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Modern Garden Design


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​Modern garden design can be described as a formalised  cottage garden.  The separate gardens are filled with cottage garden plants in a semi-formal manner.

These plants are often chosen to highlight architechtural and landscaping features. Border plants, small rounded flowering shrubs and manicured topiary bushes give a sense of intent to the garden making your plant choices a outward reflection of your own personality.
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Small Shrubs

Azalea Eri Schame

NZ$12.95
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Azalea Gretel

NZ$12.95
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Azalea Paradise Elfin

NZ$12.95
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Azalea Pax

NZ$12.95

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Azalea Petra Red

NZ$12.95 - NZ$19.95

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Azalea Purple Glitters

NZ$12.95

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Buxus Suffruticosa

NZ$9.95
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Pittosporum Midget

NZ$10.95

A dwarf variety of Pittosporum. Perfect for small hedges and borders.


Grows to 80cm by 80cm


This item has high throughput and is often in and out of stock.

Please get in touch for up to date quantities.

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Hebe odora nana

NZ$9.95

A compact native growing to 80cm by 80cm with dense clusters of white flowers from October to March.


Perfect for smaller gardens and along paths.


Hardy and drought resistant, preferring full sun.

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Azalea Fire tower

NZ$12.95

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A beautiful azalea, with a profusion of orange-red flowers throughout winter and into spring. Forms a compact, small shrub up to 60cm.


Currently 20cm tall in 1.55 Litre pots.

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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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Corokia Red Wonder

NZ$10.95 - NZ$99.95

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The Corokia ‘Red Wonder’ is a hardy, fast-growing shrub from New Zealand. It features narrow, olive-green foliage with a grey hue due to a layer of felt on new leaves. In summer, it blooms with yellow flowers, followed by bright red berries that attract birds.

1.5L pot

Approx. 50-60cm tall

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Medium Shrubs

Azalea Easter Bonnet

NZ$12.95 - NZ$24.95

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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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Buxus Suffruticosa

NZ$9.95
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Carex Comans Green

NZ$8.95


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Cuphea Robs Mauve

NZ$3.95 - NZ$14.95

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Fuchsia Candy Bells

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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Lonicera Nitida Silver Beauty (Honeysuckle)

NZ$9.95

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A lovely bushy silver variegated honeysuckle ideal for hedges and borders. Very fast growing, drought tolerant and easily pruned in summer after new growth has hardened off.

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Teucrium Fruticans

NZ$9.95

1.55L pot

Approx. 15cm tall

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Phormium Pepe

NZ$10.95

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A beautiful, small, native flax. Perfect for edging or smaller gardens.

Very hardy, requiring very little care.

Currently 10 - 20cm in 1 Litre pots.

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Phormium Platts Black

NZ$10.95

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1.5L pot ~25cm Tall

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TOpiary & Big Shrubs

Choysia Ternata

NZ$10.95

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Photinia Red Robin

NZ$8.95 - NZ$24.95

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Teucrium Fruticans

NZ$9.95

1.55L pot

Approx. 15cm tall

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Pittosporum Silver Sheen

NZ$9.95

2L pot.

Approximately 30cm - 40cm tall

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Pittosporum Oliver Twist

NZ$9.95

2L Pot


Approx. 50cm tall


A nice form of pittosporum with smaller, silvery leaves. Perfect for an easy to grow hedge.


Grows to 3m by 2m

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Pittosporum Tenuifolium

NZ$10.95

2.5L pot

This item has high throughput and is often in and out of stock.

Please get in touch for up to date quantities.


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Prunus Lusitanica (Portugese Laurel)

NZ$39.95

Ideal for hedging and topiary specimens. Beautiful white lily of the valley flowers cover the leaves in spring.

Available in:

3.5L pot

10L pot


If certain sizing is out of stock please get in touch for up to date stock on plants being grown on.


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Laurus Nobilis (Bay Tree)

NZ$9.95

1.5L pot.

Approx. 20cm - 30cm Tall.

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Rosemary Tuscan Blue

NZ$8.95

Only a few left!

1.5L pot

Approx. 15cm tall

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Pittosporum Yellow Wave

NZ$12.95 - NZ$24.95

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3.8L Root Pouch

Approx. 40-50cm tall

7.5L Pot

Approx. 70cm-1m Tall


Please get in touch for shipping options!

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Griselinea Canterbury

NZ$9.95 - NZ$39.95

3.5L pot

Approx 1.2-1.4m tall

A more dense form of the commonly used Griselinea litoralis 'broadway mint'. This form of Griselinea is also great for hedging being very hardy and providing a great screen barrier. Growing around 50cm - 100cm a year it can quickly fill a space or screen a fence as per your requirements.

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Pittosporum Wrinkle Blue

NZ$12.95

2L pot

Approx. 30-40cm tall

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Border Plants

Buxus Suffruticosa

NZ$9.95
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Hosta Little Sunspot

NZ$8.95
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Lavender Hidcote blue

NZ$8.95

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Liriope Muscari

NZ$9.95

Thick, dark glossy green foliage throughout the year. Deep purple spikes appear through summer and autumn. Adds a beautiful show to any garden. Especially well suited to smaller gardens and garden paths.

1L Pot

Approx. 10cm tall

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Phormium Pepe

NZ$10.95

Only a few left!

