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Cashmere Native Wholesale Nurseries - © List…. Spring 2011 / Autumn 2012.

suggest by appointment or 112 Hackthorne Road, Cashmere, Christchurch, 2. ph/fax 03 3372051, Mbl 021 2269434, [email protected] Botanical Name Common Name 70mm PB3 Ht. PB5 PB6.5 Ht. Comments ©

Grasses & Groundcovers Anemanthele lessoniana Giant Snowgrass $3.50 $5.00 $7.50 $12.50 Large tussock, green and orange foliage, upright weeping habit, occurring in exposed positions throughout South Island but will tolerate a wide variety of conditions including shade. Good on driveways and public plantings. Not recommended near lawns where it tends to self seed in moist conditions. Arthropodium cirratum Renga Lilly $3.50 $5.00 $7.50 $12.50 Broad pale green drooping make this an ideal border for pathways and a striking mass planting under trees. Flattenned by frosts in winter, the fronds rise again in the spring. Suitable for protected sites and frost free areas in the hill suburbs and on Banks Peninsula. Arthropodium cirratum Giant Renga Lilly $12.50 Dark green arching strap like foliage make this a dramatic plant for larger spaces again frost tender originating from North Island parent . grandifolia "Parnell" Astelia fragrans $3.50 $5.00 $7.50 $12.50 A large gold leaved astelia from forest margins of Banks Peninsula and West Coast with characteristic tall soft spikes. It can be grown effectively in pots or as midground planting to an established border of foliage to lighten and add interest amongst native shrubs Astelia chathamica 'Silver Spear' $3.50 $5.00 $7.50 $12.50 A large dramatic free standing astelia with soft upright spikes of shining grey foliage forming a clump as it matures. A a drought tolerant plant from exposed slopes of the Chatham Is, it can be grown effectively in pots or in architectural feature plantings either singly or in groups of three or five. Astelia nervosa $3.50 $5.00 $7.50 $12.50 Lower growing Astelia from Subalpine regions and Banks Peninsula with stiff and twisting spikes of foliage that develops into a tight clump with maturity. Atelia nervosa 'Westland' Red $3.50 $5.00 $7.50 $12.50 Smaller naturally occurring hybrid of Astelia nervosa with glossy maroon leaves in its juvenile form. Very showy in rock gardens or pebble borders. Carex comans 'Bronze' $3.50 $5.00 $7.50 Medium tussock, bronze foliage, low profile weeping form suitable for formost planting of tussock garden or driveway borders. Carex comans ' Frosted $3.50 $5.00 $7.50 As above, grey / green foliage. Curls' Carex comans 'Emerald $3.50 $5.00 $7.50 As above, luminescent pale green. Green' Carex comans 'Ginger $3.50 $5.00 $7.50 Medium tussock, pink colour, low profile weeping form suitable for formost planting of tussock garden or driveway borders. Nut' * Carex 'Evergold' $5.00 $10.00 Finer leaved gold and green clump forming small / medium sedge.Good along driveways, borders and in rock gardens. Carex flagellifera $3.50 $5.00 $7.50 Large tussock, bronze foliage, upright weeping habit occuring naturally in exposed positions throughout South Island but will comfortably tolerate waterlogged soils. Plant at greater than 0.75 metre centres to allow foliage to spread out. * Carex monrowii variegata $5.00 $10.00 Medium sized clump forming sedge with broad green and gold striped leaves. Likes exposed positions, drought tolerant, suitable for rock gardens. Carex secta $3.50 $5.00 $7.50 Large dramatic tussock, deep green foliage, upright weeping habit, occurring beside waterways and ponds throughout Canterbury but thrives in a wide variety of conditions. * Carex 'Snowdrift" $5.00 $7.50 Delicate emerald green and white striped clump forming small sedge. Suitable for small intimate gardens and a more shaded position. Carex tenuculmis $3.50 $5.00 $7.50 Large weeping tussock with two toned foliage of bronze and chocolate brown with large dark brown seed heads in late summer. Drought resistant, likes open