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Records 1 to 10 of 10 Plants by Common Name - B Acaena caesiiglauca Bidi Bidi The species selected for cultivation are the less vigorous members of the family and do not "get out of hand". These plants grow in most places and do well in gravel and shingle. Colours are best in full sun - symbol key Acaena inermis Purpurea Bidi Bidi Deep blue leaves intensifying in colour when in a summy position. Looks great when contrasted with white tiles in pots or as an edging. - symbol key Acaena microphylla Bidi Bidi Green leaves and bright red seed heads. Also a red-leaved selection. - symbol key Astelia fragrans Bush Astelia Arching flax like leaves. Very good for planting under large trees where it is difficult to establish other plants. Flowers are honey scented - hence the name fragrans. Height 1m - symbol key Coprosma brunnea Brown Coprosma A wiry, prostrate plant at home in dry coastal conditions. The attractive chocolate/brown foliage is complemented in autumn by bright blue bead-like berries. Makes a thick, dense mat. Good on banks and walls. Height 30cm x Width 75cm - symbol key Griselinia littoralis Broadleaf A versatile tree excellent for background plantings and as shelter hedging. It grows quickly, is easy to establish and does well both on the coast and in cooler inland districts. Foliage is a deep shiny green. Height 9m x Width 3m - symbol key Griselinia littoralis Broadway Mint Broadleaf This selection has a good upright form and is fast growing. Very versatile - excellent for background planting, shelter, and clipped hedging. Tolerates coastal conditions and is very hardy. Height 9m x Width 3m - symbol key Machaerina sinclairii Broad Leaved Sedge A sedge with shiny green pendulant leaves up to one metre long. Handsome rusty-brown flower heads are borne on long stems above the leaf clump in summer. Leaves reach best size when grown in a shaded damp place. Often seen on cliffs where there is constant water seepage. Attractive alongside pools. Height 75cm x Width 75cm - symbol key Nothofagus solandrii Black Beech Smaller leaves than the other beeches. Attractive in flower. Height 10m x Width 5m - symbol key Wahlenbergia gracilis Bluebell Small slender perennial plant with sky blue flowers produced in profusion over the summer months. Plant in sun or semi-shade in well drained soils. Is more compact in poorer soils. Cut back to retain compact growth. Short lived but self seeds Height 20cm - symbol key