Shrubs - Just Arrived
Although some people regard shrubs as miniature trees, they have completely different growth habits. Some can sucker themselves and send creeping underground stems which root and thereby propagate themselves, whilst others renew themselves after hard pruning.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
From broadleaf evergreens to deciduous shrubs, from flowering shrubs to those valued chiefly for their foliage or twigs, the diversity amongst this group of plants is infinite. When considering creating a feature or focal point with a shrub, take into consideration its habits – if you want it to retain its emphasis in the design, make sure it is an evergreen. If you want a shrub to make a splash of colour that is ongoing, check the length of the flowering period.
Some shrubs are best planted in groups for bold effect. Plant in groups of odd numbers – 3, 5, 7. There is a wide range of shrubs that are quick and dense growing and that are therefore ideal for use as hedges. The native species particularly, lend themselves to this purpose. Try Corokia, Griselinia, Pittosporum varieties.
Small, low-growing shrubs such as lavender and thyme are often termed sub-shrubs; a natural plant community dominated by shrubs is called a shrubland. An area of cultivated shrubs in a park or garden is known as a shrubbery.
There is an ideal shrub for every purpose: for acting as a screen, for privacy, for softening the lines of the house, for releasing fantastic fragrance or simply for looking beautiful. Come into the Nursery and we'll be happy to guide you and answer any questions you may have.
CLICK HERE TO CLOSE MORE INFORMATION
aka Lemon verbena
Lemon Verbena. This open and rangy shrub will not win you over with its looks but will wow you with the delicious aromatic fragrance. Likes good drainage, sunlight and tolerant of light frost. Steep leaves in water to make a refreshing drink. Deciduous.
Give this plant a good tidy up every now and then with sharp secateurs - it will respond well. Small sprays of pale lavender flowers appear in summer but it is really the foliage that makes this shrub desirable.
Habit: Bushy
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Aloysia Citriodora
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: .5l ?
$6.99
aka Evergreen Azalea
Gorgeously pink, Single flowers appear in spring and repeat during summer and autumn; in winter the evergreen foliage becomes bronze, for year-round colour interest -- in containers as well as borders. These lovely shrubs look terrific in a mixed border or in foundation plantings.
All thrive in full sun or partial shade and evenly moist, acid soil.
PVR:
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 90cm
Azalea Autumn Empress
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 2.5L ?
$34.99
aka Evergreen Azalea
Brilliant lavender blooms that are accented with darker purple freckles and stand out against its evergreen foliage. This is an Encore Azalea and so more sun tolerant than other azaleas. Bred for its cold hardiness and rounded growth habit. Beautiful in a pot, mass planted or as a border.
PVR:
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 95cm x 100cm
Azalea Autumn Lilac
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$34.99
aka Evergreen Azalea
Autumn Royalty is a super heat tough and lace bug resistant Azalea. It has stunning fuchsia blooms that repeat in spring, summer and autumn. After 3 years of testing we are yet to see flower blight on this plant.
PVR:
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.25m x 1.25m
Azalea Autumn Royalty
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$34.99
aka Upright Box
An upright Buxus that will grow tall and stay columnar in any garden, landscaping or in a pot to define tall and slender. With its natural habit and small green foliage its great for when you have limited width and don`t require bushy. Easy to grow in sun or part shade.
Similar plants Ilex Sky Pencil, Ilex Sky Sentry, Thuja Smaragd, Cupressus Totem, Cupressus Gracilis, Buxus Graham Blandy, Buxus Fastigata.
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 2m x 0.5m
Buxus Nautilus
Current Stock Height: 80/90 ?
Container: 8l ?
$54.99
Unique, strange, fun! This plant has a character all of its own, with fine 'hairy' strands of evergreen cascading foliage. Use as a groundcover or feature plant in rockeries, where it will spread to 1.5m across but only 30cm high. Excellent weed suppression, low maintenance. Evergreen
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 150cm
Casuarina Cousin It
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 2.4l ?
$34.99
aka Escallonia
One of the best plants available to light up a shady area. New foliage is soft lime green and gradually turns to more golden tones. The flowers are a rosy pink and appear in summer. Happiest with protection from the afternoon sun. Trims well. Evergreen.
Leaves: Evergreen, Yellow
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m
Escallonia Gold Brian
Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$29.99
aka Escallonia
A compact dwarf Escallonia with vibrant glossy leaves and brilliant pink bell-shaped flowers from late Spring to late Summer. Fast growing, it will develop into a showy hedge. Good as a potted specimen. Prefers full sun to part shade, well drained soil. Good coastal plant, frost tolerant. Evergreen
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 80cmcm x 80cmcm
Escallonia Pink Elle
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$29.99
A spreading dwarf form of the eternally popular Gardenia. Covers itself in a mass of sweetly fragrant flowers from late spring to summer. Ideal as a container plant or use as a ground cover in a warm, frost free position in the garden. Will respond well to regular liquid feeding. Evergreen.
