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the Shortlist

We offer you "the Shortlist" of new, rare and unusual. Supply is limited so we are only offering them online - you wont find these items in the current Tesselaar catalogue.

Pink Cobra Lily

Pink Cobra LilyArisaema candidissimum

The pale pink spathes have remarkable white stripes, that last for a long time.

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One of the easiest Arisaema to grow and yet one of the most beautiful. A must for all collectors and gardeners looking for something a little bit quirky.

Height: 40 cm
Width: 15 cm
Aspect: Full Sun to Semi Shade
Climate: Cool to Temperate
Frost hardiness: Half Hardy
Flower:
Flowering Time: Spring to Summer
Supplied as: Bulbs
Type: Tuber
Water requirements: 1
Code: AACCD
Ceanothus 'Yankee Point'

Ceanothus 'Yankee Point'Ceanothus griseus horizontalis

Puffs of sky blue blooms on glossy green foliage; quite exquisite.

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This shrub is low growing and broadly spreading with fully evergreen foliage. The leaves are glossy dark green, round in shape and always handsome making a statement in the garden. Blooming in spring the flower lightens in colour as they age. Tough and hardy as well, Yankee Point is definitely worth the effort.

Height: 60-90cm
Width: 300cm
Aspect: Full Sun to Semi Shade
Climate: Cool to Sub-Tropical
Frost hardiness: Fully Hardy
Flower:
Flowering Time: Autumn
Supplied as: Pots
Type: Evergreen Perennial
Water requirements: 1
Code: CEHYP
Tiger Lily

Tiger LilyLilium lancifolium

Striking orange, heavily spotted blooms add some old world charm to your garden.

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These old favourites are easy to grow and produce lots of flowers every year on tall strong flower stems. The bulbs multiply well each year so every 3 to 4 years the bulbs need to be lifted and replanted to avoid congestion.

Height: 60-150cm
Width: 30-50cm
Aspect: Full Sun to Semi Shade
Climate: Cool to Sub-Tropical
Frost hardiness: Fully Hardy
Flower:
Flowering Time: late summer early autumn
Supplied as: Bulbs
Type: Bulb
Water requirements: 2
Code: LICTG
The Matisse Oriental Collection 'Dolcetto'

The Matisse Oriental Collection 'Dolcetto'Lilium x auratum x speciosum

These perfectly formed pale pink lily blooms epitomise everything that is feminine.

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A cross between an oriental and a christmas lily they combine the best of both worlds. Strong vigorous stems bear many large sized blooms of delicate pink with a fragrance to die for.

Height: 90-100cm
Width: 25-30cm
Aspect: Full Sun to Semi Shade
Climate: Cool to Tropical
Frost hardiness: Fully Hardy
Flower:
Flowering Time: Summer
Supplied as: Bulbs
Type: Bulb
Water requirements: 2
Code: LIODC
The Matisse Oriental Collection 'Lavon'

The Matisse Oriental Collection 'Lavon'Lilium x auratum x speciosum

Beautiful red and gold blooms add a warm touch to any garden.

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A cross between oriental and trumpet lilies they grow and perform well in gardens from the cool south to the warmer climates north. The flowers are large and eye catching and highly fragrant as well.

Height: 90-100cm
Width: 25-30cm
Aspect: Full Sun to Semi Shade
Climate: Cool to Sub-Tropical
Frost hardiness: Fully Hardy
Flower:
Flowering Time: Summer
Supplied as: Bulbs
Type: Bulb
Water requirements: 2
Code: LIZLV
South Aftrican Geranium

South African GeraniumPelargonium reniforme

Whilst this Geranium might looks pretty and petite there is nothing delicate about it.

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A native to South Africa it is tough and hardy and handles dry conditions without any trouble. Its evergreen foliage is an attractive grey green colour with rounded hairy leaves. Reniforme flowers from spring right through until winter bearing dozens of magenta moth shaped flowers above the foliage.

