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aka Common Rasp Fern

Pukupuku. This little native fern loves a shady moist spot with protection from harsh frost. The new leaves emerge in tones of pink slowly turning to fresh green with some bronze tones. Attractive serrated leaflets. Evergreen.

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aka Red Flesh Pitaya

Dragonfruit tree is a cactus native to southern Mexico and Central America. The fruit of this variety, also known as Pitaya, has a bright red skin with green scales that resemble a dragon. The pulp is red with small black seeds. Very large (25-30 cm) white flowers open overnight and wither by morning.

Provide support to allow branches to hang down

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aka White Flesh Pitaya

Dragonfruit tree is a cactus native to southern Mexico and Central America. The fruit of this variety, also known as Pitaya, has a pink skin with green scales that resemble a dragon. The pulp is white with small black seeds. Very large (25-30 cm) white flowers open overnight and wither by morning.

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Like a fat slice of dark chocolate cake for your garden, this near-black succulent produces dense clumps of rosettes with leaves emerging green before darkening to brown. Easy to grow in soil with good drainage. Bright red flowers appear in Autumn. Tolerates some shade, best in full sun.

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This succulent quickly forms lots of tidy rosettes of fleshy blue/grey leaves edged with pink. Plant in full sun and well drained soil. Hardy and fast growing . Great for planting in a container. Evergreen.

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aka Erica or Heath

Clusters of stunning tubular deep red flowers in winter and Spring. A compact rounded shrub suitable for full sun and most well drained soils. Frost hardy and drought tolerant.

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aka Erica or Heath

An evergreen shrub with masses of small bell-shaped mauve/pink coloured flowers in spring. Green needle like foliage. Plant in a sunny spot in the garden in well drained soil. Prefers a slightly acid soil.

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A small, compact, free flowering shrub with golden foliage bearing a profusion of dainty pink buds that open to pure white star shaped flowers throughout most of the year. Suitable to most positions as long as free draining. Tolerant of hot dry conditions. Makes a good container plant. Evergreen.

Plant have rich green foliage that is fragrant.

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aka Gum

A very versatile small tree with fabulous foliage. Very prunable for ease of maintenance making it great for a small section or garden. Also great in patio pots or as a house plant. Evergreen

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aka Spindle Bush

Are you looking for a nice low bright green hedge plant that is easy to grow and clips and shapes well? If so then little "Emerald Gem" is the plant for you. The foliage remains small, dainty and glossy. Tolerant of just about any soil or planting position.

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aka Eutaxia Obovata

This plant with its masses of yellow-orage red flowers in Spring will tolerate most soils conditions, coastal conditions, drought and frost. Prefers an open sunny position and will require a light trim after flowering. This plant has a low water requirement once established. Prefers full sun to light shade.

Known as the egg and bacon bush and from the flowers you can see why. Fertilise with a long term, slow release fertiliser in spring.

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aka Pineapple Guava

Antoinette TM Heavy crops of medium to large fruit with semi smooth green skin. Sweet juicy from flesh that is soft and smooth. Yum Yum. As with all Feijoas will fruit best when 2 or more are planted. Likes a sunny sheltered position. Evergreen.

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aka Pineapple Guava

Large light green oval fruit, mid-early season, smooth firm skin, mild flavour. Aromatic, pulp is sweet and juicy. Medium sized bushy tree, ideal for hedging. Full sun, well drained soil. Evergreen

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aka Pineapple Guava

Medium to large sized fruit, oval in shape. Attractive smooth, light green skin. Strong aromatic flavour with good sugar-acid balance. Medium vigor tree, moderately compact and easy to manage. Evergreen.

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aka Pineapple Guava

This smooth skinned variety of Feijoa also has smooth juicy flesh with a rich flavour. Pounamu has a high fruit yield and is ready early in the season around the end of March. Plant in a sunny well drained position preferably with another Feijoa for company. Evergreen.

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aka Flower Carpet Rose

Modern Shrub. Another top rose in the Flower Carpet series. 'Amber' has semi-double fragrant flowers in tones of warm amber and soft peach. Long flowering period and strong disease resistant foliage. Very pretty and perfect for group planting. Deciduous. PVR

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aka Flower Carpet Rose

A top performing and easy care rose with trusses of pretty coral pink flowers. The flowers are single with a ruffled edge and deepen in tone as they age. Excellent as a ground cover. Very free flowering (flowers for months) and shows good disease resistance too. Useful as a ground-cover.

