Oderings Magazine 44

IN THIS ISSUE
Packed full of tips and tricks,
this issue is all about
nourishment for your garden
and your houseplants.
What’s New
So much to see with new houseplants,
flowering plants, bird feeders and more.
At Home
Use pressed flower art to bring the
outdoors in.
Herb Drying
Make the most of your herbs by drying
your surplus.
Issue 44 | Autumn 2020

Autumn 2020
What’s Inside
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Oderings-Grown Bedding
New season’s plants from the
Oderings Wholesale team.
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Autumn Lawn Care
Kiwicare explain why and how
autumn is the perfect time to get
your lawn healthy in preparation
for winter.
Trending Houseplants
Create a tropical jungle this winter
with colourful foliage.
Oderings-Grown Vincas
A selection of extremely popular
ground covers that are so hardy
you can mow them.
The Ocean Grow Story
Ocean Grow fish fertilisers' qualities
are obvious in the end results.
Oderings-Grown Foliage
Our top picks for a garden packed
full of colour in these cooler seasons.
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Bulbs for Picking
Find out the tips and tricks of picking,
and our top bulb choices for longerlasting,
vibrant flowers.
Landscape Design Principles
A good landscape design will not only
create a pleasant outdoor environment
for you to enjoy, it can also increase the
overall value of your property.
Herb Drying
Make the most of your herbs and enjoy
them in meals throughout the year by
drying your surplus.
Oderings-Grown Cascading
Pansies
A selection of new and old favourites to
cascade over pots, planters and hanging
baskets.
19 Botryzen
Natural biological fungicides that help
to combat plant disease.
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Oderings-Grown Autumn
Colour
Magnificent flowers and foliage of all
colours for a brilliant display this autumn
and winter.
22 Oderings-Grown
Euphorbias
A selection of unique and colourful
coastal plants found all over the world.
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Bambeautiful Feeders
Topflite have a new range of natural
bird feeders for enticing more birds
into the backyard.
Winter Houseplant Care
Find out the do’s and don’ts so your
plants survive the winter with ease.
Pressed Flower Art
Saving beautiful flowers and foliage
that can then be used in art and
decorating.
Winter Hardy Veggies
Oderings fail-safe veggies to grow
in autumn for a winter harvest.
Roses – Queen of Flowers
There is a rose to suit you and any
garden; we take you through our top
picks for 2020.

Welcome back
I’m in awe of the growing and purchasing teams at Oderings, who spend
so much time planning and finding the latest and greatest on offer to help
transform any garden or indoor oasis. The emphasis is often on the outdoor
areas in a home, but houseplants in all their glory are an increasingly popular
trend: if you are a houseplant lover, pages 6, 7, 24 and 25 are must-reads in
this issue.
For those who wonder what it takes to have a great-looking garden, the
Oderings Landscaping team take us through landscaping design principles.
I must admit the plants I like aren’t necessarily the ones I plant or recommend;
it’s about finding a style and colour scheme that looks good with the existing
landscape and area. If you are stuck for ideas, bring in a photo of your section.
Our teams are excellent at recommending plants to help make your spaces
complete. Alternatively, contact our landscaping team for some ideas to help
make your new or existing garden shine.
For those who love to garden naturally, we are very excited to tell you about
some newly available products: Botryzen has created a range of natural
biological fungicides to combat plant disease.
Finally, keep the comments coming. We had an influx after the last magazine,
with many of you thinking it was one of the best issues yet. Your feedback
helps us build on themes and ideas, so if you have any comments or
suggestions please email them to us at gardenersclub@oderings.co.nz
Happy Planting Everyone!
Pamela Smith
Editor
Oderings
Live & Grow
Editor Pamela Smith
Advertising Nicola McKee
Design Iva Hrubosova
Contributors Pamela Smith,
Daniel Hart, Jenna Zanchettin,
Hollie Tilbury, Kelly Odering
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ODERINGS-GROWN
Poppy Champagne
Series
This Iceland-type poppy is
great as a cut flower and is
a true garden performer.
Mixed or set colours of yellow,
white and red. 35-40cm
bedding
Viola Ewok
A stunning flower palette of
purple, yellow and white that’ll
add bursts of colour to pots,
planters and garden borders.
Pansy Angel Wings
Beautiful large flowers of
a creamy white with a bright
rose angel pattern. Simply
stunning in gardens or pots.
Viola Popcorn
White flowers with a bright pop of
yellow in the centre. A heat tolerant
variety, producing a profusion
of flowers. This variety grows to
15cm tall and is a lovely choice for
gardens, hanging baskets or pots.
Dianthus Starry Eyed
Each flower is white and as they
age they become speckled in pink,
with a stunning bright burgundypink
eye with a green centre.
A great compact plant for garden
borders or pots and planters.
Lupin Dwarf Mixed
A spectacular new dwarf variety
that’s perfect for adding structure
to pots, planters and the front of
borders. The upright flower spikes
reach just 30cm high by 20cm
wide.
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NEW
2019
Autumn Lawn Care
Autumn is the perfect time to get your lawn healthy in preparation for
winter. Your lawn will be better able to survive the rigours of the cold and
you will enjoy your lawn come spring, instead of having to work on it.
Fungal Disease
Our warming climate and moist autumn conditions
encourage fungal diseases in lawns. If you notice mottled
brown patches, circles of dead grass, pink colouration or
other symptoms, identify the problem and treat it.
LawnPro Fungus Control for lawns is an excellent new
product for control of a broad range of lawn fungal diseases.
De-Thatch Your Lawn
Thatch is the layer of organic material that builds up in a lawn
below the grass foliage and above the soil surface. It is largely
made from dead grass clippings, stems and surface roots.
In a healthy lawn the build-up of this dead material is
balanced by the breakdown of the material by bacteria and
fungi. Nutrients released and returned to the soil help reduce
the need to add fertiliser to the lawn. A thatch layer about
5-10 mm thick is good; it helps reduce moisture loss from the
soil surface, acts to reduce weed emergence and insulates
the soil and grass roots from frost damage.
