Penstemons are a herbaceous perennial, flowering from late spring through summer. Best in well drained soils and full sun. They are drought tolerant and hardy. These can grow to a height of 80cm and can spread to 45cm. Penstemons are perfect for growing in the middle of a mixed border. Second photo is of the …
Penstemons Electric Blue (Penstemon Heterophyllus)
These Penstemons have outstanding vivid blue colour tubular flowers. It blooms for 4 weeks or more over summer. A half hardy perennial that has multiple stems with branched spikes and responds well to dead heading to promote new growth. Prefers full sun but will tolerate part shade and well-drained soils and can grow to a …
Bear’s Paw (Cotyledon)
A cute succulent house plant, it has thick ovate fuzzy green leaves and will get dark red tooth edges that resemble the claws of a bear. The more bright sunlight it gets the tips of the leaves will turn deep red in colour. In spring it forms orange-bell shaped flowers.Best placed in indirect sunlight and …
Sea Holly (Eryngium)
Eryngium also known as Sea Holly, these perennials are a lovely addition to your border, the flowers (bright blue-steel) will bloom from summer through to autumn and these will make excellent dried flowers. Eryngiums are tolerant of drought, wind, salt spray and sand soils. Best positioned in full sun and moist soil and good drainage …
Gypsophila (Paniculata)
A popular filler for bridal bouquets or to add to a bunch of roses to create a softer touch and they also make excellent cut flowers. The delicate stems of white double flowers add a delightful airy grace to any summer border. This perennial is best planted in full sun to partial shade, in moist …
Purple Akeake (Dodonaea Viscosa ‘purpurea’)
A fast growing evergreen shrub, with lush purple leaves and is a popular NZ native. It grows best in full sun to partial shade, in well drained soil. It is a very tough shrub tolerating temperatures, drought, frost and wind. These are good in borders, good for shelter, hedging and growing in coastal areas. Akeake …
Black Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon Planiscapus)
Black Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon Planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’) is a popular modern landscaping plant, a low growing perennial with purplish-black grass like leaves. In spring to early summer the flowers are like pink bells. These are great in containers, along borders or around paths. They prefer well-draining rich, moist soil and full sun to part shade. A …
Canna – Purple Foliage
A highly ornamental plant adding a bold tropical texture to your garden. It has lush purple foliage and has flower stalks flowering from mid summer to autumn, a brilliant orange colour. These can be planted in the back of the border or in a large pot or by the water side. A rhizomatous herbaceous perennial …
Coreopsis Grandiflora
Coreopsis Early Sunrise brings an unbeatable colour to perennial and cottage gardens. These bloom heavily from late spring through to summer if spent flower shoots are removed and they have rich golden-yellow semi double blooms. Plants will reach a height of 60cm and a spread of 60cm. Prefers full sun to partial shade and moist …
Canna – Green Foliage
Cannas can add a bold tropical texture to your garden, either planted straight in the ground or in a large pot or containers. It has lush green foliage and bright yellow flowers with orange specks. Cannas are perennials that thrive in wet rich free-draining soil and full sun to partial shade in the growing season, …