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Seaflowers
Nursery
Welcome to my Seaflowers Nursery Catalogue.
(Last updated 11/10/2016)
My lifetime interest in plants, and in particular growing plants from seed, has led me
to set up my own small nursery. The plants I grow are mostly perennials, with many
being rare and unusual. I also have a large collection of Salvias, which I am steadily
propagating and adding to. Plants are grown from seed, cuttings, or by division, and
frequently include varieties that are useful nectar sources for beneficial insects. At
certain times of the year I may also offer various rare and special bulbs.
Some varieties are in short supply, but there are many that I have plenty of. Larger
orders and quantities may be available for some plants – please ask.
Mail order terms and conditions
To order please email me via the “contact form” and I can then reply direct to your
email. This is my preferred form of contact, as I run my business from home and
have a young family. You are welcome to include a few alternatives, as some plants
are in very short supply or sell out quickly.
Please note, for the mail order plants in this list there is a minimum order of 3
plants.
All orders are sent via Fastways courier. I will only send plants on Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday. Post office box numbers are not suitable for couriers to use, so
please use a street or rural address. All rural deliveries have an extra charge –
please note that many small towns are now considered a rural delivery.
Freight charges for sending one carton of plants (up to 15 plants per carton):
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North Island urban $10.00
North Island rural $15.50
South Island urban $15.00
South Island rural $20.50
Payment can be made via direct credit into my bank account upon confirmation of
your order, and I will accept cheques as well. I cannot accept credit card payments
sorry.
Kind regards,
Kate Jury
All prices are GST inclusive. (GST invoices provided on request).
Achillea ageratum ‘Moonwalker’
NEW
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
A great plant for a sunny border, and not too tall either. Clumps of lovely ferny green
foliage and many stems bearing flat-topped umbels of yellow flowers, which are
great for cutflowers or drying. 60cm x 50cm.
Achillea filipendulina ‘Parker’s Variety’
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
This is a very versatile plant, ideal for all sorts of different situations in the garden, as
it grows well in many different soil types. Spreading clumps of feathery grey-green
leaves and long, upright stems of large, bright yellow flowerheads. An excellent
border plant and cutflower. Full sun and average moisture – quite drought tolerant
once established. 100cm x 50cm.
Aquilegia canadensis
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
Attractive clumps of soft grey-green leaves, and in early summer branched stems
carry many beautiful scarlet and lemon-yellow flowers which look like lanterns.
Happy in average soil in full sun to part shade. 40-60cm x 30cm.
Aquilegia canadensis ‘Little Lanterns’
SOLD OUT
A lovely dwarf form of this delightful columbine, forming low clumps of finely divided
grey-green leaves. In late spring short stems appear carrying numerous deep red
and yellow nodding flowers above the foliage. Happy anywhere in full sun or part
shade, except in poorly drained soil. 25cm x 25cm.
Aquilegia longissima
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
(Longspur Columbine) Hardy perennial with lovely finely-divided blue-green leaves.
From spring through early summer bears a succession of beautiful yellow flowers
with extremely long spurs, up to 15cm in length. Height 50-70cm in flower. Full sun
to part shade.
Aquilegia vulgaris (see below varieties)
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
Low mounds of soft, slightly blue-green leaves and upright, well-branched stems of
very attractive, double flowers. Makes an excellent cutflower. Part shade, or full sun
with moisture retentive soils. 60-80cm x 30-40cm.
‘Blue Barlow’
rich violet blue flowers
SOLD OUT
‘Nora Barlow’
dark rose-pink and white/pale green flowers
Aster ‘Hi-Jinx’
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
Clump-forming perennial that bears masses of tiny white daisies with reddish-purple
centres in late summer to autumn. This is an excellent hardy perennial that always
performs well. Height to around 70cm. Prefers full sun.
Aster ‘Little Carlow’
NEW
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
One of the loveliest and most useful Asters, producing clouds of smallish lavenderblue daisies over a long period in late summer. Good strong plants, makes a great
cutflower, and excellent for the bees and insects as well. 60-90cm x 40cm.
Aster novi-belgii hybrid
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
An unnamed cultivar which I just love. Dark green, fleshy leaves and in late summer
to autumn masses of big, semi-double lavender-blue flowers on strong stems to
40cm in height, which makes it ideal for the front or mid-border. Full sun.
Campanula alliariifolia
SOLD OUT
This is a very elegant and beautiful species, with a mound of softly hairy, attractive
heart-shaped leaves. Tall stems clothed in plenty of lovely long, white bells, slightly
flared at the mouth. Part shade to full sun, not too dry. 60-70cm x 30cm.
Campanula glomerata
Few only
9cm pot $6.00
(Clustered bellflower). A vigorous and very useful plant, forming slightly spreading
clumps of slightly ovate green leaves, and in late spring to early summer masses of
upright stems appear topped with clusters of flowers in violet-blue to white. The
stems are quite sturdy so are perfect for windy areas, and make excellent cutflowers.
Best in average to medium soils, don’t overfeed. 50-60cm x 60cm.
Campanula grossekii
NEW STOCK
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
Clump forming perennial (does not run) with heart to lance-shaped leaves and tall,
branched spires of large lavender-blue, slightly flared bells. Flowers for long periods
from spring through summer. H 60-80cm when in flower. Part shade to full sun, best
in good garden soil with compost added.
Campanula primulifolia
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
(Spanish bellflower). A highly attractive plant, useful for creating vertical interest in
the garden, and happy in full sun or part shade with average soil. Clumps of fresh
green leaves with wavy edges and numerous strong, upright stems studded with
slightly-inflated star shaped violet blue flowers. Flowers over a long period in
summer, and will self-sow if allowed. 60-80cm x 30-40cm.
Coreopsis lanceolata ‘Sterntaler’
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
An easy-to-grow perennial that produces an absolute abundance of beautiful bright
golden-yellow flowers from spring through to the end of summer, particularly if kept
deadheaded. Each petal is marked with deep burgundy at the base, and the ends
are serrated at the edges, giving a slightly shaggy effect. Great for the pollinators
and butterflies! Full sun. 40cm x 30cm.
Corydalis tomentella
NEW
9cm pot $6.00
A hardy wee perennial species with soft ferny, metallic-blue foliage. Many-flowered
racemes of pretty yellow flowers, tinted with green appear in early summer. Grows
best in free-draining soil, with part shade and regular watering, ideal for a trough or
tub. 20-25cm H x 20cm W.
Cuphea – Pink
NEW
12cm pot $7.00, or 3 for $18.00
I don’t know the exact name of this cultivar, but as it makes such an exceptional
garden plant I thought I would offer it. An easy low-growing bushy shrub, with small
narrow green leaves. Smothers itself with masses of two-toned pink flowers from
spring through to autumn. An absolute haven for bees on warm days. 60cm x 60cm.
Daucus carota ‘Purple Kisses’
NEW
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
(I think this is probably identical to ‘Dara’, and every bit as beautiful.) A stunning
form of ornamental carrot and as with most umbellifers, a favourite plant for
pollinators in the garden. Typical fine, ferny green leaves give rise to plentiful stems
of umbels in shades of white, pink and burgundy which create a frothy feature in the
garden. Fabulous for picking. 90cm x 40cm.
Dianthus arenarius nanus ‘Little Maiden’
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
NEW STOCK
Forms a lovely little low mound of blue-green leaves, covered in masses of heavily
fringed white flowers on upright stems. Gorgeous scent. Full sun, does well in pots
and troughs, rockgardens or in the front of borders. Fully grown size will be 15-20cm
high (when flowering), 20-30cm spread.
Dianthus barbatus ‘Alba’
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
Short-lived perennial forming clumps of slightly floppy, long light-green leaves, and
numerous flower stems bearing clusters of pure white highly-scented flowers in
summer, which are ideal for picking. 30-40cm x 30cm.
