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aka Lily of the Nile

Dwarf. Ultra-miniature agapanthus growing to only 10 cm high which features classic pure white double blooms which appear above the foliage all summer and reaching just 20 cm in height. Great border plant, suitable for containers. Evergreen.

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aka Dark-purple Bugleweed

This ground cover has good contrast of erect, deep blue flowers with burnished purple foliage. It spreads by surface runners in the same way as a strawberry plant and can spread indefinitely. Excellent for moist areas. Wonderful for a shady border. Frost hardy trouble-free plant. Perennial.

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aka Bugleweed

A quick growing and rewarding perennial ground-cover that forms bold rosettes of foliage and spreads by under-ground runners. In early spring spikes of beautiful bright blue flowers appear en masse. Prefers a semi-shaded spot with protection from hot afternoon sun. Evergreen.

It is important that Ajuga does not completely dry out in hot dry summer conditions.

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Japanese anemone. One of the glories going into autumn, single hot pink flowers. Flowers in autumn and again in summer. Prefers full sun or shade in well drained soils. Flower spikes 70cm. Ideal for woodland planting where it will spread quickly. Perennial

This is a tough and hardy and spreads by strong fibrous roots so give it room to spread and you will be well rewarded.

aka Granny Bonnets

A mixture of dwarf, pastel toned flowers of pinks, blues, lavenders and whites that will lovingly stand about their fern like green foliage to give a great display, whether in a pot, rockery or en mass in the garden. from late Spring through Summer. Part shade/ full sun. Deciduous.

Unless these are flowering it will be a surprise as to what colors you will receive.

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aka Columbine or Granny's Bonnet

Commonly known as 'Columbine' or 'Granny's Bonnet' this delightful and dainty perennial produces welcome blooms in early spring. 'Songbird' have been bred for outstanding garden performance and are very hardy. Lovely mix of pastel shades. Attractive blue-green foliage. Plant in a semi-shaded spot.

Aquilegia or Granny's Bonnets are a delightful free flowering perennial which flower very early in spring. 'Songbird' have been bred for outstanding garden performance and are very hardy. Lovely mix of pastel shades. Very dainty and beautiful en masse. Beautiful blue-green foliage. Prefers semi shade.

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aka Mountain Sandwort

Masses of dazzling white flowers appear from mid spring throughout summer atop a tidy green mound. A great plant which prefers a full sun, drier root run and is great as a border, atop retaining walls or in rockeries.

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aka Dreameria collection

Thrift. Dream Clouds is a recent Dreameria collection release. Masses of large, globes of white flowers. Frost-to-frost flowering both in containers and in the garden. Foliage is green grass like swords formed in a clump. Prefers sun and good drainage. Evergreen.

Remove old flowers once a month for best performance. Very heat tolerant and easy to grow.

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aka Dreameria collection

Happy Dreams produces a mass of wine burgundy flowers that are striking. Spring flowering but will repeat flower for long periods. Forms a hardy clump of spiky foliage and is ideal for borders or containers. Evergreen.

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aka Thrift

Sweet Dreams -2018 Dreameria Collection. Boasting masses of large pale purple, globe-shaped blooms neatly held atop sturdy upright stems. Sweet Dreams is a tightly mounded, dry tolerant plant suited to rockeries and coastal conditions. Tough and evergreen.

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Fabulous perennial for moist boggy ground or pond/stream margins. Deep, glossy green, fern like foliage and in late spring-summer stems of feathery plumes in bright scarlet red. Really attractive. Prefers light shade and fertile soil that does not completely dry out. Perennial.

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Astilbes are attractive moisture loving plants which makes them ideal for bog gardens and stream or pond edges. They are happy in semi-shade or sun in soil that does not dry out. Fuschia Spangles has fat fluffy spires of a brilliant pink plumes. Early flowering. Perennial.

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Fabulous perennial for moist boggy ground or pond/stream margins. Deep, glossy green, fern like foliage and in late spring-summer stems of feathery plumes in pretty pink. Really attractive. Prefers light shade and fertile soil that does not completely dry out. 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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This fast growing perennial can be used as a ground cover or in a hanging basket or pot. A well-grown hanging basket can have hundreds of light blue, yellow centres flowers and dense dark-green foliage. Light trim after flowering. Likes the sun, good drainage and protection from frost. Evergreen perennial.

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This fast-growing perennial can be used as a ground cover, in a hanging basket or pot. It can have hundreds of light pink, yellow centres flowers and dense dark-green foliage. Light trim after flowering. Likes the sun, good drainage and protection from frost. Evergreen perennial.

