Aston Norwood Gardens and Nursery

Cottage Garden Design

Below is a general, rough guide on planting a cottage garden made with the intention of giving you a good starting point to build upon.
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​A cottage garden is an informal affair, consisting of a mix of closely but, informally, grown plants. Full of plants that entice your senses whether it be  touch, smell or just visual appeal, Cottage Gardens have it all. With no strict colour scheme you have no restrictions on what plant can go where, giving you a freedom only nature can provide.

​In general the idea of a cottage garden is that it should never be full as there is always more space to put that must have plant.
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Small Shrubs

Azalea Paradise Elfin

NZ$12.95
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Azalea Petra Red

NZ$12.95 - NZ$19.95

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Buxus Suffruticosa

NZ$9.95
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Hebe Laingii

NZ$8.95
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Lonicera Nitida Lemon Beauty (Honeysuckle)

NZ$10.95

Drought tolerant and a fast grower this Honeysuckle has dense vibrant lemon yellow variegated leaves. Can be grown as a hedge and loves to be pruned in Summer after its new growth has hardened off.

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Rhododendron Lemon Mist

NZ$14.95

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4 Litre

Approx. 30cm tall


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Bacopa Double Pink

NZ$8.95

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Great in planter boxes and hanging baskets

1L Pot

Approx. 10cm tall

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Cuphea Ignea Starfire

NZ$8.95
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Cuphea Ignea (cigar plant)

NZ$8.95
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Hebe Topiara

NZ$10.95

Forms a compact, ball-shaped shrub with a profusion of white flowers throughout summer. Low maintenance and compact, perfect for every garden. Grows well in containers or along borders. Up to 1m.


Currently in 1.5 Litre pots, approximately 15-20cm tall.

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Thymus Pizza

NZ$8.95
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Hemerocalis Aztec Beauty

NZ$10.95

Also known as day lilies due to each flower only lasting one day. However, these flower profusely throughout Spring, Summer and even late into Autumn

2.5L Pot

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medium Shrubs

Azalea Easter Bonnet

NZ$12.95 - NZ$24.95

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Azalea Eri Schame

NZ$12.95
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Azalea Fielders White

NZ$12.95 - NZ$19.95

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Azalea Honey Bunch

NZ$19.95 - NZ$24.95
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Azalea Pax

NZ$12.95

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Azalea Purple Glitters

NZ$12.95

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Buxus Green Gem

NZ$8.95 - NZ$10.95

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Buxus Variegata

NZ$9.95

1 L Pot.

1.5L Pot

Approx. 20cm tall

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Coleonema Alba

NZ$8.95

Only a few left!

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Lavender Hidcote blue

NZ$8.95

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Nandina Pygmaea

NZ$10.95

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1.5L pot

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Rhododendron Jock

NZ$12.95

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A dense, spreading form of rhodo. Bright pink flowers appear throughout spring. Perfect for adding colour and texture to gardens both big and small.


4L Pot

Approx. 25cm tall

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Big Shrubs

Camellia Debbie

NZ$19.95

Please enquire if stock numbers are limited.

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Camellia E G Waterhouse

NZ$19.95

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Camellia High Fragrance

NZ$19.95

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Camellia Waterlily

NZ$19.95

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Fuchsia Candy Bells

NZ$8.95

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Rhododendron Anna Kruschke

NZ$14.95

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3.8L Root pouch Pot

Approx. 40cm tall

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Rhododendron Ivory Scarlet

NZ$12.95

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Bright red flowers appear in early spring, adding a dash of colour to the newly blooming garden. Growing up to 2m by 2m this rhodo is perfect for larger gardens.

4 L Pot

Approx. 30cm tall

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Rhododendron Ken Burns

NZ$24.95

7.5L Pot

Approx. 70cm tall

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Rhododendron King Cerise

NZ$15.95 - NZ$39.95

4 Litre pot - Approx. 50cm tall


12 Litre root pouch - Approx. 70cm tall

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Rhododendron Nobileana Rubra

NZ$24.95

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Beautiful deep red, compact Rhodo.

