Shrubs - Just Arrived
Although some people regard shrubs as miniature trees, they have completely different growth habits. Some can sucker themselves and send creeping underground stems which root and thereby propagate themselves, whilst others renew themselves after hard pruning.
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From broadleaf evergreens to deciduous shrubs, from flowering shrubs to those valued chiefly for their foliage or twigs, the diversity amongst this group of plants is infinite. When considering creating a feature or focal point with a shrub, take into consideration its habits – if you want it to retain its emphasis in the design, make sure it is an evergreen. If you want a shrub to make a splash of colour that is ongoing, check the length of the flowering period.
Some shrubs are best planted in groups for bold effect. Plant in groups of odd numbers – 3, 5, 7. There is a wide range of shrubs that are quick and dense growing and that are therefore ideal for use as hedges. The native species particularly, lend themselves to this purpose. Try Corokia, Griselinia, Pittosporum varieties.
Small, low-growing shrubs such as lavender and thyme are often termed sub-shrubs; a natural plant community dominated by shrubs is called a shrubland. An area of cultivated shrubs in a park or garden is known as a shrubbery.
There is an ideal shrub for every purpose: for acting as a screen, for privacy, for softening the lines of the house, for releasing fantastic fragrance or simply for looking beautiful. Come into the Nursery and we'll be happy to guide you and answer any questions you may have.
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Abelia is so versatile. Green and cream edged foliage, small white flowers. Hardy to cold and drought, they make great formal or casual hedges. You can turn them into standards or topiaries for fun, grow in a pot, use as ground covers, fantastic filler plants and as specimen tree. Evergreen
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2m
Abelia Grandiflora Snowdrift
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$26.99
aka Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple
Hybridum Chinese Lantern. There is something about the bright pink 'lantern' blooms of this evergreen shrub that is particularly appealing, perhaps they just combine so well with the evergreen foliage or they just look so bright and cheerful nearly all year round. Easy to grow in sun or part shade.
Abutilon respond well to a bit of a hard-prune every now and then to keep a nice compact shape. Make sure you use nice sharp secateurs and prune on a dry warm day.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m
Abutilon Hybridum Hot Pink
Current Stock Height: 60/80 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$26.99
aka Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple
Hybridum Chinese Lantern. What a fantastic evergreen shrub this is with non stop flower power and and so easy care. Will grow in the sun or part shade and responds well to a good chop back every now and then. Bright orange lantern flowers look festive among the dark green foliage. Can be container grown.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m
Abutilon Hybridum Orange
Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$26.99
aka Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple
Hybridum Chinese Lantern. What a fantastic evergreen shrub this is with non stop flower power and and so easy care. Will grow in the sun or part shade and responds well to a good chop back every now and then. Hot red lantern flowers combine well with the green foliage. Suitable for containers.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m
Abutilon Hybridum Red
Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$26.99
aka Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple
Hybridum Chinese Lantern. What a fantastic evergreen shrub this is with non stop flower power and and so easy care. Will grow in the sun or part shade and responds well to a good chop back every now and then. Pure white lantern flowers combine well with the green foliage. Suitable for containers.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m
Abutilon Hybridum White
Current Stock Height: 70/90 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$26.99
aka Senecio
Handsome shrub with attractive silver grey foliage with soft felted undersides. Bright yellow daisy flowers appear in summer but really the foliage is the main feature. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Tends to have a fairly open habit but can be trimmed to keep compact. Evergreen.
Leaves: Evergreen, Silver
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.2m x 1.2m
Brachyglottis Otari Cloud
Current Stock Height: 20/25 cm ?
Container: pb6.5 ?
$24.99
aka Escallonia
A hardy, tolerant and easy to grow evergreen shrub that is perfect for hedging or background planting. Glossy green foliage all year round and tubular apple blossom pink flowers from spring to late summer. Responds well to a good haircut. Bees love the flowers.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m
Escallonia Apple Blossom
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$26.99
aka Escallonia
One of the best plants available to light up a shady area. New foliage is soft lime green and gradually turns to more golden tones. The flowers are a rosy pink and appear in summer. Happiest with protection from the afternoon sun. Trims well. Evergreen.
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Yellow
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m
Escallonia Gold Brian
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$29.99
aka Grevillea
A free flowering shrub with dark green foliage that is white underneath. 'Spidery' clusters of bright red and yellow flowers put on a display from winter through to summer. Likes a nice hot dry spot free from frost. Not fussy about soil type and doesn't need fertilizer to do well. Evergreen.
Habit: Spreading
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 50cm x 60cm
Grevillea Bonnie Prince Charlie
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$29.99
Grevillea Bonnie Prince Charlie
Current Stock Height: 35/45 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$32.99
Stock of this item is very low.
aka Grevillea
A tough little Aussie that thrives on neglect. Small grey-green rounded foliage. Distinctive creamy white and red shaggy flowers are produced en mass during winter and spring. Happiest in a sunny well drained position. No need to fertilize, will cope with strong wind and poor soil.
Habit: Spreading
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 50cm x 100cm
Grevillea Mt Tamboritha
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$29.99
aka Red Diamond
Paniculata. This brilliant Hydrangea is the reddest of all Hydrangea paniculata varieties. During early summer it unfurls very large heads of white flowers. These flowers gradually turn pink and as summer moves into autumn a spectacular purple shaded red.
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Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.2m x 0.8m
Hydrangea Diamond Rouge
Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.
aka Pee Gee Hydrangea
Paniculata. An award winning Hydrangea with large conical flower heads that put on a magnificent display in summer-autumn. Flowers open a fresh shade of chartreuse, then gradually turn cream and finally become a deep smoky shade of pink. Best in humus rich soil, sun or part shade. Deciduous.
As this Hydrangea flowers on the new growth it is best pruned in early spring if in fact any pruning is required. If left to grow to its full potential it will put on a stunning display. Quite fast growing - the bloom colour is reliable regardless of the soil pH.
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Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m
Hydrangea Limelight
Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ?
New stock expected Beginning of July, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
Hydrangea Limelight
Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.
Paniculata. Sundae Fraise is exceptional for its smaller proportions. It grows well and has a very bushy, semi-upright, well balanced low growth. The red brown stems bear perfect, medium sized panicles. The abundant green and white sterile flowers quickly turn pink. Deciduous.
Flower colour shades can vary according to exposure, climate and type of soil.
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Habit: Arching
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.2m x 1.2m
Hydrangea Sundae Fraise
Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.
aka French Lavender
Lavandula. French Lavender. A vigorous lavender that is fabulous for hedging. Aromatic grey-green, 'toothed' foliage and long stems of fragrant flowers which are produced almost all year around. Trim regularly to keep tidy. Loves full sun and a well drained position. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
Lavender Dentata
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$6.99
aka Curly Leaf Ligustrum
A designer's delight. The unique, undulating dark green leaves of this evergreen shrub are thick and leathery and add architectural interest to any planting scheme. Use as a feature plant in the garden or a special container. Hardy, compact and easy care. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m
Ligustrum Rotundifolium
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$26.99
Ligustrum Rotundifolium
Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
New stock expected Autumn, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
Ligustrum Rotundifolium
Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
New stock expected Autumn, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Glory Bush
Peace Baby is one of the most compact forms of Tibouchina currently available. Large, clear white flowers with pink stamens throughout the year. Beautiful as a specimen in a pot or in the garden. Protected from frost it will flower all year round. Repeat flowering. Evergreen.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m
Tibouchina Peace Baby
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$24.99
Stock of this item is very low.
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