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This fast-growing perennial can be used as a ground cover or in a hanging basket or pot. A well-grown hanging basket can have hundreds of violet blooms and dense dark-green foliage. Lightly trim after flowering. Likes the sun, good drainage and protection from frost. Evergreen.

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This fast-growing perennial can be used as a ground cover or in a hanging basket or pot.A well-grown hanging basket can have hundreds of white blooms and dense dark-green foliage. Lightly trim after flowering. Likes the sun, good drainage and protection from frost. Evergreen.

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A superb, compact perennial that will produce beautiful golden yellow flowers from Spring through to Autumn. They are quick and easy to grow lighting up any border, hanging basket or a pot on the deck. Extremely drought tolerant. Likes full sun.

Prune after flowering to encourage more flowers

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A superb, compact perennial that will produce pretty pink and white striped flowers with a yellow center from Spring through to Autumn. They are quick and easy to grow lighting up any border, hanging basket or a pot on the deck. Extremely drought tolerant. Likes full sun.

Trim back after flowering to encourage more flowers.

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A superb, compact perennial that will produce stunning white flowers with yellow stamens from Spring through to Autumn. They are quick and easy to grow lighting up any border, hanging basket or a pot on the deck. Extremely drought tolerant. Likes full sun.

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aka Chinese Ground Orchid

Bletilla striata, aka hyacinth orchid or Chinese Ground Orchid is one of the easiest to grow. Bright green, deeply ribbed, grass like leaves with tall flowering stalks gorgeous detailed, striped violet-pink flowers in early summer. Grow in light shade, under trees, in lawns or in pots. Deciduous

Bletilla striata, aka hyacinth orchid or Chinese ground orchid is one of the easiest to grow.

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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 Cushion Bush

This little Australian native is hardy to drought, frost and salt spray. Tiny silver grey leaves are pressed tight against the stems to form a twisted and contorted little cushion. Happiest in the light soil and an open sunny position. Evergreen.

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aka Sedge

Attractive NZ native grass that forms a clump of tussock-like foliage. The leaves are a dark bronze purple. Upright and graceful, looks fabulous planted in large drifts. Hardy to just about any conditions but happiest in a sunny position that does not dry out completely in summer. Evergreen.

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aka Autumn Sedge

Wetland Native - Autumn Sedge. Attractive tufts of coarse green foliage with strong bronze tones. Summer seed-heads of dark brown. Will grow happily in moist damp conditions in sun or part shade. Tough and robust, great for mass planting in difficult spots. Evergreen.

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aka Purei, Pukio

Native wetland grass. A bright green grass that forms a large clump. With age, a trunk-like mass of old leaves forms so the grass seems perched on a tall mound. Good for planting in damp to wet areas but will tolerate short periods of dryness. Plant around ponds as shelter for birds. Evergreen

Evergreen

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aka Tussock, NZ Sedge

This native 'grass' is really tough and hardy tolerating cold winds and almost any soil. The brick-orange foliage looks very graceful as it waves and dances in the wind. Ideal for planting in large drifts. If the clumps become a little untidy just chop back hard for renewed vigour. Evergreen.

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NZ Native Grass that is a successful colonising plant often used for wetland planting that can also grow on dry sites making it suitable for planting where the conditions may vary periodically. Virgata is a mass of green needle foliage. Tolerant coastal condition. Evergreen.

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aka Lily of the Valley - White

Lily of the Valley. A much loved old-fashioned perennial with dark green leaves and sprays of small, very fragrant, bell-shaped white flowers from late winter to early spring. Prefers a semi-shaded position and moist, humus rich soil. Ideal for ground-cover planting under trees.

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aka Lily of the Valley - Pink

Lily of the Valley. A much loved old-fashioned perennial with dark green leaves and sprays of small, very fragrant, bell-shaped pale pink flowers from late winter to early spring. Prefers a semi-shaded position and moist, humus rich soil. Ideal for ground-cover planting under trees.

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aka Conculvulus

This is a fabulous ground cover that has beautiful miniature morning glory-like flowers in mauve-blue. It flowers continuously throughout most of the year. Very adaptable and is great on banks or to hang from retaining walls. Hardy

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aka Ice plant

First to open their flowers in the morning, these sun loving perennials are perfect for a pot or hanging basket. Delos Pink has mid pink flowers with a soft yellow centre and is excellent in areas which are hot and dry as it is very drought tolerant.

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aka Ice plant

First to open their flowers in the morning, these sun loving perennials are perfect for a pot or hanging basket. Delos Yellow has Fresh yellow flowers with a halo of white in the centre and is excellent in areas which are hot and dry as it is very drought tolerant.

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aka Ice plant

First to open their flowers in the morning, these sun loving perennials are perfect for a pot or hanging basket. Delos White has fresh white flowers with a soft yellow centre and is excellent in areas which are hot and dry as it is very drought tolerant.

