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Natives - Just Arrived

There are so many good reasons to plant a New Zealand native as gardeners all over the world have discovered. During a recent trip to Europe I swear I saw a Cabbage Tree (Corydline) in every back yard I peeked into! Here at home, planting a NZ Native is really an act of conservation as it ensures the continuation of native plant species. Along with that there is the added bonus of attracting native birds to your garden and beneficial native insects. However before we get too "Green" and serious lets just apreciate the wonderful layers of colour, texture and distinctive form that NZ Natives offer the gardener.  


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aka Birds Nest Fern

Probably better known as Bird's Nest Fern is a very striking feature plant with its bright green, wavy edged fronds that grow in a rosette shape forming a bowl or nest shape in the centre. Can be grown as an indoor plant for air purification or outside. Frost tender.

Thriving in the low light it is an excellent container plant for a sheltered and shaded patio or shade house in warm climates.

 

Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 30cm

Asplenium Antiquum

Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm  ? 

Container: 2.4l  ? 

$29.99

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aka Hen and Chicken Fern

This NZ native Fern makes a striking cover plant for shady situations. Looks good group planted beneath established trees and is useful to plant with Hostas carrying on the interest after the Hostas have died down. Likes the shade and nice moist humus rich soil. Protect from frost.


 

Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 80cm x 30cm

Asplenium Bulbiferum

Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm  ? 

Container: 5l  ? 

$39.99

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Asplenium Bulbiferum

Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm  ? 

Container: 2.4l  ? 

$24.99

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Asplenium Bulbiferum

Expected Stock Height: 15/25 cm  ? 

New stock expected End of Spring, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

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aka Wharawhara or Kakaha

Native. A fabulous foliage plant ideal for group planting. Silvery, strap like foliage that is attractively flushed with red and bronze tones. The red colour intensifies in cold weather. Tolerant of sun or part shade but not tolerant of 'wet feet'. Evergreen.

Astelia look their best when group planted and they are a fabulous easy care architectural container plant.

 

Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 80cm x 80cm

Astelia Westland

Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm  ? 

Container: 1.5l  ? 

$19.99

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Astelia Westland

Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$26.99

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Astelia Westland

Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm  ? 

Container: 3.3l  ? 

$29.99

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aka Crown Fern

Native Fern. This fern is also known as the dwarf tree fern as it develops a short trunk when mature. Can be grown indoors or outdoors. Likes a warm shady spot in the garden with moist free draining soil.

 

Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 100cm

Blechnum Silver Lady

Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm  ? 

Container: 2.4l  ? 

$29.99

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aka Sedge

A very attractive little 'Sedge' with arching leaves of green edged with silver. Forms a neat and tidy evergreen clump and would look most impressive planted en masse. Plant in morning sun or part shade in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Would make a nice container plant too. Perennial. PVR.

Insignificant brown flowers will appear amongst the foliage in summer.

 

Flower Colour: Brown
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Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 0.3m x 0.3m

Carex Everest

Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm  ? 

Container: 1.9l  ? 

$24.99

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aka Sedge

Easy on the eyes, easy to grow and low maintenance, this plant forms a neat, easily controlled mound of green foliage with lime margins. Everlime is a great cold hardy accent plant for all year round arrangements. Everlime does well in mass plantings and in open situations. Perennial

 

Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 45cm x 45cm

Carex Everlime

Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm  ? 

Container: 1.9l  ? 

$24.99

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aka Sedge

Carex Eversheen is a superb ground cover and container plant with distinctive lime yellow striped foliage. A wonderful little selection with a fresh appearance. It is easy to grow, low maintenance and forms a neat easily controlled mound. Eversheen is a great cold hardy accent plant for all year round arrangements. Perennial

 

Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 40cm

Carex Eversheen

Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm  ? 

Container: 1.9l  ? 

$24.99

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Featherfalls is a highly decorative Carex with great garden or pot performance. With long clean and crisp foliage it is a year round maintenance free plant. A highlight of this new variety is its beautiful plumes of feathery flower stems emerging from the centre during spring. Evergreen

 

Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 45cm x 45cm

Carex Featherfalls

Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm  ? 

Container: 1.9l  ? 

$24.99

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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.

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Arching
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 2m

Clianthus Albus

Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm  ? 

