Assorted Natives
PAGE 1 2 3 4 ALL aka White Kaka Beak Native. White Kaka Beak. Gorgeous, cool ivory white 'Kaka-beak' flowers hang in pendulous clusters from spring through to summer. The blooms are filled with nectar and attractive to birds. Delicate light-green ferny foliage. Quick growing. Practice slug and caterpillar control. Evergreen. Clianthus Albus Current Stock Height: 70/80 cm ? Container: 5l ? $29.99 aka Kaka Beak Red Kaka Beak. This is a fast growing hardy shrub that is covered in drooping clusters of Red parrot beak shaped flowers in early summer, these are very attractive to birds. Regular tip pruning after flowering preserves shape Clianthus Maximus Current Stock Height: 60/80 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $29.99 This beautiful native, Kaka Beak is a fast growing, hardy, semi-evergreen native with bright scarlet parrot beak shaped flowers from late spring - into early Summer. Very attractive to birds. Likes full sun and partial shade, fertile soils that are free draining. Clianthus Red Cardinal Expected Stock Height: 25/50 ? New stock expected Beginning of July, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Kaka Beak Native. White Kaka Beak.Gorgeous, cool ivory white 'Kaka-beak' flowers hang in pendulous clusters from spring through to summer. The blooms are filled with nectar and attractive to birds. Delicate light-green ferny foliage. Quick growing. Practice slug and caterpillar control. Evergreen.
Clianthus White Heron Expected Stock Height: 30cm New stock expected Beginning of July, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Korokio Native. This versatile shrub has an has an almost' misty' or 'ghostly' appearance as the older bronze foliage combines with the silvery young growth to give a unique hue. Leaves are small and the foliage very dense making it very suitable for hedging and topiary work. Easy to grow. Evergreen.
Corokia Silver Ghost Expected Stock Height: 25/30 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Karaka A moderately fast growing tree with large glossy green leaves. Large fleshy drupes in December, small creamy green flowers in September. Very hardy withstanding strong winds, coastal conditions and drought. Resents wet feet and great as a specimen tree Corynocarpus Laevigatus New stock expected Middle of May, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Silver Tree Fern, Ponga, Punga Native. NZ's iconic national symbol the 'Silver Fern' is relatively easy to grow in a semi-shaded position with humus rich soil and protection from harsh frost. Forms an erect trunk topped off with a crown of green fronds with distinctive silver-white undersides. Evergreen.
Cyathea Dealbata Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 5l ? $32.99 Cyathea Dealbata Expected Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? New stock expected Middle of May, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $34.99. Payment on order.
aka Soft Tree Fern or Katote Native. Soft and delicate looking fronds spread horizontally from the crown reaching 2-2.5m in length. The trunk is covered in chestnut coloured scales. Plant in a sheltered position in moist humus rich soil. Water during dry spells. Evergreen Cyathea Smithii Expected Stock Height: 40/60 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Cyathea Smithii Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? New stock expected Middle of May, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $34.99. Payment on order.
aka Blueberry, Flax Lily, Turutu NZ Blueberry. A lovely native perennial that has green sword like foliage that forms a clump. In summer dainty stems of pale blue flowers appear, these are followed by the main act which is the display of blue berries. Happiest in dappled light but will tolerate some sun. Evergreen.
Dianella Nigra Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? New stock expected Middle of May, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
Dianella Nigra Expected Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Flax Lily Native. The NZ Flax Lily is a hardy and tolerant perennial with strappy thin light green leaves. In spring and summer dainty blue flowers stand above the foliage on wiry stems. These are followed by berries in the autumn. Lovely in large drifts. Evergreen. PVR
Dianella Revoluta Kentlyn Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. 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.
Dodonaea Viscosa Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm ? Container: .5l ? WAS $9.99 aka Native Begonia, Parataniwha Native. This shade loving herbaceous ground cover also loves the damp. Found at the base of waterfalls and along streams and gullies so plant where consistent moisture is available. Filtered light will bring out the bronze tones but full shade is enjoyed by this lovely native perennial. Looks great co planted with ferns. Evergreen. Elatostema rugosum Expected Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? New stock expected Middle of May, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
Elatostema rugosum Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Blue Tussock Grass Native. An attractive clump forming perennial grass with
cushions of blue-grey foliage. Easy to grow. tough and versatile. Plant in sun to part shade. Looks best group planted. Evergreen.
Festuca Bank Peninsula Blue Expected Stock Height: 0/5 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Fuchsia A New Zealand native fuchsia that has the sweetest small but perfect fuchsia flowers followed by the most amazing large red berries. A groundcover plant that is best suited to a moist and semi shade to shaded position. Easily grown. Fuchsia Procumbens Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of Winter, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $34.99. Payment on order.
aka Purple Lacebark Native. An attractive, evergreen native tree. The green oval leaves have a serrated edge and purple underside. This is highlighted as the leaves rustle in the breeze. Perfumed, star shaped white flowers in summer. Easy to grow as long as protected from harsh frost. Evergreen.