However, if the build-up of thatch is faster than the
breakdown, too much thatch can stop oxygen and moisture
reaching the roots, and moisture trapped in the thatch
encourages fungal disease.
So, examine the amount of thatch on the soil under the
grass. If the thatch is thicker than 5-10 mm then consider
de-thatching.
You can naturally de-thatch your lawn by applying LawnPro
D-Thatch to feed the micro-organisms that break the thatch
down. D-Thatch is also in LawnPro Turfclean & Green
+D-Thatch so you can weed, feed and de-thatch your lawn
in one easy application.
Alternatively, you can use a sharp-tined thatching rake that
rips the thatch out of the lawn. Rake the grass, digging deep
to penetrate the thatch and loosen it. This is best done in
early spring.
Aerate the Lawn
Autumn is a good time to aerate your lawn to improve oxygen
around grass roots and improve drainage through the winter
period. Push a garden fork 10-15 cm into the lawn and gently
pull back on the fork to open the soil structure. Do this over
the whole lawn or particularly compacted areas.
Fertilise
Give your lawn potassium and phosphorus, needed for root
growth and frost tolerance. Sweeten (raise the pH of) acidic
soils that encourage moss and weeds over the cooler months.
Final Tips
• Kill weeds. Autumn is when weeds are growing actively,
making it a good time for an effective weed kill.
• Fix bare patches and thicken the lawn. A thick lush lawn
provides a good insulating layer, which helps protect grass
roots from frosts.
• Sweep up leaves or blow them off your lawn because
leaves will weaken the grass underneath and harbour
pests and diseases.
• In late autumn raise your mower height a notch or two
and keep your lawn a little longer (approximately 40 mm
is ideal) through the cooler months.
For more advice visit kiwicare.co.nz for articles on lawn care.
New Lawn Products
from Kiwicare
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Trending
Houseplants
Create a tropical jungle this winter with our range
of glossy, large-leafed foliage plants and popular
cascading plants, which complement our new
hanging planters.
Available
May
Available
May
Calathea Orbifolia Calathea Insignis Calathea Makoyana Calathea Ornata
These Coir Totem Plant Poles are a new additional to the Daltons Ltd range of
coir products supplied to Oderings Nurseries.
Simply push the pole into the pot of potting
These Coir Totem Poles are a great item where you have
a climbing plant needing great stability in a pot. Due to the
fibrous nature of coir it gives the plant plenty of air and
moisture retention and allows the plant to easily attach itself
to the pole.
The internal pole is made from PVC which gives the plant
the best possible support in the pot, and yet you only see the
natural coir on the outside.
Firstly soak the pole in water for a few hours as this will make
the fibre easier to work with.
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mix and place the plant close as possible
next to the pole. Initially you will need to
assist the plant to attach to the coir fibre
but once the plant starts to establish it will
further attach itself to the coir pole.
www.daltons.co.nz

NEW
Hanging Planters
Ceramic planters designed with detailed bases
Available in 12cm, 14cm and 17cm
Shell Planter
String of Pearls
Ridge Planter
Peperomia Caperata Red
Available May
Dimple Planter
String of Dolphins
Available May
Tulip Planter
Peperomia Caperata Green
Available May
Kena Planter
String of Watermelons
Available May
Coir Poles
Exclusive to Oderings
Garden Centres.
Available in 3 sizes.
60cm – $7.99 ea
80cm – $8.99 ea
110cm – $9.99 ea
Available
May
Ficus Lyrata
Fiddle Leaf Fig
Alocasia Jade Millie
Philodendron Birkin
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ODERINGS-GROWN
Ground
Cover
Height: 15cm
Width: 1m
Pots/
Planters
Part Shade/
Full Shade
Bank
Erosion
Spring
Flowering Evergreen
vincas
Also known as creeping myrtle, the vinca is an extremely popular
evergreen groundcover with both double and single flowering
varieties available. Vincas form a dense mat of glossy leaves that
anchor themselves to the ground, thereby keeping the soil in place.
This selection prefers shade as the leaves will sometimes scorch in
too much sun; however, they tolerate dry areas once the plants are
established. Mowing the plant every couple of years after blooming
will help to keep it thick and compact.
Illumination
A variegated leaf with golden centres and
green margins. Foliage starts out chartreuse
in colour and transitions to a rich gold,
maturing to cream. This contrasts beautifully
with the blue flowers, which are intermittent
throughout the rest of the season following
a flush of blooms in the spring.
Minor Double Blue
A very versatile plant for mixed
borders and containers. The leaves
are small, dark-green and rounded
to lance-shaped. The open, doubleblue
starry flowers are magnificent
and a real showstopper.
Minor Gertrude
Jekyll
Dark glossy green leaves and
brilliant, vivid white flowers. Ideal
for growing in shady sites, but
you will get far more flowers
in lighter locations.
Major Variegata
Also known as the bigleaf periwinkle,
this larger-leafed variety is a great
variegated groundcover for brightening
up banks or trailing in baskets. Groundhugging
with dark green leaves with
yellowish-white edges, topped with
a vivid display of blue flowers.
These tough Potting Bench Tidy Trays from The Company Shed
are an excellent garden accessory. With multiple uses around the
garden & home, any mess or dirt is confined to the inside of the tray
& the low front & generous size allows
easy access while working.
The tray is lightweight yet
durable and easy to relocate
either full or empty.
Measures 61cm x 55cm x 20cm.
(Only available in black)
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The
Ocean Grow
Story
I remember when Dad buried a fish with his grape vine
down the end of the garden, and how well it grew, and
how delicious the grapes tasted. Ocean Grow works on
the same principle and is made in New Zealand using
fish responsibly harvested from the cold, clear, clean
waters off our coasts, caught under the sustainable
quota management system.
