perennials - Just Arrived
In designing with plants, it is the perennials that ensure that there is constant change, and that there is always an element of surprise or interest in the garden.
Getting to know the dormant and flowering periods of the plants is essential to achieving the right balance in the design, so that as one perennial goes to sleep, another awakens.
Perennials, perhaps more than any other group of plants, are available in a huge range of colours, forms, textures and fragrances in both foliage and flower. There are perennials suitable for almost every area of the garden: from full sun to full shade, in large gardens or small beds and to suit every mood or style. Popular perennial plants include Penstemon, Gaura, Canna, Dahlias, Salvias, Lupins, Columbines, Lilies, Delphiniums and Hellebores - oh! the list is endless.
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A perennial plant (Latin per, "through", annum, "year") is a plant that lives for more than two years, unlike an Annual which grows, sets seed, gayly disperses it and then dies - all in a single season. Perennial plants are divided into two large groups: those that are woody and those that are herbaceous. They can be short-lived (only a few years) or they can be long-lived, and can vary in size from only a few millimeters to over 10 meters tall. They include a wide assortment of plant groups from Ferns to the highly diverse flowering plants like Orchids and Ornamental Grasses.
Perennials typically grow structures that allow them to adapt to living from one year to the next. These structures include bulbs, tubers, woody crowns, rhizomes plus others. They might have specialized stems or crowns that allow them to survive periods of dormancy over cold or dry seasons during the year. Many perennials have adapted to survive under extreme environmental conditions: some can survive hot dry conditions, or cold temperatures. These plants tend to invest a lot of resource into their adaptations and often do not flower and set seed until after a few years of growth.
Many perennials produce relatively large seeds, which can have an advantage as they produce larger seedlings after germination that can better compete with other plants or more quickly develop leaves, ensuring their survival.
In warmer climates, perennials grow continuously. In seasonal climates, their growth is limited to the growing season. For example, in temperate regions a perennial plant may grow and bloom during the warm part of the year, with the foliage dying back in the winter. These plants are deciduous perennials. Regrowth is from existing stem tissue. In some species, perennials retain their foliage all year round; these are evergreen perennials. Come in and take a look around. We've always got something pretty, perky and persuasive in the perennial line.
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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.
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 60cm
Carex Comans Green
Current Stock Height: 20/25 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
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.
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 0.75m x 0.6m
Carex Dipsacea
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$12.99
Carex Dipsacea
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose
Winter Rose. This range of Hellebores has a tight petaloid forming around the centre of each flower, which fall off once the flower is pollinated - the flower is then single. Very pretty and free flowering winter-spring. Plant in humus rich soil for best results. Perennial.
Clifton Homestead N.Z.'s premier grower of Hellebores tells us that these hybrids will tolerate some sun but probably best to still give them some shade in the afternoon. The colour range is mainly from white through to pink.
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 45cm x 45cm
Helleborus Anemone Centre
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$39.99
aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose
Winter Rose single. From the 'Clifton Homestead' breeding programme we offer these exciting and dramatic dark hybrids. Includes shades of slate grey, blue-black and deep burgundy. Some may also be spotted. No matter the colour they will be beautiful in the winter garden. Plant in semi-shade. Perennial.
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 45cm x 45cm
Helleborus Dark Hybrid
Current Stock Height: 5/10cm ?
Container: 1l ?
$14.99
aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose
Winter Rose double. These delightful doubles are from Clifton Homestead - a Hellebore specialist from the deep South. The exquisite blooms are round and facing outwards on sturdy stems. Available in white and various shades of pink. Happy in semi-shade in humus rich soil that is well drained. Perennial.
Hellebore foliage is mostly evergreen but the old leaves start to look a bit tatty after awhile. It is usual to cut them off just as the flower buds start to appear.
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 45cm x 45cm
Helleborus Double Hybrids
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$39.99
aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose
The handsome dark green leaves combine well with the pale pink cupped shaped blooms which appear from winter through to early spring. Happiest in a semi-shaded position, ideal to naturalize under deciduous trees. Well worth planting. Perennial.
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 45cm x 45cm
Helleborus Pink Single
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 1l ?
$14.99
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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Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 50cm
Lomandra Lime Tuff
Current Stock Height: 25/35 cm ?
Container: 1l ?
$19.99
Lomandra Lime Tuff
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 1.9l ?
$26.99
Lomandra Lime Tuff
Expected Stock Height: 40/55 cm ?
We are awaiting confirmation from our supplier for an expected delivery date. Express your interest by adding to your Waitlist.
Garden Peony. Large Double white flower. This delightful variety flowers late mid season. Blush-white of waxy texture with a faint pink centre and very narrow crimson edge to a few petals. Strongly scented but not sweet. Grows to a medium height and produces a fair amount of bloom with adequate stems and good foliage. Deciduous
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 80cm x 60cm
Peony Avalanche
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$44.99
An old favourite for late spring display, large, colourful and fragrant blooms. Plants form an upright bush of dark green leaves, remaining attractive all season. This double-flowered selection has snowy white petals, shaded cream towards the base. Good strong stems, great fragrance. Deciduous
Bowl of Cream was awarded the Aps Gold Medal in 1981.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 80cm x 90cm
Peony Bowl of Cream
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$44.99
A simply gorgeous white peony with just the slightest hint of cream at the base. This is the florists choice for bridal arrangements. Compact short, no stamens or pollen and delivers 4 buds per stem. Plant in full sun where the frosts are thickest and you will be delighted year after year with its stunning display. Deciduous
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous
Mature Size (HxW): 75cm x 75cm
Peony Bridal Showers
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$44.99
Garden Peony. Chippewa has absolutely stunning bright double red lactifloia held aloft bright red stems. These graceful blooms grow above deep green glossy foliage on long strong stems. Excellent cut flower. Excellent form. Bomb. Midseason.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 85cm x 75cm
Peony Chippewa
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$44.99
Among the first Peonies to bloom,
with the large, semi double, bowl shaped blossoms, with elegantly ruffled petals, emerge intense coral with rose overtones before gradually fading to pale ivory. Slightly fragrant, they are borne on strong stems which do not require staking. Deciduous
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 80cm x 75cm
Peony Coral Sunset
Expected Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.
Garden Peony. Beautiful large velvety white fully double flowers. Slightly fragrant, flowers borne on strong stiff stems and complemented by outstanding green foliage. Compact habit, great for garden bed or cut flowers. Full sun, sheltered location, staking may be required. Perennial. Deciduous.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 90cm x 75cm
Peony Elsa Sass
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$44.99
A magnificent fully double flower that is a black red. Garden Peonies are old favourites 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. Late midseason flowers. Deciduous
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 60cm
Peony Orlando Roberts
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$44.99
Garden Peony. Delicately speckled soft salmon pink bomb shaped flowers. Cream show at the base of central petal tuft, smooth buds, excellent cut flower. Bold deep green foliage and lovely fragrance. Deciduous
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 60cm
Peony Petticoat Flounce
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$49.99
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