4 litre pot, approx. 30 cm tall

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Rhododendron Saffron Queen

NZ$15.95 - NZ$29.95

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2.5L Pot

Approx. 45cm tall

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Rhododendron Scarlet King

NZ$12.95 - NZ$49.95

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4L Pot

Approx. 30cm tall


12L Pot

Approx 1m - 1.5m tall

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Small Trees

Acer Palmatum Atropurpureum

NZ$9.95 - NZ$39.95

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A darker purple version of the common Japanese Maple.

1L Pot

Approx. 40cm tall

1.55 L Pot

Approx. 50cm tall

4 L Pot

Approx 1.2m tall

12L Root pouch

Approx. 1.5m tall


Japanese maples are stunning deciduous trees with brightly coloured leaves throughout Spring, Summer, and Autumn. They prefer partial shade, in sites that are sheltered from the wind and have free-draining soil. A great addition to any garden, big or small!

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Acer Palmatum Dissectum Atropurpureum

NZ$12.95

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Japanese maples are stunning deciduous trees with brightly coloured leaves throughout Spring, Summer, and Autumn. They prefer partial shade, in sites that are sheltered from the wind and have free-draining soil. A great addition to any garden, big or small!

Planting and care instructions:

1, If possible pick a sheltered spot with good drainage. 

2, Dig a hole the size of your bag vertically and twice the width.

3, Place the tree inside the bag in the hole.

4, Loosely fill the hole with loamy soil or potting mix.

5, Use a sharp knife to carefully remove the bag - try not to disturb the newly forming roots much.

6, Stake your tree securely (this allows the new roots to establish).

7, Prune up to one third of the branch length to promote strong fresh growth.

Care for your tree:

Do not over water - Damp is fine. 

Feed each year with acidic fertiliser.

Carefully prune, removing any dead branch ends.

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Magnolia Athene

NZ$52.95 - NZ$59.95

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Discover the enchanting Magnolia Athene, a graceful tree adorned with delicate white blooms boasting a soft pink base. Standing at 2.5 meters, it adds a touch of elegance to any space. Flourishing in well-drained soil and partial shade, this magnolia is a low-maintenance beauty. With its captivating fragrance and unique coloration, Magnolia Athene stands out as a remarkable choice for bringing timeless beauty to your landscape..

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Crimson Princess

NZ$69.95 - NZ$79.95

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Bare Rooted are approx. 1.8m tall


Japanese maples are stunning deciduous trees with brightly coloured leaves throughout Spring, Summer, and Autumn. They prefer partial shade, in sites that are sheltered from the wind and have free-draining soil. A great addition to any garden, big or small!


Planting and care instructions:


1, If possible pick a sheltered spot with good drainage. 

2, Dig a hole the size of your bag vertically and twice the width.

3, Place the tree inside the bag in the hole.

4, Loosely fill the hole with loamy soil or potting mix.

5, Use a sharp knife to carefully remove the bag - try not to disturb the newly forming roots much.

6, Stake your tree securely (this allows the new roots to establish).

7, Prune up to one third of the branch length to promote strong fresh growth.


Care for your tree:


Do not over water - Damp is fine. 

Feed each year with acidic fertiliser.

Carefully prune, removing any dead branch ends.

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Flavescens

NZ$49.95 - NZ$139.95

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Japanese maples are stunning deciduous trees with brightly coloured leaves throughout Spring, Summer, and Autumn. They prefer partial shade, in sites that are sheltered from the wind and have free-draining soil. A great addition to any garden, big or small!


For Shipping options please get in touch!


Planting and care instructions:


1, If possible pick a sheltered spot with good drainage. 

2, Dig a hole the size of your bag vertically and twice the width.

3, Place the tree inside the bag in the hole.

4, Loosely fill the hole with loamy soil or potting mix.

5, Use a sharp knife to carefully remove the bag - try not to disturb the newly forming roots much.

6, Stake your tree securely (this allows the new roots to establish).

7, Prune up to one third of the branch length to promote strong fresh growth.


