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Pseudopanax linearis

Pseudopanax linearis

code: 530 This slow-to-grow endemic shrub from South Island Family: Araliaceae Plant Classification: Hardy shrub Half hardy shrub Minimum Height: 1.2 meters Maximum Height: 2.4 meters Packet Content(approx.): 8 This rarely-offered plant has striking, linear, purple-brown and white foliage. This slow-to-grow endemic shrub from South Island, Fiordland, the Southern Alps and northwest Nelson in New

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Cyclanthera Pedata

Cyclanthera Pedata

code: 528 The fully grown but still immature fruits are usually eaten cooked Family: Cucurbitaceae Common name: Caigua, Slipper gourd, Lady’s slipper, Sparrow gourd, Stuffing Cucumber Plant Classification: Greenhouse perennial Maximum Height: 1.8 meters Packet Content(approx.): 6 large seeds Well-known in the tropics and hotter countries, this herbaceous vine is grown for its edible fruit,

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Pulsatilla Vulgaris Mixed

Pulsatilla Vulgaris Mixed

code: 522 Finely cut silky leaves enhance this classic early beauty Family: Ranunculaceae Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Maximum Height: 30 cm Large rich silky goblets of blue, purple and mauve in early spring turn into large fluffy seed heads. Finely cut silky leaves enhance this classic early beauty. (Fresh seed. Warning, old seed rarely comes

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Puschkinia Scilloides

Puschkinia Scilloides

Code:562 These are excellent for naturalising in moist but well-drained soil Family: Asparagaceae Common name: Striped Squill Plant Classification: Hardy bulb Hardy perennial Maximum Height: 15 cm Packet Content(approx.): 15 This dwarf bulbous perennial has erect narrowly strap-shaped basal leaves, with racemes of star-shaped, pale blue flowers, each petal (or more correctly, tepal) with a

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Puya Alpestris

Puya Alpestris

code: 520 This lovely frost-hardy plant from the Andes Family: Bromeliaceae Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 30 cm Maximum Height: 1.0 meter This lovely frost-hardy plant from the Andes produces a clump of gray-green, spike-edged leaves and finally shoots up a tall inflorescence containing numerous flowers which are a stunning metallic blue-green colour. Unearthly,

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Puya Venusta

Puya Venusta

Code:518 Spires of almost wax-like Family: Bromeliaceae Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 90 cm Maximum Height: 1.2 meters Spires of almost wax-like, deep reddish-violet flowers arise from a large rosette of saw-toothed leaves when mature. Plant in a wall, bank or well-drained position. Sowing advice: Seeds can be sown at any time but are

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Puya Coerulea

Puya Coerulea

Code:517 Worth the cost and effort to grow this rare plant Family: Bromeliaceae Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 90 cm Maximum Height: 1.2 meters Puyas are perhaps the hardiest member of the pineapple family, making sensational rosettes of serrated leaves. Spikes of exotic blue-green flowers when mature. Plant in a wall or bank. “Worth

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Puya Chilensis

Puya Chilensis

Code:516 An excellent container or rockery plant Family: Bromeliaceae Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Maximum Height: 90 cm Another superb hardy pineapple relative with rosettes of jagged, grey-green leaves. Stout spikes of exotic yellow-green flowers. An excellent container or rockery plant. It is believed that the spines function to trap small animals, which then become fertilizer

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Salvia Repens

Salvia Repens

Code:515 Leaves intriguingly perfumed with an aromatic mixture of sage and mint Family: Labiatae Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Minimum Height: 38 cm Maximum Height: 45 cm A completely hardy, herbaceous dwarf plant from the mountains of South Africa. Dense sprays of delicate pinkish-blue and white flowers attract bees throughout the summer. Leaves intriguingly perfumed with

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Primrose Pinkie

Primrose Pinkie

Code:514 Seedlings may vary slightly but all will be lovely Family: Primulaceae Plant Classification: Hardy perennial Maximum Height: 12 cm In our gardens at Plant World we grow the lovely old-fashioned primrose ‘Garryarde Guinevere’ which carries bright pink flowers above deep purple leaves. Our busy bees carried pollen from these old plants, which are themselves

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