positions with plenty of space. Carex testacea $3.50 $5.00 $7.50 Medium tussock, bright orange, upright habit, suitable for wide range of plantings from rockeries to roadside verges tussock gardens or driveway borders. Carex virgata $3.50 $5.00 $7.50 Lush green form of Carex secta. Chionochloa conspicua $3.50 $5.00 $7.50 Large broad leaved green tussock with very tall filamentous seed heads that rise to over a metre in height. Chionochloa Miniature ToeToe $3.50 $5.00 $7.50 Large / medium broad leaved green tussock with golden flag of seed heads in late summer. Dramtic feature plant in groupings of three or more particularly on raised ground or gently sloping banks. flavescens/flavicans Chionochloa rubra Giant Red Tussock $3.50 $5.00 $10.00 Large dramatic tussock with upright bronze foliage and shining filaments of seed heads in late summer. Growing prolifically on many subalpine slopes of the Sth. Is. , this is a drought tolerant tall and upright grass that can be grown effectively in pots or as background planting in an 'easy care' home garden. Cordatiera richardii South Is. Toe Toe $3.50 $5.00 $7.50 Small toe toe suitable for planting in lfestyle blocks in open spaces. actae $3.50 $5.00 Delicate blue / green medium tussock from Banks Peninsula. Very attractive, likes exposed conditions. Festuca coxii $3.50 $5.00 Delicate trailing blue green medium tussock from the Chatham Is. Very attractive, likes exposed conditions. * Festuca glauca $3.50 $5.00 $7.50 Small / medium tussock, stiff upright foliage, very drought resistant . Dramatic blue foliage makes it suitable for rock gardens and architectural feature plantinngs. * Libertia formosa Chilean Iris $3.50 $5.00 $10.00 Tallest of the evergreen irises, up to 0.75 metre height, lush, deep green foliage, clump forming, dramatic clusters of closely packed waxy white in spring. Tolerates shade to full sun. Libertia grandiflora N.Z. Flowering Iris $3.50 $5.00 Tallest of the native irises, evergreen up to 0.75 metre height, orange foliage graduating to deep green at the tips, clump forming, clusters of attractive white flowers in spring. Libertia perigrinans N.Z.Golden Iris $3.50 $5.00 Taller leaved native iris, orange foliage, very hardy with tendency to spread laterally that makes it most suited to pots or areas confined by pathways or edging. Libertia xoides N.Z. Dwarf Alpine iris $3.50 $5.00 Smallish native iris, single clump forming white flowers in summer orange and green vertical foliage, non invasive. Exposed positions drought resistant. Myosotidium hortensia Chatham Island Forget- $5.00 $12.50 Evergreen ground cover with giant leaves.Originally from windswept shingle beaches of Chatham Is., it is a gross feeder needing seaweed or blood and bone for continued health. Likes well drained me-not slopes and semi shade. * Ophiopogon japonica Black mondo grass $5.00 $7.50 Black strap-likeleaves, clump forming, drought resistant ground cover. Works well in courtyards and in pots contrasting with terrra cotta materials or grey foliage shrubs. Also available as dark green form nigra which can be intermingled. * Ophiopogon japonica Green mondo grass $5.00 $7.50 As above green form. * Ophiopogon Dwarf green mondo $5.00 $7.50 Emerald green groundcover with fine leaves, clump forming, drought resistant. Works well in courtyards and in pots contrasting with terra cotta materials or relating to deep green shrubs such as topiaried grass Box hedging, Lonicera and Bay trees Page 2 of 4 Botanical Name Common Name 70mm PB3 Ht. PB5 PB6.5 Ht. Comments © Phormium hybrids Dazzler' $10.00 $12.50 Dramatic red and black striped small flax suitable for exposed position. Phormium hybrids Maori Maiden' $10.00 $12.50 Dwarf pink striped flax suitable for exposed conditions. Phormium hybrids Yellow Wave' $10.00 $12.50 Medium gold and green striped flax suitable for exposed conditions. Phormium coccianum Mountain flax $3.50 $5.00 $7.50 Mountain flax, large dramatic specimen deep green