Care for your tree:


Do not over water - Damp is fine. 

Feed each year with acidic fertiliser.

Carefully prune, removing any dead branch ends.

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Magnolia Grandiflora

NZ$19.95 - NZ$34.95

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An evergreen upright tree making a dense pyramidal shape that can grow up to 10m tall and 2.5m wide. It can be pruned to keep it smaller.


Large slightly fragrant cup-shaped creamy-white flowers bloom throughout summer and are contrasted by the glossy green foliage with bronze velvet undersides.

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Magnolia Stellata (Star Magnolia)

NZ$49.95

Also known as Star Magnolia this plant is native to Japan and known for being easy to care for and bearing showy white star shaped petals making these a show stopper for gardens big and small.

PB12 up to 2m tall & 1m wide.


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Orangeola

NZ$49.95 - NZ$59.95

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Japanese maples are stunning deciduous trees with brightly coloured leaves throughout Spring, Summer, and Autumn. They prefer partial shade, in sites that are sheltered from the wind and have free-draining soil. A great addition to any garden, big or small!


Please get in touch for shipping options.


Planting and care instructions:

1, If possible pick a sheltered spot with good drainage. 

2, Dig a hole the size of your bag vertically and twice the width.

3, Place the tree inside the bag in the hole.

4, Loosely fill the hole with loamy soil or potting mix.

5, Use a sharp knife to carefully remove the bag - try not to disturb the newly forming roots much.

6, Stake your tree securely (this allows the new roots to establish).

7, Prune up to one third of the branch length to promote strong fresh growth.

Care for your tree:

Do not over water - Damp is fine. 

Feed each year with acidic fertiliser.

Carefully prune, removing any dead branch ends.

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Palmatifidium

NZ$49.95 - NZ$59.95

Only a few left!

Japanese maples are stunning deciduous trees with brightly coloured leaves throughout Spring, Summer, and Autumn. They prefer partial shade, in sites that are sheltered from the wind and have free-draining soil. A great addition to any garden, big or small!


Planting and care instructions:


1, If possible pick a sheltered spot with good drainage. 

2, Dig a hole the size of your bag vertically and twice the width.

3, Place the tree inside the bag in the hole.

4, Loosely fill the hole with loamy soil or potting mix.

5, Use a sharp knife to carefully remove the bag - try not to disturb the newly forming roots much.

6, Stake your tree securely (this allows the new roots to establish).

7, Prune up to one third of the branch length to promote strong fresh growth.


Care for your tree:


Do not over water - Damp is fine. 

Feed each year with acidic fertiliser.

Carefully prune, removing any dead branch ends.

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Red Emperor

NZ$49.95 - NZ$59.95

Only a few left!

Bare Rooted approx 1.5m tall


Japanese maples are stunning deciduous trees with brightly coloured leaves throughout Spring, Summer, and Autumn. They prefer partial shade, in sites that are sheltered from the wind and have free-draining soil. A great addition to any garden, big or small!


Planting and care instructions:


1, If possible pick a sheltered spot with good drainage. 

2, Dig a hole the size of your bag vertically and twice the width.

3, Place the tree inside the bag in the hole.

4, Loosely fill the hole with loamy soil or potting mix.

5, Use a sharp knife to carefully remove the bag - try not to disturb the newly forming roots much.

6, Stake your tree securely (this allows the new roots to establish).

7, Prune up to one third of the branch length to promote strong fresh growth.


Care for your tree:


Do not over water - Damp is fine. 

Feed each year with acidic fertiliser.

Carefully prune, removing any dead branch ends.

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Viridis

NZ$49.95 - NZ$139.95

Only a few left!

Japanese maples are stunning deciduous trees with brightly coloured leaves throughout Spring, Summer, and Autumn. They prefer partial shade, in sites that are sheltered from the wind and have free-draining soil. A great addition to any garden, big or small!

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Prunus Shimidsu sakura

NZ$59.95 - NZ$89.95

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Late flowering, with flowers appearing in late October and November. Flowers are double pink with a white inner. A beautiful shade or focal tree for medium to large gardens.


