Assorted Natives
PAGE 1 2 3 4 10 PER PAGE aka Bidibidi A very useful little native for use as a ground cover or to drape over the edge of a container. Creeping soft stems of small maroon coloured foliage quickly forms a dense colourful mat. Happiest growing in a sunny well drained position. Will even do well in gravel. Evergreen.
Acaena Purpurea Expected Stock Height: 0/5 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Makamaka Makamaka is a small tree producing profusion of creamy flowers in spring. Excellent in tubs or pots. Enjoys sun or shade and best in moist rich soils. For best growing protect from heavy frosts. Great for Lowland forest, forest margins and stream-sides. Ackama Rosifolia Expected Stock Height: 60/70 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Kauri NZ's iconic native conifer. Slow growing but well worth the wait for the tree to mature into its stately form. When juvenile the foliage tends to have copper bronze tones but as the tree ages green is the more dominant colour. One to plant for your grand children! Est.10yr.growth. Agathis Australis - Kauri Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm ? Container: 4l ? $34.99 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.
Anemanthele lessoniana Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? Container: 1.5l ? $14.99 aka Jointed Rush or Oioi Wetland. A NZ (Oioi) Reed with fine grey-green needles of foliage with brown markings at intervals along the length of the leaves. Forms a large clump. Grows in water or in damp ground. Tolerates salty water. Very decorative in a pot and useful for floral work. Tough as. Evergreen.
Apodasmia Similis Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? Container: 1.5l ? $14.99 aka Jointed Rush or Oioi Wetland. A NZ (Oioi) Reed with fine grey-green needles of foliage with brown markings at intervals along the length of the leaves. Forms a large clump. Grows in water or in damp ground. Tolerates salty water. Very decorative in a pot and useful for floral work. Tough as. Evergreen. Apodasmia Similis 10 pack Expected Stock Height: 35/50 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Wineberry or Makomako Native-Wine Berry-Makomako
Serrated green leaves with purple tones to the under-side, clusters of pink flowers in spring which are followed by juicy black berries that birds love. Grows happily in the sun in most soils as long as they are not too dry. Tolerates light frost. Semi-evergreen.
Aristotelia Serrata Current Stock Height: 80/90 cm ? Container: 0.5l ? WAS $9.99 aka Renga Renga Lily The NZ Renga Renga Lily is a great landscaping plant. Broad, lush, blue-grey, clump forming foliage and dainty sprays of creamy white blooms in summer. Looks its best mass planted in filtered light though will tolerate some sun. Protect from harsh frost. Perennial.
Arthropodium Cirratum New stock expected End of August, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Renga Renga Lily Native. Renga Renga Lily. Discovered at Matapouri Bay, Northland, this great landscaping plant has broad, lush, blue-grey, foliage and dainty sprays of creamy white blooms in summer. Plant in well drained fertile soil. Prefers filtered light though will tolerate some sun. Perennial Arthropodium Matapouri Bay Expected Stock Height: 15/25 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Arthropodium Matapouri Bay Expected Stock Height: 25/35 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Arthropodium Matapouri Bay Expected Stock Height: 50/60 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of July, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Renga Renga Lily Masses of flowers appear, in panicles, during spring and early summer. Broad arching leaves send up beautiful sprays of starrty white flowers. Adds great texture to gardens. Ideal for mass plantings as a groundcover. Plant in well drained soil, prefers filtered light. Perennial. Arthropodium Parnell Expected Stock Height: 25/35 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of July, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Renga Renga Lily A delightful dwarf selection of NZ's popular Renga Renga Lily. Forms a nice little clump and looks great when planted en masse. Pretty panicles of white flowers dance above the foliage in spring. Best in part shade with protection from harsh frost .Suits coastal condiitons Evergreen.
Arthropodium Te Puna Expected Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of July, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
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.
Asplenium Bulbiferum Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $21.99 Asplenium Bulbiferum Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? New stock expected End of August, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
Asplenium Bulbiferum Expected Stock Height: 15/25 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of July, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Hen and Chicken Fern Native. A selected form of the 'Hen and Chicken' Fern that has luxuriant thick and shiny green fronds. Makes a striking ground cover plant for shady situations. Looks good group planted beneath established trees. Likes the shade and nice moist humus rich soil. Protect from frost. Evergreen.
Asplenium Maori Princess Expected Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of Winter, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $24.99. Payment on order.
aka Wharawhara A stunning native cultivar that originates from the Chatham Islands. Strong broad swords of arching foliage toned a sensuous metallic silver. Use in groups for a bold dramatic statement. Tolerant of sun or part shade but hates "wet feet". Looks fabulous in a container. Hardy and evergreen.
Astelia C Silver Spear Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $29.99 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 Westland Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Container: 1.5l ? $19.99 Astelia Westland Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $26.99 Astelia Westland Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Container: 3.3l ? $29.99 aka Taraire It is found only in the north of the North Island, to Kawhia on the west and East Cape on the east. Tarairi likes a good moist, free-draining soil. Although it tolerates shade, its form is fuller if grown in full sun. It will only tolerate a light frost, and is best provided with a wind break when young.