broard leaves, clump forming upright with weeping habit, needs space but can be a feature in average sized gardens. Phormium tenax Lowland flax $3.50 $5.00 $7.50 Lowland flax, large dramatic specimen, greenish bronze foliage suitable for exposed positions and near ponds and waterways. Too aggressive for average sized gardens good fast grower for open Poa cita Port Hills Silver tussock $3.50 $5.00 $7.50 spaces.Large pale green upright tussock, trailing habit' with silver flowing seed heads summer to autumn, likes fairly dry and exposed positions on Banks Peninsula. Poa colensoi Blue tussock $3.50 $5.00 $7.50 Fine leaved , small blue tussock, likes open spaces. Senecio greyii Brachyglottis $3.50 $5.00 $7.50 Grey foliage and spreading habit make this shrub an excellent ground cover for exposed situations. Can be pruned to maintain shape and carries bright yellow daisy-like flowers in mid summer. Uncinia egmontiana Fine leaved , small red tussock, likes open spaces. Uncinia rubra $3.50 $5.00 $7.50 Medium clump forming sedge with broad red / bronze leaves from Stewart Is.and E. coast Sth. Is. Likes more protected sites and moist conditions. Performs best in groups of three alternating with foliage plants such as Hebes or Senecios. Uncinia uncinata $3.50 $5.00 $7.50 More delicate, attractive and with bright orange leaves this medium sedge occurs in slightly dryer situations and is suitable for rock gardens in less exposed situations, something of a 'pet' plant. Shrubs & Trees Parahebe "Blue Boy" $3.50 $5.00 Low growing spreading shrub with purple flowers spring and autumn. Parahebe white $3.50 $7.50 Lovely compact shrub, deep green foliage with delicate white flowers spring and autumn.Suited to smaller gardens or courtyards. Pachystegia insignis Marlborough daisy $5.00 $10.00 Large leaved sprawling plant ideal for use with retaining walls or exposed rocky slopes. Grey foliage with whitish margins can be teamed with bronze folige plants such as purple bidi bid, Acaena purpurea. Pachystegia rufa Marlborough daisy $5.00 $10.00 Deep green version of above but even more vigorous grower and suited to intermittent shade. Clianthus punescens Red Kaka Beak $10.00 $15.00 Low growing weeping vibrant green folige withrows of bright red pea like flowers inearly spring. Good for mass planting on banks and retaining walls. Aristotelia serrata Wineberry $3.50 $5.00 1m $10.00 $12.50 2m Medium shrub with large pale green srrated leaves and open structure. Grows on the edge of rainforest West coast and Banks Pen. Needs protection of companion planting or moderate shade and lightens shady areas with its pale foliage and deep red branches. Pittosporum tenufolium $3.50 $5.00 1m $10.00 $12.50 2m Very attractive tall shrub/ small tree, fairly frost resistant suitable for screening along fencelines or as background foliage to informal plantings. Mid green semi translucent foliage integrates well with other $25.00 2.5m members of this genus such as Pittosporum ralphii, Pittosporum eugenoides (Lemmonwood ) and Pittosporum crassifolium. Pittosporum eugenoides Lemmonwood $3.50 $5.00 1m $10.00 $12.50 2m Large shrub/ medium tree with fragrant glossy leaves, producing a more dramatic effect overall. Grows well throughout Banks Peninsula and in hill suburbs needs space, more suited to corner plantings or $25.00 2.5m garden borders at least one and a half metres wide, but not very frost tolerant on the plains so needs protection by way of companion planting with more hardy species. Pittosporum ralphii $3.50 $5.00 1m $10.00 $12.50 2m A lovely medium shrub/small tree with large deep green velvety leaves. Very suitable as privacy and background planting to borders both of natives and exotics such as camellias and rhododendrons. $25.00 2.5m Pittosporum crassifolium $3.50 $5.00 1m $10.00 $12.50 2m A large shrub/small tree with deep green velvety leaves smaller and more tightly formed than P. ralphii but highly suitable for planting in seaside areas