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Selected natives @ $9.99, 10 for $8 each, 30 for $7 each
aka Wind Grass
Wetland Native. Wind Grass. An attractive and hardy perennial grass that is ideal for mass planting in difficult spots. The leaves are long, narrow and dark green tinged with orange especially in the winter. The fluffy flowers appear on arching stems in summer and are purple-pink. Evergreen.
Anemanthele lessoniana
Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
Stock of this item is very low.
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
aka Kiokio, Gully Fern
A hardy popular fern that will grow in deep shade or in a more open site. New growth has red tones. Great for erosion control on banks as it has a good root system and if fast growing.
Blechnum Novae Zealandiae
Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ?
Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.
aka Sedge
Attractive NZ native grass that forms a clump of tussock-like foliage. The leaves are a dark bronze purple. Upright and graceful, looks fabulous planted in large drifts. Hardy to just about any conditions but happiest in a sunny position that does not dry out completely in summer. Evergreen.
Carex Buchananii
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
aka Hair Sedge
Native Hair Sedge.. The name Comans means "luxuriant head of hair" and this native Tussock Grass certainly has a fine head of green needle foliage. Tolerant of just about any conditions including coastal. Quickly forms a clump and is invaluable for adding texture to the garden. Evergreen.
Carex Comans Green
Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
aka Tussock, NZ Sedge
This native 'grass' is really tough and hardy tolerating cold winds and almost any soil. The brick-orange foliage looks very graceful as it waves and dances in the wind. Ideal for planting in large drifts. If the clumps become a little untidy just chop back hard for renewed vigour. Evergreen.
Carex Testacea
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 1.9l ?
$24.99
Carex Testacea
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$26.99
Carex Testacea
Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
NZ Native Grass that is a successful colonising plant often used for wetland planting that can also grow on dry sites making it suitable for planting where the conditions may vary periodically. Virgata is a mass of green needle foliage. Tolerant coastal condition. Evergreen.
Carex Virgata
Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
aka Sand Dune Coprosma
Unique, unusual shrub that forms a cushiony mound of slender, twisting, intertwining branchlets. The stems have a golden tone. Suitable for Coastal planting.
Coprosma Acerosa
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
Native. A spreading coprosma with dark brown foliage which darkens in winter to near black. Hardy and easy to grow. Makes a great groundcover for those tough spots in the garden. Will tolerate coastal conditions. Evergreen.
Coprosma Black Cloud
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
NZ Native. A stiffly erect growing tiny leafed Coprosma ideal for formal planting, hedging or containers. An amazing chocolate coffee colour contrasts well against other foliage. Grows well full sun. Can be kept trimmed. PVR
Coprosma Cappuccino
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$26.99
Coprosma Cappuccino
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
aka Mirror Plant
With year round interest, this great little shrub has golden summer tones with splashes of lime green and orange which intensify in the winter. Excellent for small hedges, group plantings or for adding colour contrast. Plant in sun or part shade with protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.
Coprosma Golden Glow
Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$26.99
aka Sand Dune Coprosma
NZ Native. This form was discovered on cliffs near Hawera. It is a ground hugging native that forms a tight mat of small narrow olive green leaves. Excellent landscape plant for covering large areas of ground. Hardy, tolerant of cold and wind. Evergreen.
Coprosma Hawera
Current Stock Height: 5/15 cm ?
Container: 2.4l ?
$26.99
Coprosma Hawera
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
Native. This quick growing coprosma creates a mat of rich green foliage. It is easily grown in a sunny position and make an excellent groundcover for banks. Tolerates most soil types, including coastal and exposed sites. Evergreen.
Coprosma Kirkii
Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
aka Mirror Plant
An attractive NZ Native, foliage shrub with small glossy leaves in shades of lemon, lime and green. The colour will intensify in winter. Use as a back-ground plant or for hedging. Easy to grow in most conditions but needs protection from harsh frost. Evergreen. PVR SHM252.
Coprosma Lemon n Lime
Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$26.99
Native. An interesting little shrub with stems that twist and tangle themselves into what is known as a divaricating mound. The foliage is tiny and the whole plant has tones of bronze-red. Hardy and robust - ideal for coastal sites. Plant in the sun. Evergreen.
Coprosma Lobster
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$16.99
Coprosma Lobster
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
aka Cocktail Coprosma Series
Developed for their bold range of year round colour. Margarita features stunning high gloss green leaf with almost black contrasting strip around the margin. Like other Coprosma, cooler weather deepens the foliage colours. An easy care shrub - perfect for pots or in mass for effect. Evergreen. PVR
Protect from heavy frost.
Coprosma Margarita
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
NZ Native. Ideal for shaping and makes a great ornamental hedge or Standards. Upright growth habit with small rounded glossy green leaves. Hardy. Easy to grow.
Coprosma Middlemore
Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
aka Mirror Plant
NZ Native. Coprosma Prostrata has little shiny green leaves and makes an attractive groundcover. Great for thoAcer vise tough spots in the garden. Hardy and tolerant of dry conditions. Plant in full sun. Evergreen.
Coprosma Prostrata
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$16.99
Coprosma Prostrata
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$26.99
aka Korokio
The gorgeous warm bronze leaf tones of this native Corokia make it highly desirable for contrast planting. 'Bronze King' has a tight, compact habit making it perfect for hedging. Trims well. Tough, hardy and easy to grow in just about any conditions including coastal. Evergreen.
