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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 Lily of the Nile

Dwarf, with fresh green strappy foliage topped off with gorgeous white flowers for months on end. The flowers are eco-friendly in that they are virtually sterile, i.e. seedless. For maximum impact plant in large drifts. Sun lovers. Evergreen.

Sterile variety.

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aka Lily of the Nile

A very reliable and popular Agapanthus for mass planting and deservedly so. Neat narrow green leaves topped off by sky blue flowers that appear en masse in late spring through to late summer. Trouble free and easy to grow in sun or part shade. Evergreen

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aka Lily of the Nile

NZ bred. Dwarf habit. The strap shaped green foliage will form a neat clump. In summer stems of silvery white flowers edged with ice blue put on a lovely display. Hardy and tolerant and easy to grow. Good for mass planting. Can cope with dry coastal conditions. Perennial.

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aka Lily of the Nile

This darling little Agapanthus has wide, short, strappy green leaves and sturdy stems of white 'snowball' flowers that appear throughout the summer. Well behaved in that it does not seed everywhere and forms a nice compact clump. Happy in the sun. Hardy and evergreen.

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aka Fox Tail Agave

A beautiful variegated selection of the soft Foxtail Agave with a fine white variegation along the pale green leaf margin. It has a vertical flower stalk that reflexes back towards the ground before arching upward again. The flowers are a pale greenish yellow and are followed by seed pods.

Once Agave have flowered the mother plant will die down leaving the offsets to continue growing.

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aka Bugleweed

A beautiful groundcover with striking silvery wine colour foliage that deepens in colour in cooler temperatures. Topped with upright blue flower spikes through spring and into summer. Easily grown in most well drained soils in full sun to part shade. Evergreen

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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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aka Peruvian Lily

Masses of glorious flowers from mid Summer through to late Autumn. Perivian Lilies have a superb, compact habit, perfect for patio containers. Also excellent for brightening-up Summer borders. Makes a good cut flower. Hardy and perennial in a well-drained position.

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aka Peruvian lily Princess series

With an elegant, neat, bushy, compact habit it features white trumpet shaped flowers with buttery yellow throats marked with fine streaks against a glossy green leaf that has a cream variegated margin. Repeat flowers from Spring to late Autumn. Like part sun, part shade. Perennial.

Good for using as borders, cottage gardens, pots and in masses.

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aka Peruvian Lily Colorita series

Masses of glorious flowers from mid Summer through to late Autumn. Princess Lilies have a superb, compact habit, perfect for patio containers. Also excellent for brightening-up Summer borders. Makes a good cut flower. Hardy and perennial in a well-drained position.

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aka Princess Lily

Hybrid and dwarf variety with large scarlet red flowers. The foliage is something else being glossy green with a icy-white margin. Very different. Flowers prolifically, but a little later than some other varieties. Gorgeous as a border or in a container. Tuberous perennial.

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aka Princess Lily

A dwarf, clump forming perennial with beautiful buttercup yellow flowers that have specks in the throat, lanced shaped green foliage. Use for borders and containers. Known for its long flowering and great picked for a vase or in a bouquet. Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Tuberous perennial.

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aka Peruvian Lily Princess series

Peruvian Princess Lily. Hot pink blooms with a hint of lemon at the throat appear from summer to autumn. Bred to remain compact and well behaved in the garden and for maximum flower power. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained acid soil for best results. Perennial. PVR.

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aka Princess Lily

Stunning flowers with lavender petals, purple tones, and flecked cream accents. The attractive green foliage and beautiful long-lasting blooms on strongly branched stems are outstanding for cutting, perfect for garden or container. An herbaceous perennial.

Blooms continuously during the warm season when spent flower stems are picked promptly.

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aka Peruvian lily Princess series

Masses of glorious Orange flowers with a yellow throat from mid Summer through to late Autumn. Princess Lilies have a superb, compact habit, perfect for patio containers. Also excellent for brightening-up Summer borders. Makes a good cut flower. Hardy and perennial in a well-drained position.

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aka Peruvian lily

Sunset has a long flowering period - spring to autumn - and blooms in superb sunset shades that are more apricot than orange. This perennial is definitely a top performer and great for picking. Large blooms in tones of apricot that would look great combined with terracotta. Prefers sun or semi-shade

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aka Princess Lily

A real head turner. With dark green foliage this Alstroemeria will produce masses of dark purple violet flowers from Spring through to Autumn. This will look stunning as a border, in a cottage garden or in a pot. Thrives in full sun/partial shade.

