Contemporary Garden #2

A unusual plant. Purple-black stems contrast well with lime to mid-green leaves. Looks great with heucheras and hellebores in shaded areas of your garden. 30 x 75cm.  No minimum number required. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Agapanthus Seafoam is a striking evergreen variety known for its unique pale white flowers, often tinged with soft green at the base, which appear on tall stems during summer. Its strap-like green foliage forms a tidy, clumping habit, providing year-round interest. The subtle, frothy colouring of the flowers lends a soft, airy quality to any planting scheme.

Perfect for coastal, cottage, or modern gardens, Seafoam thrives in full sun and well-drained soils. It is low maintenance and drought-tolerant once established, making it ideal for borders, mass plantings, or as a statement in large containers. Space plants 40–50 cm apart for a balanced, natural spread.

Mature size: Reaches up to 60–80 cm in height (including flower stems) and 40–60 cm in width, forming a lush, clumping habit.

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Liriope Monroe White is a versatile, evergreen perennial known for its attractive grass-like foliage and elegant white flower spikes. The slender, dark green leaves form neat clumps, while the delicate white flowers rise above the foliage in late summer to early autumn, providing a bright, uplifting display. These flowers are followed by small, dark berries that add further interest. Liriope Monroe White is a low-maintenance plant that brings a refined and tidy look to garden beds and borders.

Liriope Monroe White is an excellent choice for garden borders, mass plantings, or as ground cover under trees where its tolerance for shade makes it invaluable. It works beautifully in woodland gardens or as edging along pathways, where its elegant form and soft white flowers provide contrast to darker foliage plants. This plant is also well-suited for modern, minimalist gardens, and can be planted in containers for patios or shaded courtyard areas. Its year-round appeal and ability to thrive in challenging conditions make it a reliable, low-maintenance option for any garden style.

This hardy perennial prefers partial to full shade but can tolerate some sun, particularly in cooler climates. Liriope Monroe White thrives in well-drained, fertile soil but is highly adaptable, handling a range of soil types and even tolerating periods of drought once established. Regular watering will promote healthier growth, though it is a resilient plant in less-than-ideal conditions. Space plants about 30 to 40 cm apart to create a dense, lush ground cover effect.

At maturity, Liriope Monroe White typically reaches a height of around 30 to 45 cm, with a similar spread. Its dense clumping habit and upright flower spikes create a clean, structured appearance, making it an ideal choice for adding both texture and a touch of elegance to shaded or semi-shaded areas of the garden.

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Lomandra Lime Tuff is a compact and extremely hardy Australian native grass. Known for its bright, fine foliage that maintains its lush appearance even in challenging conditions, this plant offers year-round visual appeal. It presents as a neat mound of arching lime-green leaves that gives a soft, lush look. 

Lomandra Lime Tuff is renowned for its hardiness, being both drought and frost resistant and tolerating a range of soils. It performs exceptionally well in full sun to part shade and requires minimal maintenance once established, making it an excellent choice for borders, mass plantings or as a low-maintenance garden filler. It has compact growth habit of around 0.5m high and wide.

Ligularia reniformis, commonly known as the Tractor Seat Plant, is a striking perennial that adds a touch of drama to any garden. With its large, glossy-green, kidney-shaped leaves, this plant serves as a highly fashionable structural element in landscape designs. It reaches a mature height and width of 1m, making it a great medium-sized plant. In mid-summer, it produces distinctive yellow-orange daisy-like flowers on tall stems. This versatile plant thrives in a range of conditions - from full sun to shade - and is particularly well-suited for moist, free-draining soils in dappled light. It's winter-dormant, meaning it will die back in colder months only to erupt with fresh growth in the spring. Tolerant to mild frost and medium wind conditions, it's a hardy choice for various New Zealand climates.

Viburnum davidii is a hardy evergreen that has white flowers with dark blue centres, healthy green leaves and compact form make it fantastic for mass planting. Very low maintenance and is suited to just about any soil condition. Grows to 1.5m x 1.5m. 

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Hydrangea Bridal Bouquet is a popular variety of hydrangea that is known for its large white flower heads, opening from soft lime-green buds and lush green foliage. It flowers in the summer months and is a true statement piece in any garden.  Well-suited for a range of garden styles, from English to classic and contemporary, it thrives in a part-shade spot in the garden and is suitable for both large and small gardens, reaching a maximum height of 1.5m and a width of 1.5m. To maintain a neat appearance, it is recommended to remove any dead or spent flowers from Hydrangea Bridal Bouquet by deadheading. This helps to encourage new growth and keep the plant looking its best. If you have a smaller garden and would like to keep Hydrangea Bridal Bouquet at a certain size, you can trim it back annually. The best time to do this is during winter. When trimming, be sure to leave any old wood on the plant, as it will flower on the previous year's growth. This will help ensure that the plant continues to produce beautiful flowers year after year.

Bright white flowers cover a dark green, spreading mat of foliage. Leaves are practically stemless, allowing to float atop the foliage. An excellent groundcover for moist, boggy sites. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate in contacting us.

Cornus Eddies White Wonder is a stunning deciduous tree known for its large, showy white flowers that appear in spring. This hybrid dogwood, a cross between Cornus florida and Cornus nuttallii, boasts impressive floral displays that stand out against its green foliage. In autumn, the leaves turn a beautiful reddish-purple, adding seasonal interest to the garden. Cornus Eddies White Wonder is perfect for creating a focal point in mixed borders, woodland gardens, or as a standalone specimen.

Thriving in full sun to partial shade, Cornus Eddies White Wonder prefers well-drained, fertile soil with moderate moisture levels. It is tolerant of a range of soil types, including sandy and loamy soils, but benefits from regular watering, especially during dry periods. Planting should allow for adequate air circulation, with spacing of about 4-5 metres between trees. At maturity, this dogwood reaches a height of approximately 4-6 metres and spreads about 3-4 metres wide, forming an elegant, rounded canopy. Its striking flowers, followed by attractive autumn foliage, make it a standout choice for year-round garden interest.

Betula utilis var. jacquemontii Dazzler, also known as the Himalayan birch, is a deciduous tree native to the Himalayan mountain range. It is a popular ornamental tree known for its stunning white bark and delicate, light green leaves. The Dazzler variety is known for its particularly bright white bark. This tree grows to a height of around 15 metres and has a spread of around 10 metres. It prefers full sun to partial shade. It is a good choice for gardens and parks and is also often used as a street tree.

Helleborus Jacob boasts large, single, fragrant flowers, crisp-white with yellow centres that attract your eye from winter and into spring. A magnificent filler plant for in amongst the garden or in a shaded area next to the house. Jacob is one of the earlier flowering Helleborus with flowers appearing in June. 

A compact, clump-forming perennial with large, dark-green leathery leaves. Semi-evergreen. Plant in semi-full shade in a moist, free-draining soil. The flowers can be used in floral arrangements. Hardy. 20cm x 30cm.

Buxus Green Gem is a compact evergreen boxwood shrub. It is valued for its dense, rounded growth habit and small, glossy, dark green leaves. Green Gem is a popular cultivar that is often used for low hedges, borders, and topiary due to its ability to be easily shaped and trimmed. This variety has excellent disease resistance and tolerance to cold weather. Buxus Green Gem adds a touch of elegance and structure to garden landscapes, providing year-round interest with its attractive foliage and versatile usage. Typically grows to a height of 1m at maturity.