Live & Grow Issue 49

IN THIS ISSUE
All the tips, tricks and inspiration
you need to help your garden
‘spring’ to life, plus…
New Zealand Natives
Use natives to create a minimal
fuss, contemporary garden, which
attracts native wildlife and bees.
Water Saving Gardens
Steps you can achieve to ensure efficient
water use in your garden.
Edible Gardens
Whether you are starting a veggie patch
from scratch or want to try your green
thumbs on a new crop, this issue is packed
full of edible inspiration.
Issue 49 | Spring 2022

Spring 2022
What’s inside
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Oderings-Grown
Bedding
New season's plants from the
Oderings Wholesale team.
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Oderings-Grown Foliage
Our selection of the best plants for
adding contrast and texture using
foliage.
Growing from Seed
A cost-effective way to get your flower
and veggie garden growing this spring.
Family Tree Planting
A space saving technique, where 3-5
trees are planted into the same hole.
Codling Moth Breakthrough
Control Codling Moth in the home
garden the natural way.
Humates – What are They?
Humate is a pure form of organic
matter and is essential to the life of
the soil.
Tomatoes – All you need
for a tasty harvest
Homegrown tomatoes taste better; we
are here to help you grow a flavourpacked
crop.
Grow Corn, Eggplants and
Cucurbits
With some know-how, we will ensure
you grow the best crop possible.
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Capsicums and Chillies
Bringing you the pepper family
champions for 2022.
Creating a New Veggie Patch
If you're considering starting a veggie
garden, there are many options,
depending on your space.
Foodscaping with Pots
and Planters
Create an edible landscape rather than a
traditional veggie garden.
Houseplants - Classics
and Cuties
Exciting and unique foliage décor plants
for this season.
Peace Lily - The Bold and the
Beautiful
With so many different varieties, it may be
time to expand your collection.
Dirty Work made Delightful
We caught up with the Plant Runner cofounders
to learn more about this new
product.
Houseplant Must-haves
Our top accessories to keep your
houseplant game strong.
Foliage Impact - Wall Hangers
Houseplant walls make an incredible
impact and are a great use of wall space.
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Pamper Your Plants this Spring
New to Oderings, check out the power of
hydrogen peroxide for your houseplants.
Grow Poles
You will love our new grow poles if you've
got a houseplant with aerial roots.
Baby Houseplant Collection
We think we have the best selection of baby
houseplants in New Zealand, with varying
colours, textures and sizes.
Oderings-Grown Colour
Our top choices for adding flower power to
the garden and pots this season.
Water-Saving in your Garden
Things you can do to ensure efficient water
use in your garden.
The Contemporary NZ Native
Garden
Natives are minimal fuss; you can curate a
contemporary look in your landscape while
enjoying your space and not becoming a
labourer in the garden.
36 Ligularia
A feature plant that has had a resurgence
with its bold architectural form.
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A Station for Bird Hydration
Don't let bird baths and drinking stations be
an afterthought.

Welcome Back
Welcome to another issue of the Oderings Live & Grow Magazine. It's nice to
see a bit of normalcy creeping back into our working lives. The workshops
have been planned for spring, the special guest speakers are booked, and
we are gearing up for what we hope is a busy spring season. We are also
super excited about all the awesome new plants that our Oderings Wholesale
teams have planned for this year.
You may remember from our last issue the work we have been doing
around consolidating our Oderings Wholesale operation in Hawke's Bay. We
are excited to announce that we have now built our very own quarantine
facility. Over the next few years (that's how long it takes to get new plants into
circulation), you will see even more new introductions arriving in our stores.
The lists of what are available have started to arrive, so it's a fascinating time.
Watch this space!
However, what isn't feeling exciting is the cost of living. In my family of four,
our grocery bill has skyrocketed, and if we weren't growing so many of our
vegetables, I can only imagine how much higher it would be. With this in
mind, we have dedicated over one-third of this magazine to edibles. We have
you covered with how to grow from seed, to starting a new veggie patch,
foodscaping in pots, and family fruit tree planting. If you have ever wondered
what you need to do to have a successful crop of summer fruiting tomatoes,
courgettes, cucumbers and more, we have that covered too. If you don't find
what you are looking for in the magazine, have a look at oderings.co.nz. We
have a massive library of information to make gardening simple.
Speaking of the website, we have moved click and collect into oderings.co.nz.
Initially, during the lockdown, we did a quick fix to work with what we had,
which was relatively limited and clunky. We are sure this new experience
will be easy for you to navigate, and you will be able to find everything in the
one space.
Happy Gardening
Pamela Smith
Editor
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Oderings
Live & Grow
Editor Pamela Smith
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Design Kimberley Turland
Contributors Pamela Smith,
Daniel Hart, Jenna Zanchettin, Hollie Tilbury
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ODERINGS-GROWN
NEW
Bedding
Impatiens Lizzy Star Mixed
We continue to re-introduce mildew and virus-free
colours into our decimated NZ Impatient varieties.
Welcome back to the improved Lizzy Star Mixed with
its delightful shades of orange and red with white star
shaped patterns.
20-25cm
20-25cm
KEY
Pot
Size
Pots/
Planters
Hanging
Basket
Garden
Borders
Gardens
Primaflora
Packs
Packs
Boxlots
Attract
Bees
Part Shade/
Shade
Full Sun/
Part Shade
Height
& Width
NEW
NEW
Petunia Ramblin
Sky Blue
A unique early-flowering
mounding and cascading
Petunia, Sky Blue has
unique colour tones and
offers a tidy plant structure
yet still fills the promise
of easy, spreading colour!
Available mid-October
Petunia Ramblin
Pink Cosmo
High-performance,
producing masses of
veined, bright, deep-pink
flowers that fade to lighter
pink on the outer petals.
With a spread of up to
90cm, it will quickly cover
a large area in the garden
or pots.
Petunia
Blueberry Vein
With a rich lavender base
and dark veins radiating
from its centre, this twotone
beauty matches well
with other darker colours.
Fast-growing and a very
versatile plant for your
garden, pots or planters.
Available mid-October.
Petunia Silver
Blue
Silver blue outer petals
deepen to a vibrant purple
with even darker veins,
making magnificent and
impressive displays in mass
plantings and gardens all
season long. Available
mid-November.
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1.3L
40
1.3L
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ODERINGS-GROWN
Foliage
Lomandra Arctic Frost
An attractive variegated evergreen
grass-like perennial with narrow,
dark blue-green leaves with
contrasting white edges. The
leaves are erect from the centre of
the plant and then arch gracefully
at the edges with maturity. A
must-have for 2022!
90cm
90cm
Oderings
Exclusive
NEW
NEW
NEW
Phormium Purple
Mountain
A beautiful and easy-care plant
with graceful, drooping, long purplechocolate
coloured sword-shaped
leaves. A great texture and contrast in
pots and landscaping projects. Native
birds and bees love the long flower
spikes.
Heuchera Sweet Tart
Sweet Tart is from the Little Cuties
series. Although small in stature, the
tangy, lime-coloured foliage with
fantastic bi-coloured cerise and
hot-pink flowers from spring to
autumn are a total standout.
Available mid-November.
Coleus Ruby Heart
The thin, chartreuse border on heartshaped
leaves continues on the
undersides and stems, adding a bright
glow. Showstopping colour, bold patterns,
rich textures, and incredible performance
in sunny gardens and patio planters.
Ruby Heart will grow just as well in the
shade, but avoid wet feet.
Available mid-November.
1.5m
1.5m
13cm
20cm
50cm
50cm

Growing from Seed
If you are looking for a cost-effective way to
get your garden growing this spring, have you
thought about growing from seed? You can
get thousands of seeds for just a few dollars,
and when growing from seed, you have the
freedom to grow it your way, whether organic,
hydroponic, in pots or direct in the garden.
Spring is the busiest season in the garden, and
you can sow a massive range of vegetables,
herbs and flowers from Mr Fothergill’s quality
range of packet seeds.