Hoheria Populnea Purple Wave Expected Stock Height: 100/130 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Japanese Bloodgrass Blood-red spikes that fade to bright green at the base and become translucent with age make this grass a spectacular addition to the perennial border. It takes a while to strut its stuff, but in late summer, it shines like a jewel before it dies back. A real eye catcher.
Imperata Cylindrica Red Baron Expected Stock Height: 10/20 cm ? New stock expected Middle of October, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Knobby Club Rush A rhizomatous perennial 'Rush' that forms a dense clump of tall, arching, leafless stems in bright green. Small brown flowers heads appear most of the year on top of the stems. Tolerates sandy soil and quite wet conditions but equally can be used as an architectural container plant. Evergreen.
Isolepis Nodosa Expected Stock Height: 50/60 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. An attractive grass with leaves that remain bluish-green in color with showy blue variegation throughout the season. Grown for its stiff upright blue-green foliage, this variety is well suited to garden beds and mixed containers. Tolerant of drought, heat, wind, shade and frost. Juncus Blue Dart Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? Container: 1.9l ? $24.99 aka Wiwi or Javelin Grass Wetland Native. Tough and hardy clump forming, rhizomatus perennial that is ideal for damp and swampy areas. Forms a sturdy clump of tall needle like foliage. Quite architectural next to ponds and streams. Prefers the sun and plenty of moisture but really is very tolerant. Evergreen.
Juncus Pallidus Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm ? Container: 1.9l ? $14.99 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.
Knightia Excelsa - Rewarewa Current Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? Container: 1.5l ? $19.99 aka Shore Leptinella Native. Interesting and attractive little ground-cover with fresh green, flat, fern like foliage that sometimes has a hint of bronze. Quite fast growing in sun or part shade and tolerant of coastal conditions. Sometimes used as a 'now mow' lawn substitute. Evergreen.
Leptinella Dioica Expected Stock Height: 0/5 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka NZ Iris Striking selection of Libertia grandiflora forming attractive grassy clumps in variegated green in yellow which are smothered in white flowers like butterflies over late spring. Drought and frost tollerant. Evergreen. Libertia Fields of Gold Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of July, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka NZ Iris What a delightful little plant this native Iris is. Striking golden variegated foliage that forms a strong clump. Dainty little white butterfly flowers appear in summer followed by ornamental seed pods. Easy to grow in a sunny position in average soil. Evergreen. PVR.
Libertia Goldfinger Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? New stock expected Middle of September, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka NZ Iris Native. The NZ Iris is an attractive clump forming perennial with spears of fresh green foliage. In summer white 'butterfly' flowers dance above the leaves on stiff, wiry stems. These are followed by ornamental seed pods. Well worth planting and easy to grow. Evergreen.
Libertia Grandiflora Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $26.99 Libertia Grandiflora Expected Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? New stock expected Middle of May, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $22.99. Payment on order.
aka NZ Iris Native. An evergreen perennial with green sword-like leaves. Ideal for both shade and open conditions. It likes a well drained fertile soil. Panicles of white flowers around in early summer. Ideal for mass planting. Hardy Libertia Grasshopper New stock expected Middle of August, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka NZ Iris This little Iris has to be one of my favourite NZ natives as it has such dainty white "butterfly" flowers. The narrow sword like leaves form a strong clump, the flowers appear in summer followed by ornamental seed pods. Easy to grow in average soil in a sunny position. Evergreen. Libertia Ixiodes Current Stock Height: 10/15 ? Container: 1l ? $16.99 Libertia Ixiodes Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Container: 1.9l ? $22.99 aka NZ Iris A native perennial with narrow spears of bronze green foliage that turns orange-brown in winter. Wiry stems of dainty white 'butterfly' flowers appear in spring and summer. Prefers a semi-shaded position and acid soil. Evergreen.
Libertia Peregrinans Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm ? Container: 1.9l ? $22.99 Libertia Peregrinans Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? New stock expected Middle of June, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
Habit: Arching
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 2m
Habit: Arching
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 2m
Regular tipping after flowering preserves shape & size.
Habit: Arching
Mature Size (HxW): 2m x 2m
Kaka Beak grow best in a sheltered spot with protection from harsh frost.
Habit: Arching
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
'Silver Ghost' responds very well to clipping and is hardy to just about any conditions. In spring small yellow flowers are followed by red berries.
PVR: SHM124
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 3m
It is important that your 'Silver Fern' does not completely dry out in long hot summers. As you will be sitting under it for shade remember to give it a drink when you're having a cold one!
Mature Size (HxW): 4.5m x 3m
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Mature Size (HxW): 8m x 5m
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 30cm
PVR:
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 50cm
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 1m
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Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 100cm
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 40cm
Habit: Groundcover
Mature Size (HxW): 20cm x 100cm
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2m
Particularly effective planted with other grasses, or shown off in a container.
This plant is popular for revegetation of coastal areas and is quite hardy and easy to grow. Tolerates light frosts.
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): Spreading
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 30cm
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 2m
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 7m x 2m
Mature Size (HxW): 5cm x 100cm
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 100cm
PVR: HOM153
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 80cm x 80cm
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 100cm
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 80cm x 80cm
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 60cm
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 80cm
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