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Owned and operated by
D. & P. J. BROWN
79 VERNON ROAD R.D. 1
TAURANGA 3171
Mobile: 027-260-1285 Phone/Fax: 07-552-4966
E-mail: brownsnurserynz@gmail.com
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Feed Back
Below is a selection of recent feedback we have received from our mail order customers. Our replies to any questions are shown in blue text.
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24/08/2022 S M Pukekohe
Plants arrived safe and well!!
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24/08/2022 P M New Plymouth
Hi there, letting you know the Hostas arrived yesterday in great condition. Thanks for the prompt service.
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5/08/2022 B W Upper Hutt
Have arrived Pauline and are magnificent. So many different leaf colours and forms. How could anyone not fall in love with Vireyas!!! Thanks for such beautiful plants Pauline. You make life worth living!
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19/07/2022 S A Shelly Park
Plants arrived safely this morning thank you very much. Cheers and lets hope the weather improves considerably soon for all of us.
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16/06/2022 H G Herne Bay
Just now delivered safely. Packaging just great. Many thanks for such a prompt service.
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10/06/2022 G L Masterton
Hi, lovely plants, many thanks. Yummy avocados. Cheers
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3/06/2022 J H Dunedin
Thank you. The Vireyas arrived today in great condition. Thank you for the avos. Will be in touch again soon when I get onto another area ready for redeveloped.
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3/05/2022 A T Remuera, Auckland
Hi Pauline. Just to let you know the plants arrived this evening, such healthy looking plants. Once again, Thank you so much for all your help.
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3/05/2022 J A Wairoa
Hi, received all safe and sound and look great, many thanks.
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27/04/2022 L M Hamilton
Plants arrived this morning thank you, healthy and happy. Many thanks.
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13/04/2022 I M Thames
Hi Pauline. Plants received this morning - all good, great packaging too!! Many thanx.
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10/03/2022 A P Half Moon Bay, Auckland
I would just like to say a huge thanks to you for the gorgeous plants I received last week. They came delivered to Auckland in first class order and I am looking forward to seeing them grow. I can't thank you enough.
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17/02/2022 J O Wilton, Wellington
Got the clivia today. They look great thank you. Very excited.
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16/02/2022 S A Shelly Park, Auckland
Hi Pauline. To let you know the vireyas arrived, looking good and beautiful, avos too which look so good, so thankyou. Cheers.
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16/02/2022 J B New Plymouth
Thrilled that my vireyas arrived safely this morning. And grateful thanks for the delicious avocados also! Elousie looks a delicate new addition too. Thank you so much for your fabulous plants and service.
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11/01/2022 M T Auckland
The plants have arrived and the grade is absolutely beautiful thank you! Were these growing under shade cloth or protected from direct sun in the nursery?
Hi Murray, That’s great that there were no delays. The Scented Sun have been in full sunlight, the others under 30% shade overhead but open to the elements on the sides and at some point in the day would receive some sun.
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2/12/2021 H W Dunedin
Hi, plants arrived today in good order. They look very healthy. Thank you very much.
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21/10/2021 H H Hauraki, Auckland
Hello Pauline, my beautiful Vireya’s have arrived safe & sound. Thank you so much, keep safe. Cheers.
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20/10/2021 J R Pukekohe, Auckland
Hi Pauline. Just to let you know, the plants arrived this morning. Looking good. Regards.
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20/10/2021 I M New Plymouth
Morning Pauline, received my order. Thank you for your wonderful service. Have good day. Keep Safe.
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19/10/2021 G J Ellerslie, Auckland
Hi Pauline. The plants have arrived…they look great. Thank you.
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15/09/2021 T G Pukekohe, Auckland
Thanks Pauline, my lovely plants arrived safe and happy today, and many thanks also for the clivia! Cheers and stay safe.
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18/08/2021 Y C Westport
Arrived safely already to Westport and very happy with quality of vireyas. Thank you Pauline.
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8/08/2021 E R Mission Bay, Auckland
Hi Pauline. Plants arrived safely. They look really good. The avocados were a very pleasant surprise. Thank you.
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4/08/2021 J F Napier
Hi Pauline. My plants arrived this afternoon,and look beautilul, thank you and also for the avocados which were a lovely surprise.
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26/05/2021 P R Nelson
Plants arrived in perfect condition. Thank you.
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10/03/2021 K M Mt Eden, Auckland
Thanks Pauline. The vireyas arrived yesterday and are perfect.
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6/01/2021 K S Milford, Auckland
Hi Pauline. Plants arrived this afternoon. Many thanks for your prompt service. The plants are well established and healthy so am very impressed. Will certainly recommend you and hope to purchase more vireyas in the not too distant future.
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16/12/2020 M N Mt Eden, Auckland
My plants turned up on Tuesday not long after your e-mail so thanks very much for the prompt service and the excellent plants!
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10/12/2020 L L One Tree Hill, Auckland
Hi Pauline. The vireya arrived yesterday. Lovely healthy plants. Now I must decide where to plant them! Thx again.
