Hosta Pizzaz
Hosta Pizzaz
This one forms a blue-green mid-sized mound with a bold, streaky yellow margin which fades to white. White flower. The thick corrugated leaves help with slug resistance.
0.6m | $14
Janica Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz
Hosta Sum & Substance
Hosta Sum & Substance
This Hosta makes a statement. Large glossy, chartreuse green foliage, pale beneath, reaching up to 1m in height and width. Pale lavender to almost white flowers in summer. Hardy, prefers semi-shade.
1m | $14
Janica Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz
Illicium anisatum prostratum (False anise)
Illicium anisatum prostratum
False anise. A slow growing, prostrata, groundcover form. The glossy leaves emit a spicy, peppery fragrance when crushed. Small, creamy white flowers appear in mid-winter, and look lovely in a vase. Sun or shade.
0.5m | $30
Janica Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz
Illicium floridanum (Purple Anise) | SOLD OUT
Illicium floridanum
Purple anise. An upright, evergreen shrub with aromatic foliage. The smooth, glossy dark green leaves smell like anise when crushed. Rich red-wine coloured flowers appear in spring, with a heady port-like fragrance. Prefers a shady location with cool moist soil. Related to the Star anise, though this form is not edible as it is toxic.
1.5m | $30
Janica Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz
Illicium henryii | SOLD OUT
Illicium henryii
An upright evergreen shrub with glossy, rich green leaves. The starry flowers of deep salmony pink appear in clusters in spring. Happy in sun or shade and is generally easy to grow.
1.5m | $20
Janica Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz
Isoplexis canariensis (Bellbird plant / Canary Island foxglove) | AVAILABLE SUMMER
Isoplexis canariensis (Bellbird plant / Canary Island foxglove)
A rare plant from the Canary Islands off the coast of Morocco where it is endangered. An evergreen, upright shrub with glossy green leaves. Bright orange-red foxglove flowers appear in early spring, continuing through to autumn. It is very popular with the birds hence its common name the Bellbird plant. It is a cool-climate plant, tolerating cooler night temperatures, and can be planted in full sun or light shade, though does prefer protection from the mid afternoon sun. 1.2m
1.2m | $24
Janica Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz
Isoplexis sceptrum (Giant Madeira Foxglove)
Isoplexis sceptrum (Giant Madeira Foxglove)
Giant Madeira Foxglove. A stunning rare plant. Taller and more robust than the Canary Is. Foxglove, with broader, darker green leaves and larger dark orange foxglove flowers. Will form a tall woody shrub. 1.5m
1.5m | $24
Janica Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz
Itea ilicifolia
Itea ilicifolia
Holly leaf sweet spire. Long, drooping racemes (up to 30cm) of creamy sweet smelling flowers in late summer. Glossy rich green holly-like leaves. 2m
2m | $28
Janica Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz
Jovellana sinclairii
Jovellana sinclairii
A very pretty native, herbaceous plant. Trusses of delicate looking pale lilac / white bell-shaped (Calceolaria like) flowers and pale green leaves. Perfect for a damp shady dell.
60cm | $12
Janica Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz
Justicia aurea (Yellow Jacobinia / Golden Plume)
Justicia aurea (Yellow Jacobinia / Golden Plume)
A native shrub from Brazil. The big bright yellow flowers are great for brightening up a shady corner. Prefers light shade. Evergreen and easy care. Flowers attract birds. 1.8m
1.8m | $22
Janica Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz
Justicia carnea velutina (Flamingo Flower) | AVAILABLE LATE SPRING
Justicia carnea velutina (Flamingo Flower)
A tropical looking, upright growing, evergreen shrub with grey-green velvet leaves and pale pink tufted flowers. Grows best in a semi-shaded, woodland setting. Flowers through late spring to autumn. Protect from frost.
1.5m | $28
Janica Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz
Justicia carnea alba
Justicia carnea alba
The white candelabra like flowers looking stunning against the dark green glossy leaves. Tropical looking. Requires shade and shelter. It is not as robust or cold tolerant as J. aurea. 1.5m
1.5m | $24
Janica Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz
Libertia ixioides (NZ Iris)
Libertia ixioides (NZ Iris)
A perennial with lovely white iris-like flowers late spring. Clumping form. Bronze / orange coloured strappy leaves.
