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Carex solandri

Carex solandri is a NZ native, ornamental grass that features attractive, dark green foliage. The foliage emerges upright and develops a gentle and graceful arch as it expands. Dark brown seed heads in summer provide an interesting element to this plant as it grows to 70 cm tall and the same wide. Carex solandri is commonly added to woodland plantings, planted in shaded areas of the garden, grown around pond or stream areas, included in a mixed planting or borders, or mass planted either on a bank or as a groundcover.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 70 cm
Spread: 70 cm
Tolerances: Extended dry periods, Shade, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Paths & Steps, Ponds
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Riparian

Cytisus Ruby

Cytisus Ruby is a small, deciduous shrub grown for its prolific flowering. Masses of dark red, pea-like flowers are borne from spring through summer, literally coating the plant and transforming it into a visual splendour. It produces slender, green stems that host small, dark green leaves, and typically grows to 1.2 m tall and the same wide. Cytisus Ruby is commonly included in mixed plantings, grown as an informal hedge, showcased with a mass planting on a bank, or used to brighten a bland corner.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.20 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Banks, Containers, Living areas, Ponds
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Riparian
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Coprosma kirkii

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Hebe Wiri Prince

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Hebe Icing Sugar

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Coprosma Green Rocks

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Dianella Goddess

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Helianthemum Double Pink

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Pimelea mimosa

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Dicksonia squarrosa

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Muehlenbeckia axillaris growing as a ground cover in a garden.

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Euryops pectinatus Sunshine

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