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Ligularia reniformis (Tractor Seat Plant)

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Ligularia reniformis, commonly known as the Tractor Seat Plant, is grown for its lush foliage and flowers. It grows to 75 cm tall and the same wide, and does best in full sun or partial shade. Ligularia reniformis is commonly used in borders, tropical gardens, or around pool and living areas.

From $32.44

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 75 cm
Spread: 75 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical

Shadecloth - 70% Shade (Shade Cloth For Plants)

This shade cloth for plants, which is also used as plant windbreaks, reduces light levels and windspeeds by 70%. Therefore, 30% of the wind or light will still pass through. This premium, knitted cloth is made from HDPE Monofilament to ensure is does not rip. The cloth has been UV stabilised for NZ conditions and comes with a ten-year UV warranty. The standard colour is green but different colours are available on request. Be sure to order the Shade/Windbreak clips to lock the cloth to support wires. This item comes in a 1.83 m wide roll that is 50 m long.

From $420.00

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Phormium Purple Haze (Purple Flax Plant)

Phormium Purple Haze is a variety of Flax that produces long and broad, dark purple leaves. It grows with a tidy and compact habit to about 1.1 m...

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Carex virgata (Pukio Plant)

Carex virgata is a clump-forming ornamental grass growing up to 1 metre tall. Known for its fine, arching green foliage, it adds graceful movement...

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Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant)

Sedum rubrotinctum, commonly known as the Jelly Bean Plant, is an herbaceous perennial with succulent, jelly bean-like leaves. The small leaves are...

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Dichondra Silver Falls (Silver Falls Plant)

Dichondra Silver Falls, commonly known as Silver Ponyfoot, is an herbaceous perennial grown for its cascading foliage. This plant produces small and...

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Buxus microphylla (Japanese Box Plant)

Buxus microphylla, commonly known as Japanese Box or Littleleaf Boxwood, is a compact evergreen shrub renowned for its dense, glossy green foliage...

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Meryta sinclairii (Puka Plant)

Meryta sinclairii, commonly known as the Puka Tree or Puka Plant, is a NZ native shrub with a lush and tropical appearance. It bears large and...

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Ficus benjamina plant in black pot with lush green leaves

Ficus benjamina (Weeping Fig Plant)

Ficus benjamina, commonly known as the weeping fig, is a timeless indoor plant admired for its arching branches and lush green leaves. It adds an...

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Ajuga Chocolate Chip (Chocolate Chip Bugleweed Plant)

Ajuga Chocolate Chip, commonly known as Bugleweed, Common Bugle, or Carpet Bugle, is grown for its dwarf habit and chocolate coloured foliage. It...

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Maranta Rabbit Tracks (Prayer Plant)

Maranta Rabbit Tracks features broad leaves that are a mix of dark green and black in a symmetrical pattern. It grows as a clump to about 20 cm tall...

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Chlorophytum 'Golden Glow' plant.

Chlorophytum Golden Glow (Chlorophytum comosum Spider Plant)

Chlorophytum Golden Glow, commonly known as the Spider Plant, is a tender, herbaceous perennial grown for its lush and bright foliage. It features...

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Berzelia lanuginosa (Button Bush Plant)

Berzelia lanuginosa, commonly known as the Button Bush, is a graceful, small shrub featuring narrow, light green, feathery leaves, tightly arranged...

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Helianthemum Double Pink (Rock Rose Plant)

Helianthemum Double Pink, commonly known as the Rock Rose Plant, is a ground covering plant grown for its amazing double, pink flowers. The showy...

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Kniphofia Dwarf Scarlet plant with red flowers.

Kniphofia Dwarf Scarlet (Hot Poker Plant)

Kniphofia 'Dwarf Scarlet' is a striking perennial valued for its vivid scarlet-red flower spikes and compact growth habit. Ideal for smaller New...

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Aspidistra lurida (Cast Iron Plant)

Aspidistra lurida, commonly known as the Cast Iron Plant, is an herbaceous perennial grown for its lush and colourful foliage. It grows as a clump...

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Stromanthe triostar plant.

Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant)

Stromanthe Triostar is a popular indoor plant owing to its lush and colourful foliage. It features elegant, dark green, pink, and cream-coloured...

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Ctenanthe Grey Star (Never Never Plant)

Ctenanthe Grey Star is a colourful foliage plant often grown as a houseplant. It features rounded leaves that are variegated with silver and dark...

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Serissa Snowflake (Snow Rose Plant)

Serissa Snowflake, commonly known as the Snow Rose plant, is an evergreen shrub grown for its lovely flowering and foliage. Showy, white flowers...

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Carex Everlime (Lime Grass Plant)

Carex Everlime is an ornamental grass native to Japan that features slender, arching leaves that are variegated dark green and lime. Short, brown...

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Carex Everest (Japanese Sedge Plant)

Carex Everest features grass like leaves that are variegated with dark green centres and silver-white edges. It typically grows to 35 cm tall and the...

From$25.35
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Agave americana (Century Plant)

Agave americana is a striking architectural plant with large, blue-green leaves edged with sharp spines. Its bold rosette form makes it a standout...

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Windbreak - 50% (Garden Shade Cloth)

This green windbreak is also used as garden shade cloth and reduces light levels and windspeeds by 50%. Therefore, 50% of the wind or light will...

From$720.00
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Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)

Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King is a variety of the commonly known, Mountain Ash, and is a small-sized, deciduous with impressive characteristics...

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Radermachera sinica (Chinese Doll Plant)

The Radermachera sinica plant, commonly known as the Chinese Doll Plant, is an evergreen shrub grown for its impressive foliage. This subtropical...

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Shadecloth - 50% Shade (Shade Cloth)

This shade cloth which is also used as garden windbreak, reduces light levels and windspeeds by 50%. Therefore, 50% of the wind or light will still...

From$360.00
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Senecio peregrinus (Dolphins Plants)

Senecio peregrinus, commonly known as String of Dolphins, is a succulent grown for its interesting, dolphin shaped foliage. It produces masses of the...

From$25.94
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Tulbaghia Dark Star (Society Garlic Plant)

Tulbaghia Dark Star, commonly known as the Society Garlic plant, is grown for its showy and fragrant flowers. Clusters of lilac-pink flowers are...

From$22.75
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Boysenberry Mapua (Boysenberry Plant)

Boysenberry Mapua is a popular variety of Boysenberry owing to its fabulous fruit and lack of thorns. It produces white flowers in spring which...

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Mentha Plant

The Mentha plant, commonly known as Mint or Spearmint, is an herbaceous perennial grown for its aromatic foliage. It produces upright stems that...

From$20.74
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Windbreak - 70% (Shade Cloth Fabric)

This garden windbreak is also used as garden shade cloth and reduces light levels and windspeeds by 70%. Therefore, 30% of the wind or light will...

From$840.00
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10 Litre Thermoformed Plant Pots

These lightweight pots are a cost effective means for growing on plants. They feature a strong and broad rim, have been UV stabilised for NZ...

From$5.00
Ligularia reniformis (Tractor Seat Plant)

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