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Rhododendron Frosted Ice has pure white flowers are held in a tight trusses on a compact plant.The compact habit and attractive dark green foliage are an added bonus for this plant. Thrives in semi-shaded well-drained conditions. Evergreen

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A gorgeous medium size Rhododendron with bright green dense foliage and very large trusses of lemon yellow flowers. Really tidy easy to grow plant. It flowers mid to late spring. Prefers dappled light and acid soil, mulch annually and avoid Lime. Evergreen.

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The Glenfalloch Blue is a real stunner with it's luminous blue flowers. Hardy to full sun. Always creates a great interest when flowering as it is truly different to other blue rhododendrons. The vibrance is spectacular. Prefers acid soil. Evergreen.

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What a superb Rhododendron this is. A sturdy compact habit with large, deep green, handsome foliage. The wow happens in early spring when large rounded trusses of vivid red blooms will light up the garden. Plant in semi-shade with acid soil and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

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This dwarf Rhododendron has deep green foliage and a very compact habit. The pale yellow flowers which are tinged with pink don't look at all 'grumpy' and in fact are quite cheerful when they emerge in spring. Plant in semi-shade in the garden or a container, prefers acid soil. Evergreen.

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An evergreen shrub with a compact but spreading habit. Stunningly fragrant white flowers tinged with pink and yellow staining at the throat. Protect from frosts to protect the flower buds. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

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An award winning Rhododendron the dainty dark green foliage and a nice rounded habit. In spring mauve buds open to pure white flowers with a dusting of green in the throat. Very beautiful. The red stems complete the picture. Plant in semi-shade with acid soil for best results. Evergreen.

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This rhododendron is an amazingly prolific flowerer, offering strong apricot pink flowers. Dark green rolled foliage and compact habit. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

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Honey butter produces a pretty mix of yellow flowers with a pink flare around the edge. A bushy evergreen plant that is ideal for patio planters, borders and woodland glades. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

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A lovely Rhododendron with deep green foliage and a neat and tidy habit. The compact trusses of bloom appear in spring and are in tones of apricot opening to large creamy flowers. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen. Highly recommended.

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A medium size Rhododendron with bright green foliage and glowing pinky-red blooms that appear in spring. Excellent choice for a border or perhaps a container in a shady corner. Prefers dappled light and acid soil, mulch annually and avoid Lime. Evergreen.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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A nice compact Rhododendron with loose trusses of frilly orange blooms suffused with yellow. The flowers smother the long narrow foliage in mid spring. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil, suitable for container growing. Evergreen.

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Excellent Compact plant, very floriferous and showy with stunning foliage. Beautiful trusses of strong peachy pink flowers with frilled margins stand out against the leathery green foliage in spring. Plant in a semi-shaded position and mulch regularly to keep the roots cool. Avoid Lime. Evergreen.

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The buds are buff yellow with a pink flush and the fully open flowers fade out to a cream with a yellow throat and it is also fragrant. The leaves are quite small and slightly hairy and the plant stays well furnished and compact. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

A pretty Rhododendron with large, lovely, pale pink trusses that open from deeper pink buds, light green foliage. Great to plant at the back of the garden to allow smaller plants in front. Plant in well drained, acidic, organically enriched soil, sun to part shade. Very hardy. Evergreen.

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Yak hybrid. With beautiful red buds they open to ruffled rose pink flowers in spring fading to clear pink. This variety is a compact grower so don`t hide it at the back of the garden, let it show off in the front or even in a container. Likes the shade in moist well drained soil. Evergreen

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Bred by Bernard Hollard and named for his garden near Kaponga this outstanding Rhododendron will become a firm favourite as long as you love red. Large balls of bright red bloom are borne in profusion around September. Compact habit. Tolerates sun or part shade. Evergreen.

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A beautiful plant, with soft primrose yellow flowers smothering the bush. Giving a translucent glow in partial shade this rhododendron will light up any corner. Free flowering, bushy habit. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

A late bloomer with beautiful clear yellow trusses flowering Late Spring early Summer, like a ray of sunshine shining through glossy green foliage. Plant in well drained, acidic, organically enriched soil, sun to part shade. Very hardy. Evergreen.