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aka Pink

Pink. From the prestigious UK breeder - Whetman - delightful, double, pure white, highly fragrant blooms appear spring-autumn and are off set by blue-green foliage. Neat and tidy habit. Loves the sun and good drainage and soil that is on the light side. Evergreen. PVR.

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An old favourite, this compact and low growing perennial produces double fragrant flowers in a pure white. Much valued for borders, rockeries and small gardens. Loves sun and will continue flowering if spent flowers are removed. Hardy and evergreen.

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aka Pink

It's easy to find some 'Passion' in the garden - just plant this delightful easy to grow perennial that has double, red, extremely fragrant blooms set amongst neat and tidy grey foliage. Loves the sun and good drainage. Evergreen. PVR.

Dianthus will benefit from a side dressing of lime once a year as they generally prefer alkaline soils. Dead-head regularly to encourage more blooms.

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Diascia are native to southern Africa. They have large flowers, a compact growth habit, and good branching. Diascia flower in early spring through summer. Use Diascia in hanging baskets, combo planters, or as a floriferous groundcover. Easy to grow. Perennial.

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A spectacular perennial that will be a showy display of pure white flowers, Spring to Autumn in most climates. The Genta series of Diascia have been selected for a tight compact habit, rich flower colour and improved flowering period. Clip after flowering to encourage repeat flowering. Prefers full sun. Keep watered through summer. Perennial

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Diascia are native to southern Africa. They have large flowers, a compact growth habit, and good branching. Diascia flower in early spring through summer. Use Diascia in hanging baskets, combo planters, or as a floriferous groundcover. Easy to grow. Perennial.

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Excellent Silver leaved plant for hanging Baskets., groundcover or in a pot mixture. A vigorous cascading grower that performs best in full sun position being very drought and heat tolerant recovering quickly if wilting occurs. Expect a long season with this beauty.

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aka Angel's Fishing Rod

Striking perennial which forms arching stems which hold nodding bell shaped rosy-purple flowers 4-6 cm long. Leaves are held in clumps and are long narrow and evergreen. Great for waterside plantings and back of a perennial border. Extremely hardy and tolerant of sunny sites.

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aka Bishop's Hat

Heart shaped leaves with bright red stems on a clump forming perennial. Flowers are pink or white with long spurs and displayed in groups above the leaves in spring. New foliage has a bronze appearance and turns green over the season. Prefers moist woodland situation. Native of Japan.

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aka Barrenwort

Pretty spreading ground cover with small bright yellow flowers in spring. Leaves are heart shaped and dark green. Drought tolerant and hardy prefers shady position ideal in woodland areas. Semi deciduous with light green leaves with a red webbing.

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aka Sea Holly

This perennial commonly called sea holly has cool prickly like flowers in steel blue shades that look fab in the garden. These unusual blooms are suitable for drying and using in floral arrangements. Loves a sunny well drained spot at the front of the garden.

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Unusual and striking perennial with dark green to yellow to red leaves set on burgundy red stems. During the cooler months the leaves become especially ornamental. The spikes of blooms have clusters of green bracts with a glimpse of red in the spring. Plant in the sun or semi-shade in well drained soil. Evergreen.

aka Marsh Spurge

A large, bushy, upright, clump forming herbaceous perennial that will create a stunning display when in full bright yellow flowers throughout Spring through to Autumn. Its fast and easy to grow in all soil conditions. Its green foliage will also be showy with its Autumn tones as the weather changes.

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aka Milkweed or Cushion Spurge

An easy to grow and showy Euphorbia that will quickly form a nice mound of dark green foliage. The flower bracts are a bright lime-yellow and put on a display for months from spring through summer. Will grow in sun but does best in part shade. Likes good drainage. Hardy. Perennial.

Euphorbias are great perennials to add texture and colour to flower beds and planting schemes. They are so easy to grow however it pays to take care when dead heading or trimming as their milky sap can sometimes irritate the skin.

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aka Bush Daisy

Flowers most of the year with extended flowering during the winter months. Once established this gorgeous yellow daisy is very hardy and thrives well in windy gardens with poor soil. Can be planted as a flowering hedge or just as a shrub to give some color in a mixed border. Evergreen.

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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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aka Kingfisher Daisy

This lovely daisy simply flowers it head off! The beautiful bright blue shade of the flowers contrasts well with the golden centre. Plant in a well drained sunny position and protect from harsh frost. Ideal container plant. Dead head regularly to encourage more flowers.

aka Kingfisher Daisy

Pretty lavender blue flowers with yellow centres on a compact and neat plant with fresh green leaves. This new form is tighter and makes a great addition to pots, planters and gardens with its display of many flowers over the season

aka Summer Gentian

Low mound of deep green leaves with royal blue trumpet flowers in mid to late Summer. In hot climates they grow best in partial shade. Need a well drained soil that is irrigated during dry spells. Great plant for rock gardens, edging borders or mixed containers.