Available in two standard sizes:

1.2 Metre

1.5 Metre

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Ground Cover

Ajuga Pink Beauty

NZ$8.95

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Bacopa Snowflake

NZ$8.95

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1.5L Pot

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Coprosma Acerosa Hawera

NZ$8.95
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Fuschia Procumbens

NZ$8.95

Great native ground cover!


For larger orders please get in touch!

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Gazania Kiss Frosty White

NZ$8.95

Great ground cover.


For larger orders please get in touch!

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Gazania Kiss Golden Yellow

NZ$8.95

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Gazania Kiss Rose

NZ$3.95 - NZ$8.95

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Great Ground Cover


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Gazania Kiss Yellow Flame

NZ$3.95 - NZ$8.95

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Gazania New Day

NZ$8.95
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Hosta Colour Glory

NZ$10.95
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Hosta Kiwi Skyscraper

NZ$10.95
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Hosta Little Sunspot

NZ$8.95
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All Items

Cottage Garden

Cuphea Ignea (cigar plant)
NZ$8.95
NZ$8.95
Cuphea Ignea Starfire
NZ$8.95
NZ$8.95
Cuphea Robs Mauve
NZ$3.95 - NZ$14.95
NZ$3.95 - NZ$14.95

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Camellia Waterlily
NZ$19.95
NZ$19.95
Camellia High Fragrance
NZ$19.95
NZ$19.95
Camellia Gay Sue
NZ$12.95
NZ$12.95
Camellia E G Waterhouse
NZ$19.95
NZ$19.95
Camellia Debbie
NZ$19.95
NZ$19.95
Hosta Twilight
NZ$10.95
NZ$10.95
Hosta Thunderbolt
NZ$10.95
NZ$10.95
Hosta Pizzazz
NZ$12.95
NZ$12.95

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Hosta Little Sunspot
NZ$8.95
NZ$8.95
Hosta Kiwi Skyscraper
NZ$10.95
NZ$10.95
Hosta Colour Glory
NZ$10.95
NZ$10.95
Coleonema Sunset Gold
NZ$8.95
NZ$8.95
Coleonema Alba
NZ$8.95
NZ$8.95

Only a few left!

Helleborus Thoroughbred
NZ$8.95
NZ$8.95
Gazania New Day
NZ$8.95
NZ$8.95
Gazania Kiss Yellow Flame
NZ$3.95 - NZ$8.95
NZ$3.95 - NZ$8.95

Only a few left!

Gazania Kiss Rose
NZ$3.95 - NZ$8.95
NZ$3.95 - NZ$8.95

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Gazania Kiss Golden Yellow
NZ$8.95
NZ$8.95

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Gazania Kiss Frosty White
NZ$8.95
NZ$8.95
Cerastium Snow in Summer
NZ$6.95
NZ$6.95

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Azalea Fire tower
NZ$12.95
NZ$12.95

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Hydrangea Ayesha Bubbles
NZ$14.95
NZ$14.95

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Rhododendron Winsome
NZ$12.95 - NZ$29.95
NZ$12.95 - NZ$29.95
Rhododendron Virginalis
NZ$24.95
NZ$24.95

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Rhododendron Scarlet King
NZ$12.95 - NZ$49.95
NZ$12.95 - NZ$49.95

Only a few left!

Rhododendron Saffron Queen
NZ$15.95 - NZ$29.95
NZ$15.95 - NZ$29.95

Only a few left!

Rhododendron Nobileana Rubra
NZ$24.95
NZ$24.95

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Rhododendron Lemon Mist
NZ$14.95
NZ$14.95

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Rhododendron King Cerise
NZ$15.95 - NZ$39.95
NZ$15.95 - NZ$39.95
Rhododendron Ken Burns
NZ$24.95
NZ$24.95
Rhododendron Jock
NZ$12.95
NZ$12.95

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Rhododendron Anna Kruschke
NZ$14.95
NZ$14.95

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Nandina Pygmaea
NZ$10.95
NZ$10.95

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