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This Dwarf Rhododendron has yellow greenish coloured flowers that appear in spring and a compact habit. Happiest in acid soil in dappled shade. Mulch the surface roots regularly to keep cool. Evergreen.

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Large, tight trusses of burgundy-red flowers that are paler in the center to near white. Flowering late Spring early Summer. It has a unique form as the flowers appear perfectly symmetrical. Plant in well drained, acidic, organically enriched soil, sun to part shade. Very hardy. Evergreen.

One of the best black reds.

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A vigorous and handsome Rhododendron with handsome waxy green foliage. In spring strong stems hold aloft large rounded blooms of brightest red. Stunning to light up a semi-shaded spot especially if you plant more than 1! Plant in acid soil and mulch regularly for best results. Evergreen.

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One of our most popular fragrant rhodos. Strong perfume. Large white flowers with flushed yellow throat. Tends to have a slightly open habit. Prefers a sheltered position in the semi-shade away from frost. Avoid lime, acid lover. Evergreen.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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Sumptuous fat buds of golden yellow open to reveal exquisite large blooms in a soft lemon-cream shade. Just gorgeous - no wonder Micheal was proud. Nice green foliage. Plant in semi-shaded, sheltered position in acid soil for best results. Tolerates light frost. Evergreen.

Large, rounded clusters of striking bi-colored flowers that are edged dark magenta with a white center and speckled dotted throat. Flowering mid-Spring. Plant in well drained, acidic soil, sun to part shade. Evergreen . Hardy.

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A vigorous and reliable Rhododendron with large trusses of snowy white flowers with a hint of brown speckling in the throat. Flowers in spring. Plant in a semi-shaded spot with acid soil and mulch annually to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.

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Clothed in round rich soft lavender flower with darker centre, compact growing, free flowering with large trusses. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

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With large orange-copper flowers in loose trusses in late Spring this one is more suited to warmer climates which helps add that tropical feel to any garden along with its nice green foliage. Plant in acidic soil, well drained and will tolerate a bit more sun than shade. Hardy. Evergreen.

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A very pretty Rhododendron with apricot buds that open to reveal cream and pale yellow blooms with an apricot centre. Generous with bloom in spring. Forms a nice compact bush with dark green foliage. Happiest in semi-shade in acid soil. Mulch regularly to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.

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Large bright white flowers with a small gold eye. Round, full trusses against excellent large foliage.Plant in well drained, acidic, organically enriched soil, sun to part shade. Very hardy. Bloom Mid-late. Evergreen.

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A really lovely award winning Rhododendron that has a rounded compact habit. Dark green, glossy foliage and breath taking blooms. Rounded trusses of cream flushed with pink and soft apricot appear mid spring and gradually fade to creamy-white as they age. Evergreen.

Perfect for a semi-shaded spot.

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Beautiful balls of bloom that are shaded white an attractively speckled at the throat. Handsome glossy green foliage and a neat and tidy habit. Plant in a semi-shaded position in acid soil for best results. Evergreen.

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A striking medium size variety with medium size trusses of white flowers that are boldly edged bright red with unusual foliage that is brightly variegated with splashes of lime green. Spring flowering. Good for in the garden or planting under large trees in a sheltered location. Evergreen.

Likes well drained soil that rich in humus. Mulch and water well during long dry seasons.

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A deliciously fragrant Rhododendron with elegant white blooms that open from pale pink buds. A real delight for a semi-shaded, sheltered spot in the garden or equally lovely in a container.Needs protection from harsh frost and acid soil to do really well. Evergreen.

This one is a little, compact cutie with bright purple-violet, little flowers and little leaves in Spring. Dark green foliage and likes to be planted in partial shade and rich organic, slightly acidic soil thats moist and free draining. Evergreen. Hardy.

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Glowing red flowers in lovely shaped trusses. With it's tidy habit and excellent deep green leathery foliage this rhodo is a show stopper. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

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Well the name of this Rhododendron is a bit off putting but what it means is that the beautiful large blooms of reddish purple have an attractive central red zone. Nice compact grower and of course handsome green foliage. Plant in semi-shade in acid soil for best results. Evergreen.