Height: 25-30cm
Width: 30cm
Aspect: Full Sun
Climate: Cool to Temperate
Frost hardiness: Frost Tender
Flower:
Flowering Time: Spring to Autumn
Supplied as: Pots
Type: Evergreen Perennial
Water requirements: 1
Code: PERSG
Salvia 'Marcus'

Salvia 'Marcus'Salvia nemerosa

Deep violet flowers that last from spring until late autumn.

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A dwarf clump forming perennial that is tough and hardy making it easy to grow. A perfect plant to grow near to pathways or planted in clumps within a border garden.

Height: 30cm
Width: 30cm
Aspect: Full Sun to Semi Shade
Climate: Cool to Temperate
Frost hardiness: Fully Hardy
Flower:
Flowering Time: Winter to Spring
Supplied as: Pots
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Water requirements: 1
Code: SAMMC

 

 

Oriental Lilium Special Offer

SPECIAL OFFER - Oriental Liliums
Lilium x auratum x speciosum

After a bumper season we are able to present you this incredible deal. These are large bulbs bursting to fill your garden with flowers and fragrance. Get more for your dollar with this very special offer.

The offer includes; Classic White, Warm Pink, Soft Pink, Ice Pink, and Watermelon Pink. Each variety is seperately packed and labelled.

Add to basket:
Product code: LIOSO
Height: 60-120cm
Width: 30cm
Aspect: Full Sun to Semi Shade
Climate: Cool to Tropical
Frost hardiness: Fully Hardy
Flower: As described
Flowering Time: Summer
Supplied as: Bulbs
Type: Bulb
This product can be found the flyer within the printed Tesselaar Plant nursery catalogue

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Tesselaar Shortlist #2 (updated 07/07/2010):

the Shortlist - new, rare and unusual

Mid season discounts - save up to 40%

Tesselaar Limited Edition:

Page 2: Limited release
Page 3: Turks Cap Liliums
Page 4: Index
Page 5: Limited release
Page 6: Sumo Oriental Lilims
Page 7: Sumo Christmas Lilium
Page 8: Limited release
Page 9: Limited release
Page 10: Tree Peony
Page 11: Herbaceous Peony
Page 12: Limited release
Page 13: Limited release

Page 14: Limited release
Page 15: The Matisse Oriental Collection
Page 16: Bulk buys
Page 17: Bulk buys
Page 18: Trees & Shrubs
Page 19: Trees & Shrubs
Page 20: Trees & Shrubs
Page 21: Trees & Shrubs
Page 22: Trees & Shrubs
Page 23: Angel's Trumpet
Page 24: Calla Lilies

Tesselaar Winter 2010 catalogue:

Page 2-3: Cream of The Crop
Page 4: Index
Page 5: The Matisse Asiatic Lily Collection
Page 6-7: Oriental Liliums
Page 8: LA Liliums
Page 9: Asiatic Liliums
Page 10-11: Turning Back Time
Page 12-13: Turning Back Time
Page 14: Dowdeswell Delphiniums
Page 15: Winter Rose
Page 15: Christmas Lilium
Page 16-17: Turning Back Time
Page 18: Rose - Full on fragrance
Page 19: Rose - Hardy beauties
Page 20: Rose - Garden legends

Page 21: Peony Roses
Page 22: Dwarf Daylilies
Page 23: Standard Daylilies
Page 24: Dwarf Canna Lilies
Page 25: Standard Canna Lilies
Page 26: Gladioli - show stoppers
Page 27: Gladioli - Dame Edna's delights
Page 28-29: Dry to Dramatic
Page 30: Quaint and Curious
Page 31: Clematis Jackmanii Hybrids
Page 32: Shady Characters
Page 33: Strawberries, Mini Lupins
Page 34: Garlic, Rhubarb, Artichoke
Page 35: Potato, Shallot, Asparagus
Page 37-38: Liliums - for lily lovers

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