Selected natives @ $9.99, 10 for $8 each, 30 for $7 each

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aka NZ Iris

This little Iris has to be one of my favourite NZ natives as it has such dainty white "butterfly" flowers. The narrow sword like leaves form a strong clump, the flowers appear in summer followed by ornamental seed pods. Easy to grow in average soil in a sunny position. Evergreen.

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aka NZ Iris

A native perennial with narrow spears of bronze green foliage that turns orange-brown in winter. Wiry stems of dainty white 'butterfly' flowers appear in spring and summer. Prefers a semi-shaded position and acid soil. Evergreen.

aka NZ Iris

A hardy, clump growing perennial with narrow flax like leaves and spikes of white Iris-like flowers in Spring through to Summer. A greener version of plain Peregrinans without sending up shoots. Looks stunning in bulk landscaping or as a specimen in a pot in the garden as a feature. Evergreen.

Suits coastal conditions but also the cold alpine temperatures. Not commonly found.

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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. Frost tender. Evergreen.

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

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aka Swamp Musk

Native. Carpet forming perennial with tiny little leaves that form a dense mat. In summer small white-blue flowers appear followed by egg shaped seed pods. A useful plant for rockeries or in-between paving slabs etc. Likes the sun and fertile soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Evergreen.

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aka Wharangi

Forms a rounded, large bush of shiny, lime-green leaves. Grows well in sandy soils sheltered from the worst of the coastal winds. Tolerates light frosts. Small, yellow-green flowers from late-winter to late-spring. Brown fruit are produced from late-spring to early-autumn.

Once ripe, the fruit open to reveal a black seed that birds love.

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aka Swamp Mahoe

A NZ native that can be grown as a shrub or small tree. With stiff interlaced branches the green foliage has rounded serration along the edge. While this is hardy it thrives in wet, swampy areas. Great for planting in wetlands, along waterways and riparian areas. Evergreen.

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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.

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aka Crimson Rata

Native. A non-climbing Rata which forms a lose spreading shrub with small rounded green leaves that increase in size as the plant matures. Bright red blooms appear in spring. Loves a warm position and is better protected from frost especially when young. Good coastal plant. Evergreen.

Metrosideros Carminea is a climbing Rata if grown from seed. We sell only adult cutting grown plants which will not climb.

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aka Pohutukawa

A beautiful low growing shrub that has lime green foliage that grows in a compact habit. In summer it can be smothered in small red flowers. Can be used for hedging, low borders or in a pot. Great for coastal planting to withstand exposure. Evergreen