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The Angelic Series are compact vigorous plants that flower continuously and prolifically from spring to the first frost. Pretty yellow centered, pink blooms, these are perfect to provide sparkling splashes of colour in pots or in the garden. Require little care, prefer a warm sunny spot. Evergreen. Perennial.

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Angelic White Chic Marguerite Daisy has masses of beautiful white flowers with yellow eyes at the ends of the stems. They flower from early summer to early fall, and are most effective when planted in groupings. Excellent as cut flowers. Attractive ferny greyish-green leaves. Perennial. Evergreen.

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Daisy Buttermint has a single yellow classic daisy flower. It has a long flowering season from spring and through to autumn, and almost year round in frost free climates. Easy care, easy-to-grow in a sunny, fertile garden soil with good drainage. Cut back spent flowers to encourage new ones. Perennial

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Pretty pink classic daisy form, this daily has a long flowering season - almost year round in frost free climates. This easy-to-grow plant prefers full sun and moderately fertile garden soil with good drainage. Deadhead to promote new and continual flowering. Perennial

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Daisy Pink Pez has a dainty pink flower with yellow stamens. It has a long flowering season from spring and through to autumn, and almost year round in frost free climates. Easy care, easy-to-grow in a sunny, fertile garden soil with good drainage or in a pot. Cut back spent flowers to encourage new ones. Perennial

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The blooms of this daisy are single white with prominent yellow centre. Flowers from spring and have a long flowering season - almost year round in frost free climates. Easy-to-grow in a sunny and moderately fertile garden soil with good drainage. Perennial

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A great new hybrid with larger flowers than many of its contemporaries, its scent is divine! Leaves are lustrous and dark green, so will add structure and form all through the year. Its perfect for a partially shady border, or a woodland garden. Evergreen

Perfume Princess is the largest and longest flowering of all Daphne and will tolerate full sun.

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aka Flax Lily

Native. The NZ Flax Lily is a hardy and tolerant perennial with strappy thin light green leaves. In spring and summer dainty blue flowers stand above the foliage on wiry stems. These are followed by berries in the autumn. Lovely in large drifts. Evergreen. PVR

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aka Pineapple Guava

Golden Goose TM. Man size fruit? Large to extra large. White flesh with smooth firm thick golden green skin. Good keeping feijoa. As with all Feijoas will fruit best when 2 or more are planted. Likes a sunny sheltered position. Evergreen.

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aka Pineapple Guava

An exciting very early bearer with large fruit with a delicious rich tropical flavour. Good vigour. Likely to be best variety to use in marginal colder areas. Self fertile, better yields when cross pollinated.

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aka Blue Tussock Grass

Native. An attractive clump forming perennial grass with cushions of blue-grey foliage. Easy to grow. tough and versatile. Plant in sun to part shade. Looks best group planted. Evergreen.

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aka Fig Edible

Well the name tells you that this Fig crops well with green skinned fruit that turn purple when ripe. The flesh is sweet and juicy with a creamy texture. Large lush ornamental foliage. Plant in a warm sheltered position with good drainage and protection from harsh frost. Deciduous.

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aka Flower Carpet Rose

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

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aka Flower Carpet Rose

Shrub. Double, soft pink blooms with a delicate fragrance put on a reliable show from spring through to autumn. Another winner from the Flower Carpet collection. Great for group planting or using as a ground-cover. Tough, hardy and deciduous.

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aka Flower Carpet Rose

Flower Carpet roses are highly valued for their disease resistance, repeat flowering and easy care habit. This particular version has very pretty trusses of double, soft golden yellow flowers with a spicy fragrance. Great to use as a quick growing ground cover. 1990. PVR

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aka Flower Carpet Rose

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

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Yates Fungus Fighter is a fungicide that prevents and controls a wide range of fungal diseases. Controls powdery mildew, blackspot and rust on apples, grapes, ornamentals and lawns. Easy to use measure bottle.

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Daltons Premium Garden Mix is a natural blend of organic ingredients for use as a soil conditioner, garden booster or planter mix. It is also ideal for rose planting and is used by professional rose growers and local bodies throughout New Zealand.