as wind protection. Olaria paniculata $3.50 $5.00 1m $10.00 $12.50 2m Large shrub/ medium tree with rigid pale green crinkled leaves. A native of Banks Peninsula but very frost resistant, in mass plantings it makes excellent high hedges for privacy and wind protection for less hardy species. Coprosna robusta $3.50 $5.00 1m $7.50 $12.50 2m Tall shrub, deep green glossy leaves, frost resistant suitable for screening along fencelines or as background foliage to informal plantings. Attracts native birds. Very hardy making an excellent 'nurse crop' $5.00 1m $7.50 $12.50 2m or companion planting to protect less hardy natives while they become established. Coprosna repens $3.50 $5.00 1m $7.50 $12.50 2m Tall shrub, pale green glossy leaves, frost resistant suitable for screening along fencelines or as background foliage to informal plantings. Very hardy makes an excellent windbreak in seaside areas. Easily $5.00 1m $7.50 $12.50 2m pruned to shape. Coprosna lucida $5.00 $7.50 1m $10.00 $12.50 2m Compact medium shrub with stiff glossy leaves. Forms a nice tight oval for more formal plantings. Coprosna austalis $5.00 $5.00 1m $7.50 $12.50 2m Open structured medium shrub with very large pale translucent golden leaves. Needs a little wind protection but perfect for adding interest to a bushland planting or along shady fencelines. Pseudopanax arboreus Five finger $5.00 $5.00 1m $10.00 $12.50 2m Large shrub/ medium tree with large serrated green leaves. Branching from low down on the trunk produces an upright vase effect and the tree can be pruned to fit its position. The open configuration allows for underplanting as this tree approaches maturity. A native of Banks Peninsula,and only moderately frost tolerant it needs some added protection by way of companion planting with other trees such as Whiteywood or closeness to buildings or established trees on the plains. Pseudopanax Lancewood $5.00 $7.50 0.5m $12.50 1m Green with red rib foliage, stick insect shape in the juvenile form lasting 10 to 15 years after which time it progresses to conventional tree shape and colour. Great in architectural plantings in threes or crassifolium fives or against flat brick walls. Pseudopanax ferox Lancewood $5.00 $10.00 0.25m $12.50 $0.50 Green with grey gnarled foliage, stick insect shape in the juvenile form lasting 10 to 15 years after which time it progresses to conventional tree shape and colour. Juvenile form is definitely something from outer space. Pseudopanax lessonii X 'Sabre' $5.00 $10.00 0.5m $12.50 1m Green foliage variety of finger like forms widely variable in shape, size and colour. Subsequent form is that of a medium to large tree of conventional shape and colour. 'Trident' $10.00 0.5m $12.50 1m As above withthree fingered leaves. Pseudopanax laetus $12.50 2m Large shrub / small tree with very large deep green tropical looking leaves. Suitable for courtyards, corner sites and around buildings where there is some room for it to spread. The lush growth and maroon coloured stems form a vase shape as the tree matures that can be underplanted with ferns and groundcovers.This is a really useful plant for creating a dramatic effect close up and in spite of its tropical look is quite frost hardy. Hoheria augustifolia Twisted lacebark $7.50 1m $10.00 $15.00 2m Small tree with twisted branches on the outside competing with leaves for attention. Hoheria populnea Lacebark $5.00 $5.00 1m $7.50 $12.50 2m Medium tree with weeping habit and carries profusion of white star shaped flowers in spring beloved of native birds Hoheria sextylosa Lacebark $5.00 $5.00 1m $7.50 $12.50 2m Small tree / medium shrub, dense upright habit makes it excellent for use in screening along fencelines. Profusion of white flowers in spring attracts native birds and makes this a lovely sight to look down upon from a first floor balcony. Page 3 of 4 Botanical Name Common Name 70mm PB3 Ht. PB5 PB6.5 Ht. Comments © Mtrosideos excelsa Northern Rata $5.00 $10.00 $25.00 Famous spreading tree of shorelines with vibrant showy blossoms in December. Frost tender so more suited to Port Hills and Akaroa. Metrosideros robusta Rata 12.5 $25.00 Another Species of Rata that can be used as hedging. Metrosideros umbellata Southern Rata $5.00 $10.00 12.5 $25.00 Famous rata of Arthurs Pass and West Coast where whole hillsides blossom red during December. Needs adequate moisture, care and attention to establish in Canterbury but worth the effort. Fuchsia excorticata N.Z. fuchsia tree $5.00 $5.00 1m $7.50 $12.50 2m Open branched small / medium tree with glowing pink paperbark trunk and branches peeping out amidst soft dark green leaves. Loses leaves in winter so can be planted in protected position close in to houses and amongst other foliage such as tree ferns or pittosporums for the bushland effect. Notofagus fusca Red Beech $5.00 $5.00 1m $15.00 2m Large forrest tree suitable for lifestyle properties, or large sections. Beautiful red tinged foliage often used in arranging. Can be held down with judicious pruning Notofagus menzeii Silver beech $5.00 $5.00 1m $15.00 2m Medium forest tree able to be pruned to shape for a normal garden situation. Beautiful foliage finer than that of the red beech also a favourite of flower arrangers. Notofagus solandri Black Beech $5.00 $5.00 1m $15.00 2m Large tree but slow growing. Delicate deep green foliage. Notfagus solandri var Mountain beech $5.00 $5.00 1m $15.00 2m Mediium tree from subalpine regions, a smaller representative of the beeches suitable for double height fencelines or hedging Lovely foliage to complement cut flowers. cliffoides Dodonea viscosa Red Ake Ake $5.00 $5.00 1m $10.00 $15.00 2m Small / medium tree suitable for small gardens as specimen tree or for screening. Can be pruned to shape. Adds year round colour to the garden through its bronze foliage and maroon seed pods in purpurea autumn. Can be moderately frost tender. Dodonea viscosa Green Ake Ake $3.50 $5.00 1m $10.00 $15.00 2m Small /medium tree excellent for screening, hardy and frost tolerant. Dacrydium cupressum Rimu $3.50 $5.00 1m $10.00 $15.00 2m Large forest tree with drooping foliage in juvenile forms. Suitable for planting on Banks Pen. and in more protected areas of lifestyle blocks in Canterbury. Dacrycarpus dacryoides White Pine $3.50 $5.00 1m $10.00 $15.00 2m Large forest tree with delicate feathery foliage that once covered much of the swampy low lying land in Canterbury . Suitable for planting on Banks Pen. In gullys and in damp areas of lifestyle blocks in Canterbury. Melicytus ramiflorus Whiteywood $3.50 $5.00 1m $12.50 2m Fast growing medium tree suitable for bushland and fencelinr planting. Works well in companion planting with Pseudopanax arboreus. Podocarpus totara Totara $3.50 $7.50 1m $15.00 $25.00 2m Slow growing forest tree with compact branches and neelle like leaves. Suitable for Bushland planting and as a specimen tree. Podocarpu aurea Golden Totara $3.50 $7.50 1m $15.00 $25.00 2m Smaller and more compact form of totara - spectacular as a specimen tree. Podocarpus halli Halls totara. $7.50 1m $15.00 $25.00 2m Compact tree suitable for bushland planting . Needs protection of companion plants such as Pittosporumsand Coprosnas. Cordyline Indivisa Alpine Cabbage Tree $15.00 $25.00 1m Mountain cabbage tree from Banks Peninsula and West Coast rain forest. Edge of the forest dweller needing good drainage in an open situation with some shade during the day. Broad leaves and orange midrib make this a dramatic plant in large pot or clustere Cordyline Australis Cabbage Tree $3.50 $5.00 0.5m $7.50 $25.00 1m Distinctive erect, highly architectural foliage. Stronglyscented white flowers.Plants look most effective in clusters of three in a corner situation flanked by Pittosporum eugenoides in an assorted native planting Cordylline purpurea Red cabbage tree $15.00 $25.00 1m Lovely shiny maroon foliage of this highly architectural plant makes it a feature