SHRUBS & HEDGING ETC

Abelia grandiflora Evergreen Easy to grow in most soil conditions. Glossy green leaves with white flowers most of the year and reddish sepals to add more colour. Appreciates a yearly trim to stay tidy or to shape to your requirements.

Abeliophyllum distichum White Forsythia White almond-scented flowers appear in early spring followed by glossy green foliage.

Acca sellowiana Evergreen Pineapple Guava, Feijoa Fruit the size of an egg with pineapple/strawberry flavour. Tough evergreen shrub. Attractive flowers with bright red stamens. Dependable edible hedge.

Agapanthus White & Blue Evergreen Long strap like leaves with tall stems holding the balls of bell-shaped flowers in blue or white.

Arctotis Evergreen African Daisy Ground Cover Perennials with brightly coloured daisy-like flowers available in a wide range of colours.

Artemisia absinthium Evergreen Wormwood 1 metre Europe and Nth Africa Attractive silver grey addition to the garden, benefits from annual pruning to keep growth thick. Has medicinal attributes….?

Buddleja alternifolia Weeping Butterfly Bush Delicate mauve flowers packed in long clusters along drooping stems in spring and early summer.

Buddleja colvelei Himalayan Butterfly Bush To 6 metres with large sprays of flowers up to 20 cm long in early summer.

Buddleja davidii asstd colours Black Knight -almost black violet purple Gold –bright gold White –bright white Lochinch –pale violet Deciduous shrub requiring pruning once a year.

Buxus harlandii Evergreen Harland’s Boxwood China Small narrow leaves, vase shaped growth. Cork like fissured bark, excellent for bonsai.

Buxus microphylla Evergreen Japanese Box Faster growing so needs more trimming. Looser softer leaf.

Buxus sempivirens Evergreen English Box Traditional small to medium hedging plant.

Buxus sempivirens Evergreen English Box fastigate A taller narrower growing form of English Box.

Callistamon viminalis Evergreen Weeping Bottlebrush We carry a variety, contact us for current stocks. Red Alert Kings Park Belka Beauty Burgundy Little John

Camellia Evergreen Night Rider Waxy-textured flowers are a deep red. Hardy to wind and rain.

Ceanothus Evergreen Blue Pacific Glossy green foliage with large panicles of blue flowers creating a striking display.

Ceanothus Evergreen Blue Sapphire Ground Cover Ground cover Low-growing to use as a ground cover with bright blue flowers.

Choisya ternata Mexican Orange Blossom A hardy evergreen shrub with clusters of fragrant star-shaped flowers.

Citrus Native Lime Evergreen Blood red Centre A cross between an acid mandarine and a native finger lime. It has a blood-red rind when ripe and flesh and juice.

Citrus varieties Evergreen Including- Grapefruit Kaffer Lime Kumquats Lemons Lemonade Tahitian Lime Mandarins Oranges Tangelo Native Lime Check in to ask about varieties and stock available.

Clematis Grown for their attractive flowers. Check in to see what we have available.

Clematis nepalensis Nepal Clematis Rare and unusual, this clematis is deciduous….in summer. Winter brings strong foliage with bell shaped blooms.

Convolvulus cineorum Evergreen Silver Bush Ground Cover Compact shrub/ground cover bearing white trumpet shaped flowers.

Convolvulus sabatius Evergreen Ground Morning Glory Ground Cover Ground cover bearing funnel shaped lavender to violet-blue flowers.

Cornus alba Siberica Red stem Dogwood Deciduous shrub showing off red stems during winter. Prune to thicken growth.

Cornus sericea Flaviramea Gold Stem Dogwood Noted for its outstanding bright yellow winter stems.

Corokia cotoneaster Evergreen Wire-netting Plant, Zigzag Plant New Zealand 2-3 metres Wiry stems create a dense shrub with yellow flowers followed by red orange berries. A great plant for container or bonsai.

Correa reflexa Evergreen Native Fuchsia 1-1.5 metres Flowers are tube shaped in shades of pink. Very hardy including frost.

Currant -Black -Red - White Grows as a stand alone bush.

Cytisus proliferus/Chamaecytisus palmensis Tagasaste, Tree Lucerne 3-4 metres Evergreen Small spreading evergreen tree grown for its covering of small white flowers and also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Daphne odora Evergreen Daphne Compact shrub with fragrant flowers and glossy leaves.

Deutzia Pink Pom Pom 1 – 2 metres Graceful late spring flowering deciduous shrub. Large pom poms of soft pink flowers.

Diosma Evergreen Green Leaf Very hardy round shaped shrub covered with masses of pink flowers late winter and into spring.

Diosma Evergreen Gold Leaf Very hardy round shaped golden shrub covered with masses of pink flowers.

Echium candicans Evergreen Pride of Madeira Tall flower spikes of mauve to purple. Drought tolerant. Short lived.