Blended from 100% weed-free materials, Daltons Premium Garden Mix is perfect for all gardens

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A spreading dwarf form of the eternally popular Gardenia. Covers itself in a mass of sweetly fragrant flowers from late spring to summer. Ideal as a container plant or use as a ground cover in a warm, frost free position in the garden. Will respond well to regular liquid feeding. Evergreen.

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A gorgeous compact, free flowering perennial that is hardy and easy to grow. With its Dark Rose flowers on tall stems from Spring right through and into Autumn. Plant in a well drained, sunny spot for best results. Perennial

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aka Transvaal Daisy

This Patio Gerbera that has been bred to produce large daisy like blooms up to 10cm across. The blooms appear in summer-autumn and are set amongst a rosette of green foliage. Acadia has double white flowers with a dark eye. Plant in a sunny well drained spot and protect from frost. Perennial.

Patio Gerberas are the perfect plant for popping in a pot to brighten up your patio or courtyard.

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aka Transvaak Daisy

This Patio Gerbera that has been bred to produce large daisy like blooms up to 10cm across, in summer-autumn; green foliage. Karoo has double white flowers with each petal dipped in pink and a mid pink centre. Plant in a sunny well drained spot and protect from frost. Perennial.

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This Patio Gerbera has been bred to produce large showy daisy like blooms up to 10cm across. The blooms appear summer-autumn and are set amongst a rosette of green foliage.Orange County has deep orange flowers. Plant in a sunny well drained spot, protect from frost. Perennial.

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aka Transvaal Daisy

This Patio Gerbera has been bred to produce large daisy like blooms up to 10cm across. Pinnacles is especially spectacular with semi-double red flowers. Instant WOW-effect on patio, porch, veranda and outdoor living spaces. Abundant flowering late spring to early autumn. Frost tender. Perennial
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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aka Transvaal Daisy

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

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aka Grapefruit

Citrus. This Australian variety has large, good quality, pale yellow fruit that mature from November through to March. The fruit has thin skin and very juicy flesh with a mild flavour. Usually has a bumper crop every 2nd year i.e. has biennial tendencies but we won't hold that against it. Evergreen.

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aka Grapefruit

Citrus. Grafted on Flying Dragon rootstock to keep compact. This Australian variety has large, good quality, pale yellow fruit that mature from November through to March. The fruit has thin skin and very juicy flesh. Usually has a bumper crop every 2nd year/has biennial tendencies. Evergreen.

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aka Kapuka

Native. An easy to grow shrub which is invaluable for difficult sites as it is tolerant of almost any conditions including coastal. Fresh bright green foliage with attractive undulating edges. Particularly useful for hedging. Always looks neat and tidy, trims exceptionally well. Evergreen.

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This prostrate NZ native has black stems with striking silver foliage. Small mauve flowers are produced early spring. Great for year round colour interest in the garden. Sun. Good drainage. Trim after flowering to keep compact. Hardy. Evergreen.

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aka Koromiko

Native. Narrow fresh green foliage that looks good all year round and dainty sprays of pale mauve to white flowers from spring to summer. Happy in the sun with well drained soil. Lightly prune after flowering. Originated near the Wairau Falls from Whangarei. Evergreen.

Bred by Jack Hobbs from the Auckland Botanical Gardens this is a tolerant little Hebe with delightful bright pink flowers that smother the stems from early summer. Dainty small leaves that clip well - makes a tidy low hedge. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Very easy care. 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 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.

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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

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 large variety of Hosta its grown for its gorgeous powdery blue grey heart shaped leaves with thick texture. Pale mauve to white flowers. Very impressive. Can be used as under planting on evergreen trees for protection from the sun. Deciduous.

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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.

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aka Plantain Lily

Oval shaped blue-green upright foliage that is attractively 'puckered' and forms a bold clump. The pale Lavender 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

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.

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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

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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aka Plantain lily

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

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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.

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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.

