Assorted Natives
PAGE 1 2 ALL aka Pratia or Panakenake or Lobelia Native. Dainty deep green leaves that quickly form a low mat of tight foliage. In spring and summer myriads of starry shaped white flowers dance above the foliage, followed by fleshy red berries. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Evergreen.
Pratia Angulata Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Pratia Angulata Expected Stock Height: 0/2 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Pratia Native. Dainty deep green small leaves that quickly form a low mat of tight foliage. In spring and summer myriads of starry shaped white flowers dance above the foliage, followed by fleshy purple berries. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Evergreen. Pratia Treadwell Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ? Container: 1.5l ? $14.99 aka Pepper tree or Horopito Native. A lovely little shrub with aromatic foliage that is burgundy red and green in spring-summer and tones of red and deep purple through winter. Easy to grow in sun or part shade, hardy. Evergreen.
Pseudowintera Burgundy Delight Expected Stock Height: 15/25 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Pepper tree Native. An easy to grow shrub that has striking, aromatic, narrow foliage in tones of lime green. Little, fragrant, star like flowers appear in spring but these do not compete with the foliage. Plant in sun or semi-shade in deep soil for best results. Hardy and evergreen. PVR.
Pseudowintera Lime Light Expected Stock Height: 30/40cm ? New stock expected End of August, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $34.99. 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.
Pseudowintera Red Leopard Expected Stock Height: 25/35 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Pseudowintera Red Leopard Expected Stock Height: 20/25 cm ? This plant is in high demand and supply is limited this year. Add to your Waitlist for updates on next available stock. aka Mainland Nikau Iconic native plant, the Nikau Palm is ideal for the tropical look in your garden. Long fan like rich green leaves extend upright from the shiny bulbous butt at the top of the smooth trunk. I suppose you could say the overall effect is that of a giant feather duster! Happiest in shade. Evergreen. Rhopalostylis Sapida Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $39.99 Rhopalostylis Sapida Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? Container: 8l ? $54.99 Rhopalostylis Sapida Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 5l ? $59.99 Stock of this item is very low. Rhopalostylis Sapida New stock expected Beginning of July, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Knawel Native. The little crowded leaves of this moss-like plant pack together to form undulating mounds of foliage that gradually spread. Looks superb in shingle or gravel gardens set amongst larger rocks. Happiest in morning sun and must have good drainage. Evergreen.
Scleranthus Biflorus Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ? Container: 1.3l ? $12.99 Stock of this item is very low. aka Knawel Native. The little crowded leaves of this moss-like plant pack together to form undulating mounds of foliage that gradually spread. Looks superb in shingle or gravel gardens set amongst larger rocks. Happiest in morning sun and must have good drainage. Evergreen. Scleranthus Biflorus Tutukaka Head Expected Stock Height: 0/5 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. 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 Scleranthus Crew Cut Expected Stock Height: 3/5 cm ? New stock expected Middle of May, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $24.99. Payment on order.
aka Swamp Weed Native. A useful native ground-cover that spreads by rooting stems. The tough fleshy, green leaves are wind and salt tolerant so it is a useful plant for coastal gardens. In the warmer months fragrant white flowers appear, these are followed by fleshy seed pods. Tolerant, hardy and evergreen.
Selliera Radicans Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ? Container: 1.5l ? $12.99 aka Swamp Weed Native. A useful native groundcover that spreads by rooting stems. The tough fleshy, green to gold leaves are wind and salt tolerant so useful to plant in coastal gardens. In the warmer months fragrant white flowers appear, these are followed by fleshy seed pods. Tolerant, hardy and evergreen. PVR Selliera Radicans Moondrop Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ? Container: 12cm ? $14.99 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 Sophora Dragons Gold Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $29.99 aka Kowhai Native A smallish shrub with narrow wiry stems growing in a zigzag fashion, bearing pretty leaves with tiny leaflets. Golden orange pea flowers are produced late in the season. Best in full sun, lean soil and not much fertilizer. Evergreen
Sophora Little Baby Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? New stock expected End of August, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Limestone Kowhai Native. This form of Kowhai was discovered in the Nelson region and was originally thought to be a form of S.microphylla but is now recognized as a distinct species. The dark green oval leaflets are longer than usual and the spring flowers are a soft lemon. Evergreen. Sophora Longicarinata Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $29.99 aka Kowhai The floral emblem of NZ and loved by Tuis and gardeners alike. The native name Kowhai means yellow and represents the pendulous racemes of nectar filled yellow flowers that appear in spring. Dainty small fern like foliage. Easy to grow in a sunny position. Semi - evergreen.
Sophora Microphylla Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $29.99 aka Kowhai Native. A distinctive form of the popular Kowhai with tangled, twisted, branches with small olive green leaves. Forms a little mounding hummock. The yellow flowers appear in spring but can be hidden amongst the branches. An interesting rather than beautiful form but I rather like it. Evergreen.
Sophora Prostrata Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm ? Container: 5l ? $29.99 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.
Sophora Sun King Current Stock Height: 70/80 cm ? Container: 3.3l ? $34.99 aka Kowhai A selected form of our native Kowhai which has a graceful pendulous habit. The fragrant yellow blooms are the official floral emblem of NZ and are loved by Tuis and gardeners alike. Dainty, green fern like foliage. Easy to grow in a sunny position. Semi-evergreen depending on temperature.
Sophora Te Kawa Gold Expected Stock Height: 70/80 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Kowhai Native. The floral emblem of NZ and loved by Tuis and gardeners alike. The native name Kowhai means yellow and represents the pendulous racemes of nectar filled yellow flowers that appear in spring. This species flowers at a younger age than others. Evergreen. Sophora Tetraptera Current Stock Height: 70/80 cm ? Container: 1.9l ? $16.99 Sophora Tetraptera Current Stock Height: 160/220 cm ? Container: 25l ? $229.99 THIS ITEM MAY REQUIRE TRUCK DELIVERY, SEE TERMS Sophora Tetraptera Current Stock Height: 140/180 cm ? Container: 5l ? $29.99 aka Three Kings Vine This is a very special New Zealand plant. Originating from the Three Kings Islands where there is only one plant still remaining in the wild. All plants sold today are descended from this one wild plant.
Tecomanthe Speciosa Expected Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? New stock expected End of August, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
Habit: Groundcover
Mature Size (HxW): 5cm x 200cm
Habit: Groundcover
Mature Size (HxW): 5cm x 200cm
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 1.5m
Mature Size (HxW): 5cm x 1m
Mature Size (HxW): 5cm x 100cm
Mature Size (HxW): 20cm x 100cm
Habit: Groundcover
Mature Size (HxW): 20cm x 100cm
PVR:
Habit: Groundcover
Mature Size (HxW): 20cm x 100cm
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Habit: Arching
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 6m x 4m
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 8m x 3m
Habit: Spreading
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
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.
PVR: 2453
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 3m
Habit: Arching
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 8m x 4m
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4.5m x 3m
The tecomanthe vine will only flower if it is growing horizontally.
Habit: Groundcover
Mature Size (HxW): 10m x NaNm
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