Elaeagnus x ebbingei Evergreen Ebbings Silverberry 3-5 metres Very hardy shrub (one of the toughest plants in the world !) will grow in sun or shade, under trees, coastal areas etc. -20 deg frost hardy. Beautifully scented flowers in autumn, followed by edible fruit.

Erigeron karvinskianus Evergreen Seaside Daisy A popular fast growing perennial ground cover with masses of dainty flowers for up to 9 months. Suitable for full sun to part shade. Frost tolerant.

Eriostemon myoporoides Evergreen Dark green scented foliage with white to pale pink star shaped flowers spring and summer.

Escallonia Evergreen Pink Pixie Evergreen shrub with small glossy leaves and masses of pale pink flowers, fast growing.

Escallonia iveyii Evergreen Reliable, fast growing evergreen shrub with masses of fragrant white bunches of flowers in summer. Glossy foliage.

Escallonia macrantha Evergreen Tough, reliable fast growing evergreen. Has masses of red flowers in summer. Excellent as a hedging plant.

Euonymus alatus

Euonomys japonicus var. microphyllus Evergreen Tom Thumb Rapid growing compact dwarf shrub – evergreen. Very hardy in all conditions.

Exochorda x macrantha Exochord, The Bride Bushy deciduous shrub, pale green leaves, covered in white flowers spring/summer.

Forsythia x intermedia ‘Beatrix Farrand’ Come spring this shrub is smothered in yellow flowers along the branches. Good as cut flowers.

Forsythia x intermedia ‘Spectabilis’ ‘Lynwood Gold’ Produces an amazing floral display in spring – an abundance of golden yellow bell shaped flowers. Autumn colours with gold/orange/red foliage.

Garrya elliptica Evergreen ‘James Roof’ A vigorous evergreen shrub with leathery leaves. Flowers are catkin-like racemes, greenish in late winter early spring.

Gaura belleza Evergreen Gaura has an upright compact habit, with loads of colourful flowers from early summer to late autumn.

Gelsemium sempervirens Evergreen Caroline Jessamine Climber A twining evergreen vine with glossy green foliage. Fragrant yellow trumpet shaped flowers.

Grevillea gaudichaudii Evergreen Gaudi Chaudi Dense ground cover with 3 metre spread. New growth deep red and flowers are crimson red in spring and summer.

Guevena Nut Tree Evergreen Little known delicious nut produced on a small tree/shrub. Delicous raw, even better roasted. Not well known!

Hebe- Blue Cushion Evergreen -Waikiki - Icing Sugar Are some varieties we carry

Hebe Evergreen La Seduisante An erect bushy evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves, new leaves are purple underneath. Flowers are bright reddish-purple in summer and autumn.

Helliborus Evergreen Check re our current varieties.

Hibiscus syriacus Rose of Sharon 2-4 metres Deciduous Colourful and showy with flowers in summer. Red, white, pink and mauve flowers attract birds and butterflies.

Hosta Mounding growth habit with yellow autumn foliage before plant goes dormant. Prefer part shade. June – With a little sun leaves change colour, gold/cream with a blue margin. Lavender flowers in January. Blue cadet – Blue-green heart shaped leaves, green in summer with lavender flowers.

Hydrangea macrophylla Hardy shrubs good for shady spots boasting large balls of flowers, Blue in acidic soil and pink in alkaline soil. Prune March/April

Hydrangea peteolaris Evergreen Climbing Hydrangea Climber Vigorous once established, bearing white flowers in spring/summer. Is self clinging so will climb trees easily.

Hydrangea Quercifolia Oak leaf Hydrangea Easy deciduous shrub with a large oak shaped leaf which turn red in autumn winter. Large pyramidal flowers are white blooms in summer.

Ivy Evergreen Easy to grow, we have some variegated ivy Climber available occasionally.

Jasmine polyanthum Evergreen Jasmine Climber Low maintenance hardy climber. Masses of sweet scented white flowers from pink buds cover the plant spring and summer.

Juniperis Sabina Arcadia Juniper Low growing, spreading juniper with grey/green foliage. Frost hardy.

Juniperis conferta Shore Juniper A vigorous ground cover to 30 cm high forming a low carpet.

Juniperis horizontalis Evergreen Medium growth rate to cover areas around rockeries etc.

Lapageria Chilean Bellflower Climber Large waxy bell shaped flowers in summer and autumn.

Laurus nobilis Evergreen Bay Tree An upright, hardy tree with deep green foliage best known as an aid to flavouring foods. Small yellow flowers add contrast.

Lavatera Mallow Bush Evergreen Abundant prolonged blooms in bright pinks. Frost tolerant, prefers a sunny position. Good for cut flowers and can be grown in a pot.

