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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Selected natives @ $9.99, 10 for $8 each, 30 for $7 each
aka Tussock Grass
NZ Native Grass. This is a graceful little grass or tussock with fine, light silver green needles of foliage that curl over at the top. Looks its best when planted in large groups or drifts. Easy to grow in sun or part shade in average soil. Evergreen.
If your clump of Carex becomes a little scruffy give it a new 'do' by cutting off the top growth - you can be quite severe - and it will rapidly re grow with renewed vigour.
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 50cm
Carex Frosted Curls
Expected Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
This hebe was developed by a Waikato Nursery as part of the Regal Series of Hebes and named for the Duchess of Cambridge. New leaf shoots are burgundy red in colour, maturing to deep olive green. Masses of purple flowers develop through summer. Trim back after flowering to keep tidy. PVR eligible.
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 75cm x 75cm
Hebe Catherine
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$24.99
aka Hebe or Veronica
This little Hebe hybrid is well named as it is indeed delightful. Fresh green narrow foliage and pretty sprays of white flowers from spring to summer. Sometimes the blooms have just a hint of soft lilac. Always looks neat and tidy. Happy in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen.
Prune your Hebe 'Otari Delight' lightly after flowering to encourage new growth. This Hebe was found as a seedling in Otari-Wilton's Bush in Wellington hence the name.
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 75cm x 75cm
Hebe Otari Delight
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
aka Koromiko
Native. The natural habitat of this Hebe is the Manawatu district but it is happy in any garden situation where the drainage is good and the soil is not too heavy. Green long narrow leaves and elongated white flower spikes that appear in summer. Hardy and evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Hebe Stricta
Expected Stock Height: 15/25 cm ?
Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
aka Rewarewa
This handsome evergreen native forms a slender, erect tapering tree with deep green leaves that have saw-toothed margins. In spring, reddish bottle-brush like flowers appear which provide a nectar feast for native birds. Grows well in average soil in sun or part shade. Avoid harsh frost.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 7m x 2m
Knightia Excelsa - Rewarewa
Current Stock Height: 50/75 cm ?
Container: 1l ?
$19.99
Knightia Excelsa - Rewarewa
Current Stock Height: 180/200 cm ?
Container: 35l ?
$249.99
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