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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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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.

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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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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

This lovely old-fashioned perennial requires a moist shady position. The creamy yellow flowers are deliciously scented.

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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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HELLEBORUS APRICOT PEACH

HELLEBORUS APRICOT PEACH

Coral peach petals unfurl to unveil a simple and elegant hellebore flower, glowing in the clear late afternoon winter sun.

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HELLEBORUS PICOTEE

HELLEBORUS PICOTEE

Glistening soft pink or white flowers are edged in a subtle ruby margin, and delicately streaked with old rose in this carefully selected strain. The stunning result of a 12 year breeding program. These elegant flowers ...

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HOSTA BLUE ANGEL

HOSTA BLUE ANGEL

Super-sized metallic blue leaves emerge from the ground in spring like triffids! Stunning in a pot or in a protected and shady garden bed. Protect from snails.

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HOSTA WIDE BRIM

HOSTA WIDE BRIM

Bold and wide creamy yellow variegated leaves emerge from the ground in spring as the days start to lengthen, followed by mauve bell-shaped flowers held on tall stems above the foliage. Perfect for pots or ...

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LIGULARIA MIDNIGHT LADY

LIGULARIA MIDNIGHT LADY

A striking perennial that loves the soggy spots in your garden. Shiny, almost black foliage with bright daisy flowers to 1 metre tall in Summer. A great plant for the back of the border or by a water feature. 'Midnight ...

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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 green leaves are the perfect foil for brillant red flowers.

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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 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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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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A fascinating plant that couldn't be named any better. Its deep glossy leaves look every bit like the old 'fergie' tractor seat. Long-flowering yellow daisy flowers cover the plant during warm months. Wonderful when ...

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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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TOMATO PINK BUMBLEBEE - 3 PACK

TOMATO PINK BUMBLEBEE - 3 PACK

3 PACK SPEEDINGS Taking the organic and farmers markets of the US by storm, Pink Bumble Bee and its relatives from the 'Artisan Tomato' stables are the next big thing in open-pollinated tomatoes. Rated number one at 2015's Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, the fruit on Pink Bumblebee holds on the vine for weeks and weeks without cr...

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DAHLIA- MY LOVE

DAHLIA- MY LOVE

VERY POPULAR crystal white cacti variety. Neatly formed and throws a phenomenal amount of flowers. One of the earliest to start, and last to finish.In high demand from the cut flower industry, and makes a stunning `wild'look within the garden. Can require staking, alternately it creates a rambling effect. Individual bloom size of 15-18cm

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