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This is a small flowering evergreen shrub that abounds with stunning colour in spring and again in autumn? Red Ruffle has an elegant, ruffle edged bloom of bright violet red. The bountiful bloom will add beauty and elegance to your favourite spot whether in the garden or in your patio containers. Prefers moist acid soil in a mostly shaded area. Evergreen.

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Fragrant, light pink flowers with pale pink centre and light yellow flare on the upper lobe. A free flowering shrub that provides a big splash of colour in spring. Plant in partial shade in acid soil. Deciduous

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This low growing vigorous coprosma creates a mat of rich rounded glossy green leaves and gold coloured stems. It is easily grown in a sunny position and makes an excellent groundcover for banks. Grows in almost any sunny site. Frost, seashore and coastal tolerant. Evergreen.

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A cascading lime green, strappy foliage version of the Red Fountain. Clump forming habit that creates a fountain- like appearance. Fragrant bluish- pink flowers in late Spring. Evergreen. Great as a specimen plant in the garden or in a pot or group plantings.

Protect from sever frost. Feed with slow release in spring

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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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Standard. Add some romance to your garden with this beautiful Gardenia standard that has very fragrant double, waxy white blooms from autumn through to summer. Glossy green foliage and an upright habit. Plant in semi-shade in nice rich acid soil with protection from frost. Great container plant. Evergreen.

Gardenias are gross feeders - meaning that like me they like lots of tucker. Regular liquid feeding will keep them healthy and happy or side dress with slow release fertilizer.

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A hardy groundcover with variegated leaves. New growth has a pink tinge which later turns to white. Prune lightly after flowering. Ideal plant to cover large areas. Mass plant for quick effect. Fertilize with a low phosphorus fertilizer. Evergreen.

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Leaves with a white line between yellow centre and blue edge. Full Monty is a large Hosta that has lavender flowers and grows in half shade/shade. The height is 55 to 60 cm and the growth is fast to medium. Hostas perform best when grown in moist soil with protection from afternoon sun. The clumps will become more dramatic each growing season. Deciduous perennial

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Attractive heart shaped leaves of rich green with broad margins of creamy white. Stems of bell shaped mauve blooms in late spring. Hostas perform their best when grown in moist soil with protection from afternoon sun. The longer you leave them the better they get. Perennial.

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Striptease has a very unusual “lightening strike” of white running around and through the lime green centre. The dark green leaves are centred with a bright chartreuse that fades during summer to a light green. The strip of pure white sometimes doesn't appear until plants are mature. This hosta forms a sizeable clump. Perennial

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A smaller mophead variety with large, rich, rose pink blooms over lush, fresh green foliage. Grow in morning sun in soil that is not too dry. Side dress with lime to maintain the pink colour. Deciduous.

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Paniculata. This brilliant Hydrangea is the reddest of all Hydrangea paniculata varieties. During early summer it unfurls very large heads of white flowers. These flowers gradually turn pink and as summer moves into autumn a spectacular purple shaded red. It is quite dwarf growing at 120cm tall by 80cm wide. Deciduous

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Mophead. An enchanting soft pink mop head hydrangea with striking contrasting black stems, an outstanding specimen plant. Pink Maiden is free flowering with a profusion of flower heads on a neat and compact bush. Suitable for container growing, likes shade in the hottest part of the day. Feed with slow release fert. Deciduous

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Mophead. A compact dwarf variety that produces red cerise flowers in profusion on a compact bush. These will flower quickly on a young plant and will flower from late spring and right through summer. Ensure good soil fertility and adequate moisture while plants establish. Suitable for container growing. Feed with slow release for best results. Likes shade for the heat of the day. Deciduous

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Calico bush. Glossy green leaves with terminal clusters of deep burgundy red buds opening to strong pink, saucer shaped flowers, fading to medium pink with age. One of the most eye catching when in flower. Plant in dappled light in soil that does not dry out in summer. Spring flowers. Avoid Lime. Evergreen.

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Calico bush. Glossy green leaves with terminal clusters of lolly-pink saucer shaped flowers. Selected for compact growth and massed flower display. Plant in dappled light in soil that does not dry out in summer. Avoid Lime. Evergreen.

Lavandula. A beautiful upright, bushy lavender. The fragrant flowers are soft grey blue with clear white wings that are held above silver grey aromatic foliage in Autumn, Winter and Spring. Tolerant of light frosts and hunid conditions. Stunning, low maintenance Lavender. Trim after flowering by removing spent blooms. Evergreen

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Gorgeous single white flowers massed on ornamental dark foliage make this low growing, prostrate ground cover a good choice for cascading over walls or covering banks. The flowers appear in late winter. Prefers full sun and shelter from the wind. Tolerates most soils. Trim after flowering. Hardy. Evergreen.

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Standard. New Release. Upright form with dark burgundy foliage and bright cerise pink flowers in Autumn, Spring and Summer. Trim regularly to encourage repeat flowering and to maintain shape of Std. Frost hardy. Evergreen

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Standard. Bred in NZ, this popular hedging plant has deep red new growth for long periods in spring. The leaves gradually turn a deep glossy green. Tough and easy to grow. Perfect as a back-ground plant as well as a hedge. Evergreen.

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Lily of the Valley Shrub. Tall, slender, upright evergreen shrub with bright red new foliage growth. Clusters of bell-shaped white flowers bloom in spring in a showy display. Makes an excellent colour display as a hedge or foundation shrub. Evergreen

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An erect compact shrub of manageable proportions. Flowers are a light yellowy-greenish colour with black tipped bracts surrounding a darker floral mass. Produces long strong stems suitable for early season picking. Flowers Autumn-early winter. Medium frost hardy. Evergreen

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A stunning red Rhodendron with large trusses of up to 18 flowers in cardinal red and a spotted black inside. An excellent shrub for semi shade and prefers moist peat soils. Evergreen H 1.5m

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Very vivid cherry pink flowers with softer creamy yellow in throat. Flowers young and flowers often. Has a good constitution and forms a well rounded shrub with deeper green foliage. Plant in morning sun or dappled light in well drained acid soil. Protect from frost and feed regularly for best results. Evergreen.

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Vireya. A tropical shrub with luxuriant dark green foliage. Large full trusses of soft peachy flowers. Vireya have a repeat-flowering habit, tending to flower for a few weeks at a time, two to three times a year. Plant in a sunny well drained spot with protection from the frost. Evergreen.

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An outstanding new pink flowering selection which is special as it is consistently pink, where other varieties often bleach out to white. Flat topped lace caps amid tiered horizontal branches. It is an excellent rebloomer, providing an exceptional autumn floral display. Broad handsome green foliage. Deciduous