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Spring 2025
Welcome Back
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This season, we’re excited to share fresh ideas, new plants, and
clever tips to help you cultivate a garden that’s bursting with life,
colour, and purpose. Whether you’re nurturing your first seedling or
a seasoned green thumb, this issue has something to spark your
passion and brighten your indoor and outdoor spaces.
Our tomato feature showcases a wide array of delicious varieties—
from the classic Beefsteak to the vibrant Black Krim and the
endlessly sweet Sweet 100. With expert growing advice and
insights, you’ll be set to enjoy homegrown tomatoes that far surpass
supermarket flavour. And for those eager to dig deeper, our How
to Grow the Best Potatoes guide shares the secrets to a bountiful
harvest.
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Creating a New Veggie Patch
Tips for planning, planting, and
maintaining a thriving veggie patch,
from soil prep to pest control.
Sweet Success: Growing
Strawberries at Home
Everything you need to know to grow
sweet, juicy strawberries at home —
from planting to harvest.
Basil - Summer’s Essential
Herb
Grow summer’s favourite herb with
ease — top tips, care advice, and
standout varieties for 2025.
Tomato Growing Simplified
Master tomato growing with simple
tips on planting, feeding, pruning, and
boosting flavour in every bite.
Pick Your Perfect Tomato: Our
2025 Variety Line-Up
Explore 2025’s top tomato varieties
— from juicy cherries to hearty
beefsteaks — for every space and
taste.
How to Grow the Best
Potatoes in Your Garden
Learn how to grow flavourful, fluffy
potatoes at home with the right timing,
care, and variety selection.
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Pressed Flower Jar
Lanterns
Create whimsical jar lanterns with
pressed flowers — a simple, mindful
craft using blooms from your garden.
Baby Houseplant Collection
A visual showcase of our adorable
baby houseplant collection — perfect
for gifts, desks, or plant lovers.
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Houseplants for Busy Lives
A stunning selection of lowmaintenance
houseplants that bring
style and life to your home — with
hardly any fuss.
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Fresh Looks from Lifestyle
Homewares
Refresh your plant styling with Lifestyle
Homewares’ new season pots—where
colour, design, and function meet.
Nemesia Nuvo – A Returning
Favourite
A classic returns — Nemesia Nuvo
brings soft fragrance, vibrant colour,
and easy charm to pots and borders.
Osteospermum Afrikaans
Vibrant, drought-tolerant African
Daisies with long-lasting blooms—
perfect for sunny gardens and
pollinators.
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What’s New at Oderings
Discover Oderings’ 2025 fresh finds —
vibrant blooms, bold foliage, and tasty
new varieties to inspire your garden.
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Drought-Tolerant Beauties
Drought-tolerant plants that thrive in
heat, and are low-maintenance, for
sunny gardens and coastal spaces.
Bring Monarchs to Life
Create a monarch-friendly garden
with swan plants and nectar flowers.
Support butterflies and enjoy their
magical presence.
Shade Lovers
Shade-loving perennials bring textured
foliage, soft blooms, and year-round
elegance to cool, sheltered garden
corners.
Preventing Legionnaires’
Disease
Protect yourself by wearing gloves,
masks, handling soil safely, and using
fresh, well-stored products.
New Calibrachoa for 2025
New vibrant Calibrachoa series with
continuous blooms, striking colours,
and pollinator-friendly charm from
spring to autumn.
Beyond edibles, this issue celebrates plants that bring your garden
to life all season long. From drought-tolerant beauties like Aptenia
Mezoo and Gazania Sunny Side Up, to the enchanting shade lovers
like Astilbe Chocolate Shogun and Heuchera Midnight Rose that
add texture and elegance to cooler corners. Don’t miss the return
of favourites like Nemesia Nuvo, with its delicate blooms and soft
fragrance, or the vibrant new Calibrachoa Shortcake & Spark series,
designed to fill baskets and containers with colour and pollinatorfriendly
blooms from spring through autumn.
We’re also embracing the small but mighty — with charming DIY
projects and helpful advice on creating monarch-friendly gardens.
Plus, a crucial reminder on safety with our guide to preventing
Legionnaires’ Disease, helping gardeners protect themselves while
enjoying the soil and seasons.
As always, at Oderings, we’re committed to
offering you the best plants and products
backed by our expert advice. Our team is here
to support your growing journey, whether
in-store or online, with inspiration that’s as
practical as it is beautiful.
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Creating a New
Veggie Patch
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. 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.
Also, never water 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 fungal diseases.
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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 potatoes, 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 grow. Planting guides, such as the square foot gardening method, can give you more ideas on
spacing while fitting in a wide range of veggies.
Weeds
A top tip 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
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 Vegetable Food or liquid
blood and bone 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.
Using Neem granules at six weekly
intervals is the best way to keep
bugs away.
garden expert 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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Sweet Success:
Growing Strawberries at Home
There’s something truly special about picking sun-warmed strawberries straight from your own garden.
Juicy, fragrant, and bursting with summer sweetness, homegrown strawberries aren’t just delicious — they’re
surprisingly easy to grow, whether you’ve got a large backyard, a raised bed, or just a few pots on the patio.
What’s Delicious for 2025?
This season, we’re excited to bring you three standout varieties:
While strawberries reward you with fruit in summer, the secret to a truly bountiful crop starts well before then,
by planting in spring or autumn. Planting early gives your strawberry plants time to establish strong roots, so
they can burst into growth and fruit when the warmer months arrive.
