Formal Garden Design
Below is a general, rough guide on planting a formal garden to give you a good starting point for building upon.
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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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.
Approx. 10-15cm tall
Stunning purple foliage makes this plant stand out in any garden. Perfect as a low border. Bright pink flowers throughout spring, summer, and autumn.
Grows to 2m by 1.5m
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.
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.
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.
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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Discover the Corokia Phantom, an alluring evergreen shrub, commonly referred to as the wire netting bush, celebrated for its unique features. With a moderate growth rate, it typically reaches a mature size of 4 to 6 feet in both height and width, making it ideal for compact gardens, hedges, borders, and container planting. The shrub's mysterious dark-colored foliage adds an intriguing aesthetic to your landscape, becoming a captivating focal point as it matures. Commonly used for hedging, the Corokia Phantom thrives in various soil types and climates, displaying adaptability and resilience. Preferring well-drained soil and full to partial sunlight, this shrub showcases its ornamental charm, making it a versatile and visually appealing addition to enhance your outdoor space.
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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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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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
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.
Known as Naylors blue conifer.
Upright stately conifer with a strong pyramidal form.
Commonly used as a shelterbelt, hedging, or screening plant.
A very quick growing plant with weeping tips.
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1.5L Pot ~ 30cm tall
3.8L Root Pouch ~ 60cm tall
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.
3.5L pot
Approx 60cm 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 20-40cm a year it can quickly fill a space or screen a fence as per your requirements.
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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Common Japanese Maple.
PB12.
Approx 1.5-1.8m tall, Upright Tree.
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.Â
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.Â
Feed each year with acidic fertiliser.
Carefully prune, removing any dead branch ends.
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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!
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.Â
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.Â
Feed each year with acidic fertiliser.
Carefully prune, removing any dead branch ends.
Pre-order Bare Rooted trees now for pickup in June or July.
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Identical to the Flowering cherry trees on display in our grounds! This NZ cultivar has made a name for itself right here in Upper Hutt at our Annual Blossom Valley Event.
Single light pink flowers fill the trees for a month before giving way to glossy green leaves in the middle of spring. These trees truly mark the beginning of our spring time flowering from early September till mid October.
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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!
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Planting and care instructions:
1, If possible pick a sheltered spot with good drainage.Â
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.Â
Feed each year with acidic fertiliser.
Carefully prune, removing any dead branch ends.
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!
Pre-order Bare Rooted trees now for pickup in June or July.
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
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Pre-order Bare Rooted trees now for pickup in June or July.
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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Pre-order Bare Rooted trees now for pickup in June or July.
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
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Pre-order Bare Rooted trees now for pickup in June or July.
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:
1.2 metre
1.8 metre
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Pre-order Bare Rooted trees now for pickup in June or July.
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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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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