Our fertiliser is made from fresh catch, minced with
a fish liquid using natural enzymes, then inoculated
with a proprietary blend of cultures and vitamins,
which digest the fish protein. The blend is digested by
the microbes prior to filtering and cured for up to six
months. Importantly, the process takes time and does
not use heat, which would destroy the enzymes and
microbes. This also means the natural nutrients from
the fish, added cultures, vitamins and enzymes remain
present in the product, making it a valuable growing tool
as well as a bug repellent. This means less spraying, and
increased soil health and earth worm populations.
The process and ingredients result in Ocean Grow
acting as a natural insect deterrent.
Ocean Grow Fish Fertiliser qualities are obvious in the
end results and the quality and quantity of vegetables,
fruit and plants grown. Both Ocean Grow and Seaweed
Boost are easily absorbed through foliage and soil.
Ocean Grow Fish Fertiliser national distribution began
after extensive in-house growing trials by Oderings in
Christchurch, who then, after outstanding results, stocked
all branches. They came up with the name after their own
in-house naming competition.
Following independent research and requests from
stockists we then added Ocean Grow + Seaweed Boost to
our brand. This supports plant immune systems to induce
resistance to stress. The seaweed is harvested from the
Marlborough Sounds and the product is locally made.
Ocean Grow introduces Combat for Roses
Not only an insecticide and fungicide but a natural fish
fertiliser with minerals and trace elements essential for
healthy plants. A bee-friendly “three in one” Rose and
Ornamental spray, providing systemic control of Black
Spot, Powdery Mildew and Rust, while killing Aphids,
Mites, Thrips, Caterpillars and Budworm on contact.
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ODERINGS-GROWN
WHAT'S NEW
foliage
Ligularia Rukuhia Beauty
The tractor seat plant is a shrubby perennial that has recently
become widely popular for the home gardener. I think it is
a magnificent choice if you love plants with strong texture and
form. Each leaf is the darkest olive-green, glossy, and looks like
the kidney-shaped seats on old-fashioned tractors. With a smaller
growth habit than the traditional reniforms, Rukuhia Beauty is
a must-have perennial for the shady garden. It’s perfect for pots,
mass planted under trees, or covering shady banks. It likes moisture
and a dressing of slow release fertiliser every six months to keep
that perfect glossy look. Highly recommended for the modern
low-maintenance garden. Grows to H 30-35cm x W 50-55cm.
Juncus Crazy Hair
A novelty cultivar for indoors or out, with captivating
coiled stems, spreading out in every direction as they
grow. If you like unusual plants, you'll want to add this
spectacular ornamental to your collection. Stunning
on its own, Crazy Hair also adds some sizzle among
a display of leafy and flowering plants. In fact, those
curlicue stems are sometimes used in florists' bouquets.
30cm x 40cm
Eucalyptus Silver Bullet
This awesome dwarf eucalyptus has been a hit with
our customers. The waxy silvery-blue foliage is striking
and makes it an excellent contrast plant, especially
along black fence lines, and in larger pots and planters.
Excellent as a dwarf evergreen screen, in pots and
planters, in the garden or for cut foliage for flower
arrangements. This steady grower, when trimmed,
eventually reaches about 2m. Protect from heavy frost.
Convolvulus Cneorum
This old-school favourite is known for its
prolific flowering and striking foliage, which
adds contrast. The clean, silver foliage covers
the plant all-year-round and the cup-shaped
white flowers open in late spring and continue
throughout the summer and autumn months.
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Houseplant Décor
Halo Helix Horizon
Powder coated metal houseplant supports for climbing and twining plants.
Exclusive & available at any Oderings Garden Centre or online at www.oderings.co.nz
Extend your
pruning power
TeleCut 520-670B Pruning
Lopper 12005-20
Ergonomic, lightweight and
adjustable aluminium handles
reduce fatigue and extend your
pruning reach.
Precision-ground blades with
non-stick coating. Bypass cutting
action, ideal for use on fresh wood
up to 42mm. 25 year warranty.
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Bulbs for
Picking
Have you ever wondered why your cut
bulb flowers don’t last as long as ones
from the florist? Read on to find out
the tips and tricks of picking, and our
top bulb choices for longer-lasting,
vibrant flowers.
Picking the Flowers
Ensure you cut your flowers in the early morning,
before the sun hits the plant (never at mid-day!).
This is the best time because they are at their most
hydrated. Never pick flowers in the sun as the plant
is naturally releasing moisture, which decreases the
cut flower life as the plant is dehydrated.
Collecting and Conditioning
You will have noticed some bulb stems are very
watery, gooey and fleshy. Because of this you can
potentially damage the stem easily if using blunt
equipment, and the mashed or torn stems will
decrease your vase life. Cutting one stem at a time
also ensures a clean cut.
Use quality secateurs to cut the stems, and cut
on an angle. The exceptions to this rule are daffodils
and hyacinths, which prefer to be cut horizontally just
above soil level. Try not to destroy or cut off too much
of the foliage as the bulbs require the foliage
to obtain energy and nutrients. You will also benefit
from having a small container with a diluted bleach
solution nearby to dip your secateur blades in; this will
help to prevent the gooey liquid from setting on your
blades (1 part bleach to 9 parts water).
When collecting your flowers, ensure you have
a clean bucket of cold water to put them straight
into. Once collected, place in a cool area for three
hours before arranging. Daffodils must be in their
own bucket because they have a sap that shortens
the life expectancy of other flowers if in the same
bucket. By separating them out you are flushing the
toxins away and can regroup with other flowers after
the three hours, into a joint arrangement. If you want
the flowers to open that day, use warm water in the
bucket instead of cold.
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Best Bulbs for Picking
Freesia
Cut freesias when you see the first bud open. If your
stems are multi-branched, remove those as they will
not flower. Freesias should last for over a week.
Daffodil
Pick when the flower bud is at a 90-degree angle as they
just start to open, not facing towards the sky. Don’t pick
before they have reached this 90-degree angle, as they
won’t open fully.