Growing from seed is as simple as having sunlight,
water, and soil. If you are new to growing from
seed, start with some of the easier varieties and
expand as you go.
GARDEN SOIL PREPARATION
Did you know that sowing seed directly into the
garden eliminates transplant shock? This means
that seed-grown plants quickly catch up to
seedlings because they don’t experience a stall in
growth from the root disturbance and change in
conditions.
Dig over your soil to the depth of your spade,
removing weeds and debris as you go.
Improve the soil by adding compost or well-rotted
manure.
Make a furrow about 15cm deep, sprinkle a little
fertiliser into the base, and then refill the soil to
almost the original level. Firm down and water well.
SOWING
The ideal sowing depth is about twice the diameter
of the seed.
Sow seeds along your furrow at the desired/
recommended spacing.
Cover your seeds with fine soil or seed-raising mix.
Make sure to label your seeds and keep an eye out
for the new sprouts as they emerge.
CARE
Keep soil moist (not wet) until seeds start to
germinate. Ideally, cover the seeds with clear plastic
or glass to help keep the humidity and heat just
right for them to germinate.
Thin out newly emerged seedlings at the twoleaf
stage to prevent overcrowding, leaving the
strongest plants to mature.
Apply a liquid fertiliser at regular intervals (starting
with a half dose on young plants) to encourage
strong and vigorous growth.
TIPS
Always choose a sunny position for your garden bed.
Seeds will not germinate unless the soil
temperature is adequate for that variety.
All of Mr Fothergill’s seed packets have detailed
growing instructions specific to each variety on the
back of the packet. Always follow these guides for
the best chance of success.
Check each packet for detailed advice on when to sow for your area. You can learn more about growing from
seed and what to plant each season by visiting www.mrfothergills.co.nz.
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Family Tree Planting
MULTIPLE TREES IN ONE HOLE
One of Oderings’ fruit tree suppliers, Waimea Nurseries, showed us family tree plantings several years
back. Family tree planting is where 3-5 trees are planted into the same hole, and without looking closely,
the trees appear to be one. Family tree plantings mean that fruit will be harvested over a longer period
with several varieties, rather than a glut over a week or two, while only taking up the space of one tree.
HOW TO CREATE A FAMILY TREE PLANTING:
1. Select three to five varieties of the same fruit
type, as these will have the same growth habit
(peaches and nectarines can be combined as
the trees are identical).
2. Prune each tree to have branches facing out
on one side, with branches starting at around
the same height on each tree. This might
seem to create an unbalanced, weak tree with
the weight all on one side, but these will be
counterbalanced by the roots growing together
with those from the other trees to create a solid
anchor.
6. Tidy up with further pruning to ensure no
branches are crossing or growing into each
other.
TIPS:
Don’t use dwarf varieties
Make sure all trees are on the same
rootstock, so the roots grow together and
have the same tree vigour.
Choose varieties that are either self-fertile or
that will cross-pollinate each other.
3. Dig a large hole, about 1m wide and 40-50cm
deep.
4. Arrange the trees in a circle within the hole,
leaving a gap of 30cm between the trunks of
each tree, with all branches facing outwards.
5. Return the soil to the planting hole, pressing
down to ensure the soil is firm but not
compacted. Mix in compost to enrich poor soil if
necessary.
To watch a video on how to do a family tree planting, visit Waimeanurseries.co.nz
RECOMMENDED VARIETY COMBINATIONS:
Varieties are listed in order of maturity, with the
approximate harvest range noted:
Plums: December to March
Plumcot Scarlet Sunrise, Satsuma, Lucy, Omega.
Apricots: December to February
Katycot, Tomcot, Trevatt, Cluthalate.
Peaches: December to March
Dixired, Coconut Ice, Flatto Sweet Cap, Blackboy.
Peach/Nectarine combo: December to March
Nectarine Early Red II, Peach Coconut Ice, Flatto,
Nectarine Button Bright, Peach Blackboy.
Apples: February to May
Initial, Ariane, Adore, Granny Smith.
Pears: January to May
Starkcrimson, Packhams Triumph, Taylors Gold,
Winter Cole.
Note: Not all varieties listed are stocked by Oderings
Nectarines: December to March
Early Red II, Goldmine, Flatto, Button Bright,
Red Gold.
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Codling Moth Breakthrough
Control Codling Moth your Home Garden
or small Orchard the Natural Way.
Madex 3 has been used in commercial apple and
pear orchards for codling moth control for over
20 years. It is an organic product based on a live
organism - the codling moth granulosis virus,
otherwise known as CpGV.
In 2019 a new product called Madex 2 was
launched into the home garden market. Madex 2
is a diluted form of Madex 3, specially formulated
for small orchards and home gardeners. It
controls codling moth caterpillars in their earliest
juvenile stages before they begin to burrow into
the fruit. Once caterpillars have burrowed deep
within the fruit, they become impossible to control;
therefore, an early application provides the best
results. Madex 2 will not control adult moths.
Madex 2 is an organic insecticide and is Bio-Gro
certified. Madex 2 should be used in conjunction
with NoPests codling moth pheromone traps.
The No Pests codling moth pheromone trap is
an effective control device for adult male moths
preparing to mate. It is also a monitoring device
for potential infestations when used early in the
season. Start spraying with Madex 2 seven days
after the first moths are caught in the traps. This
will usually be in the last week of September
or early October. Repeat applications at 7-to-
10-day intervals until mid-December. A second
infestation of young caterpillars may also occur
in mid-January. When the codling moth trap
pheromone lure expires after about six weeks of
use, a refill pack can be purchased without buying
a completely new trap.
Madex 2 is entirely safe for bees, but ensure your
sprayer has been decontaminated and well rinsed
out before spraying apples in bloom. Spray residue
from prior use of other insecticides could kill bees.
Madex is also safe for pets such as cats, dogs and
poultry that might wander into the spray zone
around trees.
Storage
Madex 2 contains live viruses and, therefore,
should be stored in a fridge in the original closed
container at less than 5°C. If not refrigerated,
Madex 2 should be stored in a cool, dry place out
of direct sunlight and used within 28 days.
Madex 2 is a very stable product, so the activity
of the virus will not be reduced if the product is
shipped without refrigeration (up to a maximum
average temperature of 25°C). However, once the
spray solution has been made up, the Madex 2
concentrate should be re-chilled in the fridge, to
ensure it does not lose its potency. When stored
appropriately at 5°C or less, this product should
last 22 months from the date of manufacture.
TIP: Remember to treat ornamental crab apple
trees as well as your fruit trees, as these may
be a source of codling moth infestation.

Humates – What are They?
Humate is a pure form of organic matter. It is
an accumulation of partially decayed forest and
other carbon-rich plant residues that have been
compressed and preserved over the ages. These
humate deposits are high in carbon, natural
minerals and trace elements and are referred
to as humic substances. Humates also contain
two potent bioactive substances, humic acid and
fulvic acid. Southern Humates are sourced from
a site in the deep south of New Zealand, have
high levels of humic acid (40-48%) and high levels
of carbon (up to 60%), and are also BioGro NZ
certified.
Humic acid is essential to the life of the soil, and
it is present in the organic matter that feeds
plants as well as bacteria, fungi and nematodes,
all of which provide food for larger soil organisms
further up the food chain. This is the important
process we know as nutrient cycling and is what
provides the nutrients in the soil to feed our plants.
To aid overall plant health and provide natural
protection against plant pests with humates, look
out for any of these products at Oderings.
Organic Humate - Contains two very powerful
bioactive acids: humic and fulvic acid. The
carbon in humate is a form of carbohydrate that
feeds the fungi and bacteria in the soil, creating
biological diversity.
Growth Booster – The blend of sheep pellets and
20% humate, makes the pellets easier and quicker
to break down and have the carbon available to
feed the microbes.