Planting & Care Made Simple
Understanding Strawberry Types
Strawberries are generous plants; with a little care,
they’ll often start producing fruit in the first season. Plant
them about 30–40 cm apart to allow good airflow and
give each plant space to thrive. Choose a sheltered spot
in full sun and keep the crown of the plant just above
soil level to prevent rot.
Strawberries fruit roughly 3–5 weeks after flowering. And
while most prefer slightly acidic soil with a pH of 5.5–6.2,
they’re happiest when planted in raised beds or mounds
that improve drainage and keep roots warm.
Wondering what “short day” or “everbearing” means?
Short day types flower and fruit from around September
until mid-December, giving you an earlier but more
concentrated harvest.
Day-neutral or everbearing types start later but fruit
consistently from December through to May, offering
berries over a longer season.
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Feed, Mulch & Watch Them Thrive
For the best results, use Oderings Strawberry Mix when
planting. It is suitable for tubs, baskets, pots, garden
beds and glasshouses. Planting strawberries on mounds
helps protect roots from wet conditions, while a good
layer of mulch - like Tui Strawberry Straw - keeps berries
clean, suppresses weeds, and helps prevent botrytis.
Feed in early spring with Tui Strawberry Fertiliser or
Triabon to encourage strong flowering and fruiting, and
later top dress with Triabon to keep plants productive.
For pots, Oderings Total Replenish or a liquid feed like
Yates Liquid Potash is ideal.
To naturally reduce common pests like thrips and
aphids, sprinkle Neem granules around plants every
4–6 weeks - a simple, organic solution that keeps
plants healthier.
Birds love strawberries as much as we do. Protect your
crop by covering plants with netting held up on a frame -
it keeps birds out while still letting you reach in to pick.
Keep Your Patch Productive
After fruiting finishes, trim back old leaves to reduce
disease risk and tidy plants. Every few years, refresh
your patch with new runners or young plants; older
plants naturally become less productive over time,
so replacing them keeps yields high and fruit quality
excellent. As plants grow, they send out runners - little
offshoots that can root and become new plants. In
autumn, peg these runners down into pots or soil, but
avoid letting too many grow in spring, as this can divert
energy away from fruiting when you want the best crop.
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Basil
Summer’s Essential Herb
Tomato Growing
Simplified
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The summer garden wouldn’t be complete without the scent of fresh basil wafting through
the air. This fragrant favourite isn’t just delicious—it’s also a natural companion to tomatoes
and a magnet for pollinators. Whether you're sowing seeds or planting seedlings, basil is a
rewarding herb to grow for its flavour, fragrance, and beneficial effects on the garden.
Position: Choose a warm, sunny, frost-free spot with at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. Basil thrives in
well-drained soil or pots and appreciates a little shelter from wind.
Spacing: Space plants 20–30cm apart to allow them room to bush out and ensure good airflow, which helps
prevent fungal issues.
Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist, especially in hot weather, but avoid overwatering. Water at the base of the
plant to keep foliage dry.
Tomatoes tend to divide opinion—you either love them, or you
don’t—but one thing is certain: nothing beats the flavour of a
homegrown tomato. Rich, sweet, and sun-ripened, they surpass
supermarket flavour. However, achieving that flavour punch requires
more than just selecting the right type. With the right products and
care, even a sweet or acid-free tomato can become something
special.
I plant ‘Mega Tom’ grafted tomatoes. These are created by combining
two tomato plants: a strong rootstock and a fruit-producing scion. The
result? A plant that’s not only more vigorous and disease-resistant,
but also capable of producing at least double the yield of a standard
seed-grown variety—with far less need for spraying.
Feeding: Feed fortnightly with a nitrogen-rich liquid fertiliser to encourage lush, leafy growth.
Harvesting: Begin harvesting once the plant reaches 15–20cm in height. Regularly pinch out growing tips to
promote bushiness and delay flowering. Avoid letting basil go to seed too early to extend your harvest.
Top Basil Choices for 2025
Sweet pesto party Emerald towers thai towers
Also known as common
basil, this classic variety
features small, oval,
aromatic leaves. It’s best
used fresh in salads,
tomato dishes, eggs,
soups, and sandwiches,
or infused into oils and
vinegars. Can also be
dried, though fresh use is
recommended for peak
flavour.
Pesto Party’s claim
to fame is its delayed
flowering—up to 14
weeks later than standard
sweet basil—giving you
a much longer harvest
window. Growing to
around 30cm high, this
compact variety has a
pleasing aroma similar to
traditional sweet basil.
Unlike traditional basil,
Emerald Towers grows
upright in a striking
pillar shape, eventually
reaching 90cm in height.
It flowers 12 weeks later
than standard basil,
extending the harvesting
period. Its dark green,
glossy foliage remains
tidy while delivering that
classic sweet basil taste.
Part of the same tower
series, Thai Towers
shares the upright habit
and extended harvest
period of Emerald
Towers. It boasts masses
of green leaves with
occasional purple flecks,
soft purple stems, and a
bold, aromatic liquorice
flavour.
How to Grow:
Temperature: Tomatoes thrive in temperatures between
18–22°C. They dislike conditions below 10°C, although
they can tolerate occasional dips to 5°C. These are sunloving
plants—if your fruit isn’t ripening, it’s likely due to
low light levels rather than a fault in the plant itself.
Soil and staking: Use Oderings Tomato Mix to improve
drainage, maintain consistent moisture, and reduce
the risk of disease and weeds. Always insert a stake at
planting time to avoid damaging roots later.