Lavender Evergreen Javelin Forte –Deep purple Compact growth to approx. 35 cm tall. Stunning display of fragrant deep blue flower spikes.

Liriope muscari Evergreen 30- 60 cm tall. Grows in a clump of shiny grass like stems. Early autumn produces purple flower spikes.

Lomandra longifolia Evergreen ½ to 1 metre tall. Grass like foliage, shiny, firm and flat.

Lonicera fragrantissima Evergreen Honeysuckle Bush, Winter Honeysuckle A honeysuckle shrub with heavily perfumed flowers in late winter. Non-suckering. Evergreen in mild winters.

Lonicera nitida Evergreen Boxleaf Honeysuckle Fast growing and excellent for topiary and hedging.

Lonicera purpurea Evergreen Purple Honeysuckle Climber A vigorous vine or ground cover with dark green leaves with a tint of purple and fragrant purplish-red and white flowers.

Lophomyrtus Evergreen Red Dragon Hardy evergreen with burgundy foliage. New leaves are a bright red.

Loquat Evergreen 2-4 metres Beautiful downy foliage, fragrant flowers and delicious fruit tasting like a tart apricot.

Lorapetalum chinense Evergreen China Pink, Plum Gorgeous 1-2 metres Evergreen shrub with reddish-purple foliage and striking pink flowers.

Metrosideros umbellate Evergreen New Zealand Rata ‘Harlequin’ 2-3 metres Summer flowers are red on a dense shrub. Not dry tolerant.

Michelia figo Evergreen Port Wine Magnolia 2-3 metres A dense shrub bearing clusters of sweetly fragrant flowers.

Mint Evergreen Choc mint Chocolate mint leaves smell and taste of choc mint- can be eaten raw or used in cooking.

Muehlenbeckia complexa Evergreen Maidenhair Vine Climber A vigorous climber, twining slender stems with small leaves.

Myoporum parvifolium Evergreen Creeping Boobiala Ground Cover Very dense low matting ground cover with masses of white star shaped flowers.

Nandina domestica nana Evergreen Dwarf Sacred Bamboo A small ball shaped shrub, used as foliage display for its red foliage in winter. Pots, borders or stand alone planting.

Nerium oleader Evergreen Oleander 1-3 metres Very useful, tough shrub with shows of many colours available. Can handle pruning to create a hedge.

Olea europaea Olive Check in to see which varieties and sizes are available. Evergreen

Nerium Evergreen Oleander North Africa 2-3 metres Hardy evergreen, long flowering, white, pink, red, single or double. Tolerates dry conditions. Multi-stemmed upright small tree.

Osmanthus delavayi Sweet Olive, Delavay Osmanthus 2 metres Dark green leaves and small tubular white flowers in spring/summer.

Osmanthus fragrans Aurantiacus Evergreen Orange Tea Olive 2-3 metres Flowers are a deep orange and massed along the stems in summer and autumn. Perfume is a rich apricot – these are used to flavour rice and desserts in asia.

Osteospurmum African Daisy Ask about our current stock

Parthenocissus virginiana Climber Virginia Creeper Vigorous vine with a spectacular autumn display of red. Light pruning to keep tidy is all that is required.

Philadelphis mexicanus Mock Orange 2-3 metres Fragrant flowers with an orange citrus perfume.

Photinia Glabra rubens Evergreen Small Leaved Photinia Glossy leaves, red when new and clusters of small flowers. Trim for shape and to promote denser growth.

Photinia x fraseri Evergreen Red Robin 2-3metres Small evergreen tree or usually trimmed to use for hedging, with new foliage red. Hardy, fast growing.

Photinia x fraseri Evergreen Robusta 2-6metres Small evergreen tree or usually trimmed to use for hedging, with new foliage reddish. Hardy, fast growing.

Pieris japonica Evergreen Lily of the Valley Bush Japan, Taiwan, China 1-2metres Attractive shrub, sprays of cream flowers. Different colours available.

Pittosporum eugenoides Evergreen Tarata Glossy pale green and white variegated leaves lemon scented when crushed. Excellent for screening and hedging. Can be grown as an evergreen small tree.

Pittosporum tenuifolium Evergreen Silver Sheen A reasonably fast growing hedge with silver green foliage. Responds well to pruning.

Polygala x dalmaisiana Evergreen Polygala, Sweet Pea Shrub 1 metre Vibrant purple pea flowers thru most of the year.

Prostanthera Evergreen Mint Bush 1-2 metres A dense shrub with highly aromatic minty foliage which in spring is covered by violet flowers. Good choice for hedging.

Pseudocydonia sinensis Chinese Quince Asia, China 3-5 metres Pink fragrant flowers in late spring, interesting attractive bark. Large fruit is edible- used in jams and syrups.

Punica granatum Pomegranate 2-3 metres A lovely ornamental shrub producing fruit filled with tasty translucent edible seeds. The flesh is tart-sweet. The shrub is long lived.

