Seeds

Clianthus puniceus

$4.00

(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 2022

Lathrys latifolius "White Pearl"

$4.00

Sun or partial shade. To one metre +. Fertile humus rich, well drained soil. Smothered in showy clusters of pure white, sweet pea-like flowers among grey-green leaves. A vigorous climber, it looks lovely scrambling over a sunny wall or through a hedge or evergreen shrub, although initially it needs to be tied into supports. No fragrance. Cut back the plant to ground level in early spring. 30 seeds. 2023.

Iris Chrysographes 'Black Knight'

$8.00

20 seeds (2024). Height 60 to 80 cms. Stunning deep violet purple colour, black in bud. Flowers early summer. Moist soil, sun/part shade. Clump forming, hardy perennial. Includes standard postage. If you require nz post/courier or aramex couriers it is extra.

Francoa sonchifolia

$4.00

30 seeds (2022). (Bridal Wreath). Dark green leaves to 30 cms. Spikes to 70 cms with pale pink flowers with deeper pink veins. Sun/part shade. Good cut flower.

Galtonia candicans

$4.00

30 seeds - fresh 2023. Mature bulbs bear strap shaped leaves from which arise strong upright stems holding racemes of white flowers with a greenish tinge. Sun and good drainage. Winter dormant.

Ratabida pinnata - 30 seeds

$4.00

30 seeds (2023) of Ratabida pinnata (Yellow Coneflower).