Feeding: Tomato Mix contains all the nutrients your
plant needs until it reaches 1 metre in height or begins to
fruit. At that point, switch to a tomato-specific fertiliser.
Keep in mind that tomatoes in pots require different
feeding than those in the garden, so check in-store for
the right option for your setup.
Watering: Always water the soil directly—not the
foliage—to avoid encouraging fungal diseases. A layer
of mulch helps conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
Tomatoes prefer consistent watering: keep the soil damp
but not wet. Inconsistent watering can lead to issues like
split fruit or blossom end rot.
Removing laterals: Regularly remove side shoots
(laterals), as they can divert energy away from fruit
development. Once the plant reaches 1.8m or the top
of your stake/greenhouse, pinch out the growing tip to
concentrate energy into ripening fruit.
Getting tastier fruit: Sunlight is key. The more direct
UV exposure your plant gets, the sweeter and more
flavour-packed the fruit. Water deeply every 2–3 days
during hot weather, or more often if growing in pots or
a glasshouse. Avoid overwatering at harvest time, as
this can dilute flavour. A seaweed-based tonic can also
boost both flavour and plant health.
When to harvest: Colour is a guide, but feel is the
true test. A ripe tomato will be firm with slight give when
gently squeezed. While many gardeners prefer to vineripen
their fruit, tomatoes can continue to ripen off the
vine if picked with a blush of pink and minimal green.
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PICK YOUR
PERFECT TOMATO
Our 2025 Variety Line-Up
Beefsteak - A classic with large,
meaty fruit and a rich, full-bodied
flavour perfect for slicing.
300g
Big Beef - The heavyweight of the
tomato world. A classic beefsteak
tomato taste—rich, full-bodied, “old
time” tomato flavour.
300g
9cm
Black Krim - A heritage beefsteak
variety prized for its dusky, decadent
fruit with a deep, smoky flavour and a
savoury, slightly salty edge.
Grosse Lisse - A traditional heirloom
favourite, producing large fruit with a
mild, juicy flavour and low acidity.
300g
Midnight - Produces glossy, darkskinned
cherry tomatoes with a
complex, rich smoky-sweet taste with
berry undertones.
50-70g
1.3L
Money Maker - A trusted NZ favourite
for decades, delivering generous crops
of medium-sized fruit with a mild,
balanced flavour.
Sun Dipper - Golden-hued and
perfectly shaped for snacking. Sweet
and tasty.
30g
Sweet 100 - A cherry tomato legend
with long, cascading trusses of
exceptionally sweet fruit. It’s a prolific
producer that keeps the harvests
coming right through the season.
30g
Sweet Treats Improved - Packed
with upgraded sweetness and vigour,
with masses of bright red cherry
tomatoes in tight, sweet clusters.
30g
Tasty Treats - A medium-sized sweet
sensation. Exceptionally delicious and
endlessly productive.
120g
1.3L
1.3L
9cm
Totem - A
compact and tidy
grower ideal for
patio pots and smaller
spaces. It produces
medium-sized red fruit with
a classic, balanced flavour.
170g
Tumbling Tom Red & Yellow - Bursting from baskets,
the bright, juicy cherry tomatoes tumble freely and are
exceptionally sweet and bright.
30g
9cm
1.3L
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250g
1.3L
120g
9cm
Chocolate Sprinkles - Rich and
complex with a subtle earthiness, this
is a striped cherry tomato.
30-50g
1.3L
Cocktail Mixed - A cheerful medley
of cherry and mini tomatoes in a range
of colours and flavours.
30g
Petite Powerhouse - A compact plant
with chunky, full-flavoured beefsteak
tomatoes with all the punch of a larger
vine.
350g
Potentate - An underrated hero in the
garden, with firm, full-bodied fruit with a
rich, classic slicing flavour.
Tomato Types
Determinate tomatoes are typically self-supporting bush
varieties, but using cages or stakes can enhance airflow and
increase yields.
Indeterminate tomatoes typically grow 1.8–2.4 m tall and require
staking or caging for support. When growing in containers, choose
one with a capacity of 25–40 litres per plant for best results.
Key:
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Pot Size
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Grafted
Packs
Combo - A curated trio of garden
favourites—Sweet 100 for cherry
sweetness, Money Maker for reliable
mid-size fruit, and Big Beef for bold,
full-flavoured slicing.
230g
9cm
Red Robin - Tiny plant, huge
personality—perfect for small pots or
windowsills, producing sweet, robust
snack tomatoes.
Mixed
Early Girl - Quick off the mark and full
of flavour, Early Girl is a reliable earlyseason
performer.
130g
9cm
Grapevine - Our most
prolific, juicy, bite-sized tomato,
bursting with sweetness. A
snacker’s dream.
20g
Roma - The sauce-lover’s essential.
Low-seed fruit with a mild, low-acid
flavour. A compact grower.
80g
1.3L
9cm
Russian Red - Tough and tasty,
thriving in cooler conditions and keeps
producing when others slow down. Wellbalanced
sweet-acid flavour.
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How to Grow the Best
Potatoes in Your Garden
There’s something truly satisfying about
harvesting your own homegrown potatoes.
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just
starting out, growing potatoes is rewarding,
relatively easy, and—best of all—delicious. With
the right prep and a little care, you’ll be digging
up a bounty of fluffy, flavourful spuds in no time.