Keep deadheading to encourage more flowers.

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aka Peruvian Lily

Dwarf Peruvian Lily, heads of large white flowers dark flecked, long flowering and long lasting cut flowers. Plant in sun or semi-shade in well drained soil. Perfect in pots or in the garden in full sun. Perennial.

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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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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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Scopia are the worlds first Bacopa with double pink flowers. These perennials are long flowering and useful for pots, hanging baskets or garden borders. This selection has extra large double pink flowers. Best in a full sun position. Perennial

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Scopia are the worlds first Bacopa with double white flowers. These perennials are long flowering and useful for pots, hanging baskets or garden borders. This selection has extra large double white flowers. Best in a full sun position.

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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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aka Canna

Add a tropical look to your garden with this strong growing and stately perennial. Large lush green leaves and tall stems of creamy flowers from summer through to autumn. Eventually forms a large clump. Likes a sunny position and nice humus rich soil. Perennial

Cannas are frost tender but as they are dormant in winter they will survive winter cold as long as you put a nice blanket of mulch over the rhizomes in winter.

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aka Canna

Extremely striking lush tropical looking perennial with golden yellow and green striped leaves complemented by brilliant orange flowers from early summer. Very dramatic mass planted. Perennial.

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aka Canna

Noted for its long blooming season. Boasts radiant flower spikes of rose-pink which are held above large pointed leaves. Flowers from Spring to the first frost.Plant in a sunny spot in nice humus rich soil and it will eventually form a large clump. Perennial.

CANNOVA plants prefer a somewhat moist soil, so do not let the pots dry out and provide water regularly.

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aka Canna

Lush green foliage combines well with stems of yellow flowers that are lightly speckled with orange. Flowers from summer through to autumn. Likes a sunny position and humus rich soil. Cut back hard after flowering and mulch for winter protection. Perennial.

Cannas are frost tender but as they are dormant in winter they will survive winter cold as long as you put a nice blanket of mulch over the rhizomes in winter.

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aka Canna

With gorgeous bronze foliage and fiery red blooms this Canna makes a very strong statement when planted en masse. Great for adding a touch of the tropics to your planting scheme. Prefers a warm sunny position. Perennial.

Cannas are frost tender but as they are dormant in winter they will survive winter cold as long as you put a nice blanket of mulch over the rhizomes in winter.

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aka Canna

With gorgeous lush green foliage, red flower stems and fiery red blooms this Canna makes a very strong statement when planted en masse. Prefers a warm sunny position. Flowers Summer to first frost. Cut back hard after flowering and mulch the rhizomes for winter protection. Perennial.

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aka Canna

Extremely striking lush tropical looking perennial with brilliant orange flowers splashed with yellow flecks from early summer. Very dramatic mass planted. Cut back after flowering and mulch the rhizomes for winter protection. Perennial.

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aka Canna

Vigorous grower with upright stems and foliage and long blade like bronze foliage with stripes of reddish yellow. Pink lily like flower head hold above the foliage all summer long. Easy plant to grow. Cut back after flowering and mulch the rhizomes for winter protection. Perennial.

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aka Canna

The bold, lush green foliage adds a tropical look to the summer garden. The stems bright red flowers appear right through to autumn. Loves the sun and soil that does not dry out in summer. Cut back after flowering and mulch the rhizomes for winter protection. Perennial.

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aka Canna

Rich lush green foliage and bright red blooms that appear from summer through to autumn will add a touch of the tropics to your planting schemes. Easy to grow in a sunny spot in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Cut back hard after flowering. Perennial.

Cannas are frost tender but as they are dormant in winter they will survive winter cold as long as you put a nice blanket of mulch over the rhizomes in winter.

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aka Canna

This gorgeous combination of lush bronze foliage topped off with warm orange blooms will really bring summer into your garden. The blooms repeat through to autumn. Easy to grow in a sunny position in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Perennial.

Cannas are frost tender but as they are dormant in winter they will survive winter cold as long as you put a nice blanket of mulch over the rhizomes in winter.

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aka Canna

A dwarf form of the tropical looking Canna that has large fiery red flowers and fresh green, lush foliage. Perfect for mass planting for summer colour or if you wish will happily grow in a container. Loves a hot sunny position that does not dry out completely. Winter dormant perennial.