Dianthus carthusianorum
SOLD OUT - MORE COMING
(Carthusian pink). An ideal statement plant for a gravel or rock garden, or well
drained sunny border or wildflower area. Clumps of spiky green foliage with a bluish
tinge, and then in mid summer a mass of slender, upright stems appear, each one
topped with a cluster of bright pink scented flowers. 30-40cm x 30cm.
Digitalis obscura
NEW
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
(Sunset foxglove). A striking dwarf species from Spain, with very narrow glossy
green leaves, and spikes of stunning bells in all the colours of sunset – rusty orange
with hints of warm rosy pink, and red veins inside each flower. Drought tolerant and
prefers an open sunny spot with free draining soil. 40-50cm x 30-40cm.
Echinops banaticus ‘Star Frost’
FEW ONLY
1 litre pot $8.00
A hardy perennial which enjoys full sun and fairly well-drained soils. Clumps of
thistle-like green leaves are topped with well-branched stems carrying balls of
silvery-white flowers. Great structure plant, good for picking, and the butterflies love
them as well. 80-100cm x 60-80cm.
Erigeron multiradiatus
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
This is a favourite summer-flowering perennial which I have had for many years.
Forms a low clump of mid-green, slightly spoon-shaped leaves. Masses of mediumsized lavender daisies with golden-yellow centres are held on short stems just above
the foliage. Never seems to set seed, so propagation is by division only. Prefers full
sun. An excellent performer ideal for the front of the border. 20-25cm x 30cm.
Francoa sonchifolia
NEW
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
(Bridal wreath). Forms a lovely clump of attractive green leaves with scalloped
edges. Vertical spikes of soft pink flowers in summer, each petal marked with a
darker blotch. Grows best in dappled shade or a spot where it gets only half a day of
sun as it dislikes too much heat. Hardy perennial. 40-60cm x 30-40cm.
Geranium maderense alba
SOLD OUT
The hard-to-find and really stunning white-flowered form of the Madeira Cranesbill,
this biennial can take two years to come into flower. Forms a huge clump of
beautiful soft, deep green, finely divided leaves. Once flowering size has been
reached, a large flower head forms in the centre, carrying masses of upward-facing
white flowers. A very striking plant, and very easy to establish. Happy almost
anywhere – sun or part shade. Will set seed and die after flowering, but seedlings
will pop up later. Fully grown size is 150cm x 150cm.
Hesperis matronalis mixed
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
(Sweet rocket; Dame’s rocket). This is a lovely mixture of white, lilac and purple
flowered forms of this wonderfully scented traditional cottage garden plant. Forms a
mound of slightly rough, dark green leaves above which rise masses of scented
flowers in summer. Hardy perennial that can be biennial. 70-90cm x 50-60cm.
Heuchera americana ssp. hirsuticaulis
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
A lovely plant for a woodland or shady area of the garden, providing large clumps of
lush green leaves with scalloped edges all year round. In late spring fairly
inconspicuous flowers are borne on tall stems, but there are plenty of them, creating
a haze of pale green above the foliage. 30-60cm x 40cm.
Leucanthemum x superbum ‘Shaggy’ NEW
12cm pot $7.00, or 3 for $18.00
This plant has proved to be exceptional in my garden, flowering from early summer
right through into winter. Clumps of narrow green leaves with toothed edges, and
plenty of stems carrying large, narrow-petalled shaggy, pure white flower heads.
Highly recommended, tough and hardy, and an excellent cutflower too. 75cm x 40cm
Lupin – Russell hybrids
$5.00 each, or any 3 for $12.00
Ideal for creating bold statements in the garden, these hardy perennials will flower
best from their 2nd year on, and grow particularly well in cooler areas. Remove the
seed heads before they ripen to prolong the life of the plant. Individual plants of
three separate hybrids – choose one colour or all three  (9cm pots)
 Noble Maiden (creamy-white)
 My Castle (vibrant red)
 Chandelier (golden yellow)
 Also very limited quantity of ‘The Governor’ (blue & white)
and ‘La Chatelaine’ (pink & white) available – please ask
Montanoa bipinnatifida
SOLD OUT
(Mexican tree daisy). This is an amazing plant ideal for a warm sheltered spot as it
is frost tender and dislikes strong winds. Makes a large, upright shrub, with long
woody stems 8-10 foot high, and large dissected grey-green leaves. In early winter it
becomes slightly more sprawling as it produces masses of large pure-white daisies
with yellow centres. An ideal nectar source for monarch butterflies on sunny winter
days. In frost-free areas, the seedheads are a gorgeous lime-green and ideal for
floral arrangements. Prune in late spring. Only very few available at present.
