

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aka Dalmatian Bell flower

This delightful little perennial has a cluster of fresh green foliage and a spreading habit. In spring and summer a profusion of violet-blue star-shaped flowers do their best to smother the foliage. Prefers a cool position with protection from afternoon sun. Great rockery plant. Evergreen.

 

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aka Bluebeard

Bluebeard. Dark Knight has gorgeous fragrant deep purple flowers that appear at the end of Summer. This variety is more upright and densely branched than other Bluebeards. Prefers full sun and well drained soil.

 

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Pavillon Blue has gorgeous Soft blue flowers that appear at the end of Summer. A versatile shrub for the border. Attractive to butterflies. Good for cut flowers. Hardy and drought tolerant. Prefers full sun and well drained soil.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

 

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Pavillon Pink has gorgeous Soft pink flowers that appear at the end of Summer. A versatile shrub for the border. Attractive to butterflies. Good for cut flowers. Hardy and drought tolerant. Prefers full sun and well drained soil.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

 

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Cat grass (catgrass) is a name used to describe a number of different types of grass which are popular with cats. It would appear that there are two main species of grass referred to as cat grass. Once the grass is an inch or two long, move to a spot easily accessible to your cat. It is also a good idea to have some growing outdoors in an enclosure if your cat has access to one.

 

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aka AKA Yoyo

'Snow in Summer' AKA Yoyo is so named as the tiny silver grey leaves are smothered in star-shaped white flowers throughout the summer. A sweet little perennial which is perfect to cascade over walls and hot dry banks. Quite vigorous and hardy. Evergreen.

 

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aka Kaffir Lily

A beautiful Clivia bred by Dr Keith Hammett. Glossy green leaves and fragrant dark orange coloured flowers appear in summer. A wonderful plant for brightening up dry shady spot. Grows best in a shady, frost free site. Tolerates dry soils, water well in summer and keep dry in winter. Perennial.

 

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aka Clivia

Superb evergreen perennial for planting under mature trees or in a shady spot. The dark green strap like foliage adds a touch of tropical drama to the garden. Strong stems of deep orange blooms rise above the foliage and add the WOW! Protect from frost.

 

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aka Kaffir Lily

Exotic tropical looking perennial with broad strap like foliage and large orange flower heads which appear from early spring. Happiest out of direct sunlight therefore ideal for planting in large drifts under deciduous or native trees. The clumps get better and better as they mature. Evergreen.

Clivia are frost tender plants but as they are usually planted under trees this affords them some protection. They do well in a container. They are surface rooted so avoid soil disturbance.

 

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aka Kaffir Lily

Exotic tropical looking perennial with broad strap like foliage and large orange flower heads with a nice green throat which appear from early spring. Happiest out of direct sunlight therefore ideal for planting in large drifts under deciduous or native trees. Evergreen.

Clivia are frost tender plants but as they are usually planted under trees this affords them some protection. They do well in a container. They are surface rooted so avoid soil disturbance.

 

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The flower spike stands tall above the plant to really show off it's beauty with its Peach coloured tubular flowers. Great mass planted or in a pot as specimen. Prefers a semi shaded site with some shelter and once established will tolerate dry areas. Easy care plant. Evergreen.

 

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aka Kaffir Lily

A handsome perennial with broad strap like foliage and large red flower heads which appear from early spring. Happiest out of direct sunlight, ideal for planting under deciduous trees. These seedlings are from the Dr Hammett Clivia breeding programme. Evergreen.

 

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aka Kaffir Lily

Superb evergreen perennial for planting under mature trees or in the shade. The dark green strap like foliage adds a touch of tropical drama to the garden. Strong stems of bright orange-red blooms with a yellow throat rise above the foliage and add some 'pizzaz' to shady spots. Protect from frost.

Pronounced 'klie-vee-a' as named after Lady Clive Duchess of Northumberland and grand-daughter of Clive of India. Want to know more just ask Mr Google.

 

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A handsome perennial with broad strap like foliage and large yellow flower heads which appear from early spring. Happiest out of direct sunlight, ideal for planting under deciduous trees.

 

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aka Lily of the Valley - White

Lily of the Valley. A much loved old-fashioned perennial with dark green leaves and sprays of small, very fragrant, bell-shaped white flowers from late winter to early spring. Prefers a semi-shaded position and moist, humus rich soil. Ideal for ground-cover planting under trees.

 

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aka Lily of the Valley - Pink

Lily of the Valley. A much loved old-fashioned perennial with dark green leaves and sprays of small, very fragrant, bell-shaped pale pink flowers from late winter to early spring. Prefers a semi-shaded position and moist, humus rich soil. Ideal for ground-cover planting under trees.

 

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Deep blue, funnel like flowers are found in abundance on this low maintenance ground cover. Trail it over rocks and walls or would look great trailing from hanging pots. Dense neat habit. Evergreen perennial.

