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aka Lily of the Nile

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

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aka Lily of the Nile

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

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aka Heartleaf Saxifrage

Attractive large heart shaped leaves with a crinkly edge are topped off with stems of bright pink flowers in late winter and spring. Excellent ground-cover for sun or semi-shade. Hardy, reliable and semi-evergreen.

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aka Canna

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

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aka Canna

A dwarf form of the tropical looking Canna that has large speckled yellow flowers that make a bright contrast with its verdant green foliage. Suitable for a container or would look lovely mass planted in the garden

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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 Hair Sedge

Native Hair Sedge.. The name Comans means "luxuriant head of hair" and this native Tussock Grass certainly has a fine head of green needle foliage. Tolerant of just about any conditions including coastal. Quickly forms a clump and is invaluable for adding texture to the garden. 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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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 Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

This hellebore is just stunning, with masses of deep burgundy red flowers on red stems from winter through to mid spring. This is the first red hellebore with dark green marbled leaves. Forms a compact clump. Plant in full to part shade. Prefers well drained soil. Evergreen. Perennial. PVR.

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aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

Winter Rose single. Stunning new Hellebore. Compact, single cream flowers lovely large yellow centres with deep glossy green foliage. Gorgeous mass planted to brighten even the dullest space. Perennial

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aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

Flowering tirelessly through winter and well into spring producing gorgeous rose pink, outward facing blooms, held above the leaf. Use as a specimen or bulk plant as a wave in the shade under trees in a woodlands to add colour. Evergreen

This hellebore, similar to Ice n Roses Rose but will flower 1 month earlier.

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aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

Attractive marbled foliage and flowers are a soft pink with yellow stamens. Flowers fade to tones of mauve. Prefers semi shade and a moist, humus rich soil that drains well .

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aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

Winter Rose single. A selected form of 'Winter Rose' with clean white blooms that nestle just above the dark green foliage on a small compact bushy plant. Flowers from late winter to spring. Plant in semi-shade in humus rich well drained soil for best results. Perennial.

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aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

Winter Rose single. A very welcome addition to the winter garden providing a floral display when most of your other plants will be having a winter rest. Dark green foliage off set beautifully with pure white flowers. Happiest in semi-shade and well drained humus rich soil. Hardy. Perennial.

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aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

Winter Rose niger single. A selected form with delicious single blooms in pure white with yellow stamens. A lovely contrast to the dark green foliage. Flowers appear from winter through to spring just when the garden and the gardener needs cheering up. Plant in well drained soil in semi-shade. Perennial.

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aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

Winter Rose niger single. A selected form with delicious single blooms in pure white with yellow stamens. A lovely contrast to the dark green foliage. Flowers appear from winter through to spring just when the garden and the gardener needs cheering up. Plant in well drained soil in semi-shade. Perennial.

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aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

Lily is a stunning, new, double hellebore with white petals dramatically detailed with luscious raspberry pink. Each petal has a central flare down the middle with spreading veins, a picotee edge, and beautifully veined reverses. Plant in well drained soil in semi-shade. Perennial

Spring Promise Lily

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aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

Winter Rose single. Penny's Pink produces masses of beautiful bright pink cup shaped flowers with yellow stamens from winter and into early spring. The foliage is dark green and marbled and the plant forms a tidy clump.Plant in full to part shade. Prefers well drained soil. Evergreen. Perennial. PVR.

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aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

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

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aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

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

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aka Spanish Lavender

One of the most popular Lavenders sold in NZ and there's a good reason for that. The plump purple flower heads appear in abundance from early spring through to late summer. It performs well, looks good and clips well. Happiest in a sunny well drained spot. Evergreen.

Use for low hedges, container planting, topiary work or just plant amongst your other treasures in the mixed border. A great little Mediterranean lavender that seldom disappoints.

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A stunning snow-white Lavender that has masses of snow-white flowers from late Winter through Summer. Its compact grey green foliage is aromatic and looks attractive all year round. While its hardy, drought tolerant and low maintenance it is great for bulk planting in a landscape or as a single in a container. Evergreen

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aka Turf Lily

A great little groundcover or edging plant. Grass-like dark green foliage that forms a clump and spreads. Spikes of dainty white flowers appear in summer and autumn followed by black berries. Drought and shade tolerant. Evergreen.

Best in full shade

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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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This variegated grass-like perennial Lomandra is beautiful and soft with small yellow flowers from September to April. The light coloured foliage provides great contrast in the garden. Handles full sun but prefers light to moderate shade. Tolerant of drought and frost. 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 Japanese Spurge

A selected form of this hardy ground-cover which grows particularly well in shade. Glossy green foliage with a 'serrated' edge on fleshy stems. Little white fragrant flowers in spring. Most attractive when allowed to form a thick mat of foliage. Hardy and evergreen.

Pachysandra will grow in sun but will need to be keep moist to do well. As it is an invaluable plant for shaded spots with is where it does best.

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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 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 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.