Award winner. PVR.

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aka Flower Carpet Rose

Shrub. Hot pink double blooms that are produced in absolute abundance throughout summer and beyond. Almost foolproof to grow as the glossy green foliage is disease resistant and can be trimmed vigorously if required. Multi award winner and deservedly so.

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aka Flower Carpet Rose

Shrub. Extremely popular for the wave upon wave of flowers produced, their compact growth and high disease resistance. The Flower Carpet range are simply the best ground-cover roses you can buy! Sunset produces masses of orange blooms. It is perfect for low borders or patio pots. Deciduous

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aka Flower Carpet Rose

Shrub. An outstanding ground cover rose with trusses of double, weather proof, snowy white flowers that appear non stop from spring through to autumn. Glossy green, disease resistant foliage and a nice gentle fragrance. Deservedly an award winner. Germany 1991

Bred in Germany where it is called Schneeflocke which translates in English to Snowflake.

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aka Lawyers Tongue

A lovely succulent that will typically forms rosettes that are fleshy with mottled specks. Be careful of the sharp tip on the end. Bell shaped flowers of pink to orange and green stand upright on slender stalks look stunning from Mid-Winter to Spring.

Can be grown outside and inside in a pot on the office desk.

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aka Yellow Jasmine

Known as Yellow Jasmine because of its Jasmine shaped and fragrant flowers. A sturdy climbing vine that will happily cover a trellis or climbing structure. Prolific bloomer. Poisonous if ingested. Prune regularly to maintain a tidy habit. Evergreen

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This handsome architectural structure topped with a 50mm ball will add a touch of class to your garden. It can provide support for your more substantial climbing vegetables, or for your ornamentals such as climbing roses. This full-size spire is 2.1 m tall and approx. 50 cm wide at the base.

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This handsome architectural structure topped with a 50mm ball will add a touch of class to your garden. It can be functional in your vege. garden, or purely ornamental in your border. This 'mini' spire is still quite substantial at a height of 1.44 m. Width is approx. 35cm at base.

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Scented Geranium Attar of Roses is an old variety of scented geranium from 1900. A vigorous grower with rose scented leaves and pink flowers. The petals and leaves from this plant have been known to be used as a flavouring for Turkish Delight. Prefers full sun and well drained soil. Perennial

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aka Pelargonium

Pelargonium. A gorgeously fragrant geranium possessing a rich rose scent with fruity overtones that is distinctly fresh and invigorating. Finely cut leaves, edged in cream and a neat, robust habit and dusty pink flowers. Flowers best in full sun and well drained soil. Perennial

Scented Geraniums make an outstanding centerpiece for patios! The fragrant foliage releases an intoxicating aroma when brushed against or crushed. Plants are also nice along borders and walkways where the scent can be enjoyed. Dried leaves make a delightful addition to potpourris and herb pillows. Try adding some leaves to bath water for a relaxing experience.

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aka Pelargonium

Scented Pelargonium Pink Capitatum. Grown for beauty, fragrance, essential oil and culinary use. Fruity fragrance, stunning single pink flowers with paler pink contrast shading to white in the centre. Flowers profusely all summer when planted in full sun and well drained soil. Perennial.

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aka Scented pelargonium

Scented Geranium. A shrub thats upright with pale pink flowers and crinkled small leaves. Grown for fragrance, essential oil and culinary use. Prefers full sun and is tolerant of coastal conditions.

Use in mixed pots, planters sheltered beds or as a house plant.

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aka Transvaal Daisy

The 'Garvinea' Gerbera range has been bred for compact habit, abundant of yellow flowers that get a red ring on the inside and tolerance to winter cold. Perfect for the summer garden or fabulous in containers the magenta daisy flowers are borne on strong stems perfect for picking. Perennial.

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aka Transvaal Daisy

The 'Garvinea' Gerbera range has been bred for compact habit, abundance of pink flowers and tolerance to winter cold. Perfect for the summer garden or fabulous in containers the Burgundy daisy flowers are borne on strong stems perfect for picking. Perennial.

