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Seeds
Clianthus puniceus
(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"
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.
Galtonia candicans
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.
Verbascum chiaxii 'Album'
30 seeds 2023. Mature plants grow to 1 metre. Erect spikes bear dense white flowers studded with purple and orange ‘eyes’ . Sun or light shade. Cut spent spike and new ones will be produced. Rich green leaves form a nice rosette.
Sisyrinchium californicum
30 seeds (2023). Yellow-Eyed Grass). To 20 cms. Sword-shaped, grey green leaves. Star-shaped, dark-veined, bright yellow flowers in summer. Clump forming. Sun. Suits coastal areas. Tolerates a little shade. Becomes drought tolerant.