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aka Louisiana Iris

Louisiana Iris. Dark ruby red, lemon rim and reverse, lemon spray pattern around strong time steeple signal on all petals. Style arms lemon tipped ruby red. These are moisture loving plants can be grown in shallow water but are adaptable for garden planting if always kept moist. Perennial

They enjoy regular feeding and will delight you with lovely large blooms on tall stems.

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aka Iris Siberian Flag

This easy to grow Iris forms a robust clump made up of small rhizomes. The foliage is dark green, tall and slender. In spring strong stems rise above the foliage and 'Swan' like blooms of white dance above the leaves. Will grow in sun or part shade. Likes rich acid soil. Perennial.

Siberian Iris do best in soil that does not completely dry out in summer.

aka Fibre Optic Grass

Fibre Optic Grass. A petite neat clump forming grass that can be grown in full sun or partial shade, In a pot or as a marginal in a pond or bog garden. Water depth over the crown. Pretty white /brown flowers Spring through Summer. Relatively winter hardy.

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Stunningly coloured foliage, large glaucous leaves with stunning rich red edges. Great for the low maintenance garden, easy and reliable. Best grown in full sun in well drained soils.

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aka Flower Dust Plant

An unusual perennial with succulent type foliage that appears to have been dusted with powder hence the common name 'Flower Dust Plant'. In winter-spring pink flowers complement the grey tones of the leaves. Needs good drainage, and protection from frost. Evergreen.

This little plant would be perfect in a container sitting in a sheltered entrance-way. It is important to keep on the dry side in winter i.e. water sparingly.

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aka English Lavender

Top performing Leigh Lavenders are ideally suited to New Zealand gardens with a range of rich colours, forms and fragrances. These long flowering plants love the hot dry Kiwi summer climate and will equally work well in pots or the garden. Evergreen. PVR

These quick growing perennials are great in pots mixed with other perennials in the flower garden or even as a small clipped hedge. A great companion plant for a potager garden plant near a path or deck to enjoy the fragrance of the foliage and flowers. Lavenders grow best in full sun in a well-drained position. A light trim or deadhead during spring and summer will encourage repeat flowering. Trim more vigorously at the end of summer to rejuvenate your plant for spring.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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aka Spanish Lavender

A Spanish variety with Pink/purple flowers with beautiful pink ruffled tufts on top. A more compact variety that is great for pots, hanging baskets or used as a border. Fantastic for bees and other beneficial insects. Plant in a well drained sunny spot and lightly trim after flowering. Evergreen.

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aka Spanish Lavender

A Spanish variety with dark purple/ violet flowers with beautiful purple ruffled tufts. A more compact variety that is great for pots, hanging baskets or used as a border. Fantastic for bees and other beneficial insects. Plant in a well drained sunny spot and lightly trim after flowering. Evergreen.

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aka Spanish Lavender

A Spanish variety with small purple flowers with beautiful white ruffled tufts on top. A more compact variety that is great for pots, hanging baskets or used as a border. Fantastic for bees and other beneficial insects.

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula. This is a compact variety of English Lavender producing striking, deep violet-blue flowers in the summer. Delightfully fragrant with that true 'Lavender' fragrance we all love. Good for attracting bees to the garden. Trim after flowering. Plant in a well drained sunny spot. Evergreen.

The trimmed flower heads can be dried in the sun or in a warm dry spot and used for making lavender sachets, pot pourri etc. Make sure you do this trimming before autumn so your Lavender has a chance to re-grow before it gets too cold.