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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.

A really pretty Delphinium that will do well in humus rich soil that is well drained. Sun to part shade, support with a stake if you live in a windy spot. Perennial.

A really pretty Delphinium that will do well in humus rich soil that is well drained. Sun to part shade, support with a stake if you live in a windy spot. Perennial.

A really pretty Delphinium that will do well in humus rich soil that is well drained. Sun to part shade, support with a stake if you live in a windy spot. Perennial.

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aka Pink

Traditionally dianthus will flower once, in spring. This new range incorporates the existing pretty flowers and gorgeous clove-like spicy scent, and they have a long flowering season, and a tidy compact habit. Evergreen

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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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aka Kingfisher Daisy

Kingfisher daisy. Another winner from our South African friends, this superb true-blue daisy is more compact and free-flowering than older varieties. Yellow centres and blue petals make this a spirited addition to containers or beds. Heat tolerant and sun loving. Perennial

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aka Kingfisher Daisy

Kingfisher daisy. Another winner from our South African friends, this superb white daisy is more compact and free-flowering than older varieties. Yellow centres and white petals make this a spirited addition to containers or beds. Heat tolerant and sun loving. Perennial

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Pure white butterfly shaped flowers smother the stems, a delight in both vase and garden from late spring through to winter. Gaura So White has both a clean, disease free foliage and a compact habit. Attracts butterflies. A very easy-care, rewarding perennial which grows easily in sunny situations.

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A gorgeous compact, free flowering perennial that is hardy and easy to grow. With it pretty pink flowers on tall stems from Spring right through and into Autumn. Likes the sun, good drainage and fairly light soil. Cut back after flowering.

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A gorgeous compact, free flowering perennial that is hardy and easy to grow. With it large deep pink flowers on tall stems from Spring right through and into Autumn. Needs a free-draining warm sunny spot in the garden. Cut back after flowering. Perennial

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A gorgeous compact, free flowering perennial that is hardy and easy to grow. The leaves are variegated adding a fresh touch of yellow and green with the pretty pink flowers on tall stems from Spring right through and into Autumn. Plant in well-draining soil in a sunny position. Perennial

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A gorgeous compact, free flowering perennial that is hardy and easy to grow. With it pretty white flowers on tall stems from Spring right through and into Autumn.

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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, 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 Japanese Ginger

This deciduous herbaceous perennial is a native to Japan/ China. Only its edible flower buds and flavourful shoots are used in cooking. Frost tolerant down to -16 . Can add a tropical look for the woodland garden or in shaded corners of the garden. Looks quite at home amongst hostas and ferns. Perennial

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aka Alum Root or Coral Bells

Black Taffeta has silky, textured and ruffled black foliage. Leaves are large, darker and shinier than ‘Chocolate Ruffles’. The climate tolerance of this Heuchera (a villosa/micrantha/sanguinea cross) is second to none and the darker foliage makes makes it more sun tolerant than most.

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aka Alum Root Coral Bells

One of the best foliage plants with striking Black coloured wavy leaves. In late spring the foliage is topped off with masses of small white flowers that appear on stiff stems. Best with some shade and good soil that does not dry out too much. Evergreen.

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aka Plantain Lily

The dark green leaves of Hosta 'Albo picta' have bright cream centres that eventually fade to soft green with the coming of early summer. Albopicta has been well regarded and widely grown, largely because of its handsome leaves, large size, and toughness. Deciduous.

Full shade will help keep the margins more distinct.

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aka Plantain lily

Neatly formed small edging hosta. Oval shaped leaves with a thin white edge. Lavender flowers early to mid summer. Deciduous.

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aka Plantain Lily

You'll love having a large clump of 'Big Daddy' in the shady part of the garden because he's just so good looking. The large corrugated foliage is an attractive blue green and forms a bold clump. Near white blooms in late spring. Good slug resistance. Deciduous Perennial.

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aka Plantain Lily

Heart shaped blue-grey foliage that is attractively 'puckered' and forms a bold clump. The pale mauve bell shaped flowers appear in late spring to early summer. Plant in semi-shade in nice rich moist soil for best results. The clump will keep on improving with age. Deciduous. Perennial.