Your Rhododendron will appreciate a nice layer of mulch around the surface roots in summer to keep them cool.

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A stunning red Rhododendron with large trusses of up to 18 flowers in cardinal red p a spotted black throat. An excellent shrub for semi shade and prefers moist peat soils. Enjoys a top dressing of peat. Evergreen

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Small trumpet shaped flowers of soft saffron yellow are ideal to bring light into a shady corner. The leaves are long, narrow and quite glossy. Generous with bloom in mid spring. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Mulch annually to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.

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Narrow foliage in tones of olive green and an open habit. In spring striking blooms of white, blotched with purple-black appear in nice round trusses. Plant in semi-shade with acid soil for best results. Mulch annually to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.

aka Rhodo Senator Henry Jackson

An excellent yak hybrid with deep green leaves and velvety hairs underneath that help support round, ball-shaped trusses of pure white flowers. Flowering mid Spring becomes a lovely specimen in any garden. Compact. Plant in well drained, acidic soil and partial sun and shade. Hardy. Evergreen.

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Copius bell-shaped blooms are produced early in the season. The pretty flowers are pale pink shading to rich rose pink. Vigorous, compact shrub which forms a mound. Leaves are long and grey-green. Requires shelter from the wind and fertile, acid soil that does not dry out. Hardy. Evergreen.

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Each year, quite early in the spring season, Spring Dance bursts out and covers itself completely in pale lilac flowers. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

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An unusual Rhododendron with star-like flowers and deeply cut lobes and pointed tips. With orange buds opening to cream to yellow in color with a wine red throat early to mid Spring. A lovely dense, rounded shrub. Thrives in acidic soils that are moist but well drained and partial sun. Evergreen.

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Rhododendron Tiana is a lovely white butterfly shaped blooms with burgundy blotches. This plant has a compact growth habit with dark green foliage. Frilly edges make it different to Sappho. Prefers a semi-shaded sheltered spot and acid soil. Evergreen .PVR

A stunning Rhodo with brick red buds opening to deep golden yellow flowers that are unmarked and openly funnel-shaped. Free flowering late Spring. Adds a stunning specimen to anyones garden. Requires good drainage and part shade. Hardy. Evergreen.

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Twice as Nice has the brightest pink-apricot flowers with a prominent maroon blotch in the centre of the throat. Plant in well drained soil in a semi shaded spot to maximise potential.

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A very popular Rhododendron and deservedly so as it is 'Uniquely' beautiful. Fat bright pink buds open to large blooms of rich cream, which, are so numerous, they almost smother the foliage. Nice rounded habit. Flowers mid spring. Plant in a semi-shaded spot with acid soil. Evergreen.

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Very showy, large, well formed trusses of pastel mauve-pink will delight in mid spring. A strong vigorous grower with a tidy habit. Plant in a semi-shaded spot with acid soil and mulch annually to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.

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aka Rhododendron

In spring, compact trusses of pink flowers open from deep apricot buds. The flowers mature to salmon-yellow with a crimson blotch. Long pointed evergreen foliage. Good strong healthy growth and a compact habit. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil.

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Handsome dark green foliage, a broad rounded habit and ravishing red blooms in spring. The flowers present themselves in large domed trusses. Sensational. Will tolerate some sun but best in dappled light with acid soil. Evergreen.

A lovely Rhododendron with masses of small white flowers with green-yellow throat and dark green foliage flowering mid-Spring. A lovely addition to any garden for a fresh, crisp appeal. Plant in moist, acidic soil thats well drained and partial shade. Evergreen. Hardy.

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Rich pink buds appear in spring and open to beautiful large trusses of blush white blooms that have a hint of green in the centre. Handsome glossy green foliage and a vigorous upright habit. Plant in semi-shade in acid soil for best results. Evergreen.

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Attractive reddish flower buds followed by beautiful rosy-cerise flowers which are bright and glowing. Very free flowering in spring. Compact habit with attractive, small pointed foliage that has coppery tones when young. Prefers semi-shade and acid soil. Evergreen.