Turbo Blend – A blend of worm castings,
Southern Humates and trace elements, offering
a wide range of benefits, including boosting the
potential of the soil, improving soil structure, and
promoting root growth and nutrient absorption.
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Tomatoes
ALL YOU NEED FOR A TASTY HARVEST

Tomatoes seem to be one of those things in
life that people either love or hate, but one
thing remains true: homegrown tomatoes
taste better. Getting a flavour-packed tomato
takes more than just the right variety. When
you use the right product, even a sweet or
acid-free variety of tomato is enhanced.
Generally, I plant 'Mega Tom' grafted tomatoes.
These are created by merging two different
varieties of tomato plants, the rootstock and scion.
The rootstock provides strength, while the scion
produces beautiful, tasty fruit. A grafted plant can
produce at least double the yield of a normal seedgrown
variety. Because of the strong rootstock,
'Mega Toms' have greater disease resistance;
therefore, minimal spraying is required.
HOW TO GROW
Temperature: The optimum temperature for
tomatoes is 18–22°C. They dislike temperatures
below 10°C but can handle an occasional 5°C.
Tomatoes are sun-loving plants. If your tomatoes
are not ripening, it is most likely caused by low light
levels.
Soil and staking: Plant in Oderings Fruit & Veggie
Mix. This will make watering more manageable
and help keep diseases and weeds to a minimum.
Remember to add a bamboo stake at planting time
to support your plants. If you insert a stake beside a
mature plant later, you could damage the roots.
Feeding: The Fruit & Veggie Mix will give the
tomatoes all the nutrients they need until they are
one metre tall or start fruiting, then start using a
tomato fertiliser. Plants in pots, when compared
to plants in the garden, need different fertiliser, so
come and see us for what's right for you.
Watering: Water directly onto the soil, not the
leaves, which can encourage disease. Adding a
layer of mulch will help conserve moisture and
suppress weeds. Never keep plants wet, but water
regularly to encourage firm fruit.
Removing laterals: Too many shoots inhibit fruit
development; therefore, laterals must be removed
regularly as the plant grows. Pinch the tips out
once the tomato is 1.8m tall or at the top of your
stake/greenhouse.
How to get tastier fruit: Where you plant matters,
and the more sun you can give your tomatoes, with
direct UV rays, the better and sweeter they will
taste. Water is also essential but maybe not in the
way you think. Overwatering, especially at harvest
time, will reduce the flavour. We recommend
adding mulch to keep a consistent soil temperature
and then giving the plants (on the roots, not the
foliage) a deep water every 2-3 days in the heat of
summer; if planted in pots or glasshouses, water a
little more often. And lastly, seaweed-based plant
tonics also yield better-flavoured fruit.
When to harvest: While colour is the best
indicator, so is the feel. An unripe tomato is firm
to the touch, whereas an overripe one is squishy.
A ripe tomato should be firm, but when lightly
squeezed/pressed, it will have a little give to it.
Many people like to vine ripen tomatoes. This
means you wait until they have full colour on the
vine before picking. Equally there are people who
like to ripen their fruit once picked. The colour
should have little to no green and more pink than
red in order to ripen the fruit off the vine.
TOP VARIETIES 2022
Basket – Tumbling Tom
Patio – Russian Red or Big Boss.
Cocktail Fruit – Sweet 100's, Sweet Treats
or Grapevine.
Medium Fruit – Potentate, Money Maker,
Grosse Lisse or Early Girl.
Large Fruit – Big Beef or Big Boss.
Acid-Free – Roma.
Oderings Favourite – Sweet Treats,
Grapevine and Big Boss.
To help you choose the right tomato for
you, we have all the varieties listed at
oderings.co.nz.
NEW TOMATO
Tomato Sun Dipper - We love the concept
that Sun Dipper's elongated fruit can be held
between your fingers for easy use with dips
and sauces, and that the orange fruit looks
excellent on a vegetable platter and tastes
delicious. This durable plant has excellent
disease resistance and produces heavy yields.
Available mid-October.
Tomato Sun Dipper
Oderings
Exclusive
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Grow Corn,
Eggplants
and Cucurbits
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Corn, eggplants and cucurbits are some of
the trickiest veggies to grow. But with some
know-how, we will ensure you get the best crop
possible. There are several things these families
of plants have in common that are essential for
getting them to grow strong and healthy.
Frost - all are extremely frost tender and coldsensitive.
Ideally, wait until late October before
planting outside, and unless your glasshouse is
heated, early to mid-October is ideal.
Wind - a big killer for them all, especially cucurbits
and eggplants. If you must plant in a high wind zone,
plant later in the season and surround the plants
with a windbreak to protect them.
Water - not too much, especially when the plants
are young, as they will rot and die. Only water when
dry. As any fruit develops, increase your watering
slightly to help the fruit swell, but then reduce again
at harvest to help keep it more flavoursome.
Temperature - they all need heat to flourish, and
the optimum temperature needs to be over 18°C
and get no lower at night than 8°C. In a lot of NZ,
this is hard to maintain. Using Mikroclima to create
an insulated area is ideal in these cases.
Sunlight - Plant in an area with at least six hours
of sunlight. If you don't have a spot in the garden that
will provide six hours’ of light, consider pots (for all
except corn) and move them around to follow the
sun.
Soil - Incorporate plenty of compost and sheep
pellets at planting to replenish the garden, or use
Oderings Fruit & Veggie Mix in pots. The soil needs to
be well-drained for success.
CORN - Corn likes to be planted in blocks of ideally
3x3 plants or more. Don't plant in a single long row or
sporadically throughout the garden; the blocks are
essential to help with pollination. Because they grow
so tall, they may need staking in high wind areas
as the plants grow. Corn only takes 3-4 months to
produce, so don't plant in cold areas until November.
You can tell when corn is ready to harvest because
the ears, which are held tightly to the plant's stem
as it grows, will start to move away from the stem.
When it is at a 45° angle, it should be ready. Corn
needs to ripen on the plant, so don't harvest too early.
EGGPLANT - The better the soil, the better they will
grow. Eggplants (aubergines) need a lot of sun and a
long, hot summer to produce. They take around three
months to produce, and in cold areas shouldn't be

planted until November. They also detest too much
water. I find planting in black PB bags gives the best
results because it keeps the roots of the plants nice
and warm, and you can place them in the warmest
area of your garden or patio. I always get a crop
when planted in PB bags, even in Christchurch.
CUCURBITS - Cucurbits are what we know as
cucumbers and gherkins, pumpkins and squash,
watermelons and rockmelons, zucchini/courgettes/
marrow, and more. The main thing you need to
succeed is to plant as late in the season as possible.
November is usually the ideal time. Cucurbits will
turn up their toes in strong or cold winds, with too
much water and in response to even the slightest
frost. Cucurbit fruit contains a lot of moisture, so
it's no surprise they need water to help the fruit
swell in size. Cucumbers, for example, contain up
to 80% water, so if you are getting a poor crop,
underwatering is likely the cause. Mulching around
the plant is important to stop fruit from lying on the
ground and rotting.
CUCUMBERS & GHERKINS – By growing up a
frame, you can increase the yield by 15-25%. If you
don't harvest regularly, they will stop producing, so
you must keep picking even if you don't eat them.
PUMPKINS & SQUASH - Unless you are getting a
small growing (1m wide) variety, pumpkins need a
good 3-4m space between plants, and squash need
1.5-2m. Don't harvest until the pumpkin is fully hard
and the skin has reached its full colour.
WATERMELON & ROCKMELONS - It needs to be
warm to grow these, which is challenging in most
NZ climates. Plant close to a North-facing wall and
cover the root zone in black polythene, which helps
keep the soil around the roots warm. You can tell if
a melon is ripe by knocking on the fruit and getting
a hollow sound; however, the best way to tell is if the
part resting on the ground is now yellow. If the rest
of the fruit has colour, it should be ready.