Iris
Irises are one of the best cut flowers and their stems
are hardy. Irises should be picked when the bud shows
colour but has not opened. Allow one flower to fully open
on the plant before picking.
Tulip
Always cut your tulips when the flower bud shows the
slightest colour around the edges, but the remaining bud
is still green. Because you pick before they show their
true colour, a plant label may be useful to determine what
you planted where. When cutting, ensure you include
the closest two leaves to the flower as the sugar content
from these leaves will help the flower to open and
enhance its colour.
Aftercare
Ensure your water is topped up as needed, and that
the vase is positioned in a cool spot as full sun will
substantially shorten your flowers’ life span. Recut the
ends of the stems by 1cm every 3-4 days so the stems
can take in fresh water.
GROW VIBRANT,
BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS
Whatever your bloom of choice, use Tui Bulb
Mix and Tui Bulb Food to fill your piece of
paradise with fragrant floral displays.
Follow Tui’s 3 steps to growing
bulbs at tuiproducts.co.nz
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Landscape Design
Principles
A good landscape design will not only create a pleasant
outdoor environment for you to enjoy; it can also
increase the overall value of your property.
Residential landscape design covers aspects of
the design, construction and maintenance of your
outdoor spaces. It includes hard landscaping (paving,
decking, fences, walls, pathways, BBQ areas and
pools) and soft landscaping (plant design, plant
placement and ponds).
There are many things our landscape architect will
consider when creating a landscape design. First
and foremost is incorporating existing elements
such as the contours of your house, plants and trees.
Beyond this we consider the many principles of
garden design. Here we look at some of these
key principles.
Rhythm
Rhythm refers to the repetition of a certain element in
a landscape design to achieve harmony and wholeness
of the overall garden. The element chosen for a rhythmic
repetition could be a colour, a plant, or a hardscape
element. Rhythm makes the design fun and energetic
while ensuring it flows together nicely.
Key Principles
Balance
Balance is the principle that everything in a design
will carry a visual weight and will ensure the weight
feels even throughout the design. There are two
types of balance a landscape architect can use in
garden design.
• Symmetrical balance (formal) – is where one
side of the garden design is the same as the
other; the two sides will mirror each other in
shape, size, form and plant selection. This setting
is commonly used in formal garden design.
• Asymmetrical balance (informal) – will be equal
but not matching and can be more complex
to achieve. Unity in an asymmetrical design is
achieved through the principles of rhythm and
harmony, ensuring the design flows together
nicely without necessarily being symmetrical.
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Harmony
Harmony is the concept that everything works together.
A simple way to create harmony in your landscape is
by creating themes and ensuring good interconnection
between areas. In garden design, interconnection is gained
by using paths, walkways, stairs and fences to physically
and visually link areas.
It can be helpful to think of areas in your garden as you
would your house: your front of house (entrance way),
entertainment/BBQ area (family room) and utility areas.
The principle of harmony will ensure that the right areas
are linked for seamless transition, visually hiding the not-soappealing
areas (washing line, sheds, rubbish bins) while still
allowing for good flow between all parts of your garden.
Colour and Texture
Clever selection of colour will add dimension and
interest into a landscape. Different colour combinations
can draw the eye to an area and complement your
house and plant selection.
Texture relates to both the feeling of a surface and
what it looks like. Is it rough or smooth; or coarse,
medium or fine? Surfaces in the landscape can include
buildings, pathways, patios, groundcovers, and plants.
Different plant texture combinations can make an area
look closer, or further away. With so many options on
the market for hardscaping materials and plants it is
easy to select a variety of textures that will complement
each other in your design.
Hierarchy
Hierarchy relates to the allocation of space and volume
based on the importance and function of an area.
For example, depending on the size of your family, you
might want to use a bigger space in your garden for
entertainment areas, and have a small vegetable garden.
On the other hand, if you are into sustainable living, you
might want to have a big orchard and vegetable garden
with a smaller entertainment area.
Whether you are at the beginning of a building process
or enhancing an existing garden, taking the time early
in the process to create a design that is in tune with
the surrounding building and property will result in
an environment that is both pleasing to look at and
comfortable to relax in.
At Oderings Landscaping our experienced and friendly
Landscape architect is ready and waiting to help you
create your dream space.
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Herb Drying
Make the most of your herbs and enjoy them in meals throughout the year
by drying your surplus. Drying herbs is a simple process, and we are going to
show you the hanging method. Air drying works best with herbs that have
a lower moisture content; this includes the easy-to-dry herbs such as bay, dill,
marjoram, oregano, rosemary, summer savoury, thyme, sage and parsley.
Some of the trickier herbs such as basil, tarragon, and mint may mould and
discolour if not dried quickly because their moisture content is so high.
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Equipment/Tools
Pruners or garden scissors
Airtight containers
Twine/string or rubber bands
Harvesting
Materials
Paper bags
Container labels
Paper towels
If you are using your own herbs, harvest mid-morning
before the sun burns away their natural oils. Give your herb
stems a gentle rinse. If they are dirty or store-bought you
need to remove any dirt or insects, and gently pat dry.
Also remove any dry or diseased leaves at the same time.
Drying
Tie the herbs into bundles with twine or rubber bands.
Be sure to keep the bundles small (about 2cm wide),
for good air circulation around each bunch, which helps
to avoid rot or mould. You can then gently wrap the
bundles in muslin or paper bags, poked with several
holes, to keep dust out. Hang the bundles upside down
in a warm spot out of direct sunlight and rotate the
bundles regularly for even air flow and light.
Storing
The leaves are ready when they feel dry and crumbly,
which can take 2 to 3 weeks depending on your
climate. When the bundles are fully dry, remove the
muslin/paper bag. You can store herbs un-bunched,
on their stems, or strip the leaves and grind them down.
Store your herbs in air-tight containers and place in
a cool, dark, dry location. Remember to label and date
your containers. Your new dried herbs will have the
most flavour if used within a year of drying.
