5 potted plants. Deep green, glossy, arrowhead leaves. Long-tailed, brown and white flowers that suggest mice doing handstands in the greenery. Ground cover. Goes dormant in hot weather. Part shade. Winiter dormant.
To 10 cms. Deep creamy lemon flowers in spring. Great for planting in woodland areas or perennial borders. Light to full shade. Winter dormant.
(Kakabeak). Red variety. A woody legumey shrub native to the North Island, with striking clusters of red flowers. These flowers resemble the beak of a New Zealand parrot, and the plant is also known as Parrot's Beak, Parrot's Bill and Lobster Claw. An endangered species in the wild. Widely grown as a garden plant. Grows to about 2 metre high with spreading branches producing leaf stalks up to 15 cm long bearing several pairs of small leaflets. They usually flower from spring through to early summer, but can flower twice a year or even all year round. 30 seeds 2023
(Toad Lily). Beautiful orchid-like flowers in autumn. White with purple spots. Moist soil. Great for shady woodland or perennial border. Well-drained, rich, moist soil. Coded as Number 8.
RARE SPECIMEN PLANT. 1.5 litre pots. To 45 cms. An exotic hybrid with huge, lobed umbrella shaped leaves which are splashed and spotted. Unusual maroon red flowers are followed by fleshy fruits (May apples). Woodland, rich moist soil. Full shade. Mainly winter dormant, may retain some leaves if given more protection.
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