of any courtyard or pebble border. Does very well in pots and colours up particularly well in sunny, exposed positions. Sophora Microphylla South Island Kowhai $3.50 $5.00 1m $7.50 $12.50 2m Tangled juvenile stage develops into moderate sized tree with masses of drooping pea like flowers beloved by native birds Sophora Tetraptera North Island Kowhai $3.50 $5.00 1m $7.50 $12.50 2m Slender small tree with airy, graceful habit and yellow flowers in summer * Fatsia japonica Fatsia $3.50 $5.00 1m Large, glossy, deeply lobed palm like leaves. Clusters of small white flowers. Looks best in shaded areas dry or damp * Aucuba japonica, Aucuba $5.00 1m $10.00 Large leathery, glossy green leaves boldly splashed and spotted golden yellow. Compact and slow growing makes it suitable for shrubberies or borders where nearby colours are emerald green or cream Crotonoides Lophomyrtus bullata 'Kathryn' $5.00 $15.00 $0.75 Medium shrub with shiny purple leaves suitable for driveways or as intermediate plantings of clusters of three within a native border or feature garden. Prune from within to maintain healthy foliage as th shrub grows. 'Red Dragon' $5.00 $15.00 $0.75 Highly coloured medium shrub, attractive red and pink foliage suitable for driveways or mid ground plantings. 'Multicolour' $5.00 $15.00 $0.50 Pale gold and pink leaves in medium compact shrub suitable for garden feature planting to lighten shady areas. 'Little Star' $5.00 $15.00 $0.50 Very delicate tiny pink and white mottled leaves on compact small shrub that makes a wonderful highlight in a small garden. 'Black Beauty' $5.00 $15.00 $0.75 Very dark shiny foliage similar to 'Kathryn' in shape and aftercare. Clematis paniculata "Star Clematis" of Banks $15.00 1.5m $20.00 2m Climber, Banks Peninsula and West coast rainforest margins. Plant near a supporting tree or high trellis and a fireworks display of white starry flowers will explode across the topmost branches in early Peninsula spring. Enjoys sloping sites on Banks Pen and flowers are a picture when see from above. Corynecarpus laevigatus Karaka $3.50 $5.00 1m $10.00 $15.00 2m Compact small/medium tree with attractive large glossy leaves. Myrsine australis Red Matipo $3.50 $5.00 1m $10.00 $15.00 2m Very attractive medium shrub with pale gold / green crinkled leaves barely concealing and bright red stems within. Can be pruned to any configuration and lightens any area with its unusual foliage and coloured branches. Myoporum laetum Ngaio $3.50 $5.00 1m $10.00 $15.00 2m Medium tree with pale green foliage and purple berries attractive to native birds. Prune to maintain shape as the tree grows. Frost tender but does well on hill slopes of Banks Peninsula and in Brighton. Olaria paniculata $3.50 $5.00 1m $7.50 $12.50 2m Large compact shrub with pale crinkled leaves often used in hedging. Macropiper excelsum Horopito $3.50 $5.00 1m $7.50 $12.50 2m Large heart shaped leaves and open branched configuration make this shrub or small tree suitable for interplanting with other natives such as Ps. Arboreus and Pitto ralphii and crassifolium. It is very frost tender and growth is restricted to Banks Peninsula and beachside suburbs around Sumner where it does well tucked into depressions and on the hill slopes as far as Cashmere. Griselina littoralis Broadleaf $5.00 $10.00 0.75m 12.5 Small / medium shrub with shiny broad leaves of pale green. Lightens foreground plantings where darker greens predominate.Naturally ccurs on the edge of the forest on Banks peninsula and West * Photinia 'Red Robin' $5.00 1m $10.00 $15.00 2m MediumCoast. shrub, small tree with dramatic red new foliage in spring, works well with the majority of natives for extra colour Plagianthus divaricus Lowland ribbonwood $5.00 $10.00 1m $15.00 2m Complicated branching patterns and thin barely noticeable leaves make this an interesting medium shrub / small tree for use in architectural plantings or for foliage variation amongst other larger leaved natives