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aka Plantain Lily

This smaller selection has thick, intensely blue leaves and dainty white-light mauve flowers. Suitable also for planting in mixed containers or tubs. Easily divided in either spring or fall, but plants may be left alone for years. Deciduous. Perennial.

Hosta go completely dormant in the fall, and the dying foliage can be removed any time before mid spring.

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aka Plantain Lily

This little sweetie will win you over even if you don't like Mice! The thick blue-grey rounded foliage forms a very neat little clump. The spring-summer flowers are pale mauve but really it's about the foliage. Plant in semi-shade in nice rich moist soil. Hosta of the Year 2008. Deciduous. Perennial

As with many 'blue' Hostas this form is reasonably slug resistant.

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aka Plantain Lily

This handsome Hosta is HUGE so make sure you give it room to grow and develop to its full glory. The large blue leaves are textured, ribbed and shiny. Will make a real statement in a semi-shaded and moist spot in the garden. White flowers in late spring-summer. Award Winner. Deciduous. Perennial.

Did you know that Hostas that have blue tones in the leaf are less susceptible to slug and snail damage?

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aka Plantain Lily

An erect, medium hosta featuring cupped, wedge-shaped, heavily searsuckered, blue-green leaves and racemes of bell-shaped, pale lavender flowers. A dependable and versatile perennial requiring little care. Dense foliage crowds out most garden weeds. Deciduous. Perennial.

Did you know that Hostas that have blue tones in the leaf are less susceptible to slug and snail damage?

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aka Plantain Lily

Captain Kirk is a stunning hosta displaying a wide 5cm green margin on gold centres - impressive. The colour holds well and it is a robust full bodied hosta of medium size with pale lavender blooms in late spring. Deciduous perennial

Named after a Star Trek character

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Light green oval shaped leaves with a dash of pretty cream on the margin which adds a bright contrast in a shaded position. Prefers dappled light and moist soil. Deciduous. Purple flowers held above the foliage.

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aka Plantain Lily

Be prepared to be seriously wowed by this very large, lush Hosta. The huge emerald green leaves are of good substance and eventually form a significant clump. White blooms in late spring. Give this one room to grow as it will only get better with age. Best in semi-shade. Deciduous perennial. PVR.

Empress Wu is named after the only female Empress of China.

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aka Plantain Lily

Firn Line is a gorgeously striking hosta with blue, thick, heart-shaped leaves accented with wide, creamy margin that matures to pure white. Pale lavender flowers appear early summer. Plant in a shady spot in nice rich moist soil for best results. Perennial.

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Forms an impressive clump of thick, pointed, grey-blue leaves, topped in late summer with spikes of light lavender flowers. A strong grower with rippled margins and slight cupping towards the stem. Great as a bulk planting in morning sun and afternoon shade or dappled light.

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aka Plantain Lily

A tidy mound of bold green leaves with a narrow white margin. Vigorous grower. Lavender flowers. Grown mainly for their colourful foliage, they like a shady site with moisture. Protect from slugs and snails. Winter dormancy. Ideal for the south side of the house en masse. Deciduous perennial.

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aka Plantain lily

Leaves with a white line between yellow centre and blue edge. Full Monty is a large Hosta with lavender flowers that grows in half shade/shade. Hostas perform best when grown in moist soil with protection from afternoon sun. Clumps will become more dramatic each growing season. Deciduous perennial.

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aka Plantain Lily

Bright yellow heart shaped leaves with slight ruffling on edges. Grown mainly for their colourful foliage, they like a shady site with moisture. Purple flowers. A large hosta. Pest resistant. Protect from slugs and snails.

Winter dormancy. Ideal for the south side of the house en masse.

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aka Plantain Lily

Heart shaped golden foliage with hints of lime form a neat, tidy clump that will light up a shady part of the garden. In late spring-summer stems of mauve flowers rise above the foliage. More sun-tolerant than many Hostas but will probably still do best in the shade. Perennial.

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aka Plantain Lily

Light up a shady corner with this attractive Hosta that that creamy yellow leaves with green margins. Stems of pale lavender flowers in summer. Quickly forms a robust clump of foliage and just gets better with age. Prefers rich moist soil. Perennial.

Grown mainly for their colourful foliage, they like a shady site with moisture. Protect from slugs and snails. Winter dormancy. Ideal for the south side of the house en masse.