Products: Silver Mini Pruner, Trade Aid Twine; Available in May: Glass Flask Set Large & Small, Herb Drying Ring
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ODERINGS-GROWN
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Cascading
Pansies
In the cooler months it can be hard to find colour
to cascade over pots, planters and hanging
baskets. For Autumn 2020, Oderings are excited
to introduce three new cascading varieties of
pansies (below), which grow 20cm high by 60cm
wide and will fill spaces in containers and garden
borders beautifully.
And while you look at this beautiful new range, let’s not forget
the equal flower power of a slightly smaller plant (20cm high
by 40cm wide), from the existing range of cascading pansies
Oderings also have available (above).
1. Cascade Skyline – So unique, with intense royal blue wings
that dissolve into a yellow centre with black whiskers.
2. Cascade Lavender – Exciting lavender shades, and it
flowers nonstop.
3. Cascade Ocean – Tri-coloured flowers of baby blue with
a lighter blue wing, dark whiskers and eye.
4. Cascade Purple Peak – Delicious bicoloured flowers of
purple berry fading to white with whiskers.
5. Cascade Purple Sun – Sunny array of bicoloured flowers
with deep purple wings, and yellow lower petals with whiskers.
new
Pansy Cascade
Raspberry Ripples
Raspberry-shaded flowers with
white picotee edges, fading
through pink with a dark eye.
Pansy Cascade Berry Sorbet
A cheerful flurry of flowers with
rose-shaded top petals, fading to pure
white then yellow. The delicate pattern
varies slightly over the season with
the changing temperatures.
Pansy Cascade
Tropical Sunset
Deep ruby-red outer petals
swirling to a creamy yellow
centre with dark whiskers
and a bright yellow eye.
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products do not harm
local wildlife or insect life,
such as our beloved bees,
which are safe when you
spray during flowering/
pollination
time.
Environmentally Friendly Fungicide Spray Options
Growing your own plants, shrubs and ornamental flowers
is becoming increasingly popular with Kiwis these days.
But a lot of the effort put in is lost due to spoilage.
Two of the most well-known disease offenders are
Botrytis and Powdery Mildew. Botrytis is also known
as grey mould and typically results in the loss of the
affected plant. This disease is found on all plants, including
ornamentals and shrubs. Powdery mildew usually covers
the upper part of the leaves and looks like white powder.
The wind spreads the disease to flowers when they
bloom, and other parts of the plant. If the infection is
severe enough, Powdery Mildew can kill your plants.
How can these diseases be stopped?
Protect your plants from infections and increase your
yield, at no risk, by buying proven garden disease control
products from an innovative New Zealand company,
Botryzen, which strives to work sustainably while also
ensuring a top-notch product.
• Prevent
Botryzen produces three environmentally friendly sprays
to apply to your plants to prevent the growth of or kill
fungal invaders.
It all began in a research facility at HortResearch (now
Plant and Food Research), where researchers were
working with the grape industry and found a fungus
called Ulocladium oudemansii that could prevent the
destructive Botrytis from causing damage and loss
in vineyards.
The active ingredient was then sent to a dedicated
factory and research facility in Dunedin, which was
able to develop and manufacture an easy-to-use
product called BOTRY-Zen ® WP. This live active
ingredient, a fungus, protects your plants from
damaging diseases, without penetrating or otherwise
damaging them.
• Combat
The second product, MIDI-Zen ® , kills Botrytis and
Powdery Mildew at the same time. It works at
a different time of the season when early disease
symptoms appear. The product also helps to reduce
the risk of developing resistance and maximises
garden protection. Its main function is to kill off
Powdery Mildew, effectively and naturally.
• Heavy Infections
The third product, ARMOUR-Zen ® , is best used when
you have a heavy fungal disease infection late in spring,
possibly brought about by late season rain.
Plant & Food Research and Botryzen have continued
their relationship to this day in improving and
developing these products.
All three products are effective, yet safe and gentle
on the Earth. These products do not harm the soil’s
ecosystem, and BOTRY-Zen ® WP, particularly, gives
back to your garden by supplying a protective fungus
that will take up residence and work to enrich your soil.
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ODERINGS-GROWN
WHAT'S NEW
autumn
colour
Heucheras
Heucheras are an enchanting woodland plant grown
primarily for their foliage, but they can also offer a charming
floral display. In the past few years, an enormous number of
new varieties have been hybridised and made available to
gardeners. Breeders have made astonishing breakthroughs
in leaf colour, flower longevity and flower size.
Going by the common name of ‘Coral Bells’, heucheras are
native to North America from Florida, west to California and
north into southern Canada. They are generally found in
woodland or mountainous environments, growing primarily
in crevices or on well-drained slopes.
The magnificent foliage of the heuchera is valuable to
gardeners all around the world, because they provide a
season-long bounty of colour. Colourful foliage is much
more valuable in gardens than flower colour, since flowers
are often short-lived. However, the flowers should not be
discounted, as they bring an open, airy, informal flavour
to the garden during the flowering season.
Full Sun/
Part Shade
Frost
Hardy
Height
30cm
Gardens
Well-Drained
Soil
Pots
1. Blondie in Lime
Exclusive to Oderings, with lime green leaves and yellowgreen
flowers blooming continuously all spring, summer
and autumn. This new heuchera is cute and tough!
Excellent when planted in contrast with ‘Black Pearl’.
2. Black Pearl
Also exclusive to Oderings, with stunning black foliage
for both shade and sun. Forms an incredibly dense habit
of shiny, jet black leaves with ruffled edges and rosy
purple undersides. Topped with white flowers with pink
calyxes.
3. Forever Purple
A knockout, with ultra-purple glossy leaves with fluted
edges and great vigour. Very short spikes of purple-pink
flowers in summer; a real showstopper.
4. Forever Red
Beautiful, with white bell flowers sitting above the
immaculate red foliage. As the cooler months creep in,
the colour will deepen to an even more intense shade.
Perfectly matched with Heuchera Forever Purple,
Forever Red is simply glorious.
