A striking Japanese shrub with deep bronze-purple foliage ideal for contrast in the garden. Pale yellow flowers in summer are followed by shiny-red berries. 1.3m x 1m
A hardy native shrub that has attractive silvery felt like foliage. Yellow daisy like flowers covers the shrub in summer. Excellent for coastal gardens. 1.2m x 1.2m
An upright conical form of the popular English Box. Ideally used for accenting entrance ways and gates and in pots it can also be used for tall, thin hedging or as a statement planting along a wall. Keeps a tidy habit but can be enhanced by a light trim. 2m x 50cm
Californiam Lilac. A hardy and drought tolerant shrub or small tree that produces brilliant blue flowers throughout spring and summer. Wonderful as part of a mixed garden or to provide colour on an exposed bank. 2-3m
A bushy shrub that has masses of white flower clusters in spring. An easy care shrub suitable for most garden situations. 1.5m x 1.5m
Large white flowers cover this larger growing Rock Rose, putting on a great summer display. Incredibly tough, they thrive in hot, dry, sunny spots as well as coastal plantings. Little care required except a light trim after flowering. 1.5m x1m
A popular native shrub, admired for the bunches of hanging red flowers that resemble a parrots beak. A fast growing plant with long arching branches that can be keep in shape with a good trim. Best in a sunny and protected spot. 2m x 2m
The white version of the popular Kaka beak. A semi- hardy native shrub that does best when given a little protection from winds and frost. Prune hard to keep in a tidy and bushy shape. Will happily grow in a pot or as a nice filler in the garden. 2m x 2m.
A very hardy evergreen shrub with white, bell shaped flowers through spring. Does best in full sun and is basically a easy care and rugged plant for any condition. Handles coastal conditions, strong wind and any other hard spots. Prune hard for shape. 2m x 2m
This is an Australian shrub, but that shouldn't be held against it as it is one of the most showy, smaller shrubs. Its tidy and dense foliage emits a sweet aroma when crushed. In summer profusions (hence the name) of tiny, white star like flowers appear. 1.5m x 1.5m
A beautiful summer flowering shrub with crepe like trusses of magenta-pink flowers. 2.5m
A heat loving deciduous shrub white masses of small white crepe like flowers arranged in large trusses. Autumn foliage turns golden yellow before dropping. 1.2m x 1.2m
Crape Myrtle with ruffled, crimson red flowers in trusses through summer. Autmn foliage turns vivid red and orange. 2m
A hardy Australian shrub known as the Tea Tree, that is related to the NZ Manuka. Single, reddish flowers appear on bronzy- purple foliage. Despite appearances this shrub is very hardy and tolerates exposed and dry conditions. 2.5m x 1.5m
This native shrub is now considered rare in the wild. Found along the south coast of Wellington it grows naturally in exposed and harsh conditions. A compact plant which looks like a mound of tangled, zigzagging twigs. Can be hedged or massed planted for cover. 2m x 1.5m
An highly valued shrub, for both its form and attractive buds and flowers. Burgundy coloured shoots hold dark red buds in the winter which open into pink- tinged, white bell shaped flowers. Ideal when planted with Azaleas and Rhododendrons. 1.5m x 1m
A neat variegated form of the popular 'Lily Of The Valley' shrub. Masses of white bell shaped flowers in spring. They enjoy semi- shaded, enriched soil conditions. Great in combination with Azaleas and other Rhodos to fill out a border. 1.5m x 1.5m
A neat dwarf form of the popular 'Lily of the Valley' shrub. Strong variegations of creamy-yellow edge the grey-green leaves. New growth is an attractive pink and the shrub is covered in pink buds that open to white bell shaped flowers. 1m x 1m
A neat cultivar with an erect, rounded form. Larger leaves and flowers than other forms of Pieris. Masses of white bell shaped flowers hang in clusters in spring. Best in a dappled shade position protected from heavy frost. 2m x 1.5m
A rapid growing plant forming a rounded shrub or small tree. Valued for the flowers, which are purple and open from attractive velvety buds. They do best when planted in a warm, sunny spot away from strong wind and protected from heavy frost. 2.5m x 2m
A beautiful shrub with an amazing fragrance. Rounded clusters of white flowers appear in early spring before the textured leaves emerge. Can be pruned hard to encourage a tidy habit. 2m x 1.5m
A handsome shrub with large, deeply veined, glossy leaves. Clusters of fragrant white flowers in spring are followed by red berries on mature plants. Excellent as a filler or background plant in full sun or shade. Prune hard for shape and size. 2m x 1.5m
A compact, rounded deciduous shrub with large veined leaves. In spring and summer the bush is covered in round white flowers like a snowball. Perfect as a specimen or in any sunny spot. Prune after flowering to maintain size. 2m x 1.5m
A tidy and compact shrub that is suitable for hedging as well as being a good filler. Clusters of pink buds open into white flowers. Attractive dark green foliage make it a good looking shrub year round. Prune for size and shape. 2m
A tidy and compact shrub that is suitable for hedging as well as being a good filler. Clusters of pink buds open into white flowers. Attractive light green foliage make it a good looking shrub year round. Prune for size and shape. 2m
A very hardy shrub that is tolerant of wind and coastal conditions. Has pale mauve flowers in spring and summer. Very easy to care for only requiring a light prune for shape. Can be used as a low hedge or mixed in a shrub garden. 1.8m x 1.5m