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aka Dark Delights

Bred for amazing compact growth and fantastic flower production. They provide continuous colour from early spring to late autumn. Great in the garden or in terracotta pots with beautiful deep green leaves providing a rich contrast to the colourful flowers.

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aka Dark Delights series

Bred for amazing compact growth and fantastic flower production. They provide continuous colour of pink flowers from early spring to late autumn. Great in the garden or in terracotta pots with beautiful deep green leaves providing a rich contrast to the colourful flowers. Evergreen

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aka Regal pelargonium

A striking deep almost blood red Geranium that looks great in a container or in summer bedding schemes. Will flower from spring to autumn with regular 'dead-heading'. Loves the sun, good drainage and protection from frost. Evergreen.

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aka Regal Pelargonium

A lovely Geranium that will flower magenta pink with dark purple and white flecks. Looks great in a container or in summer bedding schemes. Will flower from spring to autumn with regular 'dead-heading'. Loves the sun, good drainage and protection from frost. Evergreen.

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aka Regal Pelargonium

This Geranium is very stunning. With white flowers that have stripes of purple through the petals its a bit different. Looks great in a container or in summer bedding schemes. Will flower from spring to autumn with regular 'dead-heading'. Loves the sun, good drainage and protection from frost. Evergreen.

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aka Dark Delights

Bred for amazing compact growth and fantastic flower production. They provide continuous colour of white flowers from early spring to late autumn. Great in the garden or in terracotta pots with beautiful deep green leaves providing a rich contrast to the colourful flowers. Evergreen

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aka Zonal Geranium

Featuring stunning deep mahogany and green foliage topped with contrasting bright red flowers Geranium Chocolate Fire is a plant to feature in your garden. These versatile plants are easy to grow in pots and enjoy full sun with good drainage. Perfect in pots or planters.

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aka Zonal Geranium

Featuring stunning deep mahogany foliage topped with contrasting bright pink blooms, Geranium Chocolate Pink is a plant to feature in your garden. These versatile plants are easy to grow in pots and enjoy full sun with good drainage. Perfect in pots or planters.

The world famous PAC range of Pelargonium have been bred for improved disease resistance, bigger blooms and a longer flowering period

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aka Ivy Leafed Geranium

Dark green 'Ivy Leaf' foliage and semi-double pale lilac flowers from summer through to autumn make this a desirable perennial for summer colour. Great for baskets and containers or rockery walls. Loves the sun and good drainage and protection from frost. Evergreen.

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aka Zonal Geranium

Deep green rounded leaves topped off with rounded heads of semi-double white flowers that have a deep pink central zone. Will flower from spring until autumn. Loves the sun and good drainage. Frost tender. Evergreen.

Perfect plants for pots. Dead head regularly to encourage new flowers. Loves a drink but take care not to over do it. Hiccup! i.e. doesn't like to be soaked.

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aka Fancy Leafed Geranium

This Fancy Leaf cultivar has a wide yellow border and a reddish brown zone. The flowers are reddish- orange, a truly colourful eye candy and a wonderful addition to any garden. Use them in containers or in the garden and be rewarded with a bounty of long lasting blooms throughout summer.

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aka Fancy Leafed Geranium

Distinctive dissected, variegated, foliage in shades of green and terracotta orange topped off stems of single orange blooms that appear from spring until autumn. Happy in a sunny, well drained spot with protection from frost. Fabulous in a terracotta pot. Perennial.

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aka Dark Delights

Bred for amazing compact growth and fantastic flower production. They provide continuous colour of soft pink flowers from early spring to late autumn. Great in the garden or in terracotta pots with beautiful deep green leaves providing a rich contrast to the colourful flowers. Evergreen

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aka Ivy Geranium

Pink bicolour Ivy geranium with fully double lollipop pink blooms with a splash of white. Quick and easy to grow trailing over walls, great for hanging baskets or climbing on trellis and the like.

PAC Mexica Nealit hails from the world famous PAC range of Pelargoniums which have been bred for improved disease resistance, bigger blooms and a longer flowering period.

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aka Ivy Geranium

Ivy leafed Pelargonium Mexica Ruby Trailing produces beautiful red and white blooms in abundance, all summer long. Fabulous for container planting to decorate patios and courtyards. Loves the sun, good drainage and protection from frost. Perennial and evergreen.