Corokia Bronze King
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 1l ?
$14.99
aka Korokio
Native. Grown for the interesting twisting branch pattern and soft green foliage set on silver grey stems. Nice compact habit making it an excellent choice for hedging and group planting. The bright yellow spring flowers are followed by yellow/orange berries. So easy to grow. Evergreen.
Corokia Emerald n Jade
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
aka Korokio
Native. Chocolate without the calories! The soft melted chocolate colour of the leaves combines well with other foliage and looks fantastic as a formal hedge with a difference. Easy to grow and clips extremely well. Yellow flowers in spring followed by berries that birds love. Evergreen.
Corokia Frosted Chocolate
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$19.99
Corokia Frosted Chocolate
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
aka Korokio
Native. A tough, hardy shrub discovered by the late Mike Geenty in the Waikato. A top plant for hedging or background planting. Attractive olive-green leaves, small yellow flowers in spring followed by red berries that birds love. Tolerates regular trimming. Evergreen.
Corokia Geentys Green
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 1l ?
$16.99
aka Flax Lily
Native. The NZ Flax Lily is a hardy and tolerant perennial with strappy thin light green leaves. In spring and summer dainty blue flowers stand above the foliage on wiry stems. These are followed by berries in the autumn. Lovely in large drifts. Evergreen. PVR
Dianella Revoluta Kentlyn
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$22.99
aka Blue Tussock Grass
Native. An attractive clump forming perennial grass with
cushions of blue-grey foliage. Easy to grow. tough and versatile. Plant in sun to part shade. Looks best group planted. Evergreen.
Festuca Bank Peninsula Blue
Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
This prostrate NZ native has black stems with striking silver foliage. Small mauve flowers are produced early spring. Great for year round colour interest in the garden. Sun. Good drainage. Trim after flowering to keep compact. Hardy. Evergreen.
Hebe Quicksilver
Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$24.99
aka Koromiko
Native. Narrow fresh green foliage that looks good all year round and dainty sprays of pale mauve to white flowers from spring to summer. Happy in the sun with well drained soil. Lightly prune after flowering. Originated near the Wairau Falls from Whangarei. Evergreen.
Hebe Wairau Beauty
Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each

Bred by Jack Hobbs from the Auckland Botanical Gardens this is a tolerant little Hebe with delightful bright pink flowers that smother the stems from early summer. Dainty small leaves that clip well - makes a tidy low hedge. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Very easy care. Evergreen.
Hebe Wiri Cloud
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
aka Shore Leptinella
Native. Interesting and attractive little ground-cover with fresh green, flat, fern like foliage that sometimes has a hint of bronze. Quite fast growing in sun or part shade and tolerant of coastal conditions. Sometimes used as a 'now mow' lawn substitute. Evergreen.
Leptinella Dioica
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 12cm ?
$12.99
aka NZ Iris
A native perennial with narrow spears of bronze green foliage that turns orange-brown in winter. Wiry stems of dainty white 'butterfly' flowers appear in spring and summer. Prefers a semi-shaded position and acid soil. Evergreen.
Libertia Peregrinans
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$26.99
aka Mountain Flax
Native. A smaller red foliage variety of mountain flax. Gracefully drooping long bronze leaves and in spring long flower spikes, loved by native birds. An all purpose plant adds colour and texture to your garden. Thrives in wet or dry soils, tolerates sunny, shady and exposed areas. Evergreen
Phormium Cookianum Purpurea
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$24.99
Phormium Cookianum Purpurea
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
Stock of this item is very low.
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
aka Flax
Native Little 'Jack Spratt' will not get fat as it is a delightful dwarf flax with narrow upright bronze-red leaves. Looks particularly good group planted. Tough and hardy and quite well groomed. Plant in sun or part shade. Evergreen.
Phormium Jack Spratt
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$26.99
Stock of this item is very low.
Phormium Jack Spratt Dwf
Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
Native. This dwarf Pittosporum is ideal for topiaries, low hedges and borders. Little Kiwi has a naturally rounded shape with dense, apple-green foliage. Likes sun or semi-shade. Tolerates frost, wind and coastal conditions. Evergreen.
Ideal for hedges,topiary and borders
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Pittosporum Little Kiwi
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 5l ?
$34.99
Pittosporum Little Kiwi
Current Stock Height: 35/40 cm ?
Container: 10l ?
$59.99
aka Kohuhu
Native. Compact rounded shrub. Small bright green leaves and striking black stems. Dark maroon coloured flowers appear in spring. Great for hedging. Frost and wind hardy. Plant in full sun to part shade in well drained soil. Evergreen
Native. Compact rounded shrub. Small bright green leaves and striking black stems. Dark maroon coloured flowers appear in spring. Great for hedging. Frost and wind hardy. Plant in full sun to part shade in well drained soil.
Pittosporum Sumo
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 3.3l ?
$29.99
aka Knawel
Native. The little crowded leaves of this moss-like plant pack together to form undulating mounds of foliage that gradually spread. Looks superb in shingle or gravel gardens set amongst larger rocks. Happiest in morning sun and must have good drainage. Evergreen.
Scleranthus Biflorus
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 1.3l ?
$12.99
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