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.
Corokia ‘Geentys Green’ Common Names: Geentys Green CorokiaFamily: ArgophyllaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (cultivar)Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overvi...
View full detailsCorokia ‘Red Wonder’ Common Names: Red Wonder Corokia, Wire-netting BushFamily: ArgophyllaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (cultivar)Plant Type: Evergreen ...
View full detailsCorokia ‘Little Prince’ Common Names: Corokia, Wire-netting bush, Korokio Family: Argophyllaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen diva...
View full detailsCorokia ‘Jaxon’ Common Names: Corokia, Wire Netting Bush Family: Argophyllaceae Origin: New Zealand (cultivar) Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overvi...
View full detailsLeptinella ‘Platt’s Black’ (Leptinella squalida ‘Platt’s Black’) Common Names: Platt’s Black Leptinella Family: Asteraceae Origin: Cultivar of Ne...
View full detailsCorokia ‘Sunsplash’ Common Names: Sunsplash Corokia, Wire-netting BushFamily: ArgophyllaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (cultivar)Plant Type: Evergreen Sh...
View full detailsCorokia 'Bronze Knight' Common Names: Bronze Knight Wire Netting Bush, Corokia Bronze King Family: ArgophyllaceaeOrigin: New ZealandPlant Type:...
View full detailsCorokia ‘Sunsplash’ Common Names: Sunsplash Corokia, Wire-netting Bush Family: Argophyllaceae Origin: New Zealand (cultivar) Plant Type: Evergreen...
View full detailsHebe ‘Emerald Gem’ (Veronica ‘Emerald Gem’) Common Names: Emerald Gem hebeFamily: PlantaginaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (cultivar selection)Plant Type...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) ‘Wiri Charm’ Common names: Wiri Charm Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand hybrid (Wiri series) Plant Type: Evergre...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) fruticeti Common names: Alpine Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand (alpine & subalpine habitats) Plant Type:...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) topiaria Common names: Topiary Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview Hebe (Ve...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) calcicola Common Names: Limestone Hebe, Coastal Hebe Overview Hebe (Veronica) calcicola is a tough, compact NZ native shrub natu...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) Icing Sugar Overview A striking medium-sized evergreen shrub admired for its vibrant foliage and beautiful two-toned blooms. Hebe...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) Icing Sugar Overview A striking medium-sized evergreen shrub admired for its vibrant foliage and beautiful two-toned blooms. Hebe...
View full detailsHebe ‘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 (Veronica) evenosa Overview Hebe (Veronica) evenosa is a compact, hardy New Zealand native shrub valued for its tight form and fine-textured...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) ‘Wiri Mist’ Overview A beautiful and uniquely hardy New Zealand native ground-cover shrub, Hebe (Veronica) ‘Wiri Mist’ forms a de...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) cupressoides ‘Nana’ Overview Hebe (Veronica) cupressoides ‘Nana’ is a dwarf, compact evergreen shrub that forms neat, bun-shaped ...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) parviflora Overview A fast-growing, upright evergreen native shrub with fine, glossy green foliage and delicate white flowers. He...
View full detailsHebe ‘Wiri Splash’ Overview A vibrant and compact New Zealand-bred Hebe with masses of rich purple-pink flowers that cover the plant through spri...
View full detailsCoprosma rugosa Common Names: Rugose Coprosma, Shiny Coprosma Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview: Copros...
View full detailsLeptinella ‘Platt’s Black’ (Leptinella squalida ‘Platt’s Black’) Common Names: Platt’s Black LeptinellaFamily: AsteraceaeOrigin: Cultivar of New ...
View full detailsLeptinella ‘Platt’s Black’ (Leptinella squalida ‘Platt’s Black’) Common Names: Platt’s Black LeptinellaFamily: AsteraceaeOrigin: Cultivar of New ...
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