Container: 5l  ? 

$29.99

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aka Red Kaka Beak

The red native Kaka Beak is a fast growing semi-evergreen shrub with fern-like leaves that decorate the arching branches. In spring and summer suspended clusters of large 'parrot beak' shaped flowers in bright red appear. The nectar filled blooms are loved by birds. Protect from harsh frost.

 

Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Arching
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 2m

Clianthus Puniceus

Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm  ? 

Container: 5l  ? 

$29.99

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aka Mirror Plant

Native. If you have a lot of ground to cover then this little native will do the job for you with ease. Shiny green leaves that are edged with yellow and gold look good all year round. Grow in sun or part shade and protect from harsh frost. Great coastal plant. Evergreen.

 

Habit: Spreading
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 20cm x 100cm

Coprosma Kiwi Gold

Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm  ? 

Container: 2l  ? 

$24.99

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aka Cocktail Coprosma Series

'Midnight Martini' has small, darkest brown, glossy foliage highlighted with just a hint of orange and green. The dark colour intensifies in cooler weather and is very striking. Will make quite an impact planted en masse. Grow in sun or part shade, protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

 

PVR: SHM237
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 100cm

Coprosma Midnight Martini

Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$24.99

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aka Mirror Plant

NZ Native. Coprosma Prostrata has little shiny green leaves and makes an attractive groundcover. Great for those tough spots in the garden. Hardy and tolerant of dry conditions. Plant in full sun. Evergreen.

 

Habit: Spreading
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 50cm x 100cm

Coprosma Prostrata

Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm  ? 

Container: 1.5l  ? 

$14.99

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Coprosma Prostrata

Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm  ? 

Container: 2l  ? 

$24.99

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aka Cocktail Coprosma Series

A beautiful cultivar of NZ's native Coprosma commonly known as the 'Mirror Plant' because of the glossy leaves. 'Scarlett O'Hara' has reddish orange variegated foliage that intensifies in colour when the temperatures are cool. Plant in sun or part shade and protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Coprosmas can be used for a little low hedge as they respond really well to trimming. The last trim before winter should be done no later than March.

 

PVR: SHM239
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 100cm

Coprosma Scarlet OHara

Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$24.99

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aka Cocktail Coprosma Series

Commonly known as the Mirror Plant because of the beautiful glossy shiny foliage. 'Tequila Sunrise' has a cocktail of foliage colours starting with emerald green and soft yellow and gradually turning to brilliant orange and gold. Happy in sun or part shade. Evergreen. PVR SHM29.

The colour of the foliage of this plant will intensify in cooler conditions. Can be used as a hedge as it trims very well. The last trim before winter should be done no later than March.

 

PVR: SHM29
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 100cm

Coprosma Tequila Sunrise

Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$24.99

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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
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

 

Habit: Upright
Mature Size (HxW): 8m x 5m

Cyathea Smithii

Current Stock Height: 25/35 cm  ? 

Container: 5l  ? 

$34.99

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aka Brown Punga

Native. This is the most common tree fern found in forests throughout New Zealand. It is a medium sized tree fern., fastest growing and tolerates a wide range of conditions. The fronds are harsh to touch and are dark green above and paler on the underside. Water well. Evergreen.

 

Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 7m x 0.2m

Dicksonia Squarrosa - Brown Ponga

Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm  ? 

Container: 5l  ? 

$34.99

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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.

 

Flower Colour: Blue
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 75cm x 75cm

Hebe George

Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm  ? 

Container: 2l  ? 

$24.99

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aka Hebe or Veronica

A neat and tidy little Hebe that has a compact habit. Dainty leaves in a soft olive green shade and masses of tiny lilac-blue flowers in the warm summer months. Plant in a well drained sunny spot and trim lightly after flowering. Evergreen.


 

Flower Colour: Lavender / Blue
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 60cm x 60cm

Hebe Margret

Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm  ? 

Container: 2l  ? 