Raphiolepis indica Evergreen Indian Hawthorn 2-3 metres A bushy, thick shrub with glossy leaves and white or pink flowers in summer. Excellent choice for hedging.

Rhododendron fergusonii Evergreen The flowers are produced in trusses of many small bell shaped flowers available in many colours. The shrubs do grow in many different sizes from 1 metre to 6 metre.

Rhododendron molle Mollis Azalea These are a deciduous azalea with showy yellow through to red flowers on bare stems in late spring.

Ribes grossularia Berry Gooseberry ‘Captivator’ Woody bushes to about 1 metre. Prune to shape after fruiting. Fruit is produced on 1 year old wood.

Ribes nidigrolaria Berry Jostaberry A cross between the gooseberry and black currant. With a taste more gooseberry dominant the fruit is black when ripe. Grows as a thick bush.

Rosemary officianalis Evergreen Blue Lagoon, Pink flowering, Prostrate Form An evergreen woody shrub from the Mediterranean, many varieties, all used for their fragrant delicious leaves in cooking. Good as shrubs, hedging and ground cover.

Rubus idaeus Berry Raspberry Fresh sweet-sour flavour. A suckering shrub with canes to 2 metres long, use a frame to grow it successfully.

Rubus ursinus Berry Blackberry – thornless Large, full flavoured and sweet.

Rubus x Berry Boysenberry Juicy, tart red-wine to almost black fruit.

Rubus x loganobaccus Berry Loganberry A cross between raspberry and blackberry with a sharp flavour. Grow on a frame, cutting 2 yr old canes to the ground.

Salvia Check to see what types of salvia we have …. Blues, pinks, reds….

Sisyrinchium angustifolium Evergreen Devon Sky Ground Cover Grows in tuft or clumps with grass like leaves. Bears simple blue flowers above foliage.

Tasmannia lanceolata Evergreen Native or Mountain Pepper To 5 metres Dark green leaves, black berries and crimson stems. Fruit has a hot spicy taste.

Teucrium fruticans Evergreen Germander 1 metre Evergreen shrub with blue grey foliage and mauve/blue flowers on arching stems.

Thuju occidentalis Evergreen Smaragd A slow growing pyramidal conifer. Bright green foliage. Ideal as a hedge, in a tub or the garden.

Thymus serpyllum ‘albus’ Wild or Creeping Thyme Summer flowering with small white blooms. Excellent mounding ground cover. Easy care in full sun, fragrant when stepped on and has culinary uses.

Trachelospermum jasminoides Evergreen Star Jasmine Climber An evergreen climber with rich , dark green leaves turning bronze in cold winters. Summer brings an abundance of sweet fragrant flowers.

Trachelospermum jasminoides variegatum Evergreen Star Jasmine Variegated Self-twining climbing plant with glossy variegated leaves and perfumed white flowers. Frost creates a reddish edge on leaves.

Vaccinium spp Berry Blueberries – deciduous Blueberries need a cold winter to produce fruit, up to 5 kg per bush.

Viburnum Odoritissimum Evergreen Sweet Viburnum 2-4 metres Evergreen dense hedge or hedge, fast growing. Fragrant small white flowers in spring followed by red berries.

Viburnum carlessii Korean Spice Viburnum 2 metres Covered in masses of fragrant (spice) creamy pink balls of flower in late spring. Autumn is a show of reds.

Viburnum farreri Farrer Viburnum 1-2 metres Upright, rounded open habit, very fragrant pinkish red buds opening to pink-white flowers on naked stems in early winter. Reddish purple autumn foliage.

Viburnum Opulus nana European Cranberry Bush 1 metre Grown for its thick shrubby foliage. May flower with small, flat lace caps at the end of the branches.

Viburnum Opulus sterile ‘Snowball’, Guelder Rose 2-4 metres Pure white pompom balls of flowers. Rich red orange autumn colour.

Viburnum plicatum 2-3 metres Flat clusters of flowers are held above the stem white turning pink then berries are red turning black.

Viburnum sargentii onandaga Large upright shrub with maple like leaves, purple in autumn. Lacecap flowers in late spring have red buds surrounded by white florets.

Viburnum tinus Evergreen Large shrub to 3 meters with showy clusters of fragrant pinkish white flower heads. Very popular for hedging.

Viburnum x burkwoodii Evergreen Burkwood Viburnum 2-3 metres Highly fragrant white to pale pink flowers in spring.

Weigela florida Weigela 1-4 metres An excellent spring flowering shrub in pinks and reds. Do prune to keep healthy and shapely after flowering in late spring.

Wisteria sinensis Flowering Wisteria A climber with fragrant pendulous clusters of white or purple flowers. Can cover a large area, or clipped in winter to contain it to the required space.