Nepeta tuberosa
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
One of the stand-out plants in my summer garden, this has always drawn lots of
comment as it does not resemble a ‘normal’ catmint. Soft, furry grey leaves with
serrated edges. In midsummer produces many upright spikes of tightly packed
mauve flowers with dark purple bracts. A perennial from the Mediterranean, this
Nepeta produces a tuber similar to a Dahlia in order to survive drought. Dormant in
winter, and also in times of prolonged drought. Full sun. 30-60cm x 50cm.
Penstemon ‘Hidcote Pink’
12cm pot $7.00, or 3 for $18.00
A reliable performer in the garden, this vigorous hybrid forms a tall, bushy clump of
long, fresh green leaves and then upright spikes bearing masses of long-tubed pink
flowers, the paler inside of each flower being veined with dark pink. Flowers over a
long period and will repeat bloom if deadheaded. Full sun. 60-75cm x 45cm.
Penstemon hirsutus
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
(Hairy Beardtongue) An elegant hardy perennial with masses of mauve flowers in
early summer, each with a white lip, over glossy green foliage. Easy in a welldrained position in full sun. 30cm x 30cm.
Penstemon ovatus
NEW FEW ONLY
9cm pot $6.00
A pretty species with lovely soft green, slightly glossy, rounded leaves with a few
darker red highlights. Multiple spikes bear whorls of many blue to purplish-blue
flowers in mid summer. Happy in full sun or part shade, free draining soil with
compost added. 40-60cm H x 30cm W.
Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Blue Spike’ NEW
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
(Russian sage) A fully hardy perennial that loves summer heat and is ideal for hot,
dry parts of the garden. Many upright stems of silvery green leaves with deeply
toothed edges, deciduous during winter. Clouds of brilliant lavender-blue flowers
over a long period in summer. A haven for bees and butterflies. 1.5m x 60cm.
Potentilla atrosanguinea
SOLD OUT
(Himalayan cinquefoil). Mounds of lovely fresh green leaves, reminiscent of
strawberry foliage. Sprays of bright red saucer-shaped flowers appear in early to
mid summer. Full sun to part shade, and good drainage. 30cm x 30cm.
Potentilla rupestris
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
A dainty species with low clumps of attractive feathery foliage, above which rise lots
of elegant, branched stems carrying yellow-centred pure white flowers to 2.5cm
across. Lovely in the front of the border. The leaves are used in parts of Russia and
Siberia as a tea, although I haven’t tried this yet! 30-40cm x 30-40cm.
Rudbeckia maxima
NEW STOCK
FEW ONLY
9cm pot $6.00
An interesting plant for the foliage alone, this is very different to the usual Rudbeckia
species. Makes a clump of large, leathery, blue-green leaves. In mid summer bears
tall spikes of yellow flowers with drooping petals, each with a black cone in the
centre. Very striking and unusual, great for butterflies and other insects.
160cm-2m high, 90cm across.
Salvia broussonetii
12cm pot $7.00, or 3 for $18.00
A fairly stout perennial from the Canary Islands, forming clumps of large, attractive
and aromatic green leaves, with wavy edges and slightly sticky and hairy to touch.
Short spikes of white flowers in summer. Prefers full sun and good drainage. 90cm x
90cm.
Salvia involucrata ‘Bethellii’
NEW STOCK
1 litre pot $8.00, or 3 for $21.00
(Roseleaf sage). This is an excellent feature plant for the back of the border, or
amongst other shrubby species – looks great with contrasting colours like Salvia
Mexicana ‘Limelight’. Grey-green leaves, soft to touch, and spikes of large, tubular,
dark pink flowers from late summer. Long flowering and does best in a semi-shaded
spot. Can be used to good effect as a hedge, trimmed on the sides and left to flower
along the top with reasonably good soil. 1-1.4m x 1m.