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aka Peppercorn Tree

An excellent choice for large parks or play areas, in courtyards or along long broad driveways. The trunk will become gnarled and fabulously interesting with age. The foliage is bright green and comprised of many narrow leaflets. The flowers are insignificant but the papery pink to red berries are wonderfully ornamental in autumn and winter. Evergreen

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aka Coastal Kowhai

Native. Commonly known as Coastal Kowhai which immediately gives you a clue to this plants natural habitat i.e. coastal forests. Dark green foliage and bright yellow, fragrant flowers from late winter to spring. Will grow in sun or part shade. Semi-evergreen.

This form of Kowhai should be evergreen but occasionally when the weather is extreme it may drop some foliage.

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aka Chilean Kowhai

Chilean Kowhai. A very close relation of our native Kowhai this gorgeous tree from Chile is a multi-award winner. The dark green glossy fern like foliage is decorated with fat waxy bells of golden yellow in spring. The flowers are full of nectar that birds love. Evergreen. PVR 2453.

Plant your 'Sun King' in a sunny well drained spot and if possible protect from really harsh frost. This lovely tree will bring a graceful look to any planting scheme. Perhaps proof that NZ was once part of Gondwanaland.

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aka Lambs Ear

Stachys lanata is better known as Lamb's Ear, this silver, woolly leaved plant makes great ground cover. Furry spikes carrying small purple flowers are produced in the middle of summer. Well drained soil reduces rotting of hairy leaves, and loves full sun or some shade.

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aka Rock Heath Myrtle

A delightful little evergreen shrub from Australia that has graceful slender stems with tiny narrow foliage. In late winter masses of dainty white flowers put on quite a show for several months. Benefits from a fairly hard trim after flowering. Plant in deep acid soil, avoid lime and harsh frost.

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aka Rock Heath Myrtle

A delightful little evergreen shrub from Australia that has graceful slender stems with tiny narrow foliage. In late winter masses of dainty pink flowers put on quite a show for several months. Benefits from a fairly hard trim after flowering. Plant in deep acid soil, avoid lime and harsh frost.

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aka Golden Thyme

Highly aromatic small yellow leaves that can be used to flavour meat or vegetable dishes. Dainty white to mauve flowers appear in summer and should be removed after flowering. Hardy and easy to grow in a sunny well drained spot. Evergreen.

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aka Carpet or Creeping Thyme

This is the perfect Thyme to use as a tough aromatic ground-cover. Little dark green leaves and tiny crimson pink flowers in summer. Hardy and easy to grow. Benefits from a light trim every now and then. Evergreen.

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aka Woolly Thyme

The best known name for this garden Thyme is Woolly Thyme which relates to the tiny, hairy, grey leaves which form a dense carpet. While not suitable for culinary purposes it is very useful as a ground-cover or for draping over walls and banks. Evergreen.

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aka Silver Queen Thyme

This pretty little Thyme is usually grown more as an ornamental than a herb because of its attractive, dainty, silver-green leaves that are edged with white. Lilac flowers in summer. Highly aromatic. Plant in sunny well drained spot. Evergreen.

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A hooked sedge that forms dense mounds of red, or reddish-brown, arching leaves. The flowers form a simple spike, with male flowers on top and female flowers below. Ideal for containers on the deck, rockeries or in mass landscaping. Likes to be moist but free draining. Evergreen.

Commonly is found in grasslands, open scrubland and bogs in New Zealand.

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aka David Viburnum

This little shrub forms a wide-spreading compact mound. The dark green leathery leaves that have a pale under-side. Small creamy white flowers in spring are followed by beautiful blue berries that hold through winter - the main feature! Needs male company to produce berries. Evergreen.

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A semi dwarf coastal variety of rosemary that forms a natural "box" shape and is native to Australia. Westringia Grey box provides great colour contrast with grey foliage and white flowers. Great as a hedge or left unpruned in its natural ball shape. A great drought tolerant alternative to English Box.PVR.WES04