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aka Transvaal Dais

The 'Garvinea' Gerbera range has been bred for compact habit, abundant of bright yellow flowers with a brown centre and tolerance to winter cold. Perfect for the summer garden or fabulous in containers the magenta daisy flowers are borne on strong stems perfect for picking. Perennial.

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aka Transvaal Daisy

The creme de la creme of the hardy Gerbera family, which will flower continuously for three seasons. Bred to produce larger flowers than their older sisters, you will have an abundance of cut flowers for your home from spring until autumn. Prefer well-drained soil in sun. Perennial

Easy to grow and low maintenance, happy in borders and containers.

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aka Transvaal Daisy

The 'Garvinea' Gerbera range has been bred for compact habit, abundant flowering and tolerance to winter cold. Perfect for the summer garden or fabulous in containers, the drop dead gorgeous pink daisy flowers are borne on strong stems perfect for picking. Perennial.

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aka Transvaal Daisy

The 'Garvinea' Gerbera range has been bred for compact habit, abundant flowering and tolerance to winter cold. Perfect for the summer garden or fabulous in containers, the drop dead gorgeous pink daisy flowers are borne on strong stems perfect for picking. Perennial.

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aka Transvaal Daisy

The creme de la creme of the hardy gerbera family, which will flower continuously through the seasons. Bred to produce larger flowers than their older sisters, you will have an abundance of cut flowers for your home to display. prefers well drained soil in sun. Perennial.

Easy to grow,low maintenance happy in borders and pots.

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aka Gloves Omni

Fabulous hard wearing comfortable glove for all the protection you need. Rubber grip on one side and breathable fabric on upper.Take care of your hands, when you take care of your plants.

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These are extremely versatile and hard wearing gloves. The tough rubber protects against everything from prickles to handling rough concrete. Especially popular in summer months as the vent back allows the glove to breathe, keeping hands cool and dry. Stretch knit cuff helps keep debris out of the glove. Washable to 40C.

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The ultimate glove for Rose lovers: Excellent protection from thorns and prickles - waterproof and very comfortable. Knit wrist and fully dipped. All purpose gardening glove but especially practical for roses. This version has elbow length sleeves to offer full arm protection.

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aka Gooseberry

Gooseberry has long been cultivated for use in pies and jellies and has a high content of Vitamin A and potassium. You will know the berries are fully ripe in summer (Dec - Jan), when they are easy to pull off the bush. Any surplus freezes well. Plant in morning sun or part shade. Deciduous.

The Gooseberry is hardy and in fact loves a cold winter however be aware that new spring growth can be damaged by frost. Gooseberries like a nice layer of mulch or compost around their shallow roots. When pruning remember they fruit on older wood.

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aka Crepe , Poached Egg Tree

A highly ornamental large shrub with glossy green foliage and attractive dappled bark. The white flowers are large, single and delicate with prominent golden stamens and appear from autumn to winter. They earn this shrub its common name of the 'Poached Egg Tree'. Evergreen

The Gordonia is very closely related to the Camellia and likes very similar growing conditions. Plant in morning sun or dappled shade in well drained acid soil. Although Gordonia will grow quite large if left unhindered it can be trimmed and shaped to maintain the desired size.

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A stunning architectural piece in your garden year-round. Use in your border or even as a fabulous support for a cherry tomato. Pretty with any climber or maybe a string of fairy lights during the festive season. This spire stands 2.1 m tall and is 50 cm wide at the base. Crowned with a fleur-de-lis.

A stunning architectural piece in your garden year-round. Use in your border or even as a fabulous support for a cherry tomato. Pretty with any climber or maybe a string of fairy lights during the festive season. This spire stands 1.54 m tall and is 35 cm wide at the base. Crowned with a fleur-de-lis.

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A mat-forming shrub has deeply lobed evergreen oak-like leaves and burgundy-red spring flowers. The leaves flush bronze and mature to dark green. Toothbrush-shaped clusters of dark red flowers appear along the stems from late winter to late spring, and sometimes again in fall.

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aka Grevillea

A free flowering shrub with dark green foliage that is white underneath. 'Spidery' clusters of bright red and yellow flowers put on a display from winter through to summer. Likes a nice hot dry spot free from frost. Not fussy about soil type and doesn't need fertilizer to do well. Evergreen.

