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Strappy Plants For Shade

Macropiper excelsum

Macropiper excelsum, commonly known as Kawakawa, is renowned for its heart-shaped, dark green leaves which are aromatic when crushed. This evergreen typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide in partial shade on a well-drained. Macropiper excelsum is commonly planted in shaded areas, included in a mixed planting, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, or used in revegetation and riparian plantings.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Winter
Tolerances: Coastal, Shade
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Riparian

Calathea Burle Marx

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Calathea Burle Marx features broad leaves that are a mix of dark green and lime green in a feathered pattern. It grows as a clump to about 30 cm tall and the same wide. Calathea Burle Marx is commonly grown indoors in a container but can also be included in tropical plantings or planted around outdoor living areas.

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 30 cm
Spread: 30 cm
Tolerances: Shade
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
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Maranta Rabbit Tracks

Maranta Rabbit Tracks features broad leaves that are a mix of dark green and black in a symmetrical pattern. It grows as a clump to about 20 cm tall...

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Ajuga Catlins Giant

Ajuga Catlins Giant, commonly known as Bugleweed, Common Bugle, or Carpet Bugle, forms a mat of glossy, burgundy leaves as it grows to 25 cm tall and...

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Phlebodium aureum Blue Star

The Blue Star Fern features wavy leaves that are a blue-green colour. This popular indoor plant grows as a clump to about 30 cm tall and the same...

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Cyathea dealbata

Cyathea dealbata, commonly known as the Silver Fern or Punga, is a NZ native tree fern. It features bright green fronds up to 4 m long which have a...

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Vinca minor Blue

Vinca minor Blue is a variety of the commonly known, Periwinkle, features bright green leaves which are held densely on stems that creep along the...

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Tradescantia chrysophylla

Tradescantia chrysophylla is a popular houseplant owing to its colourful foliage and trailing nature. It hosts foliage that is grey-green, edged with...

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Beaucarnea recurvata

Beaucarnea recurvata, commonly known as the Ponytail Palm, is an attractive, small palm that is often grown as a potted plant. It features a trunk...

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Vinca minor Gertrude Jekyll

Vinca minor Gertrude Jekyll is a variety of the commonly known, Periwinkle, and is an herbaceous perennial often used as a groundcover. It features...

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Tradescantia zebrina

Tradescantia zebrina is a popular houseplant owing to its colourful foliage and trailing nature. It hosts foliage that is variegated purple and...

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Metrosideros robusta

Metrosideros robusta, commonly known as Northern Rata, is a NZ native tree grown for its flowers and foliage. New growth is often pink and finely...

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Cordyline Red Star

Cordyline australis Red Star features gently arching leaves are borne as a crown atop a short trunk. It will reach 3 m tall and 1.5 m wide...

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Knightia excelsa

Knightia excelsa, commonly known as Rewarewa, is an impressive NZ native tree featuring showy flowers and lush foliage. Unusual, yet attractive, dark...

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Chlorophytum 'Golden Glow' plant.

Chlorophytum Golden Glow

Chlorophytum Golden Glow, commonly known as the Spider Plant, is a tender, herbaceous perennial grown for its lush and bright foliage. It features...

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Vinca minor Illumination

Vinca minor Illumination is a variety of the commonly known, Periwinkle, and is a popular, evergreen perennial often used as a ground cover. It...

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Chlorophytum Curly

Chlorophytum Curly, commonly known as the Curly Spider Plant or Airplane plant, is a tender, herbaceous perennial grown for its lush, variegated, and...

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Ajuga Jungle Beauty

Ajuga Jungle Beauty, commonly known as Bugleweed, Common Bugle, or Carpet Bugle, is a ground covering plant that features dark green leaves tinged...

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Carpodetus serratus

Carpodetus serratus, commonly known as the Putaputaweta Tree or Marbleleaf, is an attractive, NZ native tree with spreading branches that host...

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Vinca Elizabeth Cran

Vinca Elizabeth Cran is a variety of the commonly known, Lesser Periwinkle, features small, dark green leaves which are held densely on stems that...

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Viola hederacea

Viola hederacea is a ground covering plant that features lush foliage and pretty flowers. It produces green leaves which are held densely and spreads...

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Shadecloth - 70% Shade

This shade cloth for plants, which is also used as plant windbreaks, reduces light levels and windspeeds by 70%. Therefore, 30% of the wind or light...

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Monstera deliciosa

Monstera deliciosa, commonly known as the Fruit Salad Plant, is a tropical plant grown for its amazing foliage. It produces large, leathery, glossy...

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Senecio peregrinus

Senecio peregrinus, commonly known as String of Dolphins, is a succulent grown for its interesting, dolphin shaped foliage. It produces masses of the...

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Shadecloth - 50% Shade

This shade cloth which is also used as garden windbreak, reduces light levels and windspeeds by 50%. Therefore, 50% of the wind or light will still...

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Windbreak - 50%

This green windbreak is also used as garden shade cloth and reduces light levels and windspeeds by 50%. Therefore, 50% of the wind or light will...

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Earthmat Plant Shelter (50 Pack)

Earthmat Plant Shelters are 100% bio-degradable guards used in riparian plantings or areas where you want to give the plant protection from weeds and...

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Shadecloth And Windbreak Clips

These Shadecloth Clips are tough and designed to straddle the wire and lock together with the mildly tensioned cloth in between. The sharp pins...

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Windbreak - 70%

This garden windbreak is also used as garden shade cloth and reduces light levels and windspeeds by 70%. Therefore, 30% of the wind or light will...

From$840.00
Moss pole for plants.

Moss Pole For Plants

These moss poles for plants are made from Coir Fibre (i.e., the husks of coconuts). They are an eco-friendly option to help plants grow healthier and...

From$6.53
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10 Litre Thermoformed Plant Pots

These lightweight pots are a cost effective means for growing on plants. They feature a strong and broad rim, have been UV stabilised for NZ...

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0.51 Litre Thermoformed Plant Pots

These lightweight pots are a cost-effective means for growing on plants. They feature a strong and broad rim, have been UV stabilised for NZ...

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Macropiper excelsum

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