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13/10/2020 B R Lower Hutt
My Hostas arrived late this afternoon thanks. They look excellent.
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15/09/2020 J W Whangarei
Thank you so much, I received my Clivias today. They look lovely big healthy plants, much appreciated.
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14/07/2020 J M Lower Hutt
It's better than Xmas morning! My lovely vireyas, beautifully packaged and ultra healthy looking were on my front doorstep only a few minutes ago. Thank you so much and for the fruit as well, an unexpected bonus! Looking forward to adding these beauties to my garden. I love doing business with you.
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30/06/2020 R K Mt Eden, Auckland
Plants all arrived safely this morning - good instructions. And thank you for the avocados.
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19/05/2020 C T Whangarei
Thank you Pauline for the vireya plants which have just arrived in perfect order. It is good to be back with them again.
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4/05/2020 J C Meadowbank, Auckland
Thanks for the clivia which arrived last week – thanks also for the avocados! Nice surprise.
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2/05/2020 K Y Pt Chevalier, Auckland
Just to let you know the Vireyas arrived and they look perfect! Thank you.
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1/05/2020 B W Upper Hutt
Plants have just arrived Pauline in perfect condition and are superb. I will spend the weekend planting them in their ponga pots and wandering around finding a home for them. Many thanks for the avocado's.
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10/03/2020 S R-H Eastern Beach, Auckland
Thank you Pauline. They arrived safe and sound today, and they’re perfect!
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10/03/2020 J P Whakatane
Good afternoon, I have received my plants very happy, thanks for the great service, have a great day.
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20/12/2019 G D Waikuku Beach
Hello Pauline. Hostas arrived yesterday afternoon and are all standing up beautifully this morning having a drink of liquid seaweed. Thank you for your service it is appreciated. Regards.
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4/12/2019 A M Red Beach, Auckland
Hello. The plants arrived safely and many thanks for the avos. Love them.
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29/11/2019 J H Remuera, Auckland
The plants have arrived safe and sound and looking good. Thankyou for the rhodohypoxis xmas present also. I am looking forward to getting everything in the garden tomorrow. Regards.
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26/11/2019 J V Gisborne
Thank you very much. Arrived today.
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21/11/2019 D W Fendalton
Hi Pauline. Many thanks order arrived yesterday afternoon all looking good. Cheers.
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20/11/2019 D E Remuera, Auckland
Clivias gratefully received and are beautiful and healthy. Many thanks.
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6/11/2019 E H-L Titirangi
Morning Pauline. The plants arrived promptly yesterday morning in superb condition. Thanks so much.
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6/11/2019 M P New Lynn, Auckland
Pauline, all hostas arrived safely and cheerfully.Thank you.
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30/10/2019 J R West Harbour, Auckland
Thanks, healthy plants just arrived.Cheers.
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8/10/2019 W H Napier
Many thanks Pauline. Arrived this morning and looking good.
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29/09/2019 L M New Plymouth
Vireya arrived safe and sound and now happily planted.
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19/09/2019 A G New Plymouth
Fab specimens arrived yesterday many thanks indeed.
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6/09/2019 J S Waimauku
Thanks Pauline all arrived safe and sound and looking great.
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5/09/2019 J B Upper Moutere
Just to let you know, all plants arrived safely this morning. Thanks so much. They look great. I am now going to look up your info on care for them but at this stage will keep them in pots so I can protect them from frosts. Thanks also for the cactus & the info. I have one of these (pink) but didn’t know about keeping them in the dark. It still flowers every year but I look forward to better ones next year now I know about this.
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24/07/2019 V S Waipukerau
Hostas arrived all safe, thanks for the quick service and the good variety of Hostas on offer to purchase.
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16/07/2019 J G Napier
Many thanks received my perfect plants today.
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19/06/2019 E Y Tairua
Many thanks, they've arrived. I'll be planting them today.
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11/06/2019 S H St Heliers
Safely arrived thank you!
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9/05/2019 J P Avondale
Plants arrived safely today. Many thanks.
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2/05/2019 G J Upper Moutere
We received the lovely vireyas you sent yesterday thanks Pauline. They were all in great condition. Please remember to let me know when the plants on back order are ready as I would be very keen to have them too.
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5/03/2019 M A Gisborne
Hi Pauline, I meant to write earlier just to say thanks and my vireyas arrived in good condition. I see that you have pruned them already, will I need to keep pruning for a bushy shape or are these ones naturally bushy. I am always a bit nervous pruning vireyas so any tips would be great. Thanks again, regards.
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26/12/2018 E F-S Paremata
The hostas were lovely, thanks.
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27/11/2018 J M Wellington
Fastway Couriers have just delivered my treasured Vireya. Thank you so much. It arrived in perfect order and I couldn't be more happy. I'm now waiting for the rain to stop and Summer to kick in.
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15/11/2018 W H Napier
The package arrived yesterday and thank you for the extra plants.
