Evergreen Shrubs
PAGE 1 2 ALL aka Indian Hawthorn This is an excellent little shrub that will reward you for very little effort. The leathery bronze-green foliage always looks good and the deep pink flowers appear in generous clusters from late winter to spring. Nice compact low habit, easy to grow in a sunny spot. Evergreen. Rhaphiolepis Apple Blossom Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? Container: 2l ? $26.99 Very hardy plant for almost any location. Produces masses of large white flowers in spring with spot flowering throughout the rest of the year. Tolerant of frost, drought and coastal conditions. Tolerant of most soil types. Full sun to light shade. Evergreen. PVR.RAPH01 Rhaphiolepis Cosmic White Expected Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? We are awaiting confirmation from our supplier for an expected delivery date. Express your interest by adding to your Waitlist. aka Indian Hawthorn Commonly known as Indian Hawthorn, Rhaphiolepis fergusonii is a compact evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and small white fragrant flowers from late winter to spring. Easy to grow in a sunny spot in the garden. Rhaphiolepis fergusonii Expected Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Rosemary Rosemary - White. An unusual form of Rosemary that has aromatic pale green foliage and pure white blooms. Suitable for culinary or ornamental use. Loves the sun and good drainage. Trim after flowering. Perhaps a hedge with a difference? Evergreen. Rosmarinus Alba Current Stock Height: 25/30 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $24.99 aka Rosemary A prostrate form of Rosemary that has a ground-hugging habit. Pretty, clear blue flowers set against blue-green, aromatic foliage. Flowers through the summer and will attract bees to the garden. Extremely hardy, excellent for coastal planting and hot sunny positions. Evergreen.
Rosmarinus Azure Cascade Expected Stock Height: 25/30 cm ? We are awaiting confirmation from our supplier for an expected delivery date. Express your interest by adding to your Waitlist. aka Rosemary A popular, semi prostrate rosemary with upright curving branches with deep violet blue flowers borne on dark green foliage throughout the summer. Prefers a full sun position that has good drainage. Can be used for culinary purposes and attracts bees to the garden. Evergreen.
Rosmarinus Blue Lagoon Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $24.99 aka Prostrate Rosemary A prostrate Rosemary that can be used as a ground-cover in a sunny well drained spot. Soft grey/green aromatic foliage and little blue flowers from spring through to autumn. Can be used for culinary purposes. Protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.
Rosmarinus Lavendulaceus Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $24.99 Stock of this item is very low. aka Rosemary A easy care and easy to grow Rosemary that is great for covering banks and draping over walls. Quite prostrate in habit so give it room to spread. Nice fresh green foliage and pretty blue flowers off and on all year but mostly in spring and autumn. Loves the sun and good drainage. Evergreen. Rosmarinus Lockwood De Forest Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $24.99 aka Rosemary This NZ bred Rosemary is a very useful ground-cover plant and culinary herb. Fine, dark green needles of aromatic foliage and bright blue flowers that appear throughout the year but mainly in early summer. Loves the sun, tolerant and hardy but must have good drainage. Evergreen.
Rosmarinus Masons Finest Expected Stock Height: 10/20 cm ? We are awaiting confirmation from our supplier for an expected delivery date. Express your interest by adding to your Waitlist. aka Rosemary upright Rosemary. A classic culinary herb suitable for use in all manner of dishes but especially with lamb. Attractive aromatic foliage and pretty blue flowers that appear mostly in summer. Use as a herb, ornamental shrub or for hedging. Prefers the sun and good drainage. Bees love it. Evergreen.
Rosemary Officinalis Expected Stock Height: 0/10 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Rosemary A fabulous new version of an old favourite. An upright Rosemary that grows into a pillar or column. Softest blue, large flowers appear from April through to October with the main flowering in September. Loves a well drained sunny position. Clips well. Evergreen.
Rosmarinus September Blue Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $24.99 aka Rosemary Prostrate groundcover with light blue flowers and aromatic foliage. Ideal for hot, dry areas. Very hardy and fast growing. Excellent for banks and rockeries.
Rosemary Spreading Expected Stock Height: 0/5 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Rosemary 'Tuscan Blue' is a form of the upright Rosmarinus officinalis selected for the dark blue flowers which appear on and off for most of the year. Happiest in the sun with good drainage. Tolerant of cold and coastal conditions. Trim regularly to keep compact and encourage new growth. Evergreen.
Rosmarinus Tuscan Blue Expected Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Rosmarinus Tuscan Blue New stock expected Beginning of June, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $24.99. Payment on order.
Rosmarinus Tuscan Blue Expected Stock Height: 25/30 cm ? We are awaiting confirmation from our supplier for an expected delivery date. Express your interest by adding to your Waitlist. aka Christmas Box A useful evergreen shrub for difficult, cold, shady areas as this is where it loves to grow. Glossy green foliage, small fragrant white flowers followed by bright crimson berries. Looks best group planted. Prefers a rich soil with nice dollop of organic matter. Sarcococca Ruscifolia Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm ? Container: 1.5l ? $21.99 Lilly Pilly. Compact tightly growing, pale green foliage that emerges with a reddish bronze tinge. Excellent for hedging and screening. Hardy and fast growing but also resistant to pests, diseases and psyllids. Can be planted in full sun and part shade conditions. Syzygium Resilience Current Stock Height: 70/80 cm ? Container: 4l ? $29.99 Stock of this item is very low. aka Germander This evergreen shrub from the Mediterranean loves hot dry spots and does well at the sea-side. Attractive tubular blue flowers are set amoungst aromatic silver grey leaves from spring to summer. Makes a fantastic low hedge and clips well. Happiest in light well drained soil.