$24.99

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aka Manuka or Tea Tree

Native. Delightful dwarf 'Manuka' which has a profusion of single light red flowers from late spring through to summer. Foliage is tiny, pointed and a bronze green tone. Easy to grow in just about any soil but likes a sunny spot. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 30cm x 45cm

Leptospermum Nanum Kiwi

Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$26.99

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aka Manuka or Tea Tree

Gorgeous single white flowers massed on ornamental dark foliage make this low growing, prostrate ground cover a good choice for cascading over walls or covering banks. The flowers appear in late winter. Prefers full sun and shelter from the wind. Tolerates most soils. Trim after flowering. Hardy. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 40cm x cm

Leptospermum White Waterfall

Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm  ? 

Container: 5l  ? 

$26.99

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aka Kawakawa

Native. AKA Kawakawa, small tree to at least 5 m tall with erect stems. The leaves are deep green in colour if growing in the forest, but may be yellowish-green in more open situations. Kawakawa is a traditional medicinal plant of the Māori

The name kawakawa comes from the Māori language, where it refers to the bitter taste of the leaves, from kawa or bitter. Kawa Kawa is traditional medicinal plant of the Māori

 

Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 3m

Macropiper Excelsum

Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm  ? 

$19.99

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Macropiper Excelsum

Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$29.99

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An erect variety with shiny, pointed, dark green foliage this looks stunning in the hot months of Summer with beautiful red-scarlet flowers en-mass. An excellent coastal tree as tolerant of wind and salt spray. Evergreen. Frost tender.

A cross between Southern Rata and Pohutukawa that incorporates the frost tolerance of the Rata with the large profuse flowers of the Pohutukawa.

 

Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 3m

Metrosideros Maungapiko

Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm  ? 

Container: 3.3l  ? 

$39.99

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aka Pohutukawa

Native. An unusual Rata - Pohutukawa cross discovered on Great Barrier Island. Nice dark green foliage and scarlet red flowers in summer. Fairly compact habit. Plant in the sun in well drained soil and protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 3m

Metrosideros Mistral

Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm  ? 

Container: 3.3l  ? 

$39.99

Stock of this item is very low.

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aka Flax

Native Little 'Jack Spratt' will not get fat as it is a delightful dwarf flax with narrow upright bronze-red leaves. Looks particularly good group planted. Tough and hardy and quite well groomed. Plant in sun or part shade. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Brown
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 30cm x 30cm

Phormium Jack Spratt

Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm  ? 

Container: 2l  ? 

$24.99

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Phormium Jack Spratt

Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$29.99

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aka Flax

Native flax. A very handsome flax that will provide year round colour with it's brilliant gold, cream and green striped leaves. Looks great in semi-shaded areas. Tolerant and hardy, withstanding most conditions. Evergreen.

 

Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1m x 1m

Phormium Waitara Gold

Current Stock Height: 35/45 cm  ? 

Container: 2l  ? 

$24.99

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aka Flax

Native Flax. Vigorous grower with gracefully drooping foliage heavily variegated yellow with increasing green zone as the leaves mature. Will grow in any reasonable soil. Looks its best in semi-shade. Excellent for accenting in the landscape.

Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society.

 

Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 1.2m x 1.5m

Phormium Yellow Wave

Current Stock Height: 20/40 cm  ? 

Container: 2l  ? 

$24.99

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aka Totara

A very attractive form of our native Totara with blue-grey needles of foliage and attractive bark. Good as a specimen in the landscape or can be trimmed to form a dense hedge. Worthy of planting and very hardy and easy to grow. Evergreen

 

Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 6m x 4m

Podocarpus T Matapouri Blue

Current Stock Height: 60/80 cm  ? 

Container: 4l  ? 

$29.99

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aka Lancewood or Horoeka

NZ Native Lancewood. When juvenile this tree has a single stem and stiff sword-like narrow leaves that are a bronze green shade. Older plants form a rounded head of smaller leathery foliage. Striking landscape plant especially when planted in groups. Tolerant of sun or part shade and light frost. Evergreen.


 

Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 1m

Pseudopanax Crassifolium

Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm  ? 

Container: 1.5l  ? 

$16.99

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Pseudopanax Crassifolium

Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm  ? 

Container: 3.3l  ? 

$34.99

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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.

 

Flower Colour: Yellow
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 8m x 3m

Sophora Microphylla

Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$29.99

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Sophora Microphylla

Current Stock Height: 60/80 cm  ? 

Container: 3.5l  ? 

$34.99

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