Choose the Right Variety
Start by selecting the right seed potatoes. Oderings
offers a wide range of certified seed varieties—'Agria'
is a favourite for roasting and mashing, while 'Jersey
Bennes' is perfect for early summer salads. For rich
flavour and a waxy texture, try ‘Desiree’ or ‘Heather’ and
‘Haylo’ boils well for Christmas and roasts beautifully.
Always use certified seed potatoes to avoid soil-borne
disease.
Time Your Planting
In most areas, the best time to plant is late August
through October, once the risk of frost has passed.
In warmer regions, you can start earlier, while cooler
southern zones may need to wait until September.
Maturity time varies—early varieties can be ready in
around 60 days, while main crops may take up to 120
days.
Prep for Planting
A week or two before planting, lay your seed potatoes
in a warm, dry, well-lit spot to chit (sprout). Look for 2–3
strong sprouts per tuber. Prepare your soil by loosening
it and mixing in compost and Morton Smith Potato
Fertiliser. Potatoes prefer slightly acidic, free-draining
soil, so avoid lime.
Planting and Care
Plant tubers 10–15cm deep and 30cm apart in rows,
leaving 75cm between rows. Once shoots emerge and
reach around 15–20cm tall, begin “earthing up” by gently
mounding soil around the base. Repeat every few weeks
until the mound is about 30cm high—this protects
developing tubers from sunlight (which turns them green
and toxic) and encourages more to form.
Water and Watch
Keep soil consistently moist—especially while tubers are
forming—but avoid soaking the foliage to reduce disease
risk. Mulching can help retain moisture and suppress
weeds.
Time to Harvest
Early potatoes can be harvested around 60–90 days
after planting, typically once flowering begins. For a
Christmas crop, this timing is ideal. For main crops you
want to store, wait until the foliage dies back. Gently lift
the tubers and let them dry on the soil surface for a few
hours before storing in a cool, dark, dry place.
Top Growing Tips
• Rotate your potato patch each year to avoid disease
buildup.
• Protect from pests like aphids and potato psyllid
with neem oil or insect mesh.
• Avoid overwatering to prevent rot and fungal issues.
With just a bit of planning and attention, your potato
patch will reward you with plenty of delicious meals.
Whether mashed, roasted, or boiled—homegrown spuds
always taste better.
Everything you need to grow
from seed - with mr.Fothergills
Growing your own veggies and
flowers is so rewarding
Have you ever tried growing from seed? There is
no better feeling than growing your plants from
seed to harvest. At Fothergill's, you can find a wide
selection of seeds to grow at home, from vegetable
and fruit seeds bearing delicious food fresh from
your garden, to a selection of flower seeds to bring
it to a new level of beauty.
Give your seeds the best start with
coconut fibre pots and greenhouses
Coco fibre pots offer an eco friendly, seed-loving
material that’s as versatile as it is sustainable.
They’re made from sustainably sourced coconut
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otherwise go to waste.
Completely natural and biodegradable, coco fibre
also provides ideal moisture retention and drainage
for seed raising. Its airy texture promotes healthy
root growth and oxygen access. Unlike plastic pots,
coco fibre pots break down naturally, allowing roots
to grow freely and enabling direct planting without
transplant shock.
For the ultimate seed-starting setup, Fothergill’s
seed starting greenhouse has the benefits of coco
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A clear cover retains warmth and lets in plenty
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Pressed Flower
Jar Lanterns
Add a touch of whimsical magic to your home & gardens
with pressed flower lanterns. A simple, elegant craft you
can complete in a single afternoon. This is also a great way
to reuse old jars, showcase blooms from your own garden,
and create something uniquely yours.
What
You’ll
Need:
Clean glass jars (jam jars or mason jars)
Pressed flowers (DIY or store-bought)
Mod Podge or clear-drying PVA glue
Small paintbrush or sponge brush
LED tea light or real tea light candles
Twine for decoration or hanging
Instructions :
Make watering your plants a breeze with the
award-winning Sustee Aqua Meter.
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2.
3.
Plan Your Design: Lay out your pressed flowers
around the jar to see how you want them
arranged before glueing.
Apply Glue: Use a small brush to apply a thin layer
of Mod Podge inside the jar where you want to place
your flower.
Position Flowers: Gently press the flower onto the
glue. Use the brush to smooth it down, brushing a
layer of glue over the top to seal it in place.
How to Press Flowers Quickly:
If you don’t already have pressed flowers, you
can make your own with an iron:
1.
Place flowers between two sheets of paper
towels, then place that between two sheets
of baking paper.
4.
5.
6.
Finish and Dry: Once all flowers are glued, allow the
jar to dry completely (usually about 1–2 hours). You
can apply a second layer of Mod Podge or spray
with clear sealant for durability.
Add a Tea Light: Pop in an LED tea light (or real
one, if you’re placing it somewhere safe).
Optional Touches: Tie a piece of twine or
ribbon around the top of the jar for a rustic
or romantic finish.
2.
Apply the iron, set to a low, dry heat, in
short intervals, lifting and pressing instead
of gliding. Ensure steam is turned off as you
are trying to remove the moisture, not add it.
3.
Repeat this process until the flowers are dry
and flattened.
Tip:
Pansies, violas, cosmos, and ferns
press beautifully!
It’s a fun, mindful craft that brings a touch of the
garden to your evenings. Great for kids, adults, or as
a homemade gift idea. Plus, it's a beautiful way to
repurpose blooms and jars!
