Natives recommended for Central Otago conditions
Central Otago’s climate is defined by hot, dry summers, bitterly cold winters, and frequent hard frosts, making plant selection critical for long-term success. Our Central Otago Collection features New Zealand native plants proven to thrive in these extreme inland conditions, chosen for their ability to cope with temperature extremes, low rainfall, intense sun, and free-draining soils. From alpine shrubs and hardy tussocks to resilient trees and groundcovers, these plants are ideal for Cromwell, Alexandra, Clyde, and surrounding inland areas, delivering tough, low-maintenance performance and year-round structure in one of New Zealand’s most demanding growing environments.
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100x Corokia Frosted Chocolate
Corokia ‘Frosted Chocolate’ Common Names: Frosted Chocolate CorokiaFamily: ArgophyllaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (cultivar)Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub...
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Corokia ‘Frosted Chocolate’ Common Names: Frosted Chocolate Corokia Family: Argophyllaceae Origin: New Zealand (cultivar) Plant Type: Evergreen Sh...
View full details25x Hebe Fruticeti - $4.99 each
Hebe (Veronica) fruticeti Common names: Alpine Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand (alpine & subalpine habitats) Plant Type: Ev...
View full details5x Hebe Calcicola - $5.99 each
Hebe (Veronica) calcicola Common Names: Limestone Hebe, Coastal Hebe Overview Hebe (Veronica) calcicola is a tough, compact NZ native shrub natu...
View full detailsHebe Evenosa
Hebe (Veronica) evenosa Overview Hebe (Veronica) evenosa is a compact, hardy New Zealand native shrub valued for its tight form and fine-textured...
View full details25x Hebe Jasper - $1.99 each
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Jasper’ Overview Hebe ‘Jasper’ is a compact, alpine-style hebe forming a tight, rounded dome of bright green foliage. With its n...
View full detailsHebe Red Edge
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Red Edge’ Overview Hebe (Veronica) ‘Red Edge’ is a compact, eye-catching evergreen shrub admired for its nea...
View full detailsLeptinella Minor
Leptinella minor (Leptinella minor) Common Names: Button Carpet, Cotula, Brass Buttons (minor form) Family: Asteraceae Origin: Native to New Zeal...
View full details10x Corokia Frosted Chocolate - $1.99 each
Corokia Frosted Chocolate - Attractive medium sized colourful shrub with chocolate coloured leaves and silvery undersides, contrasting with dark st...
View full details10x Hebe Jasper - only $1.99c each
Hebe ‘Jasper’ forms a tight low growing dome of bright green foliage. The small evergreen leaves are spear-shaped, lush glossy yellow-green. In l...
View full detailsHebe Emerald Gem
Hebe ‘Emerald Gem’ (Veronica ‘Emerald Gem’) Common Names: Emerald Gem hebeFamily: PlantaginaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (cultivar selection)Plant Type...
View full detailsHebe Annie
Hebe ‘Annie’ (Veronica ‘Annie’) Overview Hebe ‘Annie’ is a compact NZ-bred “Hollywood Hebe” celebrated for its striking cream-and-green variegate...
View full detailsHebe Wiri Cloud
Hebe ‘Wiri Cloud’ (Veronica ‘Wiri Cloud’) Overview Hebe ‘Wiri Cloud’ is a beautiful, compact NZ hybrid noted for its toughness and generous ea...
View full detailsHebe Inspiration
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Inspiration’ Overview A stunning, compact Hebe cultivar with glossy foliage and long-lasting, richly coloured blooms. Hebe (Vero...
View full details1x Hebe Odora
Hebe (Veronica) odora Overview A hardy, compact New Zealand native shrub valued for its glossy foliage and sweetly scented bl...
View full details25x Hebe Wiri Gem - $3.99
Hebe ‘Wiri Gem’ (Veronica ‘Wiri Gem’) Common Names: Wiri Hebe, NZ Shrub HebeFamily: PlantaginaceaeOrigin: New ZealandPlant Type: Evergreen Shrub ...
View full detailsHebe Inveray
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Inveray’ Common names: Inveray Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand hybrid Plant Type: Evergreen Groundcover Shr...
View full detailsHebe Brachysiphon
Hebe (Veronica) brachysiphon Common Names: Alpine Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand (South Island alpine regions) Plant Type: Evergr...
View full detailsHebe George
Hebe George (Hebe ‘George’) Common Names: Hebe ‘George’, shrubby veronica (cultivar) Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand (bred in Waikato) ...
View full details25x Corokia Buddleoides - $1.99 each
Corokia buddleioides Common Names: Wire-netting Bush, Step-tree Family: Argophyllaceae Origin: New Zealand (North and South Islands) Plant Type: E...
View full detailsCoprosma Brunnea
Coprosma brunnea (Coprosma brunnea) Common Names: Leafy Coprosma, Mountain Coprosma Family: Rubiaceae Origin: Endemic to New Zealand Plant Type: ...
View full detailsMuelenbeckia Astonii - $15.99
Muehlenbeckia astonii Overview Muehlenbeckia astonii, commonly known as Shrubby Tororaro, is a rare and highly distinctive New Zealand native shr...
View full detailsLeptinella Platts Black
Leptinella ‘Platt’s Black’ (Leptinella squalida ‘Platt’s Black’) Common Names: Platt’s Black Leptinella Family: Asteraceae Origin: Cultivar of Ne...
View full details5x Hebe Emerald Gem - $5.99 each
Hebe ‘Emerald Gem’ (Veronica ‘Emerald Gem’) Common Names: Emerald Gem hebeFamily: PlantaginaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (cultivar selection)Plant Type...
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