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aka Plantain Lily

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

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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 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

A bold and striking Hosta with heart shaped leaves of good substance. The leaves have a white central zone with a strong broad green margin. Imagine a group of these lighting up a shady corner. Stems of lavender flowers in late spring-summer. Plant in nice rich moist soil. Perennial.

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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

This is a striking hosta that has an eye catching pattern of white centred leaves edged with a wide green margin. This wonderful hosta is medium sized and shows some pest resistance. Lavender flowers. Height 50cm.

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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

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.

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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

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

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

Large lush leaves of good substance are toned green with wide yellow margins. Looks stunning in a semi-shaded position. Stalks of mauve flowers stand above the foliage in late spring. Loves rich moist soil and will just get better with age. Perennial.

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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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aka Mophead Hydrangea

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

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aka Cover Me series

Lacecap. Fill your garden with low lush foliage and stunning Hydrangea blooms all summer followed by stunning autumn foliage colours. Great for under planting and shady spots for colour and interest. Plant en masse for striking effect. Protect from hot, overhead, summer sun. Deciduous.

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aka Mophead Hydrangea

Mophead Hydrangea. Tight rounded heads of bright pink petals edged with white set against dark green foliage make this easy to grow Hydrangea highly desirable. Has a dense bushy habit. Plant in morning sun or dappled shade in humus rich soil for best results. Deciduous.

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aka Lacecap Hydrangea

Lacecap. Gorgeous, large flattened flower-heads made up of a tight central zone of tiny flowers in tones of pink and blue surrounded by an outer halo of pink and white florets. Handsome green foliage completes the picture. Plant in morning sun or dappled light. Deciduous.

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aka Mophead Hydrangea

Mophead. Gorgeous blood red to Aubergine coloured flowers that deepen to purple. Dark green foliage. Best planted in a semi-shaded position in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. AKA Hydrangea Bloody Marvellous Deciduous.

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aka Mophead Hydrangea

Mophead. An enchanting soft pink mop head hydrangea with striking contrasting black stems, an outstanding specimen plant. Pink Maiden is free flowering with a profusion of flower heads on a neat and compact bush. Suitable for container growing, likes shade in the hottest part of the day. Deciduous.

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aka Mophead Hydrangea

Mophead. If you love the crispness of white flowers set against fresh green foliage then you will love this attractive Hydrangea. Big rounded heads of pure white flowers that appear from summer through to autumn. Nice compact habit so equally at home in a container or the garden. Prefers semi-shade.

Hydrangeas are relatively easy care shrubs but do best if they are planted in nice rich soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Information Pages

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aka Lacecap Hydrangea

Lacecap. This has a lovely dark purple/black flushed foliage especially in the cooler climates. The flowers are big and bold pink appearing in early spring, covering most of the plant which is itself mounded and compact. A real head turner in the garden or in a pot on the deck. Deciduous.

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aka Mophead Hydrangea

Mophead. This has a lovely dark purple/black flushed foliage especially in the cooler climates. The flowers are big and bold red appearing in early spring, covering most of the plant which is itself mounded and compact. Will look stunning in the garden or a pot on the deck. Deciduous.

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A Citrus and Fruit Tree fertiliser with a blend of quality nutrients designed to supply a consistent and even release of plant elements for up to 3 months. Enhanced Nitrogen and Magnesium levels are essential for dark green healthy foliage. Phosphorus and Potassium to enhance plentiful supply of juicy fruit.

N14.P2.5.K7.Mg3.5+TE

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aka Lemon Scented Jasmine

Jasminum azoricum, commonly known as lemon-scented jasmine is an evergreen climbing vine. Small dark green glossy leaves and white highly scented star-shaped flowers in summer. Ideal for growing over a trellis or fence.