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6/11/2018 C G Whakatane
Just to let you know the plants arrived safely this afternoon. They look very healthy, THANK YOU.
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27/09/2018 I M Thames
Just a short note to let you know they arrived this morning - thank you for getting them away so quickly. Thanx again.
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18/09/2018 D T Te Horo
Arrived safely. Many thanks for excellent service.
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14/09/2018 A B Three Kings
Thank you for the plants - arrived in perfect timing today for weekend planting at Matheson Bay. Also thank you for the home grown avos - lovely!!
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22/08/2018 J S Lower Hutt
Vireyas arrived today - nice plants and excellent packing. Already potted.
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15/08/2018 E L Te Awamutu
Hostas arrived today.Many thanks quick service.
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15/08/2018 J B Pukekohe
Thanks Pauline...they arrived this morning in awesome condition.
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9/08/2018 V D Taupo
Plants on front step this morning. Beautifully packaged in pristine condition.
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31/07/2018 C L New Plymouth
Thank you for the beautiful plants and bonus avos which arrived this morning. My sister who suffers from MS is absolutely delighted with her vireyas, her garden is one of the things she can still enjoy and she is looking forward to watching these new plants grow and flower. Awesome plants, great packaging and super service! Again thank you so much!!
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26/07/2018 A C Whitby
The plants arrived safely yesterday and look such great specimens. Thanks once again for your prompt service with the plants. Also, thanks very much for the avos.
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25/07/2018 C L New Plymouth
Delighted with plants, they are fabulous, thank you!! Excellent speedy service, plants were at the door this morning when I got home. Thank you too for the avocados, a lovely treat for us, much appreciated.
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22/11/2017 M S Kerikeri
Thank you so very much for the Clivia Pauline, I absolutely love them. Paid a ridiculous price for a yellow one not too long ago but it was one of those "have to have" plants. Thanks for the update on Vireyas. The lady who they are for struggled to find any so she was rapt when I was able to tell her they would be here next week.
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21/11/2017 A M Rural New Plymouth
Just thought I would let you know I collected hostas from depot at 9am this morning. In perfect condition and very pleased with quality and grade. Cheers.
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16/10/2017 S J W RD Porirua
The plants arrived on Friday in good condition, thanks for the Clivia, I have put them in the greenhouse until Labour day when I will plant them out.
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13/09/2017 M M Kaitaia
Just a quick email to let you know the plants have just been delivered to my door. Wow! What amazing service. Thank you.
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19/07/2017 F M Waiuku
Just a note to thank you very much for allowing us to come and see you at such short notice. it is really nice to meet you in person. We are thrilled with our Vireya plants and really enjoyed our visit, it was very exciting? Paul commented that we'll deffinitely be arranging another visit at some stage. Even Gareth, who enjoys plants but isn't a mad passionate plants body that Paul & I are, was inspired. Thanks so much for spending the time showing us around and for the Begonia cuttings & Morea seeds. I'll look up the name of the begonia later.
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24/05/2016 B W Upper Hutt
Plants have just arrived safe and sound Pauline and are superb. Thanks for the Justicia. I have never seen them in garden centres down here so I will have to find a nice home for it. Once again I have to say what a pleasure it is dealing with you.
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22/07/2010 J B New Plymouth
Thank you so much. They all arrived looking very healthy and ready to be planted. Can you explain to me what a ponga ring is? I have planted a number of vireyas in my garden. The soil is not particularly free-flowing and even tho' I have put pea straw down every year, it is difficult to dig too deeply into the soil. Some vireyas I have planted in the past, I have kept in their pots as was told they liked to be root-bound?? I like the idea of raised beds for them altho' the front garden where I intend to plant this lot, is certainly more fertile than other parts of the garden. Thank you for your quick delivery and generosity.
In answer to your questions, a ponga ring is a slice of ponga with a hole in the middle into which you plant. It is mainly used to provide a raised free draining planting position. There are many ways in which you can create a raised free draining planting position without a ponga ring. These include the use of timber, bricks, large stones, basically all designed in a shape to hold the soil. A good idea to improve soil drainage is to add bark, potting mix or bark based compost to the soil and dig this through before planting. Pea straw breaks down to too fine a particle to improve the drainage for vireyas. Vireyas like good drainage and time spent improving the soil structure before planting is worth it in the long run. Mulching with a good bark based compost after planting is also beneficial and allows the roots to come to the surface thus overcoming poor drainage underneath. We do not advocate planting plants with their pots still intact. This generally stresses plants and forces them to flower this being the reason it was recommended. At the same time restricting their root development, long term this is detrimental to the plant. It is better to improve the soil which will allow the plants to grow with a better root structure. Using a slow release fertiliser regularly is also beneficial. It is always difficult to give advice when you haven't viewed the site, hence these suggestions are a guide. If you have had success with what you are doing at the moment you may want to stick with it. Please feel free to contact us if you require further advice.
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Page updated - 11:26 Sunday, 7 May 2023
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