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aka Plantain Lily

This award winning Hosta has broad heart shaped leaves approximately 10cm long that come in tones of green outlined with golden yellow. Forms a bold clump. Stems of mauve bell shaped blooms in early summer. Plant in a semi-shaded spot in nice rich moist soil. Perennial. RHS AGM.

Grown mainly for their colourful foliage, they like a shady site with moisture. Protect from slugs and snails. Winter dormancy. Ideal for the south side of the house en masse.

Dramatic and unique at the same time. Medium to large leaves that are rounded and corrugated in tones of yellow. Forms a magnificent clump especially in a shady corner. Stems of white flowers in summer. Plant in rich moist soil for best results. Perennial.

Don`t forget to us your snail bait.

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aka Plantain Lily

A lovely little Hosta with the most gorgeous blue-green foliage of good substance. In summer spikes of pale lavender flowers stand above the foliage. Plant in soil that does not completely dry out in summer and protect from slug and snail damage. Perennial.

Grown mainly for their colourful foliage, they like a shady site with moisture. Winter dormancy. Ideal for the south side of the house en masse.

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aka Plantain Lily

Narrow blue green leaves. Forms a small tidy mound. Lavender flowers appear on spikes in summer. Happiest in a moist shady position that does not dry out in summer, with protection from the afternoon sun. Protect from slugs and snails. Deciduous perennial.

Grown mainly for their colourful foliage. Winter dormancy. Ideal for the south side of the house en masse.

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aka Plantain Lily

This is just a lovely Hosta with heart shaped leaves in a soft blue-gray shade. Eventually forms a medium sized clump and produces masses of mauve flower spikes in late spring. Happiest in a moist shady position with protection from the afternoon sun. Perennial.

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aka Plantain Lily

A handsome Hosta with bold foliage of heavy substance. The leaves are cream in the centre with tones of apple green and blue-grey around the edges. Forms a lovely clump that just gets better with age. White flowers in late spring. Plant in semi-shade in rich moist soil. Perennial. PVR.

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aka Plantain Lily

A very attractive Hosta with large ribbed rich green leaves that form a graceful arching clump. In late spring white bell like flowers rise above the foliage on long stalks. Prefers semi-shade and rich moist soil. Perennial.

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aka Plantain Lily

An award winning Hosta with grey-blue leaves overlaid strongly with splashes of light yellow. Very striking as the clump matures. Violet flowers in late spring-summer but really it is all about the foliage. Plant in semi-shade in nice rich soil that retains moisture. Perennial.

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aka Plantain Lily

Kiwi Sunshine forms a medium size mound of leaves that emerge yellow gold in colour and then turn green as the season progresses. Kiwi Sunshine has pale lavender flowers and grows in half shade/shade. The height is 35 to 45 cm and the growth is medium to slow. Deciduous

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aka Plantain Lily

Small to medium sized hosta with bright greenish yellow lance shaped leaves. Flowers are lavender. Plant in soil that does not completely dry out in summer and protect from slug and snail damage. Perennial.

Grown mainly for their colourful foliage, they like a shady site with moisture. Winter dormancy. Ideal for the south side of the house en masse.

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aka Plantain Lily

The lime green leaves of Hosta 'Lime Passion' are long and deeply veined. Full shade will help keep the margins more distinct. Hardy. Deciduous

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aka Plantain Lily

Named after popular Hosta Hybridizer the late Mildred Seaver this Hosta will delight you with large textured green leaves that have white margins. Stems of lavender flowers in summer. Plant in a shady spot in nice rich moist soil for best results. Perennial.

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aka Plantain Lily

Dainty little green leaves on a dwarf plant no more than 12cm high. Mauve flowers. Excellent for edging. Grown mainly for their colourful foliage, they like a shady site with moisture. Protect from slugs and snails. Winter dormancy. Ideal for the south side of the house en masse.

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aka Plantain Lily

Beautiful dark green leaves that are broadly splashed with white form a dramatic clump to light up those shady corners of the garden. The flowers which appear from late spring to summer are a soft lavender shade. Plant in nice rich moist soil. Perennial.

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aka Plantain Lily

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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aka Plantain Lily

A dramatic large leafed Hosta that eventually forms a bold clump of wavy green foliage edged strongly in white. In summer stems of mauve bell shaped flowers stand above the foliage. Happy in semi-shaded position in soil that does not dry out in summer. Perennial.

