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 Titoki or New Zealand Oak
Outstanding NZ native that forms a handsome spreading tree. Large, glossy, light green dissected foliage. Sprays of rusty red woolly flowers appear in summer followed by scarlet berries with jet black seeds. Will grow in quite exposed conditions but protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.
Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 7m x 4m
Alectryon Excelsus - Titoki
Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$26.99
Alectryon Excelsus - Titoki
Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$34.99
Alectryon Excelsus - Titoki
Expected Stock Height: 120/140 cm ?
New stock expected Spring, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $36.99. Payment on order.
Alectryon Excelsus Titoki
New stock expected Spring, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $79.99. Payment on order.
aka Cabbage Tree
Native. A most handsome and striking form of our native 'Cabbage Tree'. The green swords of foliage are heavily banded with rich cream blushed with just a little pink. Looks magnificent in a container or group planted for extra impact. Tolerates sun or part shade. Evergreen.
This Cordyline is very popular in Britain and has been awarded a Certificate of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society.
Habit: Cabbage Tree
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 1.5m
Cordyline Albertii
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$34.99
aka Hebe or Veronica
With bright green tightly packed foliage that forms a natural mound this little Hebe is great for planting in groups to add interest and contrast to planting schemes. Dainty white flowers appear in summer but they are not the main feature. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained soil. Evergreen.
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 30cm x 30cm
Hebe Emerald Green
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$26.99
aka Hebe or Veronica
A neat and tidy little Hebe that has a compact habit. Dainty leaves in a soft olive green shade and masses of tiny lilac-blue flowers in the warm summer months. Plant in a well drained sunny spot and trim lightly after flowering. Evergreen.
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 60cm x 60cm
Hebe Margret
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$26.99
aka Manuka or Tea Tree
Native. One of the best varieties for pot growing. Large, soft double pink flowering manuka. The bushy growth makes it perfect for a spectacular hedge, or just as at home as a specimen in the garden. Prune lightly after flowers for best shape.
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 2m
Leptospermum Blossom
Current Stock Height: 80/90 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$32.99
aka Flax
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
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 60cm x 60cm
Phormium Duet
Current Stock Height: 25/40cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$26.99
aka Flax
Native. This delightful little NZ Flax has a strong band of pink through each arching sword of foliage. Nice compact habit making 'Pixie' a good choice for a rockery or container. Easy to grow and tough as anything. Evergreen. PVR FLX029.
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Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 75cm
Phormium Pixie
Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$26.99
aka Flax
Native. A beautiful Flax with luxuriant, unfading rich purple-black swords of foliage that form a neat clump. Equally fabulous in the garden or a container and so easy to grow. Sun to part shade and soil that does not completely dry out in summer will keep this Flax looking good. Evergreen.
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Brown
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
Phormium Platts Black
Current Stock Height: 25/40 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$26.99
aka Flax
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
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Phormium Sundowner
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$26.99
Phormium Sundowner
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
Container: 3.3l ?
$34.99
aka Flax
Native flax. A very handsome flax that will provide year round colour with it's brilliant gold, cream and green striped leaves. Looks great in semi-shaded areas. Tolerant and hardy, withstanding most conditions. Evergreen.
Leaves: Evergreen, Light
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1m x 1m
Phormium Waitara Gold
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$26.99
aka Lancewood or Horoeka
NZ Native Lancewood. When juvenile this tree has a single stem and stiff sword-like narrow leaves that are a bronze green shade. Older plants form a rounded head of smaller leathery foliage. Striking landscape plant especially when planted in groups. Tolerant of sun or part shade and light frost. Evergreen.
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 1m
Pseudopanax Crassifolium
Current Stock Height: 60/65 cm ?
Container: 3.3l ?
$29.99
Pseudopanax Crassifolium
Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
New stock expected Spring, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $34.99. Payment on order.
aka Pseudopanax
Native. An extremely handsome foliage shrub with leathery glossy green leaves made up of 3 broad lobes. Good compact habit. Can have a bronze overtone in winter. Looks great in the garden or use as a container plant. Needs protection from harsh frost when young. Evergreen.
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 1m
Pseudopanax Cyril Watson
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
Container: 15l ?
$69.99
This plant will soon be in stock and can be pre-purchased now.
Pseudopanax Cyril Watson
Expected Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
New stock expected Spring, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $34.99. Payment on order.
Native. An intriguing moss-like plant that forms dense mounded cushions of emerald green foliage with fascinating humps and hollows. A great plant for rockeries, ferneries and containers. Does best in well-drained soil in Full sun to part shade. Evergreen
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 20cm x 100cm
Scleranthus Crew Cut
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 2.4l ?
$26.99
Scleranthus Crew Cut
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 4.5l ?
$44.99
aka Chilean Kowhai
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.
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Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 3m
Sophora Sun King
Current Stock Height: 50/70 cm ?
Container: 3.3l ?
$39.99
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