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.

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Hebe. Attractive compact growing bush that produces rose purple flowers from mid autumn to mid spring. Prefers open position and benefits from removal of spent flowers to maintain size and shape and encourage repeat flowering. Evergreen.

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aka Koromiko / Veronica

Evergreen Hebe which is considered one of the best. Hardy, compact with dainty fresh green foliage and short spikes of white flowers which completely smother the plant from late spring through until summer. Happiest in a sunny well drained position. Very disease resistant. Evergreen

The 'Wiri' series of Hebe have been bred, selected and named by Jack Hobbs of Auckland Regional Botanic Gardens.

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An erect bushy shrub with long branches. Broad spear-shaped dark green glossy leaves. The large spikes of rich violet-purple flowers, they are dense and smother the bush, appearing in summer and autumn. It will grow in sun or semi-shade, best in well drained soil, will grow in dry sites. Grows in exposed and coastal sites, and will always look best in these conditions. Prune after flowering to keep compact shape.

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aka Lacebark

Native. An extremely attractive and graceful evergreen tree which is quick to establish and easy to grow. Fresh green foliage all year round. In summer star shaped, honey scented white flowers appear en masse and almost smother the foliage with their display. Plant in sun or semi-shade.

A very useful tree where quick screening is required. Makes a nice back-ground of foliage as well. Should be used more in planting schemes in my opinion. Tolerates most conditions except for really harsh frost when young.

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aka Yellow variegated Lacebark

Native. An extremely attractive and graceful evergreen tree which is quick to establish and easy to grow. Fresh green and yellow variegated foliage all year round. In summer star shaped, honey scented white flowers appear en masse and almost smother the foliage with their display. Plant in sun or semi-shade. Evergreen

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aka Blue Star Creeper, Pratia pedunculata

A versatile, weed inhibiting, creeping plant which forms a thick mat and produces many small bright blue, star-like flowers all through spring into autumn. This Native creeper grows in very damp to quite dry places, in sun or shade. Great as a groundcover, over a rockwall or in a hanging basket. Evergreen

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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.

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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.

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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.