Use this Hosta in large drifts under deciduous trees or by pond and stream margins. As with all Hostas it is best to practice slug and snail protection.

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aka Plantain Lily

This stunning large specimen selection has powdery grey-blue leaves, edged in creamy white. Tall stems of lavender flowers appear in August. Suitable also for planting in mixed containers or tubs.

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aka Plantain Lily

The bright blue-green, heavily corrugated, cupped leaves have deep quilting which intensifies as the plant matures. The late spring flowers are of the purest white. This is one of the large hosta varieties. The clumps will become more dramatic each growing season. Perennial.

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aka Plantain Lily

An award winning Hosta with dramatic, ribbed foliage shaded green with creamy-white margins. Makes a beautiful clump for a shady spot. Pale lavender flowers in late spring-summer. Plant in rich moist soil for best results. This variety shows good resistance to slugs. Perennial. RHS AGM.

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aka Plantain Lily

A beautiful Hosta with clean silver blue foliage that forms a robust clump that simply gets better with age. In summer stems of nodding bell like mauve flowers appear above the leaves. Plant in semi-shade in nice rich moist soil for best results. Can be container grown. Perennial.

This Hosta was bred right here in the Waikato.

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aka Plantain Lily

The pretty yellow leaves with a dark green margins have prominent veins throughout which give this hosta a stained glass window effect. Sun tolerant. Likes fertile soil and needs adequate moisture if grown in full sun. Has wonderfully scented pale lavender flowers in late summer. Perennial

Great for container or garden use.

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aka Plantain Lily

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. Perennial

This hosta forms a sizeable clump.

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aka Plantain Lily

The mature leaves of this Hosta are huge! Gorgeous, glossy, chartreuse, heart shaped leaves and palest lavender flowers make this a real stunner. Will perform its best in moist soil with protection from the afternoon sun. The longer it is established the better it will get.

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aka Plantain Lily

A medium – large hosta with dark green leaves with wide irregular, chartreuse to yellow margins. Bell shaped lavender flowers in spring. This hosta is sure to brighten your shade garden. Best in a bit of sun to bring out the beautiful colouring. Perennial.

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aka Plantain Lily

Dramatic large leaves that are rounded and corrugated in tones of blue-green with pale yellow margins. Forms a magnificent clump especially in a shady corner. Stems of pale lavender flowers in summer. Plant in rich moist soil for best results. Perennial.

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aka Plantain Lily

Treasure Trove has large green leaves with variable wide creamy-white margins. In late Spring plants are topped with lavender flowers. Multiplies quickly forming a delightful and sometimes amazing clump. Large mound size at maturity.

Grown mainly for their colourful foliage, they like a shady site with moisture. Protect from slugs and snails. Winter dormancy. Ideal for the south side of the house en masse.

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aka Plantain Lily

An award winning Hosta with handsome heart shaped leaves in green with a broad rich cream margin. Stems of mauve bell shaped flowers appear in late Spring/summer. Happiest in moist soil with protection from the afternoon sun. The clumps will only improve with maturity. Perennial.

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Lavender. A compact and intense deep blue-purple variety that will be very striking in any ones garden or container on the deck. As a specimen or bulk planting it is a great attractant for the bees. With long lasting flowers they will tolerate cold and heat. Evergreen.

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aka Shasta Daisy

Shasta Daisy. What a wonderful undemanding plant this perennial is and now in a gorgeous new colour. Large, soft lemon daisy blooms stand on top of sturdy stems above dark green foliage. Fabulous to pick and long-lasting in a vase. Easy to grow in the sun, will spread nicely. Perennial. TM.

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aka Shasta Daisy

Shasta Daisy. What a wonderful undemanding plant this perennial is and now available in this new double form. Large, white, frilly daisy blooms stand on top of sturdy stems above dark green foliage. Fabulous to pick and long-lasting in a vase. Easy to grow in the sun. Perennial. TM.

The correct botanical name for this daisy is Leucanthemum x superbum 'Paladin'. Pronounced 'Lew-kan-thee-mum soo-perb-um referring to the plant being superb rather than any reference to its posterior!

