Assorted Natives
PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ALL aka Purple Lacebark Native. An attractive, evergreen native tree. The green oval leaves have a serrated edge and purple underside. This is highlighted as the leaves rustle in the breeze. Perfumed, star shaped white flowers in summer. Easy to grow as long as protected from harsh frost. Evergreen.
Hoheria Populnea Purple Wave Expected Stock Height: 100/130 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Japanese Bloodgrass Blood-red spikes that fade to bright green at the base and become translucent with age make this grass a spectacular addition to the perennial border. It takes a while to strut its stuff, but in late summer, it shines like a jewel before it dies back. A real eye catcher.
Imperata Cylindrica Red Baron Expected Stock Height: 10/20 cm ? New stock expected Middle of October, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Knobby Club Rush A rhizomatous perennial 'Rush' that forms a dense clump of tall, arching, leafless stems in bright green. Small brown flowers heads appear most of the year on top of the stems. Tolerates sandy soil and quite wet conditions but equally can be used as an architectural container plant. Evergreen.
Isolepis Nodosa Expected Stock Height: 50/60 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. An attractive grass with leaves that remain bluish-green in color with showy blue variegation throughout the season. Grown for its stiff upright blue-green foliage, this variety is well suited to garden beds and mixed containers. Tolerant of drought, heat, wind, shade and frost. Juncus Blue Dart Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? Container: 1.9l ? $24.99 aka Wiwi or Javelin Grass Wetland Native. Tough and hardy clump forming, rhizomatus perennial that is ideal for damp and swampy areas. Forms a sturdy clump of tall needle like foliage. Quite architectural next to ponds and streams. Prefers the sun and plenty of moisture but really is very tolerant. Evergreen.
Juncus Pallidus Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm ? Container: 1.9l ? $14.99 aka Rewarewa This handsome evergreen native forms a slender, erect tapering tree with deep green leaves that have saw-toothed margins. In spring, reddish bottle-brush like flowers appear which provide a nectar feast for native birds. Grows well in average soil in sun or part shade. Avoid harsh frost.
Knightia Excelsa - Rewarewa Current Stock Height: 20/40 cm ? Container: 1.5l ? $19.99 Knightia Excelsa - Rewarewa Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm ? Container: 3.5l ? $29.99 aka Shore Leptinella Native. Interesting and attractive little ground-cover with fresh green, flat, fern like foliage that sometimes has a hint of bronze. Quite fast growing in sun or part shade and tolerant of coastal conditions. Sometimes used as a 'now mow' lawn substitute. Evergreen.
Leptinella Dioica Expected Stock Height: 0/5 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka NZ Iris Striking selection of Libertia grandiflora forming attractive grassy clumps in variegated green in yellow which are smothered in white flowers like butterflies over late spring. Drought and frost tollerant. Evergreen. Libertia Fields of Gold Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of July, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka NZ Iris What a delightful little plant this native Iris is. Striking golden variegated foliage that forms a strong clump. Dainty little white butterfly flowers appear in summer followed by ornamental seed pods. Easy to grow in a sunny position in average soil. Evergreen. PVR.
Libertia Goldfinger Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? New stock expected Middle of September, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka NZ Iris Native. The NZ Iris is an attractive clump forming perennial with spears of fresh green foliage. In summer white 'butterfly' flowers dance above the leaves on stiff, wiry stems. These are followed by ornamental seed pods. Well worth planting and easy to grow. Evergreen.
Libertia Grandiflora Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $26.99 Libertia Grandiflora Expected Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? New stock expected Middle of May, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2m
Particularly effective planted with other grasses, or shown off in a container.
This plant is popular for revegetation of coastal areas and is quite hardy and easy to grow. Tolerates light frosts.
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): Spreading
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 30cm
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 2m
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 7m x 2m
Mature Size (HxW): 5cm x 100cm
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 100cm
PVR: HOM153
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 80cm x 80cm
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 100cm
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