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aka Ivy Leafed Geranium or Tomgirl

Delightful, semi-double blooms decorate the trailing stems of this 'Ivy Leaf' Geranium from summer to autumn. Looks fabulous in hanging baskets, pots or trailing over banks and walls. Loves the sun, good drainage and protection from frost. Evergreen perennial.

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aka Zonal geranium

A soft salmon pink with white edges to the petals, over green zoned leaves. Bred for amazing compact growth and fantastic flower production. They provide continuous colour from early spring to late autumn. Loves the sun and good drainage and protection from harsh frost. Evergreen, perennial.

aka Dark Delights

Bred for amazing compact growth and fantastic flower production. They provide continuous rosie pink flowers from early spring to late autumn. Great in the garden or in terracotta pots with beautiful deep green leaves providing a rich contrast to the colourful flowers. Evergreen

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aka Ivy Leaf Geranium

Dark green Ivy Leaf foliage and deep wine coloured flowers from summer through to autumn make this a desirable perennial that is bound to make you purr with delight. Great for baskets and containers or rockery walls. Loves the sun and good drainage and protection from frost. Evergreen.

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aka Zonal Geranium

If you like red then you should take 'Victor' home to your place. Vibrant red semi double blooms on strong stems stand above the deep green foliage and make a real statement. Plant in a sunny well drained position with protection from frost. Evergreen perennial.

Use in pots or the garden or perhaps a hanging basket. I always like to have pots of red Pelargoniums AKA Geraniums by my front door as a cherry welcome for Christmas visitors and they flower for months with regular dead heading.

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aka Ivy Leafed Geranium

Tight buds open out to hot pink blooms that look like dainty little roses set amongst the trailing 'Ivy Leaf' green foliage. Really nice and would look fantastic in hanging baskets and pots for long summer displays. Loves the sun good drainage and protection from frost. Evergreen, perennial.

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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 Blue Oat Grass

Blue Oat Grass. Highly desirable perennial 'grass' that has arching, blue-grey, needles of foliage that form a robust clump. Panicles of cream 'oat' like flowers appear in summer. Hardy and easy to grow as long as your soil is well drained. Looks great as an edging or mass planted. Evergreen.

Though this is generally a neat and tidy 'grass' it can be sheared back to encourage new growth if it starts to look a bit scruffy. This is usually done in late winter - just before spring.

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aka Alum root or Coral Bells

What a gorgeous confection of foliage this perennial is. The rose pink leaves are big, bold and deepen in tone to purple-pink. Stems of tiny cream bells appear in summer. Quickly forms a 'berry' nice clump. Happiest in morning sun in soil that does not completely dry out. Perennial.

For full impact use this easy to grow perennial in groups or as an edging plant.

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aka Alum Root or Coral Bells

This is a terrific choice for adding a touch of colour towards the front of a border. The lobed leaves are an attractive minty grey-green with dark veins. Showy sprays of rose-pink flowers appear early summer. Protect from hot afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch. Remove any winter-burned leaves in the spring, otherwise no pruning is required. Perennial. Evergreen

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A clump forming perennial that is mainly grow for the striking foliage. Happy Hour Lime provides incredibly healthy true lime green foliage with no yellowing or veining. Vigorous and quick to establish and non invasive. Prefers Part or full shade in moist, humus rich soil. Take care not to bury the crown when planting. Easy care, Hardy.

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A tall hosta with large cupped shaped blue green leaves. Very attractive. Pest resistant. 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.

aka Plantain lily

Thick bright green leaves with dark green margins once established make this a striking addition to your garden. Early spring growth has almost yellow centres. The leaves are long and pointed. Use slug bait to protect in early spring.

aka Plantain Lily

Enormous blue green leaves with deep veins make this a stand out in your shade garden. Forms a thick broad clump over time. Apply slug bait in early spring.

aka Plantain Lily

Has a dark green leaves with a wide creamy-white margin. The leaf margin turns white in summer and really shines. Semi-upright growth habit with attractive cupped leaves. Vigorous Hosta with showy leaves that will add zest to the shade garden.

Large heart shaped leaves of green with a bright yellow edge. Grows best in semi shade in rich soil with good drainage.

This outstanding hosta is a sport of Blue Angel and has the same compact habit. With large leaves of blue green with a cream edge which becomes wider as the plant matures it makes a stunning addition to your shady garden. White flowers in the summer.