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7) Ficus Tineke, 8) Ficus Ruby, 9) Sedum Goldmound, 10) Nematanthus Glabra, 11) Sempervivum Noire, 12) Peperomia Obtusifolia Variegated,
13) Sempervivum Arachnoideum ‘Cobweb’, 14) Syngonium Noak, 15) Cotyledon Ladismithiensis - Bears Paw, 30cmn, 30cm o, 16) Peperomia
Scandens Variegated, 17) Maranta Tricolour – Prayer Plant, 18) Begonia Picta Angel Wings, 19) Soleirolia - Baby Tears, 20) Tradescantia
Zebrina- Spiderwort, 21) Crassula Pellucida - Calico Kitten, 22) Ruellia - Monkey Plant, 23) Ficus Pumila Frosty Variegated, 24) Syngonium
White Butterfly, 25) Ficus Pumila – Creeping Fig, 26) Senecio Peregrinus - String of Dolphins, 27) Chlorophytum - Spider Plant / Ribbon plant,
28) Phlebodium - Blue Star Fern, 29) Fittonia Mini Crinkly Red, 30) Nephrolepis Boston Fern Blue Bell, 31) Fittonia Mini Green, 32) Antiquum -
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Fresh Looks from
Lifestyle Homewares
As we step into the vibrant new season, it’s the perfect time to give your plants—and your
home—a fresh update. And what better way to do that than with a stylish new pot? This
spring, Lifestyle Homewares delivers a beautiful blend of form and function with a new
collection of plant pots made to suit every home, plant and personality.
At Lifestyle Homewares, good design goes beyond looks. Their thoughtful range brings
together practicality, versatility and timeless style—so your pots do more than hold a plant;
they enhance the whole space. Whether you’re building a lush indoor oasis or styling a single
statement piece, there’s something in the range to suit every plant and every room.
Expect everything from clean, modern silhouettes to playful and textured finishes that bring
depth and character to a space. Many styles are available in a variety of sizes and colours,
making it easy to create a cohesive, layered look across your home or outdoor living area.
New for spring 2025, the fan-favourite Tulip Pot, shown on the left, makes a bold return in a
juicy new palette: Blueberry, Raspberry and Kiwiberry—a playful Kiwi twist on colour for the
season ahead. The popular Ribbed Range, shown below, from 2024 is also now available in
Sea, Dusk and Khaki, these delicious hues, offer even more options to mix and match.
With sizes ranging from petite pots perfect for succulents and herbs, to large containers
designed for statement indoor trees, this collection has you covered. Designed with both style
and practicality in mind, these pots make it easy to refresh your plant styling with confidence.
Ready to revitalise your indoor jungle or create a fresh focal point outdoors? Explore the
Lifestyle Homewares pot range in-store this spring—and give your plants a home that’s as
beautiful as they are.
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Nemesia Nuvo
A Returning Favourite
Sometimes, the classics truly are the best. Loved by gardeners for
years, Nemesia Nuvo returns to our collection, bringing back the soft
fragrance, delicate blooms, and effortless beauty that made it a staple in
pots and borders alike.
Compact and bushy in habit, Nemesia Nuvo fills gaps beautifully, softening
garden edges and adding pops of colour wherever they’re needed. Each
variety offers its own unique charm, and all are lightly scented.
Easy to grow and naturally tidy, they flourish in sunny to lightly shaded
spots with well-drained soil. A light trim after flowering keeps them
blooming through the season, rewarding even the simplest care with
months of colour and fragrance.
Osteospermum
Afrikaans
Bring effortless brilliance and life to your garden.
Transform your garden into a vibrant, living canvas with Oderings’ exclusive
range of African Daisies. Loved for their long-lasting blooms and lush,
compact foliage, these hardy, sun-loving perennials add a joyful splash of
colour to pots, borders and sunny garden beds. Beyond their striking beauty,
African Daisies help create a thriving garden by attracting bees and butterflies,
supporting pollination and biodiversity. Easy-care and drought-tolerant once
established, they’re perfect for gardeners who want colour without fuss—
turning even the simplest outdoor space into a cheerful, welcoming retreat.
Discover our new colours for 2025:
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Perfect for cottage gardens, mixed containers, or lining pathways,
these pollinator-friendly perennials remind us why some plants become
favourites: they simply make every space feel more alive and welcoming.
Available colours:
1. Rose | 2. Carmine | 3. Pink Bicolour | 4. Blue
| 5. Vanilla | 6. Blue Bicolour | 7. Burgundy Bicolour
Purple Reflection (1): Large, purple-flushed white daisy blooms.
Velvet (2): Deep red daisies brushed with purple hues.
Lavender (3): Cool lavender blue tones.
Cream (4): Soft cream petals with a golden yellow centre.
Outback Bronze (5): Warm mix of bronze, orange and purple.
Pink (6): Soft, classic pink.
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Full Sun
Part Shade
Polinator
Plant
Pots/Planters
20cm
Height
25cm
Width
Rose-White Bicolour (7): Striking two-toned rose and white petals.
Full Sun
Polinator
Plant
Pots/
Planters
Drought
Tolerant
1.3L
Pot Size
20-30cm
Width
25-30cm
Height
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Phlox Bambini :
Petite powerhouses of colour and perfume
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Bring a burst of cottage-garden
charm to your beds, borders, and
pots with Phlox paniculata Bambini.
This dwarf, compact perennial is
proof that small plants can make
a big impression, producing lush
clusters of vivid florets that perfume
the air with their sweet, unmistakable
scent.
Beyond their beauty, these fragrant
blooms are irresistible to butterflies
and other pollinators, adding life and
gentle movement to your garden.
Bambini return year after year with
renewed vigour, these compact
plants offer colour, scent and
pollinator appeal in one easy-care
package.