Habit: Spreading
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 30cm x 30cm
Gardenia augusta Radicans
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 1l ?
$16.99
Gardenia Augusta Radicans
Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.
Gardenia Radicans
Expected Stock Height: 10/20 cm ?
New stock expected Autumn, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $32.99. Payment on order.
aka Smooth Hydrangea
This Hydrangea hails from the USA and is commonly known as the 'Smooth Hydrangea' because of the thin soft heart shaped leaves. Large heads of white flowers open from green buds in summer. The flowers turn green again as they age. Needs a semi-shaded position. Deciduous.
'Annabelle' is very hardy and will flower well even if cut back quite hard each year. Ensure your soil does not completely dry out in summer for best results. The flower heads are poised gracefully on the tips of the branches and this Hydrangea looks simply stunning in full flower.
Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.8m x 2m
Hydrangea Annabelle
Current Stock Height: 35/40 cm ?
Container: 5l ?
$32.99
aka Japanese Holly
Fabulous form and foliage make this Holly a useful and desirable plant. Growing naturally upright and columnar it looks great in containers or used as an accent point. Happy in sun or part shade. Small white flowers followed by black berries but these are fairly inconspicuous. Evergreen.
This is also a useful plant where a narrow screen or hedge is required, it will do the job without dominating or becoming a constant trimming problem.
Habit: Columnar
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 0.5m
Ilex Sky Pencil
Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm ?
Container: 6l ?
$69.99
aka Bay Tree
This is a top 10 shrub which not only looks good it tastes good as well! The leathery dark green foliage is highly aromatic and popular for cooking. This same foliage clips extremely well making the 'Bay' perfect for hedging and topiary work. Easy to grow. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 3m
Laurus Nobilis
Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$24.99
aka Fringe Flower
Fringe Flower. Add some contrast to planting schemes with this easy to grow, evergreen shrub that has beautiful maroon-purple foliage that deepens in tone during the colder months. Fragrant, 'fringed' deep pink flowers in spring and summer. Sun to part shade.
Habit: Arching
Leaves: Evergreen, Red
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1.2m
Loropetalum Firedance
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$21.99
aka Fringe Flower
Plum Gorgeous is the deepest and darkest coloured foliage of any Loropetalum, and retains its colour all year round. It’s interesting that this fact is seen as a greater attribute than the hot pink tasseled flowers it has through the spring and summer. Evergreen
Great in pots. Clips well.
PVR:
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Red
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 150cm
Loropetalum Plum Gorgeous
Current Stock Height: 25/35 cm ?
Container: 2.4l ?
$32.99
Loropetalum Plum Gorgeous
Current Stock Height: 20/25 cm ?
Container: 4.5l ?
$44.99
Produces red new growth when other Nandinas are green (spring and autumn). A compact, rounded, evergreen shrub with that produces red new growth in spring and autumn. In winter months, turns vivid red all over. Fabulous for foliage contrast and texture. It is a smaller variety that is a perfect height for fences, borders or hedging. PVR.AKA
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Red
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 60cm x 60cm
Nandina Blush
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 4.5l ?
$44.99
Nandina Blush
Expected Stock Height: 15/20cm ?
New stock expected Middle of April, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.
aka Nandina
This Nandina is for those of you who don't want red in your gardens! Magical Lemon n Lime has bright lime green foliage that fades to a deep green -it will not turn red even in winter! The two tone greens look amazing. Stunning as a hedge, boarder or in containers, superb for cut foliage. Evergreen
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 90cm x 90cm
Nandina Magical Lemon Lime
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 4.5l ?
$44.99
Nandina Magical Lemon Lime
Expected Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
New stock expected Middle of April, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.
A beautiful dwarf form of this worthy flowering shrub. In late spring snowy clusters of white snowball blooms decorate the ends of the branches. Attractive serrated fresh green foliage that turns deep burgundy prior to leaf fall. Neat and tidy habit. Plant in sun or part shade. Deciduous.
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 120cm
Viburnum Newport
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 5l ?
$29.99
Naringa is the best hedging Westringia available for medium to tall hedges. Tidy form with masses of mauve coloured flowers in spring and regularly at other times.
Needs pruning about half as much as other Westringias, and in a natural setting, probably not at all. PVR.WES01
PVR:
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.2m x 1.5m
Westringia Naringa
Current Stock Height: 35/40 cm ?
Container: 2.4l ?
$26.99
HL Nurseries Limited t/a Wairere Nursery
826 Gordonton Road, R D 1, Hamilton 3281 Ph: (07) 824 3430 Email: