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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 Charlie

NZ$8.95

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Azalea Paradise Elfin

NZ$10.95
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Azalea Petra Red

NZ$8.95 - NZ$10.95
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Buxus Suffruticosa

NZ$8.95
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Hebe Laingii

NZ$8.95 NZ$7.16
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Lonicera Lemon Beauty

NZ$10.95

2.5L Pot

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Rhododendron Lemon Mist

NZ$15.95 NZ$12.76

4 Litre

Approx. 30cm tall


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Bacopa Double Pink

NZ$8.95 NZ$6.95

Great in planter boxes and hanging baskets

1L Pot

Approx. 10cm tall

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Cuphea Ignea Starfire

NZ$3.95 - NZ$8.95
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Cuphea Ignea (cigar plant)

NZ$3.95 - NZ$8.95
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Hellebore Vibrant Bouquet

NZ$6.95

A stunning, clump-forming small shrub with a profusion of flowers of varying colours. Flower throughout winter, providing colour at an otherwise dull time of year. Best planted in shady positions beneath deciduous trees. Can also be grown in containers and pots.


Currently available in 9cm pots, approximately 15cm tall.

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Sedum Golden Planet

NZ$6.95 NZ$5.56

A very hardy, small succulent perfect for low maintenance gardens. Tolerates extreme drought and does well in full sun to part shade. Can be grown in containers or hanging baskets as well as indoors. Golden colour makes it the perfect contrast to many other plants.


Currently available in 9cm pots, approximately 15cm tall.

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medium Shrubs

Azalea Easter Bonnet

NZ$10.95 - NZ$14.95
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Azalea Fielders White

NZ$10.95 - NZ$14.95

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Azalea Honey Bunch

NZ$7.16 - NZ$15.96

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Azalea Purple Glitters

NZ$8.95

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Buxus Emerald Green

NZ$8.95

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Buxus Green Gem

NZ$8.95 - NZ$10.95

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Coleonema Alba

NZ$8.95 NZ$7.16
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Lavender Bandera Pink

NZ$6.95
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Lavender Bandera Purple

NZ$8.95

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Spanish Lavender Purple

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Lavender Hidcote blue

NZ$8.95

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Lavender Lavance Purple

NZ$8.95

Deep Purple English Lavender

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Nandina Pygmaea

NZ$10.95 NZ$8.76

1.5L pot

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Big Shrubs

Camellia Debbie

NZ$12.95
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Camellia E G Waterhouse

NZ$12.95
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Camellia High Fragrance

NZ$12.95
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Camellia Waterlily

NZ$12.95
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Fuchsia Candy Bells

NZ$8.95 NZ$7.16
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Lavender Munstead

NZ$8.95

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Lavender Pedunculata

NZ$8.95 NZ$8.06

A very attractive form of French Lavender

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Rhododendron Anna Kruschke

NZ$14.95

3.8L Root pouch Pot

Approx. 40cm tall

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Rhododendron Fatuosum Flore Pleno

NZ$15.95 NZ$10.95

4L pot

Approx. 50cm tall

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Rhododendron Fusillier

NZ$12.95

2L Pot

Approx. 50cm 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$19.95 NZ$15.95

4L Pot

Approx. 50cm tall

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Small Trees

Acer Palmatum Atropurpureum

NZ$9.95 - NZ$39.95

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$0.00

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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$49.95

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Pre-order now for collection in August!!


Large fragrant Cup and Saucer-shaped flowers. White flowers with pink/purple throats are present through Spring. Attractive, vase-shaped habit.


Please note that though the pickup date indicated below is 12 weeks from the date of purchase, the actual pickup time will be once the bare-rooted stock arrive in August.

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Crimson Princess

NZ$49.95 - NZ$79.95

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PB 18: Oriental weeper @ 1.2m




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$39.95 - NZ$110.00

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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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!

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

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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Pieris Temple Bells

NZ$9.95

3.8 Litre root pouch

Approximately 20cm tall

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Red Emperor

NZ$49.95

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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Viridis

NZ$49.95 - NZ$120.00

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$49.95

Pre-order now for collection in August!!


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

1.8 Metre


Please note that though the pickup date indicated below is 12 weeks from the date of purchase, the actual pickup time will be once the bare-rooted stock arrive in August.