Compact, easy to grow, and
wonderfully fragrant, Phlox Bambini
is an ideal choice for gardeners
wanting maximum impact from a
modest footprint.
This season’s new additions promise
even more ways to personalise your
garden palette:
Primadonna (1) Vibrant, hot pink
blooms that dance above tidy
mounds of foliage.
Sweet Tart (2) Bright pink flowers
that reliably re-bloom twice a year,
keeping borders lively.
Desire (3) Rich, deep purple for a
bold splash of drama.
Cherry Crush (4) Candy coloured
florets that bring playful sweetness
to any planting.
Bullseye (5) Crisp white blooms
with a striking pink centre; elegant
and fresh.
Lucky Lilac (6) Light and dark
violet-purple petals contrasted by a
dark pink centre.
Full Sun
Pots/
Containers
25cm
Height
KEY
Polinator
Plant
Frost
Hardy
25cm
Width
1
Astrantia Cerise Button (1)
Soft rose-pink blooms fade to
blush, bringing timeless charm to
borders or containers. Not just a
feast for the eyes, but a favourite
of bees, helping to create a lively,
pollinator-friendly garden. Hardy and
reliable, it weathers most conditions
with ease, needing protection only
in the harshest of frosts. Attracts
butterflies, 45cm high and 35cm
wide.
Rhubarb Cherry Red (2)
Vivid, bright-red stems and redtinged
veins make this variety as
striking in the garden as it is tasty
on the table. Bred for vigour and
productivity, it delivers long, tender
stalks perfect for cooking and
preserves.
Stokesia Divinity (3)
Large, aster-like flowers open
creamy yellow, then mature to crisp
white — floating above dusty bluegreen
foliage. A graceful perennial
for cottage borders or mixed beds,
loved by bees. Attracts butterflies,
45cm high by 45cm wide.
Stokesia Mel’s Blue (4)
Tidy and upright in habit, this latesummer
bloomer keeps colour
coming when other perennials fade.
Its periwinkle blue flowers bring
Every season
brings something
special, and this
year’s newcomers
offer fresh colour,
texture, and
flavour to help
gardens feel alive,
inviting — and a
little unexpected.
Whether you love
statement flowers,
bold foliage,
or something
delicious for the
kitchen, these
standouts are
ready to inspire.
soft, cooling tones and long-lasting
interest. Attracts butterflies, 45cm
high by 45cm wide.
Senecio Silver Shimmer (5)
Soft, silvery foliage that catches the
light and calms the garden. Velvety,
deeply lobed leaves bring elegant
contrast to bright blooms and fresh
greens. Compact, sun-loving and
easy-care, it shines in pots, borders
and mixed beds alike. Timeless
style, gentle texture — a quietly
stunning accent that lifts every
space.
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Stokesia Stokesia Senecio
Cherry Red Divinity Mel’s Blue Silver Shimmer
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Drought-Tolerant
Beauties
Discover the joy of a garden that thrives through dry summers and hot afternoons. Drought-tolerant
plants offer effortless beauty with reduced watering, making them ideal for busy gardeners, coastal
areas, and sun-drenched landscapes. By choosing these hardy performers, you not only save water
but create a vibrant, low-maintenance haven that stays colourful and inviting even in challenging
conditions.
NEW
NEW
NEW
Full Sun
15cm
Height
60cm
Width
Ground
Cover
Frost Hardy
Aptenia Mezoo
Trailing Red
Bring your pots and
planters to life with this
cascading favourite.
Its rose-red blooms
sparkle like little jewels,
while variegated foliage
adds year-round
texture and contrast.
Happy in heat, resilient
through dry spells, and
unconcerned by cool
mornings.
NEW
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75cm
Full Sun Height
60cm
Width
Frost Tender
Pots/
Planters
Kniphofia Orange
Blaze (1) & Rockets’
Red Glare (2)
Known as Red Hot Poker
or Torch Lily, these South
African natives brighten
the garden with fiery,
upright flower spikes and
slender, grassy foliage.
The perfect statement
in mixed borders, for
height, texture and
vibrant colour. Available
late October – early
November.
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Saxifraga Ice Colours & Limerock
These mat-forming, perennials create tidy rosettes of dark green leaves, and from late winter through spring, burst
into charming blooms—brightening rock gardens, alpine troughs and sunny borders when little else is flowering.
They’re perfect for adding early-season colour in even the smallest spaces.
Ice Colours Appleblossom (1) has pale pink flowers fading to creamy-white. Ice Colours Red (2) has rich red blooms
that smother the plant. Limerock (3) has crisp white flowers with a lime-green eye.
20cm
40cm
Pots/
Planters
Basket
Polinator
Plant
Coastal
Conditions
Basket
Full Sun
Height
Width
Pots/
Planters
Ground
Cover
NEW
Gazania Sunny Side
Up
Phormium Liquorice &
Lime
25cm
30cm
With glowing two-tone
flowers that fade from
deep, golden orange to
soft yellow, each bloom
looks like a sunrise.
Thriving in hot, sunny
spots, this cheerful
perennial is perfect for
rock gardens, borders
and containers.
80cm
80cm
A compact New Zealand
Flax featuring deep
chocolate-brown leaves
edged with vibrant
lime green. Adds yearround
texture and
colour. Ideal for coastal
gardens, mixed borders
or modern landscapes.
Hardy, low-maintenance
and always dramatic.
