Natives for Alpine Conditions
Discover the beauty and resilience of New Zealand’s high country with our range of Native Alpine Plants. Grown to thrive in harsh, exposed conditions, these hardy species bring unique texture, colour, and charm to rock gardens, alpine landscapes, and low-maintenance plantings. From compact shrubs to ground-hugging herbaceous plants, NZ alpine natives are naturally adapted to cold, wind, and poor soils—making them tough, low-water options that still deliver striking visual appeal. Perfect for adding a touch of the mountains to your own backyard.
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Hebe Mary Antonette
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Mary Antoinette’ Overview A striking, free-flowering Hebe with elegant pink-to-lilac blooms and a compact, tidy habit. Hebe (Ver...
View full detailsHebe Lewisii
Hebe lewisii (Veronica lewisii) Common Names: Hebe Lewisii, Lewis’s Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub ...
View full detailsCoprosma Red Lobster
Coprosma ‘Red Lobster’ Common Names: Lobster Coprosma, Red-Margined Coprosma Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand (cultivar) Plant Type: Evergree...
View full detailsPodocarpus Nivalis (Hybrid)
Podocarpus nivalis × Hybrid Common Names: Alpine Hedge Tōtara, Hybrid Snow Tōtara Family: Podocarpaceae Origin: New Zealand (natural hybrid) Plant...
View full detailsOlearia Oleifolia
Olearia oleifolia Common Names: Olive-leaved Daisy Bush Family: Asteraceae Origin: New Zealand (South Island – alpine and subalpine regions) Plant...
View full detailsPhormium Jack Spratt
Phormium ‘Jack Spratt’ Common Names: Dwarf Flax, Mini NZ Flax Family: Asphodelaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Perennial (Flax) Ov...
View full detailsOlearia Traversii x 1
Olearia traversii Common Names: Chatham Island Tree Daisy Family: Asteraceae Origin: New Zealand (endemic to the Chatham Islands) Plant Type: Ever...
View full detailsCoprosma Black Cloud
Coprosma ‘Black Cloud’ Common names: Black Cloud Coprosma Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand hybrid Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub / Groundcove...
View full detailsPodocarpus acutifolius
Podocarpus acutifolius Overview A hardy New Zealand native conifer with fine, bronze-green foliage that gives a soft, feathery texture year-round...
View full detailsCarex Flagellifera Brown
Carex flagellifera ‘Brown’ Common Names: Brown Sedge, Weeping Brown Carex Family: Cyperaceae Origin: New Zealand (endemic) Plant Type: Evergreen S...
View full detailsPodocarpus Nivalis (Hybrid)
Podocarpus nivalis × Hybrid Common Names: Alpine Hedge Tōtara, Hybrid Snow Tōtara Family: Podocarpaceae Origin: New Zealand (natural hybrid) Plant...
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