Teucrium Fruticans Expected Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Bush Germanda A new compact variety of this shrub from the Mediterranean that loves hot dry spots and does well at the sea-side. Attractive tubular blue flowers are set amongst aromatic silver grey leaves from spring to summer. Makes a fantastic low hedge and clips well. Light well drained soil. Evergreen. Teucrium Platinum Baby Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? Container: 1.5l ? $21.99 Stock of this item is very low. A lovely new Teucrium with beautiful silver foliage with an upright form. Masses of purple flowers through the Spring and Summer. A great plant for hedges and as an alternative to box hedging. A hardy medium sized shrub for any sunny position in the garden. Trim to shape after flowering. TM Teucrium Silver Box Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $26.99 Teucrium Silver Box Expected Stock Height: 15/20cm ? New stock expected Middle of October, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
Attractive low growing shrub from Australia with profuse small pink flowers and fine arching branches of golden heath like foliage. Excellent cut flower. Grows well in full sun or partial shade. Tolerant of moderate frosts and dry situations. Fast growing. Great container plant. Evergreen Thryptomene Gold Tips Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $26.99 Attractive low growing shrub from Australia with profuse small pink flowers and fine foliage most of the year. Excellent cut flower. Grows well in full sun or partial shade. Tolerant of moderate frosts and dry situations. Will take summer watering in California. Fast growing. Great container plant. Thryptomene Paynes Hybrid Expected Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? We are awaiting confirmation from our supplier for an expected delivery date. Express your interest by adding to your Waitlist. aka Rock Heath Myrtle A delightful little evergreen shrub from Australia that has graceful slender stems with tiny narrow foliage. In late winter masses of dainty white flowers put on quite a show for several months. Benefits from a fairly hard trim after flowering. Plant in deep acid soil, avoid lime and harsh frost.
Thryptomene Super Nova Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $24.99 A compact shrub with quite coarse green foliage, carmine red buds appear in late winter and open to white blooms tinged pink. Flowers are lightly perfumed and followed by dark blue berries. Easy to grow in sun or light shade. Responds well to pruning. Evergreen.
Viburnum Eve Price Current Stock Height: 25/35 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $24.99 aka Periwinkle Periwinkle. A vigorous little ground-cover with glossy green, narrow foliage topped off with small white starry 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.
Vinca Gertrude Jeckyll Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ? Container: 1.5l ? $19.99 aka Periwinkle Commonly known as Periwinkle this useful little ground-cover has glossy green foliage and little lilac blue 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.
Vinca Minor Blue Expected Stock Height: 0/5 cm ? New stock expected End of August, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $21.99. Payment on order.
A semi-dwarf coastal variety of rosemary that forms a natural "box" shape. Australian Native. Bright green foliage and small mauve flowers in spring and summer. Great as a low garden hedge or left to form its natural ball shape. Hardy, frost and drought tolerant once established. Evergreen.
Westringia Aussie Box Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm ? Container: 1.9l ? $21.99 Low Horizon will form a soft grey green carpet covered in white in spring and summer. Fabulous for covering dry banks or providing an easycare groundcover. Occasional pruning will maintain a compact shape. Evergreen. PVR.WES06 Westringia Low Horizon Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $26.99 aka Australian Rosemary This tough little Aussie shrub looks good even when neglected. Dark green rosemary like foliage that forms a spreading mound, masses of white flowers that appear mainly in spring. Likes the sun but will tolerate some shade. Must have good drainage. Evergreen.
Westringia Mundi Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Container: 1.9l ? $24.99
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 2m
PVR: RAPH01
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 1.3m x 1m
Habit: Spreading
Mature Size (HxW): 10cm x 150cm
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 80cm
Rosemary is the traditional herb for remembrance and is a lovely garden plant as well as a useful culinary herb and let's face it no lamb roast is complete without it.
Habit: Groundcover
Mature Size (HxW): 14cm x 50cm
Though this Rosemary is mostly used for ornamental purposes it is still a culinary herb that can be used in cooking.
Habit: Spreading
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 200cm
A great plant for cascading over walls and banks or over the side of herb planters. Trims well and demands very little.
Habit: Spreading
Mature Size (HxW): 20cm x 75cm
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 1.3m x 1m
Habit: Columnar
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 0.5m
This Rosemary can be used for culinary purposes, mmmm is that Roast Lamb I smell cooking? Also makes a great hedge or background shrub.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 1.3m x 1m
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
Habit: Bushy
Mature Size (HxW): 4m x 4m
The secret to your Teucrium hedge looking good is regular trimming however it is important that your last trim for the summer is done no later than mid March.
Habit: Arching
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 60cm
Silver Box is a Trademarked name.
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 60cm
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
Habit: Groundcover
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 90cm x 150cm
Habit: Groundcover
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1.3m
Periwinkle is very easy to grow but does not like soil that completely drys out in summer.
Habit: Groundcover
Mature Size (HxW): 15cm x 3m
Habit: Groundcover
Mature Size (HxW): 15cm x 3m
PVR: WES02
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
PVR: WES06
Habit: Groundcover
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 70cm
PVR: WES05
Habit: Groundcover
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 50cm x 150cm
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