Full Sun
Height
Width
Frost Hardy
Pots/
Planters
Full Sun
Height
Width
Frost Hardy
NZ Native
Polinator
Plant
Basket
Coastal
Conditions
Coastal
Conditions
Pots/
Planters
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With just a few plants, you
can enjoy the magic of
monarchs fluttering through
your garden each summer.
Visit us in store or online at
Oderings for butterfly-safe
swan plants and nectar
favourites — and help
keep this special butterfly
thriving for years to come.
Need help getting started?
Check out our range of
butterfly-attracting plants
or visit The Daily Gardener
and the Monarch Butterfly
NZ Trust for more tips on
designing your butterfly
haven.
Imagine stepping into your garden and seeing delicate orange-and-black monarch butterflies dancing between
blooms — or spotting a fat, striped caterpillar munching happily on a swan plant that you grew yourself. There’s real
magic in knowing you’ve helped keep this iconic butterfly’s story alive.
With a few simple steps — and the right plants — you can turn your garden, patio, or balcony into a haven where
monarchs flourish naturally.
Why Do Swan Plants Matter?
Monarch butterflies are New Zealand’s best-known butterfly, yet
their numbers are under threat from pesticides, climate change
and predators like social wasps. In New Zealand, monarch
caterpillars rely on milkweed — most famously known as the
swan plant (Gomphocarpus physocarpus). It’s the only plant
family they can eat, making it an essential hero in any
monarch-friendly garden.
Plant More Than You Think You’ll Need
Monarch caterpillars can strip a swan plant bare almost
overnight.
Grow from seed: It’s easy, rewarding, and you know your plants
are chemical-free. Older, second-year plants grow bigger and
cope better with hungry caterpillars.
Buy butterfly-approved plants: At Oderings, our swan plants
are pesticide-free and safe for caterpillars.
Encourage bushier growth: Pinch out the growing tips
when plants reach about 15–20 cm to encourage more
leaf growth.
Focus on foliage: Removing flowers helps your plant
put energy into leaves, not seeds.
Feed Adult Butterflies, Too
When your caterpillars transform into butterflies, they’ll need nectarrich
flowers to feed from. Plant echinacea, zinnias, cosmos, buddleia,
coreopsis, daisies and more. These flowers also attract bees and other
pollinators, adding even more life to your garden. Plant in clusters or
blocks of colour (at least three of each) so butterflies easily spot them.
How to Grow Swan Plants from Seed
• Sow in spring into seed-raising mix, about 5mm deep.
• Keep warm and moist; seeds germinate in 1–3 weeks.
• Transplant when seedlings are 8–10cm tall, spacing about
30–40cm apart in full sun.
• Pinch out tips to help plants bush out and produce more
leaves.
Create a Monarch Habitat
• Add a butterfly house or sheltered spot to protect them from
bad weather.
• Make a simple nectar bowl: mix one part sugar with four
parts hot water, cool, and place outdoors.
• Provide shallow water dishes for butterflies to drink from.
Keep Your Garden Butterfly-Safe
• Avoid using pesticides, sprays or even plug-in insect
repellents.
• If you need to move caterpillars, place new plants beside the
old ones or lay cut stems at the base; let caterpillars crawl to
the new plant naturally.
• Wear gloves when pruning swan plants, as they’re poisonous
to people and pets.
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Shade Lovers
Cool corners, soft light & year-round elegance
Shady spaces invite a different kind of beauty: textured foliage that catches
dappled light, gentle flower spikes that sway above green carpets, and
unexpected bursts of colour that come alive in calm, sheltered places. These
shade-tolerant perennials bring structure, movement and refined colour to
parts of the garden where many plants hesitate to grow, transforming quiet
corners into highlights of the landscape.
Hostas
Heuchera Midnight Rose
Glossy, near-black leaves speckled with vivid pink in spring soften to cream as the season
continues. Adds rich texture and year-round interest to containers or shaded beds.
25cm high by 40cm wide.
Hostas offer bold, sculptural foliage that brightens shaded corners with striking colour contrasts
and texture. Easy to grow and reliable, they bring movement, structure and timeless elegance to
any garden bed or container. Our timeless favourites available from late October are:
NEW
Astilbe Chocolate Shogun
A striking twist on a classic. Deep, chocolate-brown foliage
creates a dramatic contrast, while soft pink to lavender flower
plumes add an airy texture in midsummer. Perfect for woodland
gardens or partially shaded beds. 75cm high by 60cm wide.
Brunnera Sea Heart
Large, silver-variegated heart-shaped leaves bring shimmering
interest year-round. In spring, clouds of forget-me-not-like pink and
sky-blue blooms float above the foliage. Ideal for groundcover in
woodland borders or shady courtyards. 30cm high by 60cm wide.
NEW
Happy Dayz:
Bold golden-yellow
leaves are edged
in blue-green and
lighten up
shady spots.
June:
Chartreuse centres
framed by bluegreen
margins;
colours deepen or
soften with light.
Stained Glass:
Sun-tolerant yellow
leaves edged
in green, with
fragrant lavender
flower spikes.
Purple Heart:
Lime to mid-green
leaves paired with
dark purple stems
and rare violet
blooms.
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Fuchsias
Fuchsias bring graceful colour to shady spots, with elegant, twotone
blooms that dance above neat foliage. Perfect for baskets, pots
and sheltered garden beds where their delicate shapes truly shine.
These new varieties are shade-loving reimagined classics, all reaching
approx. 30cm high by 40cm wide.
2
Diva Coral-White (1) &
Diva Rose-Violet (2):
Compact and elegant, with
graceful two-tone blooms perfect
for baskets and containers.