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aka Grevillea

Wide bushy shrub with arching stem, deeply serrated fern-like leave and long, one sided racemes of red flowers that resemble toothbrushes. The wonderful flowers can be enjoyed through winter and spring, adding colour and encouraging birds to the garden. Evergreen.

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aka Grevillea

An excellent sprawling shrub that covers a lot of ground on difficult areas that need fast cover. Attractive bronze divided leaves and long red 'toothbrush' flowers that appear throughout the year but particularly in spring. Likes sun, well drained soil and protection from frost. Evergreen. PVR.

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Large two toned flowers of pink and beautifully contrasting dark burgundy and the styles make beautiful pink loops before they open. This large evergreen shrub has showy bright green foliage with bronze tips. Prefers full sun but will tolerate some shade. The flowers appear many times throughout the year. Prune lightly for shape and size. Evergreen

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This highly ornamental Grevillea produces masses of vibrant pink flowers throughout winter and spring. A medium to large sized shrub with a weeping habit and furnished with finely divided dark green leaves. Grows best in well drained soil and full sun. Evergreen

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aka Grevillea

An evergreen spreading shrub with fine willow like foliage that will create a dense mat. Will be smothered in masses of orange flowers from late Autumn to Spring. Can be used as ground cover and withstands coastal conditions and rockeries.

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aka Grevillea

It'as a little cracker! Small to medium shrub with bright red and yellow flowers on soft grey/green foliage. Flowers from autumn to spring. Ideal for attracting birds into the garden.

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aka Grevillea

A vigorous, ground-hugging shrub with divided green leaves that look a bit like an Oak leaf. The new shoots have a red tinge that matches the red 'toothbrush' flowers that appear from spring to autumn. Happy in the sun, tolerant of light or poor soils. Protect from frost. Evergreen.

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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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aka Grevillea

Ignite your garden with colour with the vibrant red and yellow flowers of this compact soft to the touch grevillea. It flowers from spring through summer with an explosion of fiery coloured flowers making a stunning show in any garden, or container. A striking small evergreen plant. PVR

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Luscious deep pink flowers all but cover the grey foliage in a colour combination that always works. Easily grown in sunny spots with well drained soils, it is frost hardy, suited to coastal gardens. Its dense mounding habit requires only minimal trimming to keep it tidy. Evergreen

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An outstanding shrub that will thrive on neglect. Shiny green foliage with bronze overtones in winter and a slightly lax arching habit. Masses of small dark red 'spidery' flowers from autumn until spring will provide excellent winter colour. Plant in a sunny well drained spot. Evergreen.

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aka Scarlet Toothbrush Grevillea

An evergreen shrub with attractive grey green foliage and shaggy scarlet flowers from October right through to summer. The flowers are very attractive to birds. Will grow in just about any soil, tolerates coastal conditions, but needs protection from frost. Evergreen.

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aka Grevillea

A compact little Grevillea with narrow, pointed, green leaves and clusters of bright pink flowers from winter right through to spring. Happiest in a warm sunny spot with good drainage. Will thrive on neglect but doesn't like frost. Evergreen.

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With its robust upright spreading habit it will be smothered in large clusters of stunning, deep orange flowers on the end of the branches from late Autumn to Spring. Prefers a well drained position in full sun. Prune for shape and size once flowering has finished.

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aka Kapuka

Native. A selected form of the ever popular Griselinia. Gorgeous, broad, glossy green foliage with attractive wavy margins. Ideal background shrub but at its best when used as a hedge. Tolerant of just about any planting conditions including coastal. Very tidy and well groomed. Evergreen.

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Native. The gorgeous, large glossy leaves of this evergreen shrub are ideal for adding a lush tropical look to the garden. Undemanding and tolerant of wind, and coastal conditions but not harsh frost. Will grow quite large if left to its own devices but trims well. Great hedging plant.

The common name of this shrub is Puka or Akapuka not to be confused with Meryta which is also a native commonly called Puka. See that's why we use those hard to say Latin names.

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After something special to help support your plants? As a half moon made from solid steel, these are ideal for supporting your precious plants against a wall, fence line or your house. Available in 3 sizes.

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aka Zebra plant

A cute succulent that is small clumping, large at the bottom and narrow to pointing as it stretches upwards in rosette form. The leaves spiral in a column formation and have white bumps on the outside if the leaves. Can be grown outdoors or in a pot on the office desk. Frost tender.

