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
'Raspberry Fountain' has been bred from the top selling Cordyline 'Red Fountain', but now with stunning pink foliage! Does not form a central trunk, instead forms a clump of arching pink foliage that looks great throughout the year. Brilliant as a container plant or planted in the garden. Evergreen.
Leaves: Evergreen, Red
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 75cm x 100cm
Cordyline Raspberry Fountain
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$32.99
Cordyline Raspberry Fountain
Current Stock Height: 25/30 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$39.99
aka Cabbage Tree
A stunning hybrid form of NZ's Cabbage Tree bred by the Jury family. Long, cascading strap like leaves of deep maroon form an attractive clump. Looks great in the garden and fabulous in a container. Sprays of small fragrant flowers in late spring-summer. Evergreen.
This 'Cabbage Tree' seldom forms a trunk and remains a nice compact clump. Looks good planted in groups of 3 or more and is happiest planted in the sun.
PVR:
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Red
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
Cordyline Red Fountain
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$34.99
Cordyline Red Fountain
Current Stock Height: 90/100 cm ?
Container: 3.3l ?
$44.99
aka Koromiko
A top performing Hebe that is quite a show off in the height of summer. That's when the purple flower heads smother the bush, these flowers fade to white as they age. Nice fresh green foliage that trims well, this is best done after flowering. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen.
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 75cm x 75cm
Hebe Inspiration
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$26.99
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.
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 50cm x 100cm
Hebe Quicksilver
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$26.99
Regal series is bred in the Waikato. Louis is a low growing variety, white flowering, easy to grow and will be a real charmer! The glossy green foliage stays clean and compact all year round. A hardy New Zealand native plant. Trim back after flowering to keep tidy. Evergreen
March 2019 Release.
PVR: 34547
Habit: Spreading
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 15cm x 100cm
Hebe Regal Louis
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$24.99
aka Manuka or Tea tree
'Blushing Star' has been selected as a variety which is particularly good at producing an abundance of flowers which smother the tops of the arching branches during the spring months. The flowers are a soft blush pink with a deep maroon centre. Evergreen.
Habit: Bushy
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 2m
Leptospermum Blushing Star
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$29.99
Leptospermum Blushing Star
Expected Stock Height: 15/25 cm ?
New stock expected Middle of August, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $39.99. Payment on order.
aka Manuka or Tea Tree
Native. An attractive shrub that will brighten up the garden in the dull winter months. The foliage is a deep burgundy bronze tone and the flowers start appearing in winter are a vivid intense shade of red. Flowers right through to spring. Hardy and easy to grow in a sunny spot. Evergreen. PVR.
PVR:
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Red
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 1m
Leptospermum Electric Red
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$29.99
Leptospermum Electric Red
Expected Stock Height: 45/50 cm ?
New stock expected Middle of August, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $39.99. Payment on order.
aka Manuka or Tea Tree
Native. AKA Tea Tree. This dwarf form of Tea Tree has single white, pink-flushed flowers with a dark eye that appear during spring. Upright growth habit and very free flowering, tolerating most soil types and conditions. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 45cm x 45cm
Leptospermum Nanum Tui
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$29.99
aka Manuka or Tea Tree
Native. An unusual form of our native Manuka (Tea Tree) which has a low semi-prostrate habit that makes it ideal for cascading over walls and banks. Can also be used in rock gardens or as a ground cover. The foliage is tiny, narrow and pointed, the flowers are in tones of rose red and pink. Evergreen.
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 60cm x 90cm
Leptospermum Pink Cascade
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$26.99
Stock of this item is very low.
Leptospermum Pink Cascade
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$29.99
aka Flax
Native. A beautiful medium sized flax with the deepest wine coloured, sword shaped foliage. Imagine the effect of a large drift of these swaying in the breeze. Alternatively stunning in a container. Easy to grow in just about any condition. Evergreen.
Habit: Arching
Leaves: Evergreen, Red
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m
Phormium Dark Delight
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$24.99
Phormium Dark Delight
Expected Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
New stock expected Middle of August, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.
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 Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 60cm x 60cm
Phormium Duet
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$24.99
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 Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Brown
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
Phormium Platts Black
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$24.99
Native. You will want this naturally compact rounded Pittosporum because it looks great with it's limey green leaves. A great boarder plant that will look just as at home on your patio in a container or in the garden. Plant in full sun. Tough and hardy. Evergreen.
Pittorsporums love well drained fertile soil but are remarkably tolerant plants and will adapt to less than ideal conditions. They are hardy and generally healthy.
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 60cm x 60cm
Pittosporum Fankies Folly
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$32.99
Pittosporum Fankies Folly
Expected Stock Height: 35/45 cm ?
New stock expected Beginning of July, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Pepper tree or Horopito
Native. This plant has deep red 'leopard' spots dominating the striking gold/green foliage. Very easy to grow and hardy to just about any conditions. A great contrast plant or perhaps a unique low hedge. Evergreen.
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m
Pseudowintera Red Leopard
Current Stock Height: 35/40 cm ?
Container: 1l ?
$26.99
Pseudowintera Red Leopard
Current Stock Height: 20/25 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$39.99
Pseudowintera Red Leopard
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 5l ?
$59.99
Stock of this item is very low.
aka Kowhai
If you want a well behaved, rewarding evergreen shrub then it would be hard to go past this delightful little Kowhai. Compact and tidy and completely covered in rich yellow bells in late winter that birds love, especially Tui and Waxeyes. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Evergreen
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Sophora Dragons Gold
Current Stock Height: 35/40 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$24.99
Sophora Dragons Gold
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$29.99
Sophora Dragons Gold
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$34.99
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