ZUCCHINI/COURGETTES/MARROW – These are
all the same plants. Zucchini/courgettes are picked
early, and marrow is the same fruit left to mature
longer. Often this can occur within days, so if you
don't want marrows, check your plants regularly.
Each plant needs a space of 80cm to 1m. Did you
know courgettes have male and female flowers? If
you find you aren't getting any crops, you may need
to get a paintbrush to cross-pollinate the flowers,
but hopefully, if you have a bee-friendly garden you
won't have any issues.
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Capsicums
and Chillies
You will find our vegetable section brimming with capsicums and chillies
this spring and summer. Our growing department in Christchurch has
been trialling and tasting new ranges for the past few years to bring you
the pepper family champions.
GROWING AND LOCATION:
When planting, use Oderings Shrub
& Tub Mix, and feed with Total
Replenish. Capsicums and chillies
are fond of pots with a volume of at
least 15 litres to get their root systems
warmed up. If you choose to plant
directly into the garden, make sure
they are not too wet and keep them
weed-free.
When planting early in the season, be
aware of frosts and, where possible,
place the plant against the house
facing full north. Make a cloche with
stakes and Mikroclima; this material
can be removed later once frosts
have passed, and it helps to protect
from strong, cold winds. This is
important to intensify the heat for
the hottest chillies if you want the
maximum scoville rating.
WATERING & CROWN BUD:
Initially, try to keep plants from getting
too wet. As the days get hotter, more
water will be required, especially when
the fruits begin swelling. As your plant
grows into a bush, the
growth will create a
fork shape; this is
where the crown
flower (first flower)
will form. If these
first flowers are
not removed, they
will stunt your plant’s
growth as the plant then
puts all its energy into that one fruit.
PESTS & DISEASES:
Prevention is key. Upon planting, apply
neem granules around the plant base
and reapply every 4-6 weeks for a safe
pest deterrent. If insects are present,
use a pyrethrum-based spray.
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Oderings Chilli Selection 2022
1. Jalapeňo Scorcher
Loved by many, is easily eaten
and classed as a mild heat.
5. Habanero Red
A popular building block in
hot sauces.
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2. Longhorn
Is a long red cayenne chilli
of 15-25cm with a distinctive
curl at the end. The plants can
grow tall and need a stake to
support all the fruit.
3. Hot Red
A type of cayenne pepper. It
is a good starter if your heat
resistance has surpassed
the chillies often found in
supermarkets. These are hot
enough to give you a little kick
with a heat that rolls over the
tongue.
6. Trinidad Scorpion
A chilli pepper native to the
village of Moruga in the
Caribbean, which has a
sweet-hot fruity-like flavour.
Don’t be fooled by this,
though; it held the record for
the hottest pepper at one
point.
7. Carolina Reaper
Eater beware; this is our
hottest chilli and is not for
the faint-hearted as it is
incredibly hot, although it
is initially sweet.
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4. Ghost Pepper
Known as the bhut jolokia or
ghost pepper, adds spice to
curries, pickles, and chutneys.
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SCOVILLE RATING
MILD
MEDIUM
HOT
FIRE
Oderings Capsicums
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1. Jumbo - is the most
noteworthy bell pepper
we have seen, with
vigorous growth and
a sensational flavour.
A stake is needed to
hold the weight of the
substantial growing fruits.
2. Lunchbox Series -
available in red, orange,
and yellow. The fruit is a
perfect size to snack on
straight from the bush
or pop into the lunchbox,
and has minimal seeds.
The more you pick, the
more fruit you will get.
3. Ma Belle - this is
our most popular, bellshaped
capsicum. Ready
when green but keep
longer on the plant for
fruit to ripen further to
red.
4. Tequila Series - the
Tequila series comes in
Orange and Yellow. The
fruit is brightly coloured,
bell-shaped, with a sweet
flavour.
5. Sweet Banana -
named because of its
sweet, elongated yellow
fruit.
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Creating a New Veggie Patch
If you're considering starting a veggie garden,
there are many options, depending on your
space. You could create a raised bed, section off
an existing garden area, or even use vertical wall
hangers. Whichever you choose, your veggie
garden should be in a spot that gets plenty of
sunlight. Around six hours a day is recommended
for most veggie varieties, although plenty will
grow with fewer sunshine hours.
PLAN
Start easy. List what you buy at the supermarket,
and plant those veggies first, keeping in mind
what's in season and suited to your local weather
conditions. Lettuce, spinach and other leafy
greens can be ready to eat in as little as 30 days
and can be continually picked from as they keep
growing. Brassicas such as your classic broccoli
and cauliflower, and root crops like beetroot, take
much longer, around 3-4 months before they are
ready to harvest.
Spacing is also important; if you are new to
growing veggies, you may be surprised by how
much space they can take up once they establish.
Brassicas especially need to be planted 50cm
to 70cm apart. Compact veggies like lettuce can
be spaced 30cm to 40cm apart. Planting guides,
such as the square foot gardening method, can
give you more ideas on spacing while fitting in a
wide range of veggies.
SOIL AND PLANTING PREP
Soil is an important consideration, and the trick
to successful crops is to create quality soil for
them to thrive in. Make sure the soil is loose and
well-draining. One week before planting, turn
the soil over with a spade or fork to ensure it is
loose, aerated and free of weeds, then incorporate
compost, blood & bone and/or sheep pellets.
When planting brassicas, incorporating garden
lime is essential: it can increase the yield by 50%
and helps to avoid club root. Soil replenishment
should happen each season when you are
planting your next crop.
While it may be tempting to plant out the veggie
patch as soon as you get home with your goodies,
wait until it's cooled down and plant around 5pm.
When ready, make your holes double the width
and depth of the veggie plant's root ball and pop
your plant in, covering the root ball in soil. Always
water in well by hand and use a seaweed tonic to
minimise transplant shock. Always give another
water after using seaweed if it hits the plant's
leaves, as seaweed can stain the leaves of your
plants.
Also, never water at mid-day. First thing in the
morning is best as this avoids the risk of burning
the leaves and helps with water retention. Always
try to water the soil and minimise water contact
with the foliage, to prevent fungus diseases.
WEEDS
You've done all the hard work, so don't let those
weeds pop up. A top tip in the garden is to make
your rows twice as wide as your garden hoe.
This way, you can run your garden hoe between
the rows weekly and easily keep weeds at bay.
Otherwise, using mulches such as pea straw or
Besgrow Coir Mulch on the soil surface will keep
weeds at bay and reduce how often you need to
water, preventing up to 50% of normal water loss.
UPKEEP
As you watch your veggies grow, they will be
using nutrients from the soil, so it is vital to replace
these nutrients to ensure healthy and productive
plants. Applying a liquid, vegetable-specific
fertiliser such as Thrive Vegie & Herb Liquid Plant
Food or a liquid blood and bone fertiliser like
Nitrosol Original Liquid Fertiliser once a month will
keep your veggies flourishing.
PESTS
Remember to check your plants for any pests and
diseases. You may want to set up a crop cover for
your veggie garden to protect against insects and
birds. You can also use Debug for caterpillars and
natural snail and slug protection.
TIP: When your plants are going to seed, you will
know because the foliage growth will become
very vigorous, and flowers will appear (depending
on the veggie). When this happens, you can leave
the plants to provide food for the bees, or remove
them. Although they may still be producing new
growth, the leaves will often taste bitter.
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Foodscaping with
Pots & Planters
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Creating a meal from garden to table is a proud
moment in our house. Christchurch is a much
colder climate compared to the North Island,
and since moving I've had to adapt to my new
growing space over the past few years. Having
always grown vegetables in garden beds, this
took a bit of getting used to, but I have now
conquered this by turning to foodscaping in pots
and planters. I'm surprised how bountiful and
easy edibles can be if you select the right plants
for the right place with the right sized pot.
What is foodscaping? It's the idea of creating an
edible landscape in your garden space instead of
just growing vegetables in the traditional veggie
garden space. By incorporating pots and planters
into your garden space, you can pack them full
of vegetables, herbs, fruit trees, and companion
plants, creating an edible landscape.
Don't let renting hold you back. When renting, I
grew edibles in pots on my tiny patio. My wallet
also thanked me for it, and with the hike in food
prices, it's a timely concept to delve into. Growing
your edibles means you control what insecticides
you use (if any), reduce waste in your fridge, share
foods with friends and neighbours, and reduce
your plastic waste.
30-50 DAY EDIBLES
If you're a first-time gardener, this list is for you
as these plants are quick-producing and minimal
work. You can also try mixing and matching these
plants into an Elho Green Basics 38cm Bowl.
Lettuce: Lettuce Gourmet Oak is ideal for picking
and growing again. You don't need to allow this
lettuce to heart up. Three plants per bowl.
Bok Choy: Pak Choi/Bok Choi is a fast-growing
vegetable with an interesting mild flavour in stirfries.
Harvest the entire plant for your meals. This
plant is upright, so you can fit many into your
planters. Five plants per bowl.
Baby Spinach: Dark green leaves with a fast
growth habit. Pick early and often to minimise the
plant going to seed. Baby spinach plants will grow
15cm and don't mind cramming into a pot. Full sun
is required. Three plants per bowl.
Radish: Grow radishes from seed and plant a lot.
Radishes can also be planted in between longerterm
veggies such as brassicas. Sow seeds thinly
at 1.5cm deep. 20 seeds per bowl.
Spring onions: Spring onions can be planted from
seed or transferred from seedling punnets into a
pot. Another vegetable you can plant en masse and
harvest when required. Use 20 plants per bowl.
Herbs: Ideal to add to your bowls or to mix and
match with other plants in this 30-50 day selection.
Plant three to five per bowl and harvest regularly.
Minature Beans: Baby beans are just little, but you
will be able to get a few handfuls each week when
they are at their peak. Pick when young and keep
the plants out of the wind. Three to five plants per
bowl.
INCORPORATE STAKES AND CAGES IN POTS
Elevate your growth upwards and make the most
of your space. We grow a range of smaller edibles
that will keep providing all summer long; you just
have to keep picking. All you need is an Elho Green
Basics 30cm pot, a 1.5m bamboo stake and soft
ties. You can make a cage out of three stakes or
stake the plants up one. Cucumber (Lebanese and
Gherkin), and tomatoes (Russian Red, Sweet treat
and Totem) are all ideal. Keep these plants out of
the wind.
EDIBLES IN HANGING BASKETS
Tumbling Tom tomatoes, and strawberry plants,
are great options if you have space under your
eaves or want to install brackets onto your fence
and suspend edibles from there. You only need one
Tumbling Tom tomato per 30cm coir basket and
three strawberries per basket.

FRUIT IN POTS
Fruit in pots look gorgeous when incorporated into
your landscaping. Standardised citrus is great for
colour in winter when your plants are laden with
fruit. Try underplanting with cascading rosemary
or thyme. Blueberries and NZ cranberries grow
well in pots and are a great option to encourage
kids into the garden. Columnar apples like
Ballerina Polka and standard apples like Blush
Babe are great space savers and hefty yielders.
Standard nectarines and peaches offer beautiful
flowers and excellent harvest potential. All these
plants do well in large containers of at least
80-120 litres.
GROWING TIPS
Soil: Do not use soil from your garden or straight
compost from your home compost bin. Purchase
a top quality container mix containing the blend
of the right ingredients to get the most out of
your vegetables. Oderings Shrub & Tub or Fruit &
Veggie mix are ideal.
Feeding: The soil you purchase is packed full
of fertiliser. However, when growing in pots, the
nutrients are used quickly compared to ground
planting. You can supplement feed with Yates’
liquid fertiliser range.
Watering and hydration: Make sure you're
watering regularly and have a hose on standby.
If your pots are not watered well, the soil can
become hydrophobic, so mulch is an excellent
investment to lock the water in. Hydrated plants
also minimise pests and help the fruit to swell!
Besgrow Coir Mulch is great on top of the soil to
retain hydration.
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Houseplants
CLASSICS AND CUTIES
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1. Philodendron Hederaceum Brasil
2. Ficus Benjamina Wintergreen
3. Calico Kitten | Crassula Pellucida Variegata
4. Ficus Benjamina Starlight
5. Begonia Angel Wing
6. Ctenanthe Burle Marxii
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Peace Lily
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
This is a timeless houseplant that many people own,
but there are so many varieties you may catch yourself
having one in each room. Peace Lilies are low-care,
purify the air, promote a pleasant night’s sleep, and tell
you when they need watering. What other plant can
come back from near-death experiences?
Sensation: Sensation
can be hard to come
by and is popular for its
dark green leaves with
matte, ribbed foliage.
Most Peace Lilies have
an upright growth habit,
but Sensation leaves
droop gracefully and
can have a leaf span of
up to 25cm.
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Silvana: This Peace
Lily is a good ‘first
plant’ variety for people
looking to start a
houseplant collection.
This variety has a dense
growth habit that always
looks full and constantly
pumps out new, glossy
growth.
Bellissimo: One of the
smallest Spathiphyllum,
only growing to about
45cm. Bellissimo is
incredibly full in its
growth. We grow this
variety in Christchurch
as it’s one of the best
performers in cooler
environments.
Sebastiano: This king
of all Spathiphyllum is
the largest growing,
with towering stems
over 1m tall, with the
flower growing even
taller above the leaves:
stunning!
Photo credit @thejoyofplants

Dirty
Work Made
Delightful
Plant Runner is new to Oderings. We caught
up with Plant Runner co-founders Duncan
Hilder and Dominic Hooghuis.
According to a recent poll, there is a dead or dying
plant in every office and house worldwide. Cause
of death? Over-watered by an ugly watering can
or dried out in a sad plastic pot.* Dom and Duncan
decided to tackle this problem head-on and create
plant care magic formulas that green things love.
Their mission resulted in bespoke products that
make it easier to keep plants alive and thriving.
As a proud dad, Dom is passionate about growing
a better future for the next generation and
educating small hands about the beauty and
pleasure of nature. Co-founder Duncan loves
a good yarn about what you’ve got growing at
home. We asked Duncan what inspired the duo
to create Plant Runner. He said “While in New
York, I visited a plant installation that immersed
you in nature, in one of the most iconic concrete
jungles of the world. After raving about it to Dom,
he found us a truck within minutes. The following
weekend we were the proud owners of a 1962
Harvestor International horse float, and it took
us six months to convert it into a fully functional,
mobile plant shop known as The Plant Runner.”
We asked Duncan how they went from selling
plants off the back of a truck to supplying
over 400 stores in New Zealand, Australia and
worldwide.
“After many conversations with our customers
about plant care, we realised there was a need
for indoor-focused plant care products. Using our
shared background in horticulture, we launched
our Indoor Plant Food, and things quickly grew
from there.”
They wouldn’t be very good plant people if they
didn’t also do as much as they could to minimise
their impact on the environment. While caring
for your plants, Plant Runner also helps care for
our planet. 1% of all sales are donated to 1% For
The Planet, supporting environmental causes and
organisations. They are also obsessively waste
conscious, minimising plastic use and being as
sustainable as possible.
Plant Runner Indoor Plant Food is more than just
fertiliser. It’s a superfood, providing plants with
essential nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, trace
elements, and seaweed.
Plant Runner Neem Oil Leaf Shine combines 100%
certified organic neem seed, hand-blended with
a vegetable-based wetting agent. Unlike most
leaf shine products, it’s non-comedogenic, so it
won’t block your plant’s ability to breathe and
photosynthesise.
Oderings is proud to stock Plant Runner in
store and online, ready to support you in your
plant parenthood journey, like a moss pole to a
Monstera.
*Poll conducted by Dom and Duncan, who asked their mothers. Both women agreed this would likely be the case.
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Houseplant must-haves
Our top accessories to keep your houseplant game strong
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1. Long Spouted Watering Can - Watering your plants in hard-to-reach areas is made easier with these watering cans.
2. Watering Bottle - Water your cuttings or cacti with control and accuracy. 3. Clear Pots - Watch your plants grow
and inspect their root systems. Two sizes available, 10cm high x 8.5cm wide or 7cm high x 7.8cm wide.
4. Velcro Plant Tape - Is strong, reusable, inconspicuous, and doesn’t harm the precious stems of your plant. Cut the
length you require and attach. 5m length x 10mm width. 5. Self-Watering Spikes - Two designs are available to water
your pot plants slowly. 6. Plant Stands - Upgrade your houseplants into our contemporary plant stands, featuring timber
detailing. 7. Houseplant Growing Frames - Miniature growing frames are 27cm tall and come in three different designs.
Perfect for your slow growing treasures. 8.Waterproof Oxford Plant Mat - Repot your plants and contain any mess with
this fold-away repotting mat. Size: 75cm x 75cm.

FOLIAGE
IMPACT
Wall hangers
Houseplant walls make an incredible impact and
are a great use of wall space. If you are short
on room, your bench tops are at capacity, or
you want to make an impact in your office, our
custom, NZ-made wall hangers are ideal. They
are powder-coated to stand the test of time and
are suitable for indoors and out.
Install Tip: Select your area wisely. If installing into
gib, assess your area first and speak to a guru in
the hardware store about anchor nails and weight
restrictions. Some anchor nails can hold up to 15kg.
Plant Tip: When selecting your plants, assess whether
the area is low light, medium light, or bright light then
come in and let us help you select the right plants.
IMPACT PLANT CHOICES:
Oderings' favourite indoor plants:
Boston Fern, Philodendron Cordatum,
Philodendron Brasil, Tahitian Bridal
Veil and Rhipsalis varieties.
Oderings favourite outdoor plants:
Bacopa, Pratia Angulata, Dichondra
Silver Falls and herbs.
Pot match:
Lifestyle Cylinder 15cm and Lifestyle
Tulip 14cm for indoors, and terracotta
is ideal for outdoors.
Plants featured: Philodendron Cordatum and
Scindapsus Pictus.
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Pamper Your Plants
this Spring with the
TM
Power of Oxygen Plus
Have you noticed how lush your gardens look
after it rains? Then you have already witnessed
the power of hydrogen peroxide. Adding this
unsung hero to your plant care regimen can
mimic what Mother Nature does best. By using
Oxygen Plus TM on your plants, they will flourish
as never before.
As spring approaches, your plants need care and
prepping for the changing seasons ahead. Using
H2O2, you can protect your plants from baddies
and lavish them with love when you sanitise and
invigorate their environment. Your leafy friends will
flourish with the addition of extra oxygen, the key
ingredient that will care for and clean your plant
pals as nature intended.
The magic is in the extra oxygen atom. This
superstar is why Oxygen Plus readily biodegrades
without any harmful residues and delivers
essential oxygen directly into the roots to help
boost your plant’s health. This busy fellow has a
long list of abilities in protecting your botanical
buddies: treating disease and pests and ensuring
their home is germ-free and nutrient-rich.
1. BAN THE BADDIES: When repotting or
planting, try sanitising both the soil and
your seeds with Oxygen Plus TM to create
a nutrient-rich bed of soil that is pestfree
and prevents potential root-rot and
infections. If you spot some buggy hecklers,
you can swiftly treat your plant’s pests with
this too.
2. HYDRATION STATION: Believe it or
not, dying or dilapidated plants can get a
significant boost from the added oxygen.
Eliminate your plants’ limp foliage and
lifeless “locks”, when tried and true O2 is
released by the H2O2 molecule.
3. LOVING THE LEAVES: When growing
healthy plants, it’s imperative to look after
their leaves. The leaves provide food and air
to the whole plant’s system. Leaves pick up
dust, and indoor plants usually need more
moisture than they receive. We suggest
spritzing your plants 1-2 times a week with
a diluted 1:32 H2O2 water solution, paying
particular attention to the dust build-up.
While misting check for any rust-like
colouring, white or brown spots in case
of a fungal infection, and if any is present,
you can easily flush the fungus away with
Oxygen Plus TM hydrogen peroxide.
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Grow Poles
If you’ve got a houseplant with aerial roots, you will love our new
grow poles. What’s an aerial root, you may ask? Mother Nature
made some plants with small nubs (aerial roots) on the vine or stem
so they can attach themselves to tree trunks and climb their way up,
towards the light. If you have an extensive houseplant collection, you
will see these small, white nubs on your aroid-type plants.
The benefit of using a grow pole is that the leaves of the attached
plant tend to grow much larger than if you had it as a trailing plant.
The moss in these grow poles is similar to a constantly hydrated tree
trunk in the natural environment, and the internode gaps on the poles
are smaller, creating a plant that is bushier in its growth. Also, the
poles are a great space saver. Have we convinced you yet?
YOU WILL NEED
Grow pole
Bamboo stake
Filling – either hydrated sphagnum moss or fern fibre
Velcro plant support tape
A skewer
Step 1: Connect the pole and insert a bamboo stake down the
middle. The bamboo stake provides extra strength to the pole and is
inserted into the soil. Make the length of the bamboo longer than the
pole, long enough to be the same depth as your pot.
Step 2: Push the bamboo stake into the soil and then place the pole
over the bamboo stake. Push the grow pole down so 5cm is in the
soil and press firmly around the base.
Step 3: Insert filling into the pole gradually, using the skewer to lightly
compact as you fill. The filling you use should never be soaking wet,
only damp.
Step 4: Make a hole in the soil and plant your desired houseplant.
Use velcro support tape to connect the plant to the pole. The velcro
can be removed as soon as the roots take hold.
Suitable plants: Epipremnum types, Philodendron Minima and
Micans, Philodendron Pink Princess, Syngonium and Monstera
Standleyana are suitable plants, to name a few.
Maintenance: Mist your plant as required and keep the filling
hydrated by pouring water directly into the pole. Never allow the
filling to dry out completely. Water the soil as you would normally.
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RECYCLED PLASTICS
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OWN WIND ENEGRY
100%
RECYCLABLE
MADE IN HOLLAND
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Baby Houseplant Collection
We have a vast selection in our baby houseplant range, from foliage to succulents,
and we’re adding to the range often. Baby houseplants are a low-cost option to
increase your collection, and babies are ideal for making terrariums, kokedama, or
simply growing on to create big, bushy plants.
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1. Begonia Black Star
An attractive begonia with bold, green foliage,
darkening to black-purple when mature. The
patterns vary on each textured leaf. Begonias like to
be misted to encourage luscious leaves, and they
enjoy free draining soil. A fabulous side table plant.
Watering: Never allow the soil to completely dry
out and keep it evenly watered.
30cm
30cm
2. Peperomia Parallel | Peperomia Puteolata
This peperomia is quirky in its growing habit, with
sprawling long stems and large internode spacing.
The leaves are beautifully thick, with white stripes,
like watermelon skin. Pinch out to promote dense
growth or leave to its own devices.
Water: Peperomia are prone to root rot, and it
is safer to underwater than overwater. Treat this
peperomia like a succulent. It is evident when you
have overwatered because you will see sudden leaf
drop.
30cm
3. Alternanthera Ficoidea ‘Partytime’
Partytime is a new baby houseplant addition
for Oderings, and it is as cute as a button. This
Alternanthera features a variegated pink and green
leaf and performs best by pinching out the tips.
Water: Can tolerate full morning sun, but be careful
with watering as the leaves can burn. Water well
when soil becomes dry.
30cm
30cm
4. Gynura Aurantiaca | Gynura Purple Passion
Purple Passion is a tactile plant you will want to pat,
as it’s covered in vibrant purple hairs. This plant
requires bright filtered light to intensify the colour.
Pinch out the shoots for a dense habit and remove
the flowers, as the scent is not enjoyed by all.
Water: This plant is prone to root rot. When
watering, water away from the plant’s stem as the
stem and leaves are fleshy.
25cm
5. Ruellia Makoyana | Monkey Plant
A small plant with beautifully veined, dark foliage
and pretty, trumpet-like, carmine-pink flowers.
Pinch out the plant’s growth to encourage a bushy
plant and lightly mist 2-3 times a week.
Water: Be cautious with how you water and how
often, and keep a little on the drier side in the winter.
6. Senecio Peregrinus | String of Dolphins
One of our cutest baby succulents on offer. This
succulent has unique dolphin-shaped foliage
streaming down the vine. Requires full sun to create
the dolphin-shaped leaves. If the dolphins become
deformed, trim back in summer and let the plant
do its thing.
Water: Succulents hold a high water content
in their leaves, so allow them to dry out slightly
between waterings to prevent mushy leaves. Also,
water out of direct sunlight to prevent burning.
7. Pilea Mollis
A decorative houseplant with attractive markings
on the leaves. Our Pilea selections are all easy
to care for and come in various sizes, shapes,
colours, and textures. Ensure you mist the plant to
minimise brown patches. Pinch out the plant’s tips
to encourage a bushy plant.
Water: Be cautious with how you water and how
often, and keep a little on the drier side in the
winter.
25cm
25cm
8. Monstera Deliciosa | Fruit Salad Plant
This gorgeous, popular houseplant has large,
lush, green foliage, growing to a generous size,
with spectacular fenestrated leaves. One of the
easiest houseplants to care for and has beneficial
air-purifying properties. Being a naturally climbing
plant, it does well with a moss pole for support. The
height and width listed are a 2-year approximate
growth size. The image shown is a juvenile and
therefor does not show the leaf fenestration.
Watering: Water when the top layer of soil has
dried out.
1m
90cm
80cm
9. Senecio Herreanus | String of Watermelons
Commonly known as String of Watermelons,
Gooseberries or Beads, it trails and is covered in
beads with white-purple stripes, which look similar
to watermelon skin. Senecio has recently been
reclassified to Curio, is a full sun lover and thrives in
bright direct light.
Watering: Succulents hold a high water content
in their leaves, so allow them to dry out slightly
between waterings to prevent mushy leaves. Also,
water out of direct sunlight to prevent burning.
30cm
30cm
30cm
KEY
Basket
Pots
Cascading
Height & Width
Bright Direct
Light
Bright Filtered
Light
Medium Filtered
Light
Low Filtered
Light

ODERINGS-GROWN
NEW
Lavender Love-heart
Love-heart is compact, with highly fragrant
foliage and flowers. Rose-coloured fluffy wings
are held above deep merlot wine bracts from
early in the season. Great for picking as an
indoor cut flower or for potpourri.
Available late October.
75cm
75cm
Colour
KEY
Gardens
Pots &
Planters
Hanging
Basket
Fragrant
Full
Sun
Garden
Borders
Cut
Flowers
Attract
Bees
Drought
Tolerant
NEW
Oderings
Exclusive
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Antirrhinum Double Barrel Series
Introducing the Double Barrel series in colours of White or
Yellow. This majestic series is the most lovely thing we’ve
seen for a long time. Pure white and pure yellow fully double
flowers tower on clean long stems and are ideal for cut
flowers. Best grown in large pots or a sheltered spot in the
garden. Available late October.
65-90cm
45cm
Antirrhinum Cherry Cola
We love snapdragons, with their smell of
bubble gum and open-bloomed, almost
orchid-like flowers. Cherry Cola is a compact,
upright, bushy perennial with lance-shaped,
dark maroon to black leaves. Fragrant,
funnel-shaped, magenta to crimson flowers
appear from early summer into autumn.
60cm
50cm

Calibrachoa Tsunami Series
Introducing three new colours this season: Coral, Orange and Pink. The Tsunami series is a beautiful array
of cascading colours for your pots, hanging baskets and planters. They look like a miniature Petunia with
maximum flower power, blooming nonstop from spring to winter. Available late October.
Oderings
Exclusive
NEW
60cm
50cm
NEW
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Petunia Kissable Pink
Bred for its tolerance of weather
extremes and unique pink
patterned blooms, it offers great
garden and pot performance, with
flowers from late spring through
autumn.
Agapanthus Rachel
A miniature, vigorous grower
with deep green foliage and
dense, blue-mauve striped with
white blooms held neatly above
the foliage. Great in the garden
or pots, with low fertility.
Gaura Flower Power Series
Introducing two new exclusive Gaura: Flower Power
Red and White. This popular pot and patio plant
thrives on neglect. This series is early to flower and
has a compact growth habit. Flower Power Red has
red buds opening to star-shaped, mid-to-deep pink
flowers from early summer into autumn. The White
is equally attractive, and bees, birds and butterflies
will love these additions to your garden.
50cm
50cm
30cm
30cm
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Water-Saving
in your
Garden

When we think of water-saving, we think of
collecting rainwater and using grey water to
minimise wastage. Although these things are top
of mind, equally important are looking at your
water pressure, knowing your soil type, selecting
the right plants, and using products to help
minimise how often you need to water. Here is
some more information about the things you can
do to ensure efficient water use in your garden.
WATER PRESSURE
To find out if you are using more water than you
need, hold a 1-litre jug under your tap and fill it. If
it fills in less than seven seconds, you are using
more water than you need, and you should turn
your water pressure down.
SOIL TYPE
When you know your soil type, you can adjust
your watering to suit these soil conditions and
plant the right plants. With dry or compacted
soils, water for 5 minutes, wait for 10 minutes,
then repeat. For hot and dry soils, try a water
storage product such as SaturAid, or incorporate
sphagnum moss into the soil. This applies to
container gardens too.
MULCHES
Good water-saving gardens incorporate mulch
because mulch reduces weed growth and
moisture loss. Many great mulch options include
stones, bark, pea straw, moss, weed mat and
groundcover plants.
AVOID SPRINKLERS
Sprinklers are not an efficient use of water. Ideally,
hand water your garden or use a weeper soak
hose to deliver water directly to the plant's roots.
WATER LESS FREQUENTLY
Watering less often encourages plants to develop
a deep root system. To water efficiently, water the
roots of the plants and not the foliage. You want
to give the plant a good soak of 15-20 seconds or
more, as this will help the water seep lower into
the soil and encourage the roots to go in search of
moisture. Even in summer, you should only water
every 4-7 days (but more often with pots) if you
are watering well.
TIME TO WATER
Although evenings are the best time, NZ has
a tricky climate, which breeds fungal diseases
because of hot days and cooler nights. Early in
the morning or late in the afternoon is ideal for
watering. Late afternoon watering means less
evaporation during the day's heat, and any water
on the leaves has time to evaporate to avoid
fungus infections.
LAWN WATERING
Set your lawnmower on a higher setting to stop
your lawn from drying out as quickly. Water at the
right time of day to help avoid evaporation. Don't
water often or for short periods as this causes a
short root system. Water for longer and less often.
PLANT SELECTION
Choose the right plants for your soil and
environmental conditions so you don't have to
work as hard to maintain them. Pop in to see us
with some images of your space, and we can help
you pick the the most suitable plants. Otherwise,
here are some plants we recommend that need
minimal watering once established.
Euphorbia, Sedum, Lomandra, Rosemary, Arctotis,
Bergenia, Gazania, Verbena, Geranium, Phlox,
Aubretia, Pimelea, Westringia, Yucca, Grevillea,
Coprosma, Nasturtium, Lewisia, Nandina, Cistus,
Ceanothus, Hebes, Livingstone Daisy, Portulaca,
Olives.
MAKE EVERY DROP COUNT
Use SaturAid granular soil wetter in
all areas of your garden to reduce
water use by up to 50%!
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The Contemporary
NZ Native Garden
My admiration for New Zealand native plants started when I attempted to plant woodland plants such
as camellias and rhododendrons in my suburban garden, and it was a failure. All the tonics and acidloving
fertilisers in the world couldn't trump mother nature's soil requirements, so I turned to natives
and have never looked back. The natives are minimal fuss; you can curate a contemporary look in
your landscape while enjoying your space and not becoming a labourer in the garden. There is also
something special about planting natives to feed wildlife and bees. There is an NZ native for everyone,
whether your garden is subject to full sun, shade, windy conditions, or is coastal. Natives don't need to
be boring. Below are a few of our favourite and most interesting natives to choose from.
1 2 3 4 5
Groundcovers
1. Pimelea Blue Peter - Known as the NZ Daphne,
it's admired for its silvery foliage and white flowers.
This groundcover is minimal care and looks
great spilling over the side of planters or as a
groundcover. Available mid-October.
10cm
50cm
2. Hebe Odora Prostrata - Not to be confused
with the upright Hebe Odora. Prostrata gets
completely covered in flowers that the bees adore.
Available November.
20cm
3. Parahebe Snowcap - This small shrub is
covered in an abundance of white flowers. Does
well in the garden or pots and flowers from
summer to autumn. Available November.
1m
Trees
4. Nothofagus Solandri - Also known as
Fuscospora or the black beech, this is an
architectural tree covered in tiny leaves and a
defined trunk covered in black bark as it ages.
This tree is elegant and slow-growing, reaching a
height of 4m in 5 years. Available November.
20m
5m
5. Clianthus Maximus Red and White - Also
known as kākā beak, is a popular large bush that
often loses its bottom limbs and appears like a
smaller tree, cantilevering over your other plants.
The clustered flowers resemble the beak of a kākā
bird, and other birds such as tūī love to feed off
these plants. Available mid-October.
2m
2m
30cm
50cm
KEY
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Coastal
Ground
Cover
Pots &
Planters
Bee
Attracting
Full Sun
Wind
Well
Drained
Frost
Tender
Part Shade/
Shade
Full Sun/
Part Shade
Height
& Width

6 7 8 9
10 11 12
Small Shrubs
6. Brachyglottis Sunshine - This silver-foliaged
plant is drought tolerant, can be grown as a bush
or as a low hedge, and is smothered in yellow
flowers in summer. Available October.
7. Pachystegia Insignis - Also known as the
Marlborough Rock Daisy, this modern silver bush
adapts well in home gardens to create a modern
aesthetic in free-draining soils. Available late October.
8. Horopito Red Leopard - A small, medium- to
slow-growing, ball-like shrub with cinnamon-red
foliage. A petite addition to your garden or pots
and clips well into spheres. Available mid-October.
50cm
50cm
1.5m
9. Hebe Emerald Green - Lime-green dense
foliage can be left to its own devices as it forms
a small mound in the garden. Free draining soil is
the key for this hebe to thrive. Available November.
1m
50cm
50cm
1.5m
1m
10. Myosotidium Hortensia - Commonly known as
the Chatham Island Forget-Me-Not. It has big, bold
glossy leaves with stunning forget-me-not-like
flowers. Planting under tree canopies in dappled
light is ideal and can help to protect from frosts,
which can knock them back. Don't worry if they
get frosted; they will come away again in spring.
Available October.
50cm
80cm
11. Pittosporum Tom Thumb - Low maintenance
with a dense growth habit and green leaves,
which fade to a gorgeous purple as they age. It
can be clipped as a bush or a hedge. Available
mid-November.
1m
1m
12. Leptospermum Kiwi - Also known as Mānuka.
Kiwi features hot-pink flowers in spring and
summer, and it is perfect for smaller gardens or
pots, as it grows to 30cm high and wide. If kept
well watered, Mānuka adapt to a lot of different
situations. Available mid-October.
30cm
30cm
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Ligularia
Ligularia Stenocephala
A show-stopping, winter-dormant ligularia grown for its
spectacular flower spires. This variety needs room to grow as
it clumps to 1.2 metres wide, and when flowering, the overall
height is 1.5 metres. Available mid-October.
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Are you feeling dark about the shady spots in your garden? Well, look no further. Ligularia
have had a resurgence in the past five years because they offer such bold architectural form.
Traditionally they have been used in woodland settings as drifts under tree canopies, or used
as borders in gardens. Most recently, they are being used by landscape architects in single
row placements, mass plantings or as features in pots.
Ligularia Reniformis
The most popular ligularia on the market is admired for its huge,
glossy leaves, reaching a diameter of 40 cm. Commonly referred to
as the tractor seat plant because it resembles the old metal seats on
tractors, it can reach 80 cm wide by 80 cm tall; however, the lower
leaves can be trimmed to keep to 50 cm wide. Evergreen.
Ligularia Rukuhia Beauty
This recent release is popular for its smaller growth habit. Rukuhia
Beauty offers a deep green, compact form reaching 35 cm tall by
55 cm wide. This variety looks after itself, creating almost spherical
mounds in the garden. Evergreen. Available mid-October.
Ligularia Spotted Leopard
This hard-to-come-by ligularia is perfect for the gardener who has
everything. Its unique, splotchy markings are sure to stand out in the
garden. Height and width to 65 cm. Evergreen. Available mid-October.
Ligularia Britt Marie Crawford
With its chocolate-burgundy coloured foliage, this is a great contrast
plant. This ligularia can take more light compared to others in this
collection. Golden, daisy-like flowers stand proud above the foliage,
offering a stunning contrast to the leaves. Height and width to 70 cm.
Winter dormant. Available mid-November.
Tips: These fast-growing plants prefer part to full shade. Plant in well-drained organically enriched soil
by incorporating compost and blood and bone. In October, apply mulch to help keep the soil moist,
and apply a general fertiliser such as Oderings Garden Replenish, as they grow rapidly. Cover with
frost cloth in winter or early spring if you are expecting a harsh frost, but don’t worry if you forget; the
ligularia is a rhizome, so it will erupt from the ground in spring once again.
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A Station
For Bird
Hydration
New Zealanders are well-versed in planning and
planting bird-friendly gardens. But how many
of us remember to include hydration in our
planning? Do we generally consider where birds
will drink and bathe?
We know native birds require flowering, fruiting,
and seeding trees and shrubs. So, we plant
coprosma, corokia and kowhai, leave leaf litter,
build bug hotels for the insect-loving silvereye and
fantail, and provide nectar-rich flax and cabbage
trees for the bellbird and tūī. Often, however, bird
baths and drinking stations are an afterthought.
It can be a long flight between clean and reliable
water supplies, particularly in urban areas. A bird
bath doesn’t just support hot and stressed birds
during hot or dry spells; they need to groom their
feathers daily, so you can expect visitors during
cold weather too. Some people have even noticed
birds trying to crack through winter ice in their
bird baths to access water!
The two words to remember when locating a bird
bath are ‘natural’ and ‘safe’.
The best bath mimics nature: shallow and with
plenty of space to rest and recover. Stones or
rocks in the centre of the bath provide perching
spots for small birds while they bathe. These birds
will naturally seek refuge if they are disturbed. So,
place baths near shrubs to give them an escape
route when needed.
Ensure the bath is made from heavy material so
it won’t tip over. It should also be positioned high
off the ground, safe from predators such as cats,
ferrets, and stoats.
Like all dining and drinking establishments, your
bath should also be regularly cleaned with warm
soapy water. As dirty baths can spread disease
and infection, a bird bath should be cleaned with a
dedicated brush. Top it up every two to three days
with fresh, clean water.
The Topflite Splash & Feed is a popular bird bath
due to its versatility. The heavy ceramic dish can
be filled with fresh water for dipping and drinking,
or seeds and fruit for feasting. Some bird lovers
will buy two – each serving a different purpose
for their high-flying friends.
Birds will appreciate a hanging water feeder with
wide-open dishes as a hydration option. You can
keep them happily winging it through winter by
providing a consistent source of energising sugar
water.
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