Salvia mexicana ‘Limelight’
FEW ONLY
1 litre pot $8.00
A fantastic addition to any garden, this shrubby perennial has furry grey-green
leaves and large purple-blue flowers with a lime green corolla, which create a
stunning contrast. Flowering can be from summer through into winter. Will tolerate
light frost. Only prune by 1/3 to 1/2 to maintain bushy growth. Hard pruning may kill
the plant.
Salvia moorcroftiana
NEW
FEW ONLY
1 litre pot $8.00
A very hardy herbaceous perennial from the Himalayas. Large basal clumps of
slightly crinkly green leaves, lightly covered in downy white hairs. Branched spikes
of many pale lilac to almost white flowers appear in early summer. Watch the leaves
for snail damage when young, but otherwise easy to maintain in normal garden soil
with good drainage. Full sun. 90-120cm x 60cm.
Salvia ‘Mulberry Jam’
NEW
12cm pot $7.00
This is a pretty cultivar which I find useful in amongst roses or other taller perennials
and grasses, where the slender dark stems can wave around in the breeze.
Particularly effective paired with similar colours. Upright stems are topped with
elegant bright pink flowers and darker calyces. Flowers appear off and on over a
long period throughout summer and autumn. Full sun. 80-10cm x 40-50cm.
Salvia patens
NEW STOCK
1 litre pot $8.00, or 3 for $21.00
A lovely plant which forms a (non-invasive) tuber under the ground, similar to a
Dahlia but not as big. Clumps of slightly fuzzy green leaves, and spires of beautiful,
very large flowers. Flowering occurs at any time from early summer through to
autumn, and will repeat flower if dead-headed. Reasonably frost tender but will reshoot from the tuber in spring once the soil warms up. 60-70cm x 30cm. Full sun.
Good-sized tubers on these 2nd year plants.
Choose from either:
‘Cambridge Blue’ beautiful sky-blue flowers
‘Pink Ice’
lovely soft pink flowers
Salvia sagittata
SOLD OUT
(Arrow leaf sage). A herbaceous, slightly shrubby perennial with soft light green
arrow-shaped leaves and woody black stems carrying spreading inflorescences of
gorgeous bright royal blue flowers. Flowers continue to appear all summer long.
Full sun to part shade. Cut back the woody stems after flowering, or in frost prone
areas leave until spring. 1m x 1m.
Salvia splendens ‘Van Houttei’
Few Only
9cm pot $6.00
(syn. ‘Alan’s Maroon’). A very popular, frost tender perennial that forms a bushy
plant 1m to 1.2m high, with woody stems and plenty of lovely smooth green leaves.
Covers itself in gorgeous deep maroon flower spikes, with calyces of the same
colour, from early summer right through to autumn. Very showy, but does best in a
partly shaded area, free draining soils, mulched, and with regular water.
Salvia viscosa
12cm pot $7.00, or 3 for $18.00
This is a lovely plant ideal for creating soft contrasts with other plants, particularly
those with lime green or white flowers or foliage. Clumps of softly hairy, rounded
mid-green leaves, with slightly wavy edges. Upright, branched stems carry many
whorls of small deep burgundy-red flowers in mid-summer, creating an airy cloud of
dark pink. Self sows a little. Full sun or part shade, not fussy. 60-80cm x 40cm.
Salvia ‘Wendy’s Wish’
NEW
12cm pot $7.00, or 3 for $18.00
An exceptional lower growing shrubby perennial with glossy dark green leaves, and
almost continuous spikes of large, long-tubed rich pink flowers from spring through to
winter. Trim back lightly every so often to keep the bush in shape. Full sun to part
shade, not hardy to heavy frosts. 60-80cm x 60-80cm.