0.4m | $9
Janica Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz
Libertia peregrinans (NZ Iris)
Libertia peregrinans (NZ Iris)
A perennial with lovely white iris-like flowers late spring. Bronze / orange coloured strappy leaves.
40cm | $9
Janica Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz
Lomatia ferruginea | SOLD OUT
Lomatia ferruginea
A handsome evergreen shrub or small tree from Chile which grows to approx 10m. The dark green fern-like leaves with red brown velvet stems are popular for floral work. It is a coastal species in its natural habitat, can tolerate wet conditions and short dry periods, will grow in light shade and is quite hardy, (zone 8) tolerating average frost. Lomatia is a member of the Proteaceae family and therefore requires minimal fertiliser. Members of this family do not like phosphorus. 10m
10m | $40
Janica Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz
Lonicera x purpusii ‘Winter Beauty’ | AVAILABLE SUMMER
Lonicera x purpusii ‘Winter Beauty’
Clusters of creamy white flowers smother this bush through winter providing the most wonderful fragrance. Best planted somewhere you regularly pass to enjoy its scent.
It is also very relaxing watching the waxeyes feed on the flowers. It grows as a deciduous, rounded bush, and is easily managed unlike its cousin the Himalayan honeysuckle (climber). 2m
2m | $24
Janica Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz
Luculia gratissima | AVAILABLE LATE SPRING
Luculia gratissima
Stunning for its winter fragrance; an old fashioned favourite of mine. Smothered in masses of pink flowers from late autumn. Forms a sprawling evergreen shrub, benefits from a prune after flowering. 3m
3m | $24
Janica Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz
Metrosideros carminea (Crimson Rata)
Metrosideros carminea (Crimson Rata)
A native self-clinging vine, great for covering banks and rock walls. Produces masses of carmine red, pohutukawa-like flowers in spring.
Climber | $12
Janica Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz
Miscanthus sinensis Morning Light
Miscanthus sinensis Morning Light
A graceful ornamental grass. The slightly variegated, fine textured leaves sway gently with the breeze, softening the landscape. Tidy upright, rounded form. Flowers appear as feathery plumes in late summer. Drought tolerant 1.5m
1.5m | $18 (discount for 10+)
Janica Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz
Miscanthus sinensis variegatus | SOLD OUT
Miscanthus sinensis variegatus
A stunning ornamental deciduous grass, with long arching green and white leaves. Flowers appear in late summer / autumn, as feathery plumes. A larger growing form than the M. Morning Light with broader leaf blades. Can be cut back through summer to maintain size and form.
1.8m | $18
Janica Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz
Odontonema strictum (Firespike)
Odontonema strictum (Firespike)
A tropical looking, evergreen, upright growing shrub with glossy green leaves and bright red flowers. Long flowering period from early summer to late autumn in frost free areas. Will grow in full sun or part shade. In frosty areas treat as a herbaceous perennial. Food source for birds and butterflies. 1.5m
1.5m | $22
Janica Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz
Osmanthus x fortunei – SOLD OUT
Osmanthus x fortunei
A dense holly like shrub with a truly fantastic fragrance from the small white flowers. Autumn flowering. Often incorrectly labelled or sold as Osmanthus fragrans
2m | $22.50
Janica Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz
Osmanthus fragrans (Sweet olive)
Osmanthus fragrans
This upright shrub/small tree is revered in China and Japan for the heavenly scented white flowers. Can flower multiple times through summer and autumn. Not as hardy as the other Osmanthus, so choose a warm sunny site. Evergreen. The notable difference between this plant and Osmanthus fragrans aurantiacus is the flower colour, it is also more floriferous. Note this is the true Osmanthus fragrans (often confused with O. x fortunei) 5m.
5m | $38
Janica Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz
Parthenocissus henryana (Chinese Virginia creeper) | AVAILABLE LATE SPRING
Parthenocissus henryana (Chinese Virginia creeper)
Eye catching hardy climber with bronze Maple like leaves with a prominent silver vein down each leaflet. Good autumn colour. Deciduous.
$24
Janica Amoore Woodleigh Nursery
300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373
tel +64 21 072 7394 (phone or text) | email janica@woodleigh.co.nz