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aka Plantain Lily

This is a medium size hosta with a heart-shaped golden leaves and heavily rippled green margin. Early summer brings trumpet shaped blossoms, in white with a kiss of lavender. Happy in semi-shade to full shade.

aka Plantain Lily

Fire and Ice is a reverse sport of Patriot with bright cream interior and edges of fresh green. funnel shaped lavender flowers appear in the summer above the clump of large leaves. This is a slow growing but spectacular variety.

aka Plantain Lily

A smaller growing variety with narrow funnel shaped bright green leaves with a ivory white centre. Tall lavender flowers appear in summer above the foliage. This is a very striking hosta which will add interest to a dark area in the shade.

aka Plantain lily

Green leaves with a distinctive red blush that intensifies in spring and early summer.

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aka Plantain lily

Attractive heart shaped leaves shaded a soft misty blue form a bold clump for a shady corner of the garden. Add to that the fragrant light lavender flower spikes which appear in late spring-summer and you have a winner. Plant in nice rich moist soil. Deciduous perennial.

aka Plantain Lily

Pretty smaller growing hosta with light green variegated leaves. Edges are a darker green on the elongated leaves and centre is very pale green. Forms a compact clump over time.

aka Plantain Lily

Twisted slender, yellow leaves with wavy curled edges of blue- ree, that randomly streaks to the centre. Lavender flowers in summer.

aka Plantain Lily

Happenings is a blue green colour of medium size. Hostas love shady situations under trees. they are great for adding texture and colour and will die down in winter. Large clumps can be divided up. Add slug bait in early spring

aka Plantain Lily

This hosta has large heart shaped leaves with a striking fresh yellow green centre and darker edges of green. A great garden performer it forms a well rounded clump over time.

aka Plantain Lily

Large yellow green leaves with a fresh cream border are set off by the lavender flowers in the summer months. This is a medium growing hosta with great appeal.

aka Plantain Lily

Large blue green leaves with irregular edges of yellow which fade to cream as the leaf ages. Pale lavender flowers grow above the leaves. Slow growing with a slight puckered effect to the leaves.

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aka Plantain Lily

A beauty that emerges blue in spring with a bright gold margin. By mid-summer the leaves are blue-green with a creamy white margin. Rounded leaves have a very distinct tip that just barely sticks out like a bobtail. Corrugated and cupped foliage offer a unique unruly appearance.

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aka Plantain Lily

Praying Hands is unusual & considered to be a premium Hosta. It's very upright, narrow leaves are folded, resembling two hands folded in prayer. Leaves are dark green & rippled, with narrow, gold margins. It thrives in morning sun and afternoon shade. Will tolerate dappled light all day.

aka Plantain Lily

Buttery yellow leaves with a cream edge which turn a soft green as they age. Lavender flowers held above the leaves in summer. Prefers protection from full sun and apply slug bait to protect in spring.

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aka Plantain Lily

A lovely Hosta with fresh green foliage that is outlined in white. Will from a nice neat lush clump. In late spring-summer stems of mauve flowers sit above the foliage. Prefers a semi-shaded spot and nice rich moist soil. Perennial.

Named after the plant explorer Thomas Hogg who is thought to have introduced Hostas to America and Europe.

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aka Plantain Lily

Large 'corrugated' leaves in an attractive blue-green tone highlighted with a thunderbolt of yellow in the centre. Will form a bold clump for a shady part of the garden. Stems of white flowers appear from late spring to summer. Loves nice rich moist soil. Perennial.

aka Plantain Lily

Bold and dramatic bright white hosta with edges of deep green. Holds its white colour well and can withstand sun. Leaves are narrow and pointed. Apply slug bait to protect in early spring

aka The Hardy Gloxinia

A herbaceous perennial with clusters of showy, tubular to funnel-shaped pale pink flowers with yellow throats are produced on upright stems early to mid summer. Thrives in well drained soil like rockeries or raised gardens for free drainage.Very tropical looking. Likes full sun.

aka The Hardy Gloxinia

This herbaceous perennial looks very tropical with its large pink tubular flowers. With widely flared trumpet flowers on short stems these are ideal for using as a border, in a rock garden, in a pot or bulk planted for a WOW factor. Likes full sun. Deciduous

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aka Spanish Lavender

Lavandula. A unique Spanish variety of Lavender found growing in NZ. The light green-grey foliage has an aromatic Lemon scent, this is topped off with large yellow-green flower heads that appear in spring. Loves a hot sunny well drained position. Trim after flowering. Evergreen. PVR.

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aka Gay Feather

Gay Feather. This will tickle your fancy - tufts of grassy foliage and flower spikes of violet that resemble a small 'feather duster'. They are unusual in that they open from the top downwards. Flowers from mid Summer. Excellent cut flower. Prefers full sun, well drained soils. Perennial.

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aka Gay Feather

Gay Feather. This will tickle your fancy - tufts of grassy foliage and summer flower spikes that are a soft purple shade and resemble a small 'feather duster'. They are unusual in that they open from the top downwards. Butterflies and bees love them. Plant in the sun in well drained soil Perennial.