5. Tokyo
This beauty is a great contrast plant with its terrific,
tightly mounded minty lime-green foliage and sprays
of red flowers from early spring through to the end of
autumn. Looks great when mass-planted in gardens and
pots or when matched with any of our other Heucheras.
1 2 3
4
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Available
June
5 6
7
8
Helleborus Winter Rose
In my opinion the winter rose, or hellebore, is one of the best
winter flowering plants. Of course, they are not actually roses
but are in fact closely related to the colourful Ranunculus family.
Helleborus is a genus of evergreen perennials with beautiful,
open, cup-shaped flowers that provide welcome splashes
of colour during late winter and early spring at a time when
flowers are often lacking in the garden. Hellebore colours
are mostly shades of purples and pinks. However, with
some fantastic breeding over recent years, hybridisers have
produced a wider range of colours, including white, soft pinks
and rose, wine red and claret, lime green and yellow. There
are even some with deeper reverse colourings and others that
are beautifully spotted, splashed or marbled with contrasting
colours. As if that were not enough there are double hellebores,
which are simply charming.
Plant hellebores in semi-shade or in woodland areas under
trees, always making sure the soil is enriched with organic
matter such as ‘Oderings Compost’. Although hellebores are
relatively pest free, slug bait is recommended to keep your
plants looking great.
1. Petticoat Pink
Glorious shades of deep pink.
2. White Magic
Pure white, New Zealand raised hybrid.
3. Petticoat Lemons & Limes
Yellow to lime-green shades.
4. Petticoat Purples
Delightful cool colours, mixture of mauves,
deep pinks, and chocolate purples.
5. Petticoat Apricots
Lovely warm tones of pastel apricot.
6. Petticoat White Picotee
Beautiful white flowers with speckles
and a purple picotee edge.
7. Petticoat Double White
Stunning double white flower.
8. Honey Hill Joy
Blue-tinged leaves, bearing masses of large
outward-facing, cream to white blooms that
have a green tinge as they age.
Polygala Petite Butterfly
Stunningly bright, long-lasting displays of purplishmagenta
or violet blooms, which look like sweet
pea flowers, from early spring, summer and
autumn. It has bushy, rounded foliage, with leaves
shaped like rounded hearts. Petite Butterfly will
grow in part shade but prefers full sun. Once
established, this shrub is very drought tolerant. Use
in rockeries or mixed borders. It’s superb in pots,
planters, or straight in the garden.
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ODERINGS-GROWN
Euphorbias
1
Also going by the easier to say but less elegant name of
Spurge, Euphorbias are a family of plants that may be
grown as houseplants but are generally planted outdoors.
Euphorbias are unique and colourful coastal plants found all
over the world. Most of them are hardy and have fascinating
forms that range from short to tall, and include shrubs or
cactus-like structures. They are often found on coastal cliffs,
banks, mountain slopes, sand dunes and rocky lake shores.
Euphorbias are used as a filler for bouquets and flower
arrangements and are delightful in pots, planters and in
your garden. The flowers are vivid and bright and make
any garden pop with colour in spring and summer.
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1 Martinii
Delightful and easy to grow, forming a very tidy clump of neat,
dark green-stained-red leaves with long displays of lime green
flowers in spring and summer. Great for any sunny, well drained
garden or container. 90 x 90cm
2 Snow-Tips
Attractive single-stemmed, non-branching plant with variegated
leaves, which are mid-green in the spring, with the upper leaves
gradually developing clean, attractive pure-white margins as the
growing season progresses. Small greenish-yellow flowers start
in summer and remain until early to mid-autumn. 45 x 45cm
3 Robbiae
Wood Spurge. A highly sought-after evergreen perennial, with
spreading, dark-green leaves and lime green flowers from early
spring. Ideal for dry and shady areas although it will tolerate some
sun. 50 x 50cm
4 Glauca
Considered to be an endangered species in New Zealand, because
it is now found in a relatively few localised coastal areas. It has
a creeping rhizome from which red stems bear narrow, oblong,
blue-grey leaves, which become smaller and more crowded towards
the top of the stem, where contrasting maroon-coloured bracts
surround the tiny flower. A distinctive and attractive foliage plant
well worth growing in a sunny, well-drained site. It is moderately
vigorous so needs room to spread or regular removal of the new
shoots. 1m x 1m
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Available
June
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Pre-order
Available
June

All
Bamboo
Feeders
Available
May
Lantern Feeder
The Bach
The Chirpeteria
Bambeautiful Feeders
A new range of natural bird feeders is enticing more and more
Kiwis into their backyards to share the love with their feathered
friends. With autumn upon us, now is the perfect time to fill up
these feeders with some quality homegrown feed.
Topflite’s new Naturals feeder range has been
carefully developed to make the most of
a sustainable raw material – the humble bamboo
plant. Bamboo was chosen by the New Zealand
company for both its sustainable
origins and enduring strength. Fast
growing and self-regenerating,
bamboo is an ecologically
sound material for these
stunning feeders.
It wasn’t just good looks
and sustainable origins
the range was designed
for. Each feeder needed
to be easy to install
and simple to use.
Functionality was a key
factor for ensuring a wide
range of feed and treats
could be quickly and easily
placed to keep hungry birds
happy.
Peka Peka Feeder
Topflite’s General Manager Greg
Webster is excited to debut the new feeders.
Along with their large selection of wildbird food
and treats the range is keeping the Oamaru
company busy. He’s also happy that time spent in
design and testing has paid off, with the Naturals
range covering a wide range of uses.
“The Bach is a ‘home away from home’ – a place
birds can stop in for a holiday and a great feed,”
says Webster. “The Lantern Feeder is a beautiful
feature piece for gardens of all shapes and then
there’s ‘The Chirpeteria’, which provides
for a wide range of great ‘café food’
for birds – energy cakes, logs and
truffles as well as seed and
fruit.”
