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Our selection of shade plants offer a beautiful solution to a common garden problem- what grows well in shade? Whether you have a dry, shady area that needs some colour or a damp boggy spot- we have the right plant for the right spot.

BLUE HIMALAYAN POPPY

BLUE HIMALAYAN POPPY

Is there any flower more desirable as this poppy from Tibet? Planted en masse this legendary blue poppy is a breath-taking sight to behold. For cool cllimate gardens with moist soils and summers below 30 degrees.

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CANTERBURY BELLS BLUE

CANTERBURY BELLS BLUE

One of the prettiest blues for cut flowers, Cantebury Bells is an old- fashioned favorite of experienced gardeners because they flower through mid-summer and are spectacular in a mixed border.

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Imagine the delicious aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans, made even more magical because you grew them yourself! An attractive small shrub with glossy dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers, not to mention ...

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This Australian native was popular in southern California during the 50's and 60's as a substitute for a grass lawn- it never needs mowing! Ideal for light traffic areas. Grows in part shade but thrives in full sun. ...

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A beautiful little alpine plant suited to cooler climates. Much loved for its unusual bright white star-shaped flowers above silvery green. One for the adventurous gardener keen to try something unique in ...

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ENGLISH PRIMROSE

ENGLISH PRIMROSE

How do you know when spring has arrived? You ask an experienced gardener, or you check to see if your English Primrose has started blooming! The scented, pale yellow flowers are one of the sure signs that spring is just ...

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NASTURTIUM ALASKA SCARLET

NASTURTIUM ALASKA SCARLET

Green splashed, white saucers of leaf make great foliage contrast even before they flower in post box red.

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NASTURTIUM EMPRESS OF INDIA

NASTURTIUM EMPRESS OF INDIA

Dramatic dark jade green leaves are the perfect foil for brillant red flowers. A royal disposition and perfect ornamental and edible companion for the garden.

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NASTURTIUM LADYBIRD

NASTURTIUM LADYBIRD

Nasturtiums are a wonderful plant to get children and beginners into the garden. So easy grow and with a name like Ladybird who could resist. Cheery yellow edible flowers spotted with large blotches of deep red. The ...

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NASTURTIUM PEACH MELBA

NASTURTIUM PEACH MELBA

Primrose yellow flowers gently streaked with ruby.

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NASTURTIUM TRAILING MIX

NASTURTIUM TRAILING MIX

Perfect for those gardeners beginning their flower adventure because these are just so easy to grow. A brilliant mix of reds, yellows and oranges look wonderful cascading from hanging baskets and over garden edges.

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Fuzzy lilac flowers and dark green, peppermint scented foliage which deters fleas. Can plant beside dog kennels. Covers 2.5m2.

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The sweet melting flesh of the Papaya is the epitome of exotic backyard fruit, but you don't have to live in the tropics to enjoy home grown Papaya. It will grow happily outside planted in a protected spot in ...

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SWEET ALYSSUM 'CARPET OF SNOW'

SWEET ALYSSUM 'CARPET OF SNOW'

A quiet achiever in the flower family when it comes to showiness but one of the best additions to you garden. Sweet Alyssum is renowned for its beneficial insect attracting qualities- and its honey scented blooms from ...

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TRADESCANTIA PURPLE HEART

TRADESCANTIA PURPLE HEART

Dry, cramped conditions bring out the most intense magenta-purple colouring of this fabulous foliage plant.

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VIOLA HEARTSEASE

VIOLA HEARTSEASE

The true Johnny-Jump-Up, also known as Heartsease for its use in treating a range of ailments throughout the ages- ranging from bronchial complaints to fevers to skin problems. We like to grow it purely for its endearing ...

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ANEMONE HONORINE JOBERT

ANEMONE HONORINE JOBERT

Pristine white flowers have been bringing joy to the hearts of gardeners in late summer for over 150 years. The simple beauty of the flowers belies the tough nature of these long-lasting flowers, known as 'wind-flowers' ...

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BAMBOO NEPALESE BLUE

BAMBOO NEPALESE BLUE

A light glaucous dusty blue shimmer coats the canes of this delightfully tropical looking clumping bamboo. Feathery golden green leaves make a dense thicket that grows quickly without taking over. As the name ...

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BLUE HIMALAYAN POPPY

BLUE HIMALAYAN POPPY

This plant is one for the collector. The holy grail of blue flowers lusted after by Head Gardeners the world over. Requires some winter chilling to flower well. Plant in a cool moist spot where you can stumble ...

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CANNA Bengal Tiger

CANNA Bengal Tiger

Out of stock - try Canna Durban as a subsitute (PCADU). The sensational bold striped foliage of Bengal Tiger illuminates the garden. Each leaf is brightly striped in gold and lime, and topped in ...

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CANNA STUTTGART

CANNA STUTTGART

Discovered in Stuttgart, Germany, this is the best canna for shade. Tall statuesque stems display broad glaucous foliage, each leaf randomly splashed in cream. Pale apricot-peach flowers are produced from summer, ...

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CHATHAM ISLAND FORGET-ME-NOT

CHATHAM ISLAND FORGET-ME-NOT

With brilliant bright green glossy leaves and phenominal huge heads of blue forget-me-not flowers in the spring. This New Zealand native is great in the semi shade and can tolerate coastal winds. Limit 1 per customer.

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Recently imported from New Zealand breeders, this dazzling selection displays bunches of skyward facing tangerine flowers, each with an open golden throat. These are held on stout stems over mounds of strappy green ...

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CLIVIA RICH RED

CLIVIA RICH RED

Sumptuous deep red outward facing flowers are borne on upright stems. Petals are cupped, so that each flower is shaped with the elegance of a tulip. The first red Clivia's in cultivation were Belgian hybrids raised ...

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2019 Gardening Diary

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SPECIAL - LAST REMAINING STOCK!! This beautiful 2019 diary captures the essence of all things heritage with a week to a page, a monthly list of seeds to sow, seasonal advice, room for your plant labels, and there's also blank pages for your own seasonal observations and garden notes. Starting December 2018, this beautifully illustrated diary wil...

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