29/05/2026
New in store this week — some real beauties you don’t see every day!
*Bougainvillea*
This vibrant South American climber is famous for its bright papery ‘petals’ — which are actually modified leaves called bracts. The tiny white flowers sit tucked inside. Its bold colours come from betalain pigments, the same family that gives beetroots and cacti their hue. Hardy outside in summer, but bring it in for winter. It’s even the national flower of Grenada and Guam, and a traditional tea made from young leaves can soothe coughs and sore throats.
*Calibrachoa ‘Million Bells’*
A prolific summer trailing plant that throws out a rainbow of colour. No dead heading needed — it cleans itself. Some varieties even change shade depending on sunlight and night temps. As cousins to tomatoes and potatoes, they love well-draining soil and drying out between waterings. Perfect for hanging baskets, window boxes, and patios, and the trumpet flowers are magnets for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
*Fuchsia / Ballerina Flower*
Named after 16th-century botanist Leonnard Fuchs, this pendulous beauty is known for its striking bell-shaped blooms. The whole plant is edible — the berries are non-toxic with a tangy, citrusy, sometimes spicy flavour. Most stay compact for pots and baskets, but one species in New Zealand grows up to 12-15m!
*Fatsia Japonica*
A tough, evergreen shrub from Japan that thrives in shade. Ideal for dim corners indoors or north-facing gardens. Unlike most shrubs, it flowers late — producing big, globe-like clusters in autumn and winter when pollinators need them most.
And if you’re after some reliable favourites, we’ve also got our old faithfuls in stock too — *Kalanchoes and Daisies*, just like the ones you can spot in the photos above.
Come see them in store before they’re gone. Which one's calling your name?
