Natives - Just Arrived
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What could be more architectural than a Cabbage Tree? Perhaps the only competitor would be our NZ Flaxes (Phormiums) which are available in small, medium and large with a wide colour palette. These cannot be beaten for toughness and adaptability and are simply fabulous planted en masse. Can you imagine New Zealand without Kowhai trees (Sophora) driping with bright yellow bells in summer and being squabbled over by noisy Tui's? Did you know that some Kowhai plants only reach 1m and are therefore ideal for smaller gardens or container growing? And what about our own unique Christmas Tree, the Pohutakawa (Metrosideros) which is so easy and rewarding to grow in frost free areas.
You won't get a better ground cover for difficult sites than our native Coprosma varieties. Then there are native "grasses" for mass planting and Hebes for adding year round colour. Corokias and Pittosporums for hedging, windbreaks, or no nonsense background foliage fillers. Did you know that the shy Pittosporum flowers have an exquisite perfume? Pseudopanax offer unique foliage form and colour and are ideal for adding height. In garden design our native plants can stand alone or combine superbly with exotic imports to provide a rich tapestry.
For best results plant Native plants in early spring in a well considered position as, just like us, they resent being moved unnecessarily. Other than that most natives are extremely easy and rewarding to grow.
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A striking evergreen plant with a glossy wave shaped leaf consisting of chocolate brown foliage with hot-pink highlights. Stunning for pots, gardens and works well in mass plantings. Colours intensify in the cooler spring and autumn temperatures. Likes well drained soil and prefers full sun to partial shade.
Pacific Sunrise will benefit from a hair cut every now and then. This is best done around about February on a warm dry day.
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.5m x 1.5m
Coprosma Pacific Sunrise
Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$21.99
This striking evergreen plant has vivid red foliage with burgundy/chocolate brown markings. This makes an amazing contrast plant, stunning in pots, the garden and works well in mass plantings. A real head turner.
Pacific Sunset will benefit from a hair cut every now and then. This is best done around about February on a warm dry day.
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.5m x 1.5m
Coprosma Pacific Sunset
Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$21.99
Native. A compact, broad leafed form which branches from an early age to form a neat, multi-stemmed plant. The foliage is a fresh clear green. As it does not grow taller than 2.5m it is ideal in a small courtyard or as a specimen in a large container. Sun or part shade. Evergreen.
Habit: Compact
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.5m x 1.5m
Cordyline Green Goddess
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$24.99
Cordyline Jive has been bred in Te Awamutu and has unique variegated foliage. The new leaves emerge a variegated cream and bright green colour. As the plant matures the variegation changes to yellow and dark green. Plant in full sun or part shade. Prefers well drained soil.
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.5m x 1.5m
Cordyline Jive
Current Stock Height: 40/60 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$24.99
March 2019 Release. Bred in the Waikato as part of the Regal series of Hebe. Louis is a low growing variety, white flowering, easy to grow and will be a real charmer! The glossy green foliage stays clean and compact all year round. A hardy New Zealand native plant.Trim back after flowering to keep tidy. PVR eligible Evergreen
Habit: Prostrate
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 15cm x 100cm
Hebe Regal Louis
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$19.99
An award winning Flax valued because of the attractive variegated foliage and nice tidy, compact habit. The sword like leaves have a green centre and are edged with a soft creamy yellow. Will grow just about anywhere and is very hardy. Evergreen. RHS AGM.
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 60cm x 60cm
Phormium Duet
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$19.99
Native. A striking Flax with gracefully arching leaves that are mainly toned a nice rich red outlined with a margin of darker red. Hardy and easy to grow in sun or part shade. Very effective when planted in groups. Evergreen.
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 75cm x 75cm
Phormium Evening Glow
Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$19.99
Native. A very attractive Flax with arching, broad, sword like leaves in tones of bronze-green with pink margins that gradually fade to cream. Overall has a pink tone so nice to combine with grey or burgundy foliage. Plant in sun or semi-shade. Hardy, vigorous and evergreen. RHS AGM.
Habit: Clump forming
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.5m x 1m
Phormium Sundowner
Current Stock Height: 60/80 cm ?
Container: 2.0l ?
$19.99
Chilean Kowhai. A very close relation of our native Kowhai this gorgeous tree from Chile is a multi-award winner. The dark green glossy fern like foliage is decorated with fat waxy bells of golden yellow in spring. The flowers are full of nectar that birds love. Evergreen. PVR 2453.
Plant your 'Sun King' in a sunny well drained spot and if possible protect from really harsh frost. This lovely tree will bring a graceful look to any planting scheme. Perhaps proof that NZ was once part of Gondwanaland.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3m x 3m
Sophora Sun King
Current Stock Height: 70/90 cm ?
Container: 3.3l ?
$29.99
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