Pukeiti Gardens, Taranaki

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Pukeiti Gardens. Photo: Rob Tucker
n 1951, Pukeiti Hill was bought by enthusiasts who later formed the Pukeiti Rhododendron Trust, as the area, with its acidic soil, 400m altitude, 3500mm annual rainfall and shelter provided by native bush, was ideal for growing the plant. The garden, covering around 26ha, was successfully established but money was always tight and in 2010 […]
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