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 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.
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 200cm
Coprosma Hawera
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 1l ?
$14.99
Coprosma Hawera
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
Native. A great little shrub with glossy dark red foliage that looks good all year round. Use for contrast planting in the shrubbery or as a hedge with a difference. Loves to be clipped. Will grow in sun or light shade, tolerates coastal conditions and light frost. Evergreen. PVR
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Brown
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 150cm
Coprosma Karo Red
Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
Coprosma Karo Red
Expected Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
New stock expected Spring, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.
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.
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.2 x 1.2m
Coprosma Lemon n Lime
Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$26.99
Stock of this item is very low.
Coprosma Lemon n Lime
Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
aka Coprosma
Native. A tough little native plant that is a useful ground-cover for large areas or difficult sites. Dainty dark green foliage, inconspicuous flowers that are sometimes followed by little blue berries. Hardy and easy to grow. Evergreen.
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 30cm x 150cm
Coprosma Taiko
Current Stock Height: 5/15 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
aka Ake Ake
Native. Ake Ake. A no fuss evergreen foliage shrub that can be used for hedging or background planting. The slightly wavy leaves are shaded purple and bronze and will have better colour if not over-fed or pampered. Will grow just about anywhere except full shade. Evergreen.
Leaves: Evergreen, Brown
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 1m
Dodonea Purpurea
Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$19.99
Dodonea Purpurea
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
aka Ake Ake
Native. Ake Ake. A useful background or foliage shrub that can be used for screening or hedging. The light green leaves have wavy margins. Fast growing, hardy and adaptable. Tolerates some clipping and will grow just about anywhere but full shade. Evergreen.
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 1m
Dodonaea Viscosa
Current Stock Height: 70/90 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$19.99
Dodonaea Viscosa
Current Stock Height: 50/60 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.
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 50cm x 60cm
Hebe Wiri Cloud
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
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