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Carex dipsacea plants as a mass planting in a garden.

Carex dipsacea (Teasel Sedge)

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Carex dipsacea is a fine-leaved, clump-forming sedge native to New Zealand. It features slender, green to bronze-tinted foliage and grows to approximately 60 cm tall and wide. This adaptable plant thrives in damp to wet soils and full sun to partial shade, making it ideal for riparian plantings, wetlands, and rain gardens. Carex dipsacea is a low-maintenance plant that tolerates seasonal inundation and adds a soft texture to native or naturalistic landscapes.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 80 cm
Spread: 80 cm
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Riparian
The best lawn fertiliser in NZ with moss killer.

Lawn Fertiliser

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Achieve a vibrant, healthy lawn with our premium Lawn Fertiliser, specially formulated for New Zealand conditions. This fertiliser not only replenishes essential nutrients lost during mowing but also combats moss, ensuring your lawn remains lush and green. This fertiliser is the best product available in NZ and is used by the professionals.

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Amenity Ryegrass (Lawn Seed)

Create a lush and resilient lawn with our premium Amenity Ryegrass grass seed, specifically selected for New Zealand conditions. Whether you’re...

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Juncus Blue Dart (Blue Rush)

Juncus Blue Dart is a popular ornamental grass that features rigid leaves that are a fantastic shade of blue. It typically grows to 30 cm tall and...

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Fine Fescue Lawn Seed

Fine Fescue lawn seed is ideal for homeowners seeking a lush, fine-textured lawn that thrives in shaded areas and requires minimal maintenance. This...

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A Kikuyu grass lawn bordered by a garden.

Pure Kikuyu Seed

Achieve a lush, durable lawn with our Pure Kikuyu Grass Seed. Tailored for New Zealand's warmer and coastal regions, this seed offers rapid...

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Baumea articulata (Jointed Twig Rush) with upright, green foliage, growing in water.

Baumea articulata

Baumea articulata, commonly known as the Jointed Twig Rush, is an attractive, NZ native grass grown for its aesthetics and ability to handle and...

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Kikuyu (Blended Kikuyu Lawn Seed)

Why Kikuyu Grass Is A Top Choice For NZ Lawns

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Tall Fescue

Tall Fescue is an excellent lawn grass choice for New Zealand homeowners seeking a dark green, tough, and attractive lawn. It is widely used by ready...

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Organic Fertiliser (Organic Fertiliser)

Organic Boost is an organic fertiliser for soil and plants that has been crafted entirely from organically certified products. These ingredients...

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An established Libertia ixioides plant with green and orange leaves and masses of white flowers.

Libertia ixioides

Libertia ixioides, commonly known as Mikoikoi, is a striking New Zealand native perennial with stiff, sword-like leaves in shades of green, bronze...

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The best new lawn fertiliser in NZ.

New Lawn Fertiliser

Establishing a new lawn requires the proper nutrients to ensure robust root development and healthy growth. Our New Lawn Fertiliser, featuring...

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Acer platanoides Nigrum

Acer platanoides Nigrum, commonly known as the Plane-Leaved Maple or Norway Maple, is a medium sized, deciduous tree with fantastically coloured...

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Selliera Moon Drops

Selliera Moondrops is a NZ native, herbaceous perennial that forms a tight mat of variegated, yellow-green leaves. The glossy and fleshy leaves are...

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Neem Granules in a 10 kg bag.

Neem Granules

Neem granules are an all-natural soil conditioner made from processed neem seed cake, designed to improve soil structure and boost plant health...

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Coco Peat (Coco Peat)

Coco peat is a natural, sustainable product made from Coconut husks. It can be used as a complete growing media or mixed with composted bark...

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Zephyranthes candida

Zephyranthes candida, commonly known as the White Rain Lily or Fairy Lily, features beautiful and fragrant, white flowers with a yellow centre...

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Amelanchier canadensis (Shadblow Serviceberry)

Commonly known as Shadblow Serviceberry, this is a small tree grown for its spring flowering and impressive autumn colours. The leaves emerge a light...

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Viola hederacea (Australian Violet)

Viola hederacea is a ground covering plant that features lush foliage and pretty flowers. It produces green leaves which are held densely and spreads...

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Schefflera actinophylla

The Schefflera actinophylla plant, commonly known as the Umbrella Tree or Umbrella Plant, is an evergreen tree that originates from rain forests. It...

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Acer Autumn Glory (Autumn Glory Maple)

Acer rubrum Autumn Glory produces lush foliage that emerges mid-green in spring, quickly ages to dark green, then turns bright red and orange in...

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Pratia puberula Alba

Pratia puberula Alba, commonly known as the White Star Creeper, is a NZ native that is often grown as a hardy ground cover. The small leaves on this...

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Koelreuteria paniculata

Koelreuteria paniculata, commonly known as the Golden Rain tree, this is a stunning, small tree. It features clusters of bright yellow flowers on...

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TURFIX

TURFIX is a common herbicide used to control the most common broadleaf weeds and clovers in new and established lawns. It will control Clover...

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Victory Gold - 1 Litre

Victory Gold is an herbicide used to control many types of broadleaf weeds in lawns. Susceptible weeds include: cape daisy, catsear, chickweed...

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Acer palmatum Senkaki (Acer Senkaki)

Acer palmatum Senkaki is a stunning Japanese Maple or Coral Bark Maple due to its striking and delicate foliage. Small, soft looking leaves emerge...

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Cercis Oklahoma Redbud

The Cercis Oklahoma Redbud, commonly known as Eastern Redbud, is a small tree grown for its impressive foliage and flowers. Clusters of purple...

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Prunus Pendula Rosea

Prunus subhirtella Pendula Rosea is a variety of Flowering Cherry grown for its impressive flowering and pendulous growth habit. This tree produces...

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Cercis chinensis Avondale (Chinese Redbud)

Cercis chinensis Avondale, commonly known as the Chinese Redbud trees or the Avondale Redbud, is a small tree grown for its lovely flowers and...

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Aesculus Briotii

Aesculus Briotii is a variety of the commonly known, Red Horse Chestnut, and is grown for its colourful flowers and great form. It bears masses of...

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Paulownia tomentosa (Empress Tree)

Commonly known as the Empress Tree, this is a showy tree grown for its impressive flowering. Masses of showy, lilac-blue flowers are borne in...

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Acer Red Sunset (Red Sunset Maple)

Acer rubrum Red Sunset is a medium-sized, deciduous tree that features fantastic autumn colours. The lush foliage emerges mid-green in spring...

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Carex dipsacea (Teasel Sedge)

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