such as Pitto. Ralphii or crassifolium Plagianthus regis Mountain ribbonwood $3.50 $5.00 1m $10.00 $15.00 2m Meium / Large fast growing tree with open branches and small heart shaped serrated leaves. Semi deciduous and suitable for places needing extra sun in winter, needs early pruning to shape to maintain the height at suitable levels. Page 4 of 4 Botanical Name Common Name 70mm PB3 Ht. PB5 PB6.5 Ht. Comments © Hebe diosmafolia $5.00 $10.00 $15.00 Small / Medium shrub with feathery leaves and delicate sprays of white flowers in late summer. Hebe eliptica $5.00 $10.00 $15.00 Medium shrub , compact nature small delicate leaves and sprays of showy white flowers in summer. Works best in smaller gardens amongst deep green foliage plants. Hebe speciosa $5.00 $10.00 $15.00 Medium size, compact shrubwith large shiny leaves and showy maroon flowers in spring and autumn. Hebe violaceae $5.00 $10.00 $15.00 Same as H. speciosa but more vigorous and with large mauve flowers in spring and autumn.Does particularly well in exposed situations where it hugs the ground and forms a large cushion of shiny foliage and brilliant mauve flowers. Hebe macrolatisepala $5.00 $10.00 $15.00 Medium shrub, pale elongated leaves, open branching pattern, large pale lavender flowers very early in spring. Hebe 'Inspiration' $5.00 $10.00 $15.00 Lovely dark green small /medium shrub with dark maroon stems and vivid maroom flowers appropriately named as can be used in almost any garden from widly informal bushland to meticulously groomed courtyard. Hebe Lindsayii $5.00 $10.00 $15.00 A very unusual looking compact hebe with pale green globular leaves that make this a feature plant in foreround plantings or rock gardens Hebe odora compacta $5.00 $10.00 $15.00 Low growing deep green sub alpine species that does well in small rock gardens or courtyards Hebe 'Oratia Beauty' $5.00 $10.00 $15.00 Compact medium shrub with clusters of bright pink flowers in spring and to a lesser degree autumn. Does well on sloping banks as well as in formal borders and looks best when planted in threes. Hebe salicifolia $5.00 $10.00 $15.00 Large shrub open branches, occurs predominantly on the Port Hills but will tolerate all planting conditions. Large delicate white flowers appear in late summer / autumn. Good for interplanting with or in front of Pittosporums in bush gardens or along fencelines. Hebe "Red Edge" $5.00 $10.00 $15.00 Highly decorative medium growing hebe with compact grey foliage and distinctive marron leaf edges and stems. Good in rock gardens and sunny positions close in to houses. Drought resistant. Ground Ferns & Pungas Asplenium bulbiferum Hen and chickens $5.00 $7.50 $10.00 Handsome tall arching fronds make this an ideal ground fern to infill between living pungas. It requires a damp and shady spot to thrive and will do so under decking or balconies with very low light levels. It is most effective when planted in threes or 'families' of different sized plants. Asplenium bulbiferum x $5.00 $12.50 $15.00 Beautiful medium arching fronds, more compact than above and more frost resistant. Will suit almost any moist situation. oblongifolium Blechnum discolor N.Z. Crown fern $5.00 $12.50 15 Showy fishbone fronds mounted as 'crowns' upon thick brown stalks 10-20 cms high. Most effective in mass plantings in damp and shady places between tree ferns or under a canopy of established trees. Blechnum penna marina N.Z. miniature ground $5.00 $12.50 Petite ground hugging fern for damp areas , adds interest as a ground cover rather than conventional fern shape. Blechnum procera fern $5.00 $12.50 Small / Medium interesting looking fern with horizontal rows of tooth like deep green shiny leaves . Blechnum capense N.Z. Autumn fern $5.00 $12.50 Medium fern with arching fronds of crinkled leaves that emerge bronze in the early stages. * Polystichium proliferum $5.00 $7.50 10 Hardy filligree leaved large ground fern, not requiring shade or damp conditions, does