CLICK TO ENLARGE

aka River Rose

A dwarf plant suitable for rockeriesand patio containers. Foliage turns a plum colour in winter to contrast with the white flowers which appear in spring. Adaptable to most free draining soils in either full or partial sun. Evergreen

CLICK TO ENLARGE

aka Japanese Barberry

A deciduous shrub that is dense with arching branches and oval red-purple leaves which turn a brilliant red-orange colour in Autumn. Small, scented, pale yellow flowers appear all along the spiky branches in Spring but are insignificant in comparison to the colourful foliage, Deciduous

CLICK TO ENLARGE

aka Barberry

A cute little deciduous shrub that stays nice and compact and is very easy to grow. Richly coloured purple-burgundy foliage from spring onwards deepening to more reddish tones before leaf fall. Inconspicuous white flowers in summer are sometimes followed by red berries. Happiest in the sun.

CLICK TO ENLARGE

aka Barberry

A hardy and easy to grow plant with the brightest yellow foliage that appears in spring and is highlighted by coral pink stem tips. In autumn the leaves turn to coral pink and orange. Grows in a natural columnar shape - a great accent plant for sun or part shade. Deciduous. PVR.

CLICK TO ENLARGE

aka Barberry

This attractive dwarf Barberry has leaves in tones of purple, mottled silver pink and bright rose. Extremely hardy and easy to grow. Useful to plant as a contrast shrub or where you wish to avoid pet or people traffic. Easy to grow and very hardy. Deciduous.

CLICK TO ENLARGE

aka Button Bush

Slender stems covered with light, feathery, rich-green leaves give this unusual shrub a certain softness. In late spring tight panicles of little 'button' flowers in creamy-lime tones appear and last for long periods. Likes the sun, acid soil and protection from harsh frost.

CLICK TO ENLARGE

aka Mexican Lily

A bold landscaping plant with cream and green arching variegated leaves up to 1m long that form a large clump. In spring a flower spike with dark pink bracts rises above the the foliage. Can be grown in sun or part shade. Drought tolerant once established. Best protected from frost. Evergreen. PVR.

This variety of Beschorneria is considered to more cold hardy than others. It will probably tolerate a light frost but will do better in a warm well drained spot with protection from harsh conditions. Suitable for a container and would certainly look quite dramatic in one.

CLICK TO ENLARGE

aka Senecio

Rare small bushy grey-green shrub. Leaves 2-4 cm long, leathery, dark green, white underneath, margin upcurved, wavy. Flowers daisy-like, furry, with yellow radiating petals, single or in small clusters. Wind and coastal tolerant..

CLICK TO ENLARGE

aka Brighteyes

Native. An evergreen native shrub with long grey-green leaves with felted white under-sides. In summer lemon daisy like flowers appear in abundance. Has a slightly open mounding habit - responds well to hard pruning if necessary. Prefers a well drained spot. Wind and coastal tolerant.

Named after Sir George Grey who was an early Governor General of NZ (twice).

CLICK TO ENLARGE

Dense bushy shrub with large bold white-grey felty leaves which are large and similar in size to Rangiora but have the colour and texture of B.greyii. Has a fairly open habit and produces large spectacular clusters of rich yellow daisy like flowers in late spring. Grows well in semi-shade.

Great for dry sites. Hardy. Superb plant in many landscapes. Evergreen