A beautiful, small, native flax. Perfect for edging or smaller gardens.

Very hardy, requiring very little care.

Currently 10 - 20cm in 1 Litre pots.

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Ophiopogon Japonicus (mondo grass)

NZ$3.95 - NZ$8.95

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Thymus Pizza

NZ$8.95
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Carex Testacea (New Zealand Hair Sedge)

NZ$8.95

1.5L Pot

Grows 45-60cm tall and wide.

Olive green Spring growth turns orange brown in Summer and adds warm orange tints in Winter.

This is a great filler plant or can be mass planted for those areas that you just dont want to have to worry about. Very hardy.

prefers full sun and moist, well draining soils but will survive in most soils or locations.

Deer resistant

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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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Lonicera Nitida Honey Hedge Ruby (Honeysuckle)

NZ$10.95

A great Buxus/box-hedge alternative, Faster growing with beautiful red tipped new growth. Luscious green glossy leaves growing in a compact habit make this an ideal plant for hedging.

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Lonicera Nitida (Honeysuckle)

NZ$9.95

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An ideal substitute for Buxus hedging. Can be kept as a small medium or large hedge. Very fast growing with dark green glossy leaves. Hardy, drought resistant making this a great plant for environments where both humidity and drought can be a problem throughout the year.

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Hydrangea mac. 'Princess Juliana'

NZ$15.95

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Hydrangea ‘Princess Juliana’ is a deciduous shrub that grows to about 1.5 meters tall and wide. In the Southern Hemisphere, it blooms from early summer to autumn, displaying large, creamy white flowers that mature to pure white. This compact shrub is perfect for borders, containers, and cottage gardens. An interesting fact: the flowers can turn slightly pink in sunnier spots or green in shaded areas.

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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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Acer Palmatum Shaina

NZ$49.95

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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Crimson Princess

NZ$69.95 - NZ$79.95

Only a few left!

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

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!


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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Orangeola

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!


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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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 Campanulata superba

NZ$69.95 - NZ$74.95

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Also known as the Taiwan cherry. Rose-red blossoms appear from late August and attract large numbers of Tui and Bellbird.

Available in three standard sizes:

1.2 Metres

1.5 Metres

1.8 Metres


Get in touch for up to date stock numbers

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Prunus Sub. Falling Snow

NZ$59.95

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

These are bare-rooted trees available for pre-order and will be ready to pick up in June-July.


Available in two standard sizes:

1.2 metre

1.5 metre


Available bare-rooted for a limited time only!

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Prunus Kiku-shidare sakura

NZ$59.95 - NZ$94.95

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Clusters of frilly, rich pink flowers through spring, attractive foliage through spring.

A stunning feature tree that adds character to any garden.

Available in two standard sizes:

1.5 metre

1.8 metre

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Prunus Sub. Pendula Rosea

NZ$59.95 - NZ$64.95

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A weeping form with profusions of soft pink blossoms through spring. A beautiful focal tree for any small garden.

Available in:

1.2 Metre

1.5 Metre

1.8 Metre

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Acer Palmatum Scolopendrifolium Atro.

NZ$59.95

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Discover the breathtaking beauty of Acer Palmatum Scolopendrifolium Atro, a stunning Japanese Maple variety that boasts deep, rich burgundy-purple foliage. Perfect for adding elegance to your garden, this deciduous ornamental plant showcases a unique, finely dissected leaf structure. Enhance your landscape with the dramatic hues and graceful form of Acer Palmatum Scolopendrifolium Atro., a must-have for plant enthusiasts seeking distinctive and vibrant additions to their outdoor spaces. Buy now and elevate your garden with nature's masterpiece.


Approx 1.8m tall

10L Pot

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Modern Garden

Dwarf Peach Pixzee
NZ$49.95 - NZ$59.95
NZ$49.95 - NZ$59.95

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Dwarf Peach Garden Lady
NZ$49.95 - NZ$59.95
NZ$49.95 - NZ$59.95

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Dwarf Peach Bonanza
NZ$49.95 - NZ$59.95
NZ$49.95 - NZ$59.95

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Dwarf Nectarine Garden Delight
NZ$49.95 - NZ$59.95
NZ$49.95 - NZ$59.95

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Lophomyrtus Pink Dainty
NZ$14.95
NZ$14.95

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Hebe Topiara
NZ$10.95
NZ$10.95
Phormium Pepe
NZ$10.95
NZ$10.95

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Pittosporum Tenuifolium
NZ$10.95
NZ$10.95
Hebe odora nana
NZ$9.95
NZ$9.95
Pittosporum Oliver Twist
NZ$9.95
NZ$9.95
Pittosporum Midget
NZ$10.95
NZ$10.95
Liriope Muscari
NZ$9.95
NZ$9.95
Pittosporum Silver Sheen
NZ$9.95
NZ$9.95
Rhododendron Lemon Mist
NZ$14.95
NZ$14.95

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Hebe Wiri Cloud
NZ$8.95
NZ$8.95
Choysia Ternata
NZ$10.95
NZ$10.95

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Azalea Petra Red
NZ$12.95 - NZ$19.95
NZ$12.95 - NZ$19.95

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Azalea Paradise Elfin
NZ$12.95
NZ$12.95
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