Ornamental – Clelands NZ

Hydrangea ‘Nightingale’

Blake — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:25:20 +0000

Hydrangea ‘Nightingale’ is a striking lace cap variety that produces large, flat flower heads with deep blue or violet fertile centres surrounded by pale blue or lavender florets—depending on soil pH. This variety is a favourite for its long blooming season and graceful, airy appearance.

Hydrangea ‘White Wave’

Blake — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:25:14 +0000

Hydrangea ‘White Wave’ is a lace cap variety known for its graceful, flat-topped flower heads with a central cluster of tiny fertile flowers surrounded by larger, showy white florets. This elegant shrub brings a soft, naturalistic beauty to borders, woodland gardens, or shaded patios.

Hydrangea ‘Bridal Bouquet’

Blake — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:16:04 +0000

Hydrangea ‘Bridal Bouquet’ lives up to its name with elegant, creamy-white blooms that resemble a classic wedding bouquet. This mop head variety is cherished for its pure, romantic appearance and lush, rounded flower heads that bloom from early summer through autumn. Its compact growth habit and refined look make it ideal for formal gardens, containers, or as a bridal-themed centrepiece.

Hydrangea ‘Renate Steiniger’

Blake — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:15:56 +0000

Hydrangea ‘Renate Steiner’ is a classic mop head hydrangea prized for its large, rounded flower heads that bloom in vivid blue on acidic soils or rich pink on alkaline soils. Blooming from mid to late summer, this deciduous shrub adds elegance and colour to any garden setting.

Hydrangea ‘Raspberry’ (Summer Crush™)

Blake — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:12 +0000

The ‘Raspberry’ hydrangea, officially known as Summer Crush™, is a compact, reblooming variety that dazzles with raspberry-red to neon purple blooms. Its vibrant colour and strong stems make it a standout in containers, borders, or small gardens. This mop-head hydrangea blooms on both old and new wood, ensuring a long flowering season from late spring through summer.

Hydrangea ‘Trophy’

Blake — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 23:49:20 +0000

Hydrangea ‘Trophy’ is a stunning mophead variety known for its large, vibrant blooms that range from pink to blue depending on soil pH. This deciduous shrub is a showstopper in any garden, with lush green foliage and rounded flower heads that bloom from summer into early autumn. Ideal for borders, containers, or as a focal point in a mixed bed, ‘Trophy’ adds a classic charm to any landscape.

Hydrangea Strawberries and Cream

Blake — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 01:29:45 +0000

A showy deciduous shrub with pink and white flower heads. Thrives in partial shade and moist soil.

Hosta Mouse Ears

Blake — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 03:37:13 +0000

Hosta Blue Mouse Ears is a miniature variety that features blue-green leaves with a powdery appearance.

The foliage is complemented with lavender-coloured flowers through summer which are held neatly above the leaves.

This herbaceous perennial typically grows to 20 cm tall and 40 cm wide.

Hosta Blue Mouse Ears is commonly planted as a groundcover, included in borders, used in tropical and cottage gardens, or planted around outdoor living areas.

A mass planting affords an impressive display.

Hydrangea Annabelle

Blake — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 03:32:22 +0000

Hydrangea Annabelle, commonly known as Annabelle Hydrangea Plant, is a popular variety of that produces large clusters of pure white flowers through summer and autumn.

The flowers are complemented with large, dark green leaves that are both lush and fresh in appearance.

It grows to about 2 m tall and 1.5 m wide.

Hydrangea Annabelle is a great variety for including in a mixed planting, maintaining in a container, using as an informal hedge, using in “white” gardens, or planting as a backdrop for smaller plants.

Corokia Gentry’s Green

Blake — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 03:16:38 +0000

Corokia x virgata Geentys Green is a versatile and hardy evergreen shrub native to New Zealand. This plant is prized for its dense, fine-textured foliage, which is a rich green colour. The small, star-shaped yellow flowers that appear in spring add a touch of brightness, followed by red or orange berries that attract birds. Geentys Green is ideal for use in mixed borders, as a low hedge, or in containers.

Geentys Green thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is highly adaptable to various soil types, including sandy and loamy soils, and is particularly well-suited to coastal conditions due to its wind and salt tolerance. This hardy shrub is drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal maintenance. Regular watering during the establishment phase promotes strong root growth, and occasional trimming helps maintain its shape and encourage dense growth. Space plants about 1-1.5 metres apart to allow for proper air circulation and growth.

At maturity, Corokia Geentys Green reaches a height and spread of approximately 1.5-2 metres, forming a dense, bushy shrub.