 

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aka Conculvulus

This is a fabulous ground cover that has beautiful miniature morning glory-like flowers in mauve-blue. It flowers continuously throughout most of the year. Very adaptable and is great on banks or to hang from retaining walls. Hardy

 

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aka Morning Glory Bush

Morning Glory Bush. Two Moons has mostly white flowers, with some lilac flowers appearing too. Flowers from late spring through to autumn. Prefers an open sunny position in the garden, with well drained soil.

 

This stunning shrub makes a big impact. A magnet for bringing in the bees and butterflies which of course helps with the pollinating in your gardens. Forming a neatly rounded shrub and red and gold flowers from mid-Winter through Autumn. Frost tender in cooler climates. Evergreen.

 

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A succession of red tubular blooms that end in a purple bat-like 'face' are topped by a pair of glowing red 'ears' creating the interesting 'bat face' look. This is a tough and reliable low mounding perennial which blooms from late spring to frost. Great for mixed containers, and in mass plantings. Enjoy!

 

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aka Globe Artichoke

Green Globe' is a thistle-like plant with arching silver leaves producing an edible globe vegetable just before flowering. Deserves a special place in the garden. Plant in rich fertile well drained soil and full sun.

 

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aka Kangaroo Lobelia

A fast spreading groundcover from Australia that has masses of small violet blue flowers which smother the green foliage in spring. Can be used to drape over containers or to fill a hanging basket. Likes well drained soil and sun or part shade. Protect from harsh frost. Perennial.

This plant will spread by suckering vigorously so if you are planting in the ground be aware that it will spread which in my opinion is a good thing as it looks so good in full flower.

 

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aka Ice plant

First to open their flowers in the morning, these sun loving perennials are perfect for a pot or hanging basket. Delos Pink has mid pink flowers with a soft yellow centre and is excellent in areas which are hot and dry as it is very drought tolerant.

 

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aka Ice plant

First to open their flowers in the morning, these sun loving perennials are perfect for a pot or hanging basket. Delos Yellow has Fresh yellow flowers with a halo of white in the centre and is excellent in areas which are hot and dry as it is very drought tolerant.

 

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aka Ice plant

First to open their flowers in the morning, these sun loving perennials are perfect for a pot or hanging basket. Delos White has fresh white flowers with a soft yellow centre and is excellent in areas which are hot and dry as it is very drought tolerant.

 

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aka Ice plant

First to open their flowers in the morning, these sun loving perennials are perfect for a pot or hanging basket. Delos Purple has rich purple flowers with a soft yellow centre and is excellent in areas which are hot and dry as it is very drought tolerant.

 

aka Smart Grass

A versatile little tuft forming gollden grass that is evergreen and will grow just about anywhere. Quite tough and hardy. Panicles of insignificant flower spikes appear in summer. Group together in clumps for an informal effect.

 

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aka Pink

Bred in NZ by Keith Hammett this lovely perennial commonly known as a 'Pink' will flower just about all year round. The grey foliage forms a neat mound with stems of very fragrant, double pink edged crimson flowers rising above. Dead head regularly to encourage more bloom. Loves the sun and good drainage. Perennial

Dianthus can be used for mass planting, edging or as a container plant. Place where you can make the most of the delightful fragrance. Just a few picked for the house will perfume a whole room.

 

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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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aka Bleeding heart

Bleeding Heart. A beautiful dainty perennial with blue-green, deeply cut, fern like foliage. In mid spring pendent heart shaped blooms of carmine pink and white decorate the delicate stems that rise above the foliage. Needs a sheltered spot in light shade with humus rich soil to do well. Perennial.

FYI the other common name for this perennial is 'Dutchman's Trousers' but I think you will agree that 'Bleeding Heart' is more appropriate to the plants delicate look.

 

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Excellent silver-leaved plant for use in hanging baskets, as a groundcover or in a mixed pot. A vigorous cascading grower that performs best in a 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 Angel's Fishing Rod

Striking perennial which forms arching stems which hold nodding bell shaped rosy-purple flowers 4-6 cm long. Leaves are held in clumps and are long narrow and evergreen. Great for waterside plantings and back of a perennial border. Extremely hardy and tolerant of sunny sites.

 

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aka Angel's Fishing Rod

Striking perennial which forms arching stems which hold nodding bell shaped light pink flowers. Leaves are held in clumps and are long narrow and evergreen. Great for waterside plantings and back of a perennial border. Extremely hardy and tolerant of sunny sites. South African native.

 

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aka Bishop's Hat

Heart shaped leaves with bright red stems on a clump forming perennial. Flowers are pink or white with long spurs and displayed in groups above the leaves in spring. New foliage has a bronze appearance and turns green over the season. Prefers moist woodland situation. Native of Japan.

 

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aka Barrenwort

Compact growing ground cover which thrives in shade or semi shade. Small apricot flowers produced on thin stems in spring. Spreads slowly by underground rhizomes. New foliage is bronze turning green later in season. Tolerant of dry but thrives in moist woodland situation.

 

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aka Barrenwort

Pretty spreading ground cover with small bright yellow flowers in spring. Leaves are heart shaped and dark green. Drought tolerant and hardy prefers shady position ideal in woodland areas. Semi deciduous with light green leaves with a red webbing.