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aka Orange Sweet Potato

Another tuber (edible root). Kumara is a marvellously versatile vegetable. Like potatoes, it can be cooked in many ways and has the added advantage of being packed with antioxidants and a lower GI. It has a pleasant, sweet taste and when mashed is delightfully smooth. Great for kids. Perennial

Hybrid Kumara

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aka Purple Sweet Potato

Another tuber (edible root). Kumara is a marvellously versatile vegetable. Like potatoes, it can be cooked in many ways and has the added advantage of being packed with antioxidants with a lower GI. It has a pleasant, sweet taste and when mashed is delightfully smooth. Great for kids. Perennial

Plant maturity is approximately 120 days and depends on sunshine hours. Heirloom Kumara

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aka Trailing Lantana

Lantana montevidensis Alba is a trailing form of Lantana. The blooms are white, appear in masses from spring to autumn. Purple Trailing Lantana’s foliage will change to a red to purple color in the colder months. The foliage is very aromatic. Evergreen.

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aka Bay Tree

A selected form of the ancient and ever popular Bay Tree. Having smaller leaves than other forms makes it ideal for topiary work. The leaves are aromatic, dark green and leathery and just love to be clipped or cooked! Tolerant of most conditions including coastal. Evergreen. Culinary.

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula. Bright violet blue flowers on long "pickable" stems and an intense perfume make this English Lavender one to add to your collection. Easy to grow in a warm well drained position. Trim after flowering to encourage strong healthy new growth. Suitable for drying and hedging. Evergreen. RHS AGM

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula. An 'English' type Lavender with deliciously aromatic foliage and flowers. The grey leaves are off set by dark purple flower heads that appear from summer through to early autumn. Makes a lovely hedge. Trims well (after flowering). Plant in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen

After trimming your Lavender dry the flower heads to use for potpourri. Top tip - put dried Lavender in the vacuum cleaner bag to perfume your whole home and keep the vacuum smelling sweet.

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula. English Lavender. A highly fragrant Lavender with arching silver grey foliage and stems of dainty flowers that have a silver hue toned with soft violet. Very pretty when in full flower during summer. Plant in a warm well drained spot. Trim after flowering. Evergreen. PVR.

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aka French Lavender

Lavandula Hybrid. A popular Lavender that produces an abundance of long stemmed, dark lavender flower heads through-out the summer. These are used commercially for dried flowers and oil production. Just lovely in the garden and will help attract bees. Well worth planting for the fragrance alone.

'Grosso' is probably one of the most deliciously fragrant of all the Lavenders available to gardeners' today. Evergreen.

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula. Named after one of England's finest gardens this lovely little English Lavender has intensely aromatic foliage and flowers. The deep purple flowers appear on fine stems in summer. Happiest in a sunny well drained position. Trim after flowering. Evergreen. RHS AGM.

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula. English Lavender. A dwarf, compact form with foliage and flowers that carry the true sweet lavender fragrance we all love. The fine, grey foliage is topped off with stalks of small flower heads in the peak of summer. Trim after flowering. Loves the sun and good drainage. Evergreen.

'Munstead' is named after Munstead Woods in Surrey - the home of renowned garden designer - the late Gertrude Jeckyl.

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula. English Lavender. This selected form of the ever popular and very fragrant English Lavender will delight the senses with stems of intense blue-mauve flowers in the summer months. Aromatic fine grey foliage. Plant in a sunny well drained spot and trim after flowering. Evergreen.

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aka French-English Hybrid Lavender

Lavandula. This is a stunning hybrid lavender which is both tall and sturdy. With large aromatic grey foliage and long stems of intensely aromatic purple flower heads it is a very desirable plant. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen.

Lavender 'Super' can be grown as a hedge or used in the border for colour and fragrance. Lavender flowers are great for attracting bees to the garden so they ideal to plant near the vegetable garden to assist with pollination.

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Citrus. NZ's most popular lemon and deservedly so. Very juicy and a really good cropper. Once established the tree will seldom be without a lemon. More tolerant of cold than many other lemons. Can you feel a Gin and Tonic coming on? Happiest in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen.