Beilschmiedia Tarairi Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm ? Container: 3.5l ? $29.99 aka Crown Fern or Pui-Pui Native Fern. This fern earned its name from the attractive crown of bright green radiating fronds. The fronds are long, narrow and segmented and form a rosette. Gradually spreads. Loves moisture and shade with protection from harsh frost. Perennial.
Blechnum Discolour (Crown Fern) Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of July, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Kiokio, Gully Fern A hardy popular fern that will grow in deep shade or in a more open site. New growth has red tones. Great for erosion control on banks as it has a good root system and if fast growing.
Blechnum Novae Zealandiae Expected Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of July, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Crown Fern Native Fern. This fern 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.
Blechnum Silver Lady Current Stock Height: 30/35 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $24.99 Blechnum Silver Lady Expected Stock Height: 15/25 cm ? New stock expected Middle of September, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Tussock Grass NZ Native Grass. This is a graceful little grass or tussock with fine, light silver green needles of foliage that curl over at the top. Looks its best when planted in large groups or drifts. Easy to grow in sun or part shade in average soil. Evergreen.
Carex Frosted Curls Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? Container: 1.5l ? $14.99 Carex Frosted Curls Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? Container: 0.5l ? $9.99 aka Prostrate marble leaf Carpodetus serratus prostrate is a semi-prostrate form of Putaputaweta which can grow to a height of 75 cm and have a spread of a 1 m. It prefers damp and shade. In spring it can be covered in small white flowers. (summer). Prefers damp soils, sun or shade. Carpodetus Serratus prostrata Current Stock Height: 20/430 cm ? Container: 2l ? $24.99 aka Miniature Toetoe The perfect plant to add texture and movement to your planting scheme. The arching narrow foliage sways gracefully in the wind. Plumes of creamy green flowers appear in early summer. Hardy and tolerant, easy to grow just about anywhere but prefers a well drained position. Evergreen.
Chionochloa Flavicans Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Container: 1.3l ? $18.99 Chionochloa Flavicans New stock expected Beginning of July, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Red Tussock A very striking plant for adding strong texture to the garden. Particularly affective when planted in groups. The narrow arching foliage glows and shimmers in the sun & ripples elegantly in the wind. Attractive flower heads in summer. Hardy and tolerant. Evergreen. Chionochloa Rubra Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? Container: 2.4l ? $24.99 Stock of this item is very low. aka New Zealand Clematis Clematis. One of the loveliest NZ Native plants, suitable for trellises, walls or rambling joyfully through trees. Festoons of large, starry, pure white blooms with golden anthers appear in spring, followed by silken seed heads. Keep roots cool with a nice layer of mulch. Evergreen. Clematis Paniculata Expected Stock Height: 40/60 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of Winter, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $49.99. Payment on order.
aka Clematis hybrid Native. A beautiful NZ Clematis hybrid which has large white flowers from spring until summer. Set against the dark green foliage this is a striking climber for a semi-shaded or morning sun spot. Keep the roots cool with a nice layer of mulch. Evergreen. PVR. Clematis Purity Expected Stock Height: 60/70 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Dark green fern like leaves and oh so pretty single white flowers that appear in abundance in the spring make this little Sweet Hart a must have. Its naturally scrambling habit make it perfect for draping over banks and walls and it looks great in a hanging basket. Evergreen. Clematis Sweet Hart Expected Stock Height: 50/60 cm ? This plant is in high demand and supply is limited this year. Add to your Waitlist for updates on next available stock.
Habit: Spreading
Mature Size (HxW): 5cm x 100cm
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 12m x 6m
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 6m x 2.5m
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 120cm
May be toxic to animals.
Mature Size (HxW): 1m x 1m
May be toxic to animals.
Mature Size (HxW): 1m x 1m
Berries will only occur on the female tree if pollination occurs. The Wine-Berry has separate male and female trees.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 3m
NOW $7.00
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 60cm
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 60cm
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 60cm
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 40cm
Mature Size (HxW): 80cm x 30cm
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 50cm
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m
Astelia look their best when group planted and they are a fabulous easy care architectural container plant.
Mature Size (HxW): 80cm x 80cm
Has a classically pyramidal shape with striking tiers of branches that over time change to form a spreading canopy. Suitable as a speciman tree.
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 8 - 10m
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x spreads
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 70cm
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
If your clump of Carex becomes a little scruffy give it a new 'do' by cutting off the top growth - you can be quite severe - and it will rapidly re grow with renewed vigour.
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 50cm
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 75cm x 100cm
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 1m x 1m
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 1m x 1m
Habit: Climbing
Mature Size (HxW): Climbing
PVR: CLE003
Habit: Climbing
Mature Size (HxW): Climbing
As with all Clematis 'Sweet Hart' prefers to have a cool root run so it is important to keep the base of the plant well mulched.
It will perform its best in a sheltered position.
Habit: Spreading
Mature Size (HxW): Climbing
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