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aka Rata

Metrosiderous Kawa Copper is a recently released variety that is a cross with the northern rata. As well as deep red flowers it also boasts attractively coppery coloured new foliage making it a possible new hedging variety as well as a stunning small garden specimen tree. Evergreen.

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aka Pohutukawa

Smaller growing upright tree with dark green leaves and deep scarlet flowers from early summer. Ideal for coastal situations in full sun and well drained soil. Drought and wind tolerant. Can be grown as a tree or screening plant. Bred in Taranaki. Evergreen

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aka Micromyrtus Ciliata

An Attractive low growing shrub with arching branches of white turning pinkish red. Flowers in spring. Highly desirable for picking due to long flowering time and long lasting ability of the cut flower. Needs well draining sunny situation. Cut back after flowering. Evergreen.

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aka Orange Jessamine

This delightful evergreen shrub with aromatic foliage and highly perfumed flowers is a close cousin of Citrus. The summer flowers are white and are followed by lovely red berries. The foliage is a rich green. Likes a sunny spot with humus rich soil and protection from frost. Evergreen

Murraya responds very well to clipping (after flowering) and can be used as a low hedge or for topiary - as you would use Box. An extremely popular landscaping plant for frost free areas and it really does smell simply wonderful.

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Produces red new growth when other Nandinas are green (spring and autumn). A compact, rounded, evergreen shrub with that produces red new growth in spring and autumn. In winter months, turns vivid red all over. Fabulous for foliage contrast and texture. It is a smaller variety that is a perfect height for fences, borders or hedging. PVR.AKA

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aka Chinese Sacred Bamboo

This highly decorative form of the Chinese welcome bush is valued for the wonderful autumn foliage colour which intensifies to a brilliant red in winter. Though 'Gulfstream' is easy care and hardy the plant will appreciate some slow release fertilizer at the end of summer. Evergreen.

'Gulfstream' can be used as a low hedging plant with great success. It has a nice compact and well behaved habit. Equally at home in a container.

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aka Chinese Sacred Bamboo

A dwarf variety of Nandina which forms a compact shrub with a clumping habit. The foliage has pale pink tones in spring and beautiful rich burgundy tones in winter. Small white flowers in summer, followed by red berries in autumn. Will grow best in fertile soil in full sun or part shade. PVR.

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aka Nandina

This Nandina is for those of you who don't want red in your gardens! Magical Lemon n Lime has bright lime green foliage that fades to a deep green -it will not turn red even in winter! The two tone greens look amazing. Stunning as a hedge, boarder or in containers, superb for cut foliage. Evergreen

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aka Nandina

This selection of Nandina offers a compact and dense growth habit that grows slowly producing bright red new growth that greens on maturity. Very low maintenance plant. Drought tolerant once established. Full Sun. Evergreen.

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aka Dwarf Heavenly Bamboo

An interesting foliage plant that forms a small compact rounded bush. The leaves which are often crinkled are lime green changing to shades of purple, crimson and orange through winter. Grows with very little fuss and is very tolerant. Looks best group planted in a sunny spot. Evergreen.