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Prunus Sub. Falling Snow

NZ$49.95

Only a few left!

Pre-order now for collection in August!!


A weeping form, covered in masses of white flowers through spring. Perfect as a central piece in any small garden.


Available in three standard sizes:

1.2 metre

1.5 Metre

1.8 Metre


Please note that though the pickup date indicated below is 12 weeks from the date of purchase, the actual pickup time will be once the bare-rooted stock arrive in August.

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Ground Cover

Ajuga Jungle Beauty

NZ$8.95
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Ajuga Pink Beauty

NZ$8.95
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Bacopa Snowflake

NZ$8.95

1L Pot

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Coprosma Acerosa Hawera

NZ$8.95 NZ$7.16
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Dianthus Cranberry Ice

NZ$8.95 NZ$7.16
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Fuschia Procumbens

NZ$8.95

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Gazania Kiss Frosty White

NZ$8.95 NZ$6.95
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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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Gazania Kiss Yellow Flame

NZ$3.95 - NZ$8.95
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Gazania New Day

NZ$8.95 NZ$6.95
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Hosta Colour Glory

NZ$10.95 NZ$8.76
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All Items

Cottage Garden

Cuphea Ignea (cigar plant)
NZ$3.95 - NZ$8.95
NZ$3.95 - NZ$8.95
Cuphea Ignea Starfire
NZ$3.95 - NZ$8.95
NZ$3.95 - NZ$8.95
Cuphea Mad Hatter
NZ$8.95
NZ$8.95

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Cuphea mad hatter
NZ$3.95
NZ$3.95

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Cuphea Robs Mauve
NZ$3.95 - NZ$14.95
NZ$3.95 - NZ$14.95
Camellia Waterlily
NZ$12.95
NZ$12.95
Camellia High Fragrance
NZ$12.95
NZ$12.95
Camellia Gay Sue
NZ$12.95
NZ$12.95
Camellia E G Waterhouse
NZ$12.95
NZ$12.95
Camellia Debbie
NZ$12.95
NZ$12.95

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Hosta Twilight
NZ$10.95
NZ$8.76
Hosta Thunderbolt
NZ$10.95
NZ$10.95

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Hosta Plantaginea Grand
NZ$8.95
NZ$7.16

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Hosta Pizzazz
NZ$12.95
NZ$10.36

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Hosta Little Sunspot
NZ$8.95
NZ$7.16
Hosta Kiwi Skyscraper
NZ$10.95
NZ$10.95

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Hosta Colour Glory
NZ$10.95
NZ$8.76

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Coleonema Sunset Gold
NZ$8.95
NZ$7.16

On Sale

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Coleonema Alba
NZ$8.95
NZ$7.16
Hellebore Vibrant Bouquet
NZ$6.95
NZ$6.95
Helleborus Orientalis
NZ$8.95
NZ$8.95

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Helleborus Thoroughbred
NZ$8.95
NZ$8.95

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Gazania Copper Sunset
NZ$6.95
NZ$6.95

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Gazania New Day
NZ$8.95
NZ$6.95
Gazania Kiss Yellow Flame
NZ$3.95 - NZ$8.95
NZ$3.95 - NZ$8.95
Gazania Kiss Rose
NZ$3.95 - NZ$8.95
NZ$3.95 - NZ$8.95
Gazania Kiss Golden Yellow
NZ$8.95
NZ$8.95

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On Sale

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Gazania Kiss Frosty White
NZ$8.95
NZ$6.95
Cerastium Snow in Summer
NZ$3.95 - NZ$8.95
NZ$3.95 - NZ$8.95
Rhododendron Christmas Cheer
NZ$12.95
NZ$12.95
Azalea Fire tower
NZ$9.95
NZ$9.95
Hydrangea Ayesha Bubbles
NZ$9.95
NZ$9.95

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Rhododendron Winsome
NZ$12.95 - NZ$15.95
NZ$10.36 - NZ$12.76
Rhododendron Virginalis
NZ$12.95
NZ$12.95

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Rhododendron Spring Dance
NZ$9.95 - NZ$12.95
NZ$9.95 - NZ$12.95
Rhododendron Scarlet King
NZ$12.95 - NZ$49.95
NZ$12.95 - NZ$49.95

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