well as foreground to borders of Azaleas or assorted native shrubs such as pittosporums or hebes. Cyathea medullaris Mamaku 12.5 $25.00 $50.00 Large broad trunked tree fern, not common, with thick black bases to often huge and broadly arching fronds. Thrives in high rainfall areas of West Coastof South Island and demands damp and shade to survive in Canterbury. Cyathea dealba Silver fern $12.50 $25.00 $50.00 Delicate fronds more resistant to drying than other tree ferns, but still needs damp and shade to thrive. Dicksonia squarrosa Punga $12.50 $25.00 $35.00 1.0m Large fast growing tree fern creates wonderful tropical effect in shaded area. Looks best when planted in threes of varying height. Essential to be watered from above through the crown and daily during canterbury summers. Installation of simple home irrigation system is strongly advised. Dicksonia fibrosa Soft tree fern $25.00 $50.00 1.0m Pale feathery foliage makes this a lovely foreground specimen or a fernery feature viewed from within the house. Palms $10.00 * Phoenix Canariensis Canary Island Date $5.00 $7.50 $10.00 $15.00 Attractive fast growing palm for courtyards or pots. Rhopalostylis sapida PalmNikau Palm $5.00 $7.50 $10.00 $15.00 Native palm, very slow growing but fronds spread sideways rapidly at ground level so can be effective in early the stages when viewed from above. This is a native of Banks Peninsula as well as the West Coast and is quite frost tender. It is suitable only for very protected sites such as in gullies, well under canopy or close to houses. Other * Agapanthus orientalis 'Big Blue' $5.00 $7.50 $12.50 Large clumping ground cover from South African with broad green strap like leaves andounded heads of blue flowers in late summer. praecox * Agapanthus orientalis "White' $5.00 $7.50 $12.50 Large clumping ground cover from South African with broad green strap like leaves andounded heads of white flowers in late summer.Moderately frost resistant , this is a good standby for groung cover praecox and underplanting out on the plains * Agapanthus 'Baby Blue' $5.00 1m $7.50 $12.50 Miniature form of agapanthus with much smaller flower heads. Delicate clumps make this a much more suitable plant for home gardens than its larger form. * Cypress 'Leylandii' Leyland cypress $5.00 1m $7.50 $12.50 2m Drought and wind resistant conifer. Provides goodshelter belt material or can be used as a "nurse ' crop to get natives started out on the plains. Can be cut out later with no residual plant material to deal with. * Cupressus macrocarpa $5.00 1m $7.50 $12.50 2m Drought and wind resistant conifer. Provides goodshelter belt material . Also used as a "nurse ' crop to get natives started out on the plains. Can be cut out later with no residual plant material to deal with. * Pinus radiata $5.00 1m $7.50 $12.50 2m * Thuya plicata Western red cedar $5.00 1m $7.50 $12.50 2m Tall cone shaped conifer , needs plenty of room but great in a park like setting of a lifestyle block or as a windbreak along the southern border. * Laurus nobilis Bay Laurel $5.00 1m $7.50 $12.50 2m Compact branching shrub widely used in topiari.

* Asterisk signifies plants which although not N.Z. native have shown themselves useful in companion planting or design work. 120,000.00 plants on site, only those held in quantities over 200 are listed above . Other species may be available on request. Bulk landscaping deals and starter packs are our specialty. Landscaping advice given free of charge and site visits available on request. Home lirrigation starter packs and consultation service also available. Growing on Lines of most shrubs and trees are available in commercial quantities by prior arrangement. Eco sourced plant lines can be grown to order and 'indented' or placed on 'lay by' till required with payment of a nominal deposit. All plant materials are eco sourced either from parent plants in Canterbury or West Coast of S.I. and supplied to match the specific locality.