Natives - Just Arrived
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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 Wind Grass
Wetland Native. Wind Grass. An attractive and hardy perennial grass that is ideal for mass planting in difficult spots. The leaves are long, narrow and dark green tinged with orange especially in the winter. The fluffy flowers appear on arching stems in summer and are purple-pink. Evergreen.
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 120cm
Anemanthele lessoniana
Current Stock Height: 40 cm
Container: 1.5l ?
$16.99
aka Korokio
Native. A tough, hardy shrub discovered by the late Mike Geenty in the Waikato. A top plant for hedging or background planting. Attractive olive-green leaves, small yellow flowers in spring followed by red berries that birds love. Tolerates regular trimming. Evergreen.
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Corokia Geentys Green
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 1l ?
$16.99
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.
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 100cm
Elatostema rugosum
Current Stock Height: 25/30 cm ?
Container: 5l ?
$29.99
This hebe was developed by a Waikato Nursery as part of the Regal Series of Hebes and named for the Duchess of Cambridge. New leaf shoots are burgundy red in colour, maturing to deep olive green. Masses of purple flowers develop through summer. Trim back after flowering to keep tidy. PVR eligible.
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 75cm x 75cm
Hebe Catherine
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$24.99
Bred in the Waikato as part of the Regal series. Hebe Charlotte is a recent member of the Regal family with glossy green foliage topped with pretty pink flowers through the summer months. Trim back after flowering to keep tidy. A hardy NZ native. PVR eligible.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 75cm x 75cm
Hebe Charlotte
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$24.99
Native. Small, dark green leaves make this a lovely dense, compact Hebe perfect for a natural, low maintenance hedge/border. Lavender flower spikes fade to white as they mature enhance the bush from late winter through to summer. Prefers full sun. water in dry summer months. Evergreen
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 40cm x 80cm
Hebe Diosmifolia Minor
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$24.99
aka Veronica
Native. A pretty free flowering little shrub with dainty evergreen foliage and myriads of little white blooms with a hint of lavender in the centre that will delight from spring to summer. Plant in a sunny spot with humus rich soil that doesn't completely dry out. Protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.
Habit: Spreading
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 25cm x 50cm
Parahebe Snowcaps
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$24.99
aka Kohuhu
Light up your landscape with this 'world famous in the Waikato' version of the ever popular Pittosporum. Small golden variegated foliage and a nice compact habit. Clips well if you would like to use as a hedge. Very hardy and easy to grow in just about any conditions. Evergreen
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 3m
Pittosporum Tandarra Gold
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$24.99
aka Totara
Native. 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
Leaves: Evergreen, Blue
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 6m x 4m
Podocarpus T Matapouri Blue
Current Stock Height: 120 cm
Container: 2.5l ?
$34.99
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