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Native. Small, dark green leaves make this a lovely dense, compact Hebe perfect for a natural, low maintenance hedge/border. Lavender flower spikes fade to white as they mature enhance the bush from late winter through to summer. Prefers full sun. water in dry summer months. Evergreen

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aka Hebe or Veronica

With bright green tightly packed foliage that forms a natural mound this little Hebe is great for planting in groups to add interest and contrast to planting schemes. Dainty white flowers appear in summer but they are not the main feature. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained soil. Evergreen.

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aka Strawflower

Strawflower. An interesting ground-cover plant that forms an attractive silver mat of foliage. Yellow 'everlasting' papery flowers appear in summer and can be used for dried arrangements. Thrives in a warm sunny spot with good drainage. Protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

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aka Strawflower

This NZ native hybrid has beautiful silver foliage on lax stems that root where they touch the ground i.e. it is an excellent ground-cover. In spring-summer papery cream flowers sit above the foliage. This plant is cold tolerant but must have open soil and good drainage to do well. Evergreen.

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aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

This winter rose has large numbers of ruby pink flowers on upright stems which are good for cutting. Flowers fade to a deep burgundy. Foliage has an attractive marbling on leathery leaves.

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aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

Winter Rose single. Marbled foliage all year round and in Late Winter, stems hold the white flowers above the foliage. It is free flowering producing a large collection of flowers on a single plant. Excellent for planting in the border or great for winter containers on the patio. Thrives in full sun or partial shade in any good, well drained soil. Perennial

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aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

This hellebore range from South Africa is really special. Compact low foliage with gorgeous blushed pink flowers held well aloft and outward facing. Look stunning in the garden, container, planted en-masse or as a table top adornment. Perennial.

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aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

Winter Rose single. You're going to want to add this gorgeous Hellebore to your collection. Fabulous dark rose pink, speckled blooms, that resemble little ballerina skirts, on upright stems. The centre of the flowers is bejewelled with yellow stamens. Handsome dark green foliage. Plant in semi-shade in humus rich, well drained soil. PVR.

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aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

Winter Rose. Elegant semi-double white blooms with delicate ruffled centres. Thrives in shady nooks. The perfect solution for a dramatic and graceful facelift - bring style and panache to your garden. Unique semi-double, white, speckled pink flowers are borne high above lush green foliage. Plant in semi-shade in humus rich, well drained soil. PVR.

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Heuchera Fire Alarm has fiery, red hot foliage in early spring and fall. Spikes of pink, bell-shaped flowers shimmy above reddish stems in summer. A superb companion with other seasonal garden color. Provides bold texture and color contrast in mixed containers or borders in bright or dappled shade.

Heucheras look best fabulous when mass planted as an edging or for mass planting under trees. Mix with other coloured Heuchera for great effect.

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aka Alum Root or Coral Bells

This frilly confection of ruffled lime coloured foliage is an excellent plant to add drama to shady corners of the garden. Tolerant and easy to grow but must be in semi-shade. Stems of little bell like flowers in spring but really its all about the foliage. Perennial.

To make a strong impact plant in large groups or use as an edging plant in a shady spot. This low calorie 'Lime Marmalade' is well worth a try.

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aka Foamy Bells

A clump forming perennial that is mainly grow for the striking foliage. The leaves are a deep crimson and outlined in lime green. Likes semi-shade and well drained humus rich soil. PVR.

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aka Purple Lacebark

Native. An attractive, evergreen native tree. The green oval leaves have a serrated edge and purple underside. This is highlighted as the leaves rustle in the breeze. Perfumed, star shaped white flowers in summer. Easy to grow as long as protected from harsh frost. Evergreen.

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aka Lacecap syn. Mariiesii Perfecta

A beautiful 'Lacecap' Hydrangea in tones of blue. The tiny central florets are surrounded by a halo of larger deep blue florets resulting in a large showy flat flower head. To ensure the flowers remain blue must be planted in acid soil or side dressed with Aluminium sulphate. Deciduous.

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aka Mophead Hydrangea

Mophead. One of our favourite Hydrangeas. Gorgeous large white flower heads that open from soft lime green buds. Lovely to pick. Best planted in dappled light in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Deciduous.

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