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Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia Reginae and Nicolai)
A tough evergreen flowering plant that has very showy flowers in Spring of rich gold with blue markings and continue through to Autumn. A native of Sth Africa and also known as the Crane flower because it resembles a bright coloured bird in flight. Classed as one of the most beautiful exotic flowers. Its foliage is long, green, hard and waxy. There are 2 main varieties available, on being the smaller growing Reginae which flowers orange and purple and the large growing Nicolai whose flowers are white with purple.
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Mother-in-laws Tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata)
An easy to grow, hard to kill plant that can also purify the air if kept indoors. It is an architectural looking plant with long, stiff, sword shaped, upright leaves usually green but can be marbled with grey patches or have white, cream and yellow stripes down the middle or edges of its thick stems. It got its common nick name of Mother in laws tongue because of its long, sharp shaped leaves. It is a dense, clumping, evergreen plant native to Africa, that spreads by underground rhizomes. It may flower in Spring by throwing up pale cream flowers
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Perennial Statice (Limonium perezii blue)
A small, evergreen, perennial producing deep mauve, small, papery flower clusters on tall, stiff stems. Flower clusters rise above large, green, leathery leaves and adorn the plant for most months of the year. We are also growing a dwarf variety.
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Seedlings (Seedlings)
We produce a large range of annual seedlings of Flowers, Vegetables and Herbs. They come in punnets with 6-8 seedlings in a container. Some varieties are planted by hand, others by automated machinery so occasionally there will be more or maybe less. Varieties are available according to the seasons and also seed availabity. Flower varieties we grow are Petunias, Snapdragons, Marigolds, Poppies, Sweet Peas, Wallflowers, Lobellias, Alyssum, Dahlias, Celosia, Asters, Erigeron,Verbena, Impatiens, Portulaca, Sweet William, Foxgloves, Pansy, Viola, Cineraria, Stocks, Statice, Calendula, Nemesia. Vegetables include Lettuce, Silverbeet, Kale, Cucumber, Zucchini, Cabbage, Broccoli, Eggplant, Cauliflower, Tomato, Beetroot, Celery, Snow Peas, Sweetcorn, Salad Rocket, Rhubarb, Onions, Pumpkin, Carrots and Herbs include Parsley, Mint, Thyme, Oregano, Basil, Marjoram, Dill, Tarragon, Chives and Coriander.
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Strawberries (Strawberries)
Delicious sweet fruit borne over several months. A favourite in summer, especially with children who love picking them fresh from the plant. Attractive flowers and lush green leaves. Plants are more productive in the first year so its best to replace plants yearly.
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