Windchimes Pink-Purple (3):
Trailing habit with cascading
pink and purple flowers,
ideal for hanging baskets or
window boxes.
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Preventing
Legionnaires
Disease
Protect yourself from Legionnaires’ with gloves & a mask
You may have heard of Legionnaires’ Disease, but you may not realise how serious this disease can be.
Legionnaires’ Disease is a serious type of pneumonia caused by bacteria called Legionella. If you handle soil in
bags or are a gardener, there are some risks you should be aware of.
Who is at risk?
Symptoms
Did you
know?
Legionnaires’ disease is
more likely to be contracted
from bagged soils that have
been stored for extended
periods in warm, moist
conditions.
At Oderings, we date all
our soil pallets, so we
know exactly how long
products have been in
store, helping to reduce the
risk of Legionella bacteria.
Choosing fresh, wellrotated
soils is a crucial
step gardeners can take to
protect themselves.
Most healthy people do not get Legionnaires’ Disease
after being exposed to Legionella. However, those
most at risk are people 50 years or older, or people with
certain risk factors. These are:
• Being a current or former smoker.
• A heavy drinker.
• Having a chronic lung disease, or people with
respiratory issues.
• Having a weakened immune system or underlying
medical conditions such as diabetes, cancer, or
kidney failure.
• People taking medication that weakens their
immune system.
How is it
contracted?
The most common way
people are infected is
by breathing in bacteriacontaminated
dust or liquid.
Legionella is a natural
environmental organism that
lives in moist conditions, but
it breeds in temperatures
between 20 and 40 degrees.
Do not be complacent;
simple safety procedures
should be used to reduce
exposure.
The time between exposure and getting sick is usually
between 5–6 days; however, people can get sick as early
as 2 days, and up to 10 days after exposure. Signs and
symptoms of Legionnaires’ Disease can include:
• Cough
• Shortness of breath
• Muscle aches
• Headache
• Fever
If you develop a flu-like illness that is worsening, see
your doctor immediately. Antibiotics are highly effective
against Legionnaires’ Disease if given early.
What can you do to avoid contracting Legionnaires’ Disease?
What many do not realise is gardeners can contract Legionnaires’ Disease from the garden as well as brought
potting mix/compost. This soil borne bacterium is called Legionnaires longbeachae, here are some top tips to reduce
your chance of infection.
• Read all warnings on bags of soil before use.
• Only purchase what potting mix/compost you need; this is to avoid the soil drying out and the possibility of
breathing dust particles when eventually opening the bag.
• If storing bags of soil, keep them out of direct sunlight and use within 2 months of purchase.
• To avoid dust particles, wear a dust mask when opening bags of soil, repotting plants, or gardening. If you are
using a reusable mask, this must always be stored between uses in a sealed bag and removed with clean hands.
• Wear gloves when handling any soil, both bagged and garden soil.
• When opening bags of soil, always open bags outside, never in a garage or an enclosed space.
• Open bags of soil slowly, directing the opening away from the face to avoid inhaling the mix.
• If the soil in the bag or the garden is dry, water it gently before use to avoid dust particles.
• When potting plants, planting or cultivating gardens, ensure the soil is wet to reduce dust particles.
• Water gardens and compost gently, using a low-pressure hose.
• Always wash hands after handling soil and before eating, drinking, smoking, vaping, or placing hands near the
face.
• Never smoke or vape when handling soils.
• When working in a greenhouse, potting shed or indoors with soil, make sure your space is well ventilated.
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NEW FOR 2025:
CALIBRACHOA
Introducing our charming new
Calibrachoa series, cultivated
to provide striking contrast,
continuous blooms, and
effortless beauty from spring
through to autumn. Whether
spilling from hanging baskets,
brightening window boxes,
or softening patio pots, these
compact, naturally tidy plants
add vibrant colour, gentle
movement, and irresistible
charm to any outdoor space.
Even better, their blooms
attract bees and other
pollinators, helping your whole
garden thrive.
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Strawberry Shortcake (1)
Soft strawberry-toned blooms
with a dark centre deliver both
sweetness and striking depth.
Blueberry Shortcake (2)
Pale lilac petals with deep,
rich purple centres create a
captivating contrast that draws
the eye.
Blueberry Spark (3)
& Strawberry Spark (4)
3
Turn up the vibrancy with this
high-vigour series, bred for
unstoppable performance and
continuous blooms. Whether
in hanging baskets, mixed
containers or garden beds,
these varieties bring bold,
saturated colour and dynamic
texture that transform your
outdoor living space into a
season-long show.
Full Sun
20cm
Height
Frost
Hardy
Polinator
Plant
30cm
Width
Basket
Ground
Cover
Pots/
Planters
Effortless Watering.
Happier Plants.
Watering made simple, from daily care to weekends away,
our clever watering tools take the effort out of keeping
your plants thriving. Whether you’re at home or away, they
deliver consistent, mess-free care — perfect for busy plant
lovers and hard-to-reach pots.
Smarter tools for everyday plant care.
Available now at your local Oderings Garden Centre.
wetta.co.nz
DRIP IRRIGATION
FOR POTS
A slow-release dripper
that keeps your pot plants
watered for days. Simple,
mess-free, and perfect for
busy lives.
LONG REACH
WATERING BOTTLE
Water hanging or hardto-reach
plants with ease.
The extendable spout
gives you targeted control
- no tipping, no spills.
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home for
garden birds
See the range at your local Oderings store