Garden Design #52

Trachycarpus fortunei is a very versatile and hardy palm. The most cold hardy of the palms it is able to survive in the colder regions of NZ. Wind, frost, coastal, drought, swamp tolerant.

Auckland customers: Due to the Regional Pest Management Plan - Tiaki Tāmaki Makaurau - we are unable to supply this species to you.

Phormium Emerald Green is a low-maintenance New Zealand flax that can be used in a variety of garden settings. It can be grown as an accent or container plant, as well as as a border or screen plant. It's common in tropical, architectrual and modern gardens. It can also be used as a specimen plant in a lawn, as well as in rock gardens and mixed borders. Phormium Emerald Green is a popular choice for adding texture, colour, and interest to any garden setting due to its striking foliage and adaptability. Emerald Green grows to a size of 0.6m x 0.6m. This plant thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sun to partial shade.

Myosotidium hortensia, commonly known as the Chatham Island Forget-me-not, is a  perennial found naturally on the Chatham Islands. It has stunningly large, glossy, emerald-green leaves and produces clusters of deep blue flowers. These flowers emerge in late spring, forming a mesmerising contrast against its vibrant foliage. With a broad, clump-forming habit, this plant can serve as an incredible focal point in gardens, particularly in coastal and woodland settings.

Growing to a height and spread of about 0.5m to 1m, the Chatham Island Forget-me-not thrives in a sheltered spot with dappled light. It prefers well-drained, fertile soil, and while it's relatively low-maintenance, it appreciates regular watering in dry conditions.

Showy selection with large tangerine orange flowers that shine against a backdrop of fantastic bold leaves striped with orange, red, yellow, bright pink and green.