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aka Turf Lily

If you want a tough and easy to grow ground cover or edging plant then it would be hard to go past Liriope Royal Purple. Strong grass-like dark green foliage that forms a clump and spreads. Spikes of dainty purple flowers appear throughout summer. Tolerates sun or part shade. Evergreen

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aka Mat Rush

This little perennial is a firm favourite in Australia where it is found naturally in coastal areas. Blue-grey needles of arching foliage that form a robust clump. Small, fragrant yellow flowers in summer. Looks best planted en masse. Tolerant of drought once established. Evergreen.

Lomandra likes the sun but is tolerant of some shade. Can be cut back really hard to encourage new growth if required.

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This variegated Lomandra is beautiful and soft with small yellow flowers from April to October. The lightly coloured foliage provides great contrast in the garden. Handles full sun but prefers light to moderate shade. Tolerant of drought and frost. Avoid wet feet.

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aka Japanese Silver Grass

A showy ornamental grass. Foliage has a distinctive bronze autumn color. Tassel-like flowers which mature to silver appear in autumn, rising 30-50cm above the foliage. Dies down in winter, trim back before spring so new growth comes through nice and fresh. Deciduous. Hardy.

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aka Chatham Island Forget-me-not

The Chatham Island forget-me-not is a stunning perennial with large, glossy ribbed foliage topped off with bold clusters of brightest blue flowers in summer and spring. Grow in a sheltered shady spot. Must have protection from afternoon sun. If happy will form a large clump. Evergreen.

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A charming summer flowering perennial with narrow grey-green foliage and stems of slender bell like flowers shaded rose-pink with a cream throat. Likes the sun, fertile soil and good air circulation to do well. Remove spent flower stems to encourage re-bloom. Perennial. RHS AGM.

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An award winning perennial for the summer garden. Stems of bell like flowers that are pure white open from blush pink buds. Likes a nice sunny spot with good air circulation and fertile soil to do well. Cut off spent flower stalks to encourage new blooms. Perennial. RHS AGM.

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aka Panakenake, Lobelia

Native. Dainty deep green leaves that quickly form a low mat of tight foliage. In spring and summer myriads of starry shaped white flowers dance above the foliage, followed by fleshy red berries. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Evergreen.

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aka Bog Primula

Whorls of unusual shaped elegant flowers. The tall stems rise up from a rosette of basal leaves and carry the flowers in a tiered arrangement hence the name, Candelabra. This hardy perennial originates from China and thrives in bright, moist environments hence it's common name of Bog Primula. Perennial

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Stunning new hybrid with bright coral-red flowers. This beautiful Salvia bred by ‘Plant Growers Australia’ shares the same outstanding qualities as Salvia ‘Wendy’s Wish’. Grow in full sun or partial shade. Makes a magnificent specimen in a large container.

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Deep Purple flowers cover these tough plants from early spring to frost. This Salvia will form a ball of color in your yard, with no pruning or deadheading. Plant in the sun and protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

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aka Salvia Glare

Salvia So Cool ‘Glare’ is an aromatic, evergreen shrub which is easy to grow and very tolerant of dry conditions. Produces massed displays of bright white flowers throughout the warmer months. Ideal for gardens with limited watering, coastal gardens or for large planters due to its tolerance of dry conditions. Ideal for attracting birds to the garden. Perennial

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A lovely perennial Salvia with Magenta Pink tubular flowers that will dance and delight in the garden from spring through to summer. Combines well with most other colours and is easy to grow in a sunny well drained spot. Protect from harsh frost and cut back by about 1/2 after flowering. Perennial

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Magenta tubular blossoms with fluted tips and rusty pink calyxes connect to deep burgundy stems on this accidental hybrid. Wendy's Wish is long blooming and has a compact, tidy form. Evergreen

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A striking perennial with silky, silvery white foliage puts on a show all-year-round. Yellow flowers in Summer. With its different texture, in a pot or as a border or mass planting it will add a touch of colour to the garden. Can be grown indoors. Drought and salt tolerant once established. Evergreen.

Trim to shape in early Spring.

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aka Satin Flower

Create a fabulous foliage effect by group planting this striking member of the Iris family. Lime green sword like leaves edged in butter yellow are topped off with dainty soft yellow blooms which appear on spikes in late spring. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Remove spent flower stalks.

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aka Autumn Crocus, Rain Lily

Autumn Crocus with delightful white crocus like flowers in the autumn. Attractive grass like glossy green foliage, not dissimilar to tall mondo grass. They are excellent in rockeries or borders. H.30cm.