All Citrus love being fed and watered regularly, especially if container grown. They respond quickly to a little pampering and will reward you for your efforts. When harvesting the fruit cut rather than pull off the tree. Citrus Information Pages

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Citrus. The ponderosa lemon is a citrus species thought to be a hybrid of a lemon and a citron. It is less cold hardy than a true lemon. It bears medium to large fruit that have a thick and bumpy rind.Can be put in a container and can be grown indoors. Evergreen

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aka Lemon

Citrus. On 'Flying Dragon' rootstock to keep compact. A true lemon variety bearing basket-fulls of large oval shaped fruit with a distinctive sharp acidic flavour. Very juicy and has few seeds. The skin is fragrant and firm. Plant in the sun in well drained soil with protection from harsh frost.

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Citrus. An interesting fast growing Hybrid lemon which has medium sized pale yellow fruit that are reasonably easy to peel. The flavour is mild and sweet compared to many other lemons. Excellent for refreshing summer drinks. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen.

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aka Lemonade

Citrus. On 'Flying Dragon' rootstock to keep compact. An interesting fast growing Hybrid lemon which has medium sized pale yellow fruit that are reasonably easy to peel. The flavour is mild and sweet compared to many other lemons. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen.

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aka Shore Leptinella

Native. Interesting and attractive little ground-cover with fresh green, flat, fern like foliage that sometimes has a hint of bronze. Quite fast growing in sun or part shade and tolerant of coastal conditions. Sometimes used as a 'now mow' lawn substitute. 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 NZ Iris

A native perennial with narrow spears of bronze green foliage that turns orange-brown in winter. Wiry stems of dainty white 'butterfly' flowers appear in spring and summer. Prefers a semi-shaded position and acid soil. Evergreen.

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aka Lily

The deepest, darkest, wine coloured blooms of this deliciously, decadent lily appear from early summer. The flowers are upward facing and decorate the strong stems. I consider this Lily a must have. Plant in a sunny well drained spot. Deciduous.

'Black Out' can also be grown in a container and will tolerate 1/2 day sun. Will quickly multiply to create more flowering stems each year.

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aka Christmas Lily

Christmas Lily. Glossy green foliage and stems of exquisite, pure white, trumpet blooms with the most exotic of perfumes. Usually in full bloom just around Christmas hence the name. Full sun to part of shade. Deciduous.

Grow your Christmas Lilies in a container or the garden. As I write my 'Snow Queen' are standing tall with at least 6 buds on each stem, 1 stem when open will be enough to perfume the whole house. A pot of these in bud or flower is the perfect gift for a special gardening friend.

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aka Lime Kaffir aka Makrut Lime

Citrus.The essential Lime to use for culinary purposes as all parts of the 'Kaffir' are strongly aromatic especially the unusual 'double' leaves - these are a vital ingredient in Thai and Indonesian cuisine. The fruit are green, rough and 'warty' and not particularly juicy. Evergreen.

The word "Kaffir" is Arabic for infidel or what Muslims used to call unbelievers. How it became associated with a Lime tree I have yet to discover. However in this case it has no relation to its use as a derogatory term in some cultures. Citrus Information Pages

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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 Rusher

This Aussie perennial is ideal for group planting in sun or part shade. Fine needles of lime-green foliage form an attractive clump and look good all year round. Little stems of yellow fragrant flowers in summer. Tolerates poor soil but likes good drainage. Easy to grow. 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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aka Fringe Flower

An attractive and easy care shrub with arching branches of deep burgundy wine foliage. In spring and summer dark pink 'fringed' flowers appear and these carry a pleasant fragrance. Easy to grow in sun or part shade, prefers well drained soil. Provides a nice contrast to green. Evergreen.

AKA 'The Fringe Flower' Loropetalum is in the same family as 'Witch Hazel'. It has quite a broad habit but responds well to trimming if you wish the shrub to have a more rounded shape.

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aka Fringe Flower

An attractive and easy care shrub with arching branches of deep burgundy wine foliage. In spring and summer dark pink 'fringed' flowers appear and these carry a pleasant fragrance. Easy to grow in sun or part shade, prefers well drained soil. Presented here as a topiary standard.

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aka Fringe Flower

An interesting shrub with neat oval leaves that are shaded in tones of burgundy and deep green. The shaggy bright pink 'fringed' flower heads appear in spring. The growth habit is slightly lax and pendulous. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Prefers a slightly acid soil. Evergreen.