subtropical / ornamentals
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Dwarf Green Mondo Grass- Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana'
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A smart, modern groundcover for walkways, borders and mass planting.
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Guatemalan Bird of Paradise- Heliconia Subulata
Unavailable during winter. Will be available from Labour weekend.
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Bird of Paradise- Strelitzia Reginae
A bold structural plant with masses of striking flowers for three seasons of the year. A must have for the subtropical garden.
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South African Cabbage Tree- Cussonia Paniculata
These make a beautiful focal point with their attractive gnarled trunk and grey leaf. Slow growing, they would be shown off at their best in a rock and large boulder garden.
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White Blood Lily- Haemanthus Albiflos
An unusual and stunning South African bulb that multiples readily. Perfect for a point of difference groundcover in your subtropical garden.
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Dwarf Gardenia- Gardenia Radicans
Plant in drifts near walkways, barbeque areas and entrance ways for their heavenly smelling scent.
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Puka- Meryta Sinclairii
An attractive large leathery leaved evergreen tree. The puka works seamlessly into the subtropical garden as contrasting foliage to palms and cycads.
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Black Tree Fern- Cyanthea Medullaris
Harmonises well within the palm and cycad garden landscape.
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Black Mondo Grass- Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
Versatile and stylish contrast to the greens of your gardening palette or hardscaping materials like oceanic boulders, lime chip and stepping stones.
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Alcantarea Vinicolor
A stunning deep burgundy red bromeliad which contrasts perfectly against the deep green leaves of cycads, palms and other ornamentals.
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Vireya Rhododendron 'Java Light'
Vireya have cemented their rightful place in the sub tropical setting with their exotic good looks and profuse colour. With their habit of repeat flowering, a little careful planning means you could have flower all year round.
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Bromeliads- Assorted Neoregelia and Aechmea hybrids
A subtropical garden staple which provides an abundance of colour and texture to enliven the depth of your garden design.
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Cardboard Plant- Zamia Furfuracea
A unique cycad to have in the garden.
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Chinese Windmill- Trachycarpus Fortuneii
A very versatile and hardy palm.
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Dragon Tree- Dracaena Draco
Architectural and easy to grow. Great for the coast.
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Sago Palm- Cycad Revoluta
Strong good looks and superior hardiness make this New Zealand's most widely used cycad
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