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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, 30 for $7 each
aka Wharawhara
Do you want an easy care, tolerant plant that is architecturally interesting? If so then this is the plant for you. Narrow striking silver green leaves that arch attractively. Tolerant of drought and poor soils. Perfect for group planting, or if you prefer, will do very well in a container.
Leaves: Evergreen, Silver
Mature Size (HxW): 1m x 1m
Astelia Banksii
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$29.99
Native. A great little shrub with glossy dark red foliage that looks good all year round. Use for contrast planting in the shrubbery or as a hedge with a difference. Loves to be clipped. Will grow in sun or light shade, tolerates coastal conditions and light frost. Evergreen. PVR
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Brown
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 150cm
Coprosma Karo Red
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$26.99
Coprosma Karo Red
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
aka Cabbage Tree
Cordyline Paso Doble is a stunning new cordyline with variegated foliage. The leaves are coloured burgundy and edged with bright pink. The plant will grow upright and form a small trunk over time. Grow in full sun or part shade in well drained soil.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 1m
Cordyline Paso Doble
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$32.99
Named for the young Prince George, this very tidy, attractive Hebe was bred in the Waikato, part of the royal series. The green and glossy foliage stays clean and compact all year. Masses of royal blue flowers appear in summer across the top of the branches making an appealing display. PVR eligible.
Trim back after flowering to keep tidy.
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 75cm x 75cm
Hebe George
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$24.99
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.
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 5cm x 100cm
Leptinella Dioica
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 12cm ?
$12.99
aka Puka
NZ Puka. A handsome foliage tree with big, dramatic glossy green leaves with a leathery texture and undulating edges. Adds a tropical touch to planting schemes or containers. Likes deep fertile soil and an open sunny position. Protect from frost when young. Happy at the beach. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 3m
Meryta Sinclairii - Puka
Current Stock Height: 45/60 cm ?
Container: 4L ?
$34.99
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: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$26.99
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