This perennial has quite a hard thickened corm-like root stock which will form a clump and eventually can be divided.

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aka Elephant Ears

This is a bold specimen perennial that needs a moist location. It forms a mound of large, rounded dark, shiny purple-black leaves. Taller stems appear in mid summer bearing clusters of bright golden-orange daisy flowers. Superb for the back of the border, or at the waterside. Perennial.

An unusual centerpiece for a tub or large container. Both the flowers and leaves are great for cutting.

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aka Tractor Seat Ligularia

If you are looking for fabulous foliage then the leaves of the 'Tractor Seat' Ligularia are hard to beat. Large, glossy, green and textured, the leaves put on an outstanding display in a shady spot. Stems of yellow flowers in autumn-winter. Evergreen.

This plant is commonly known as Ligularia but is more correctly called Farfugium japonicum var giganteum

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aka AKA Lithospermum

A great little spreading groundcover for those of you who love bright blue. Hairy green leaves on trailing stems are covered with masses of deep blue flowers in spring and summer. Likes a well drained, warm spot but can cope with afternoon shade. Cut back after flowering. Evergreen.

It is important to note that Lithodora resent root disturbance so take care when weeding to treat it tenderly.

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aka AKA Lithospermum

A great little groundcover to sprawl over a hot dry bank or in the rock garden. Darkest green foliage and brightest blue flowers from late spring through to summer. Trim regularly to keep tidy. Protect from harsh frost and avoid lime. Evergreen.

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aka Cardinal Flower

Gorgeous rosettes of bronze red foliage are topped off with tall stems of vivid red flowers in summer through to autumn. The flowers are loved by birds and butterflies. Happy in the sun in soil that does not dry out in summer. Tolerates light frost. Perennial.

This perennial will add a real punch of colour to the border or around the pond/stream margins. It is very important that it does not dry out in summer so keep an eye on it especially the first season after planting. Will cope with quite boggy conditions.

A gorgeous perennial Lobelia which forms neat rosettes of vibrant green foliage topped with spears of bright, clean white blooms. A fantastic way to add some light to the garden and ideal on pond or stream edges. Deciduous.

aka Blue cardinal flower

A gorgeous perennial Lobelia which forms neat upright spikes of vibrant green foliage topped with spears of bright, blue blooms. Lovely used as borders, wild gardens, cottage gardens or near ponds and streams. Butterflies and bees will come. Deciduous.

Deadhead after flowering to encourage more flowers and to keep compact. Divide clumps in Spring if desired.

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aka Honey Reed

This tough little Aussie is a great plant for mass planting in difficult spots. Tolerant of poor soil and coastal conditions, sun or part shade. The deep green narrow strap like leaves quickly form a clump. Small, yellow, fragrant flowers in spring. Evergreen. PVR LM300.

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aka Catmint

Dwarf Catmint. Go on make the cat happy and plant at least one of this easy care and pretty perennial. Aromatic grey-green foliage topped off with blue flowers that appear off and on from spring to autumn. Tidy with a quick trim and fresh foliage soon appears. Likes the sun and good drainage. Evergreen.

Catmint looks good as a low edging for borders or as a link plant amongst groups of perennials. Cats do love this plant so be prepared to have at least some of it rolled on, licked and generally loved by your cat. This will induce feverish activity followed by deep slumber!

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A bushy perennial with stems of rich garnet, bell-like flowers that appear almost continuously from spring to autumn. Great for the mixed border. For best results plant in a sunny position and trim hard after flowering to encourage new flower buds to form. Hardy and easy to grow.

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A lovely summer perennial with green clump forming foliage and sturdy stems of purple bell shaped flowers that appear in summer. Plant in a sunny position in nice fertile soil. Penstemons appreciate not being too over-crowded in the border. Cut back after flowering.

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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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A fragrant peony that blooms early in peony season. Its flowers are light pink which gives an energetic and frivolous look. They are nice and sweet smelling. Springtime in a vase.

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The bomb shaped flowers are a beautiful soft pink and eccentuate the glossy green foliage. The colour gets lighter near the edge. It has strong stem and fruity fragrant. Choose a well-drained space where they’ll get full sun.

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A neat compact plant that bear plentiful giant, pink blooms in mid-season Spring. Red-tipped stamens with attractive green foliage and a delicate fragrance all add to the appeal of these anemone-type peonies. Lovely in the garden or picked and put into a vase for fragrance throughout the home.

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With its beautiful, large anemone shaped blooms the colors are rich rose-pink on the outside and has a soft yellow center that will pale out to cream as the flower ages. Its lush green foliage in spring accentuates the flower. Ideal to grow in a pot or in the ground. Deciduous.