Scabiosa atropurpurea ‘Snow Maiden’ OR ‘Fata Morgana’
NEW
9cm pot $5.00, or 3 for $12.00
Fast growing hardy annuals perfect for bees and butterflies. Fresh green leaves and
masses of pincushion flowers throughout summer and autumn. Choose from either
‘Snow Maiden’ in pure white, or ‘Fata Morgana’ which is a delightful creamy-apricot
colour. Full sun. 70-80cm x 30-40cm.
Scutellaria pontica
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
(Turkish skullcap). A cute wee mat-forming perennial for the rock garden, with little
round green leaves. Short, dense spikes of gorgeous rosy magenta-purple flowers in
summer. Full sun and good drainage. Deciduous/winter dormant. 10cm x 30-40cm.
Sideritis hyssopifolia
NEW STOCK
9cm pot $6.00
Low clumps of hairy, grey-green leaves and erect, or sometimes lax, leafy stems
with elegant whorls of lovely pale primrose yellow flowers. An unusual and pretty
addition to the garden. Prefers a well-drained position in full sun. 40cm x 30cm.
Solidago rugosa ‘Fireworks’
NEW STOCK
12 cm pot $7.00, or 3 for $18.00
A very striking clump-forming perennial, ideal for planting with Asters, grasses and
other drought-hardy perennials. Great for the insects too! Clumps of slightly wrinkly,
dark green leaves. Stiff stems bearing masses of tiny, bright yellow flowers which
are sent up and out and look like an explosion of fireworks cascading out into the
surrounding plants. Full sun. 80-100cm x 75cm.
Telekia speciosa
1 litre pot $8.00, or 3 for $21.00
(Giant heartleaf oxeye). This is a bold perennial that makes a statement with its very
large leaves and big, bright yellow daisies, with thin ray florets. A useful cutflower, it
is best cut back to ground level after flowering, when it will put up a new lot of the
beautiful big leaves. If the attractive fuzzy seedheads are left to stand over winter
they do provide food for all the finches, but it will apparently self sow quite readily,
and as it’s such a large plant this could be interesting in smaller gardens! Part shade
to full sun in cooler areas. Clumps will eventually grow to 1.3-1.8m x 1m.
Thalictrum kiusianum
9cm pot $6.00
(Dwarf meadow-rue). A delightful little dwarf species ideal for a shaded woodland
area. Forms a mound of delicate-looking lacy foliage, with masses of pretty lilac-pink
flowers held just above the foliage. This is winter dormant, so best to mark it when it
dies down, or try it in a pot in the shade with regular summer watering. 20cm x 30cm.
Verbascum olympicum
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
(Greek mullein). A truly impressive species which is ideal as a feature plant in open,
dry areas in full sun. Low-growing, evergreen clumps of large, felted grey leaves are
followed by an upright candelabra of bright golden-yellow flowers, which, as with all
Verbascum species, are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators. Drought
tolerant, short-lived perennial. Approx. size at flowering 1.5-2m H x 60cm W.
Verbascum phoeniceum ‘Violetta’
SOLD OUT – MORE COMING
This is a beautiful and useful hardy perennial, ideal for adding vertical interest to the
garden. Clumps of rough green leaves in a basal rosette, usually dormant in winter,
and from late spring into summer multiple spikes of dainty, dark violet flowers with
dark centres and gold stamens. Full sun and good drainage. 60-90cm x 30cm.
Verbascum wiedemannianum BACK AGAIN
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
This is an exciting species with lovely foliage covered in silver hairs, and upright
branched spikes carrying indigo to violet-purple flowers (they tend to deepen to
mauve as they age). A beautiful and sought after plant to add to your collection!
Hardy biennial. Prefers an open sunny spot with good drainage. 80-120cm x 40cm.
Veronica spicata ‘Blue Shades’
NEW
9cm pot $6.00, or 3 for $16.00
Beautiful mounds of soft green leaves with toothed edges and in summer lots of
spikes of pretty flowers in shades of blue. Looks lovely at the edge of the garden or
along pathways. Prefers full sun. 30-40cm x 30cm.