Another product from
Topflite is also debuting
this autumn. The Peka
Power Pack is a joint
venture with Otago’s
Peka Peka brand – an
innovative platform nectar
feeder that can be easily
mounted on a waratah
stake to protect birdlife from
local predators. The new pack
includes truffles and a truffle
feeder also, making it the perfect
resting place for hungry tui and other
native birds.
Topflite has been growing seed for New Zealand’s
birds since 1974. With increasing demand for wild
bird food the company has continued to develop
its range, supporting both customers and their
‘friends in high places’.
Feeder suitable for:
Energy food
Grain food
Fruit
Nectar food
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Winter
Houseplant
Care
As the cooler months approach,
the change in climate not only affects us,
but also has an impact on our indoor
buddies. The good news is that looking
after houseplants is easier than you
think. With shorter days, our normal
summer houseplant routine will
become less stringent until August.
Read on to find out the do’s and
don’ts so your plants survive
the winter with ease.
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HOUSEPLANT ESSENTIALS
1. Oderings Heating Pad
2. Houseplant Mist 'n' Feed
3. Tui Organic Seaweed Plant Tonic
4. Mister Khaki
5. Mister Peppermint Green

Lighting
It’s important to understand lighting when it comes
to houseplants. Because the light levels in homes are
shorter and the light is dimmer in winter, it is best to
relocate some of our cold-sensitive plants, such as
calatheas, alocasias and fittonias, to brighter locations.
DON’T
• Place sensitive plants too close to windows in winter
as they can often become frosted. You will either
need to move the plant away or close the curtains
to protect the plant.
DO
• Use the hardening off method. If you’re moving your
plants into a sunnier position for winter, gradually
move the plants into their new position for a few
hours a day so they don’t go into shock.
• Rotate plants. Because sunlight is limited in winter,
plants will reach for light, resulting in a stretched
or lopsided appearance. Simply turn the pot every
few weeks.
• Keep the leaves wiped down and dust-free using
a soft damp cloth to maximise photosynthesis to
fuel your plant.
Temperature
Houseplants don’t generally like to be in spaces that
drop below 15°C and they prefer a stable temperature
because fluctuations can cause a lot of stress. Stressed
plants often show signs such as droopy leaves that are
soft to touch or yellowing off.
DON’T
• Keep plants in draughty areas and keep them away
from gaps in windows, especially if you have softleafed
ferns.
• Allow your plants to dehydrate near fireplaces
or gas heating.
DO
• Mist your plants once a month with GroSure Mist 'n'
Feed, and every other week with lukewarm water.
Our range of misters is brilliant to help to create the
humid environment needed.
• Group your plants in winter to create a humid cluster.
While this is not advised in summer, this arrangement
is perfect in winter.
• Consider an Oderings Heat Pad to maintain consistent
heat while the heat pumps are off at night.
Watering
It’s time to change your watering schedule because
your houseplants will require very little water in winter.
DON’T
• Continue with your summer watering schedule;
this will cause root rot.
• Water straight from the tap; in winter tap water is
too cold and if used will cause shock in your plants.
You should use lukewarm or room temperature
water.
• Put your plants out in the rain to have a wash;
if it’s too cold for you, it’s too cold for them.
DO
• Surface water. Surface water is directed about
3-5cm away from the centre of the plant to keep
the feeding roots watered. This should penetrate
the soil to about 5cm deep. Adapt this technique to
suit your plant sizes and requirements. Please keep
in mind that some cacti, succulents, string of pearls
and snake plants may not need water for months if
you live in a colder home.
• Water in the mornings, not at night. This gives your
plants a chance to take up the water.
Dormancy and Fertiliser
It’s okay if you don’t notice any change or any new
growth in your plants over winter.
DON’T
• Fertilise with NPK based fertilisers if there are
no signs of new growth.
• Repot your houseplants in winter.
DO
• If you’re fortunate enough to live in a tropical house,
fertilise with a gentle fertiliser such as GroSure
Pump 'n' Feed every 4-6 weeks.
• Give a diluted form of liquid seaweed to keep
your plants healthy over the cooler months as this
helps build up the plants’ immunity and helps with
protection in winter.
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Pressed
Flower Art
Flower pressing has been around forever, and it’s easy to see why
there has been a resurgence in its popularity. Saving beautiful flowers
and foliage, which can then be used in art and decorating,
is a wonderful idea. It allows you to bring the outdoors in and make
the summer colour last. The process of pressing flowers is quite
simple; and although it does take some time for flowers and foliage
to become fully dry, the end results are well worth the effort.
Flower Frames due May.
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How To
Cut as many fresh leaves and flowers as you
would like in order to create your masterpiece.
Make sure you choose the best-looking ones and
pick them mid-morning while they are at their
freshest. Trim off any leaves or stems from the
flowers so they are easier to press. Flatter flowers
are easier to press; thicker flowers can also be
used but will take longer to dry.
There are many flattening methods and we will be
using two of them; a traditional flower press, and
heavy books and paper.
Book Method
Put your first book down, place a layer of
smooth cardboard on top of it and then layers
of absorbent paper. Arrange your flowers and
foliage face down onto the paper, ensuring none
are touching. Put an extra 1-2 pieces of paper and
card on top of your foliage and place a second
book on top. You need thick, good quality paper,
such as printing paper, blotting paper, or another
absorbent paper at around 150gsm or higher, as
the moisture from the flowers can seep through
and stain. You can then weigh down the books
with more books, bricks or other heavy objects;
just make sure the weight is evenly distributed.
Flower Press Method
Arrange the flowers or foliage on paper above
the base and cardboard layers, and then cover with
the top layer of paper, cardboard and the top of the
press. Tighten the wingnuts evenly around the frame
and it’s ready to dry. You can generally fit multiple
layers of flowers and cardboard in the press, which
is good for bulk drying.
Set aside and wait two weeks before checking.
You can change the paper if you like, and see how
much more drying your foliage and flowers need.
Check at weekly intervals until everything is fully dry.
This can take around 3 to 4 weeks.