Pick a flower and gift to a friend.

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A beautiful Peony that is considered one of the best varieties for cutting. With beautiful colour flowers of red-pink on a strong straight stem they hold their heads high. Lovely picked and displayed in a vase. It has a pleasant scent. Deciduous.

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This peony bears fully double flowers loaded with deep pink petals. Highly fragrant flowers that are mid to late season. Likes full sun and a good frost or two as peonies do like the cold in the winter. Plants form an upright bush of dark green leaves, remaining attractive all season. Deciduous.

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A century-and-a-half after its introduction, this fragrant double remains a standard by which all other white Peonies are judged. Strong stems give the blossoms an aristocratic bearing; a touch of cream at the base of the dense, ruffled inner petals lights them up with a warm glow. Deciduous.

Likes full sun and a good frost or two as peonies do like the cold in the winter.

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With its full-petaled flower in the shape of a rose, this variety is very spectacular. Its outer petals are light pink and its inner petals are ivory white when in full bloom. This Peony has strong,red stems and healthy leaves. A beautiful contrast in a vase. Deciduous.

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Fully double fragrant flowers loaded with white petals blushed light pink coming through from the center. Likes full sun and a good frost or two as peonies do like the cold in the winter. Plants form an upright bush of dark green leaves, remaining attractive all season. Deciduous.

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Kansas is a bushy peony with huge, absolutely show-stopping fuscia-pink fragrant flowers. This variety has a good bud count, and even the golf-ball sized buds are worth noting. Flowers are double in form, and maintain their density and fullness throughout their bloom time. Deciduous.

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This peony has masses of rich, fragrant, double white flowers with creamy yellow centres. Leaves are dark green and really highlight that many flowers that will grow up and above. Beautiful for a brides bouquet. Deciduous.

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Garden Peonies are old favorites for late spring display, prized for their large, colourful and fragrant blooms. Plants form an upright bush of dark green leaves, remaining attractive all season. This very large double-flowered selection features soft-pink petals with a frosted finish. Deciduous

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A late mid-season peony with full-double ruby red flowers that age to a luscious velvet red. It has good foliage and makes a lovely upright bush. A favourite in the reds. Light fragrance.

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This is a red version of the well-known 'Sarah Bernhardt,' large bowl shaped fragrant double blooms, dark green shiny foliage which blooms spring to early summer. Plant in full sun where the frosts are thickest and you will be delighted year after year with it's stunning display. Deciduous.

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Peonies are old favorites for late spring display, prized for their large, colourful and fragrant blooms. Plants form an upright bush, remaining attractive all season. This popular double selection features soft apple blossom pink petals. Late blooming. Exceptional fragrance. Deciduous.

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aka Creeping Phlox

A beautiful groundcover that forms a dense mat of foliage that spreads indefinitely. It blooms in spring with a showy display of lavender blue flowers. Plant it in partial shade. It is attractive to butterflies. Used in a pot/hanging basket it will cascade over the sides.

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aka Creep Phlox

A beautiful groundcover with brightly pink flowers that cover this neat spreading easy care perennial in spring and early summer. Excellent rockery or border plant. Will cascade over the sides of a pot or hanging basket.

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aka Cape fuchsia

Attractive hardy perennial, almost shrub like, with delightful tubular red flowers. Stems are red when they first emerge but become green when mature. Cut flowers keep well in a vase. Prefers a sunny disposition. Trim regularly to keep tidy, hardy.

Tolerates frost down to approx. -10 degrees celcius

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aka Pratia or Panakenake or 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 Pratia

Native. A dainty ground-cover with fleshy green leaves and a myriad of white, star shaped blooms with a sweet honey fragrance. Flowers appear from spring to autumn and are followed by little berries. Plant in sun or shade in well drained soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Evergreen.

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aka Pasque flower or Danes Blood

Sometimes known as Pasque flower or Dane's Blood as legend has it that these sprang up in places soaked by the blood of Romans or Danes because the plants appeared on barrows and boundary banks. Bell shaped flowers appear in early spring followed by silky seed heads which will persist for many months.

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aka Pasque flower, Danes Blood

A perennial herb with long-stalked leaves covered at first with silky hairs and divided into long, thin segments topped with weeping bell like blue flowers. It grows in limestone pastures in central and northern Europe and parts of Russia and in southern England. Perennial

The plant is called pasque flower because it blooms at Easter.

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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.

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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.

This Rosemary can be used for culinary purposes, mmmm is that Roast Lamb I smell cooking? Also makes a great hedge or background shrub.

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aka Autumn Sage