How To Use Your Flowers
Once your flowers and foliage are fully dry you can
use them however you like; by framing them, placing
them in a scrapbook, or decorating cards. Be very
gentle with your new pressed flowers and foliage; it is
best to move them with tweezers to avoid crumpling
them. Make sure your hands are clean/non-greasy
when touching them.
To make flower glass frames, lay out all the flowers
and foliage on the inside of the glass till you’re
happy with the arrangement. Then gently dab some
household craft glue onto the foliage and flowers to
hold them in place. Once the glue is dry, close the
frame and it is ready to hang.
You can use any flowers or foliage you like, and your
options will vary between the seasons.
Options we love
Flowers
Foliage
Summer
Winter
• Cineraria silver dust
• Heuchera and heucherella
• Thyme
• Begonia leaves
• Rose petals
• Daisies
• Coreopsis
• Cosmos
• Nicotiana
• Marigolds
• Verbenas
• Larkspur
• Borage flower
• Gypsophila
• Nasturtium
• Lavender
• Nigella
• Queen Anne’s
lace
• Viola & pansies
• Dianthus
• Antirrhinum
• Calendula
• Stock
• Poppies
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Winter
Hardy
Veggies
It’s a pleasure to be more active in autumn.
With cooler nights and days and dewy mornings, it’s
enough to make one want to get things done, and let’s
face it, there’s plenty to do! But while the weather cools,
people’s confidence can sometimes also cool as they
don’t know what winter hardy veggies they should
be planting, so here are some of Oderings’ fail-safe
veggies to grow in autumn for a winter harvest.
Beetroot
I love beetroot, whether it is raw
and grated in salads, pickled,
roasted, boiled, or baked into chips.
Although traditional beetroot gets
quite big, you can also get baby
beets, or have a look at the seed
range of rainbow beetroot; the
colours are seriously cool.
Lettuce
Many believe that lettuce is frost
tender, but in over 90% of the
selections this just isn’t the case.
The soft-leaf buttercrunch types are
often most sensitive to frost, whereas
the frilly and hearting varieties will
handle frost easily. With all leafy
veggies, reduce watering in winter
as the water is stored in the leaves,
and too much water means more
risk of frost damage.
Cabbage
Cabbage is packed full of so many
important vitamins and while
there are many different varieties,
we like ‘County Green’, which is
a traditional cabbage that can be
grown all-year-round and 'Red
Rooster', which tastes like
a traditional cabbage, but let’s
face it, looks way cooler.
Broccoli
Doesn’t really need any
introduction except to say anyone
can grow broccoli, and who
doesn’t love to eat it regularly?
This fast grower gets to around
60-70cm tall and thrives in
moderate to cold climates.
Spinach
I love baby or perpetual spinach. With so
many ways to eat this nutritionally rich, leafy
veggie, spinach is one of the superfoods;
health boosting and so easy to add to any
diet, whether fresh, cooked, or in smoothies.
Cauliflower
Long gone are the days of mum’s
over-boiled cauli. If you’ve never
tried a whole head of cauliflower
baked, you’re missing out, as the
nutty flavour and subtle texture are
simply divine. As with all brassica
(cauli, cabbage and broccoli among
others), an application of lime at
planting time will ensure you have
solid heads to harvest, often double
the size of a normal brassica grown
without lime.
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Rainbow Carrots
Carrots are the most basic and easy-togrow
vegetables in the garden. In general,
carrots offer 20% of your daily vitamin K
needs and also have potassium, which
helps to reduce blood pressure. Rainbow
carrots offer more than just colour and
beauty, with different flavours and more
health benefits than traditional orange
carrots. Tantalise your taste buds,
stimulate your immune system,
and try some rainbow carrots.
Kale
Kale is the king of all the healthy
greens. Kale is one of the most
nutrient-dense foods on the planet and
is loaded with powerful antioxidants,
vitamins and minerals, while also
helping to lower cholesterol. Include
kale in your diet by incorporating it into
salads and stir-fries, or as a healthy
snack of kale chips or in a smoothie.
Silverbeet
Well loved because you can cut a few
outer leaves, and the plant will quickly
regenerate, producing more nutritious
leaves for cooking and eating fresh.
This crop loves cool weather as heat
generally slows down its growth.
Make sure you cut off any flower
stems as they appear, because once
the plants flower, they won’t grow
any new leaves.
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Roses
Queen of Flowers
Available
June
Roses inspire a passion in gardeners that does not seem to happen
with other plants. Whether you’re of the older generation, who
swears a rose is not a rose unless it’s a hybrid tea, or you’re
a first-time rose grower, there is a rose to suit you and any garden.
Whether a floribunda, shrub, patio, ground cover, weeper, climber, an old fashioned
or an English rose, the diversity is immense. Roses are extremely hardy, and despite
popular belief, are not delicate or high maintenance at all. Older varieties do require
more spraying but the newer, more modern selections need little if any. Like any
plant they need mulch, feed, and water but the long-term rewards are huge.
Here are our top picks for the 2020 season ahead.
1 Fragrant
1.1 Double Delight (H.T., Bush)
1.2 Blackberry Nip (H.T., Bush)
1.3 Hamilton Gardens (H.T., Bush)
1.4 Deep Secret (H.T., Bush)
2 Repeat Flowering
2.1 Lady Barbara (H.T., Climbing)
2.2 Remember (H.T., Bush)
2.3 Happy Birthday (F.L., Bush)
2.4 Love Always (H.T., Bush)
3 Traditional Favourites
3.1 Margaret Merril (F.L., Bush)
3.2 Loving Memory (H.T., Bush)
3.3 Dublin Bay (English, Climbing)
3.4 Friesia (F.L., Bush)
4 Newer Favourites
4.1 Looking Good (F.L., Bush)
4.2 With Love (F.L., Bush)
4.3 For Ever Yours (Bush)
4.4 Lady of Shalott (English, Bush)
Key: H.T. – Hybrid Tea, F.L. - Floribunda
1.1 1.2 1.3
1.4
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