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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Coprosma Red Lobster
Coprosma ‘Red Lobster’ Common Names: Lobster Coprosma, Red-Margined Coprosma Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand (cultivar) Plant Type: Evergree...
View full details100x Corokia Yellow Wonder - $3.99 each
Corokia ‘Yellow Wonder’ (Corokia cotoneaster ‘Yellow Wonder’) Common Names: Yellow Wonder Corokia, Wire-netting BushFamily: ArgophyllaceaeOrigi...
View full detailsPodocarpus Nivalis
Podocarpus nivalis Common Names: Snow Tōtara, Mountain TōtaraFamily: PodocarpaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (alpine and subalpine regions)Plant Type: Ev...
View full details100x Hebe Brachysiphon - $3.99 each
Hebe (Veronica) brachysiphon Common Names: Alpine Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand (South Island alpine regions) Plant Type: Evergr...
View full detailsHebe Fruticeti
Hebe (Veronica) fruticeti Common names: Alpine Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand (alpine & subalpine habitats) Plant Type: Ev...
View full details100x Hebe Sutherlandii - $3.99 each
Hebe (Veronica) pinguifolia ‘Sutherlandii’ Overview Hebe (Veronica) pinguifolia ‘Sutherlandii’ is a compact, dense, and highly popular NZ native ...
View full detailsHebe Wiri Mist
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Wiri Mist’ Overview A beautiful and uniquely hardy New Zealand native ground-cover shrub, Hebe (Veronica) ‘Wiri Mist’ forms a de...
View full details100x 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 details25x Hebe traversii - $1.99 each
Hebe traversii Common Names: Travers Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand (South Island) Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview Hebe tr...
View full details100x Hebe Wiri Splash - $1.99 each
Hebe ‘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 details100x Hebe Wiri Vogue - $1.99 each
Hebe ‘Wiri Vogue’ (Veronica ‘Wiri Vogue’) Common Names: Hebe Wiri Vogue Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand cultivar (Wiri selection) Plant...
View full details100x Hebe Subalpina - $1.99 each
Hebe (Veronica) subalpina Common names: Subalpine Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand (alpine & subalpine regions) Plant Type: ...
View full details100x Hebe Pauciramosa - $3.99 each
Hebe pauciramosa Hebe pauciramosa (Veronica pauciramosa) Common Names: Mountain Hebe, Snow Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant T...
View full details100x Hebe Evenosa - $3.99 each
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 Evenosa - $4.99 each
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 detailsHebe Sunset
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Sunset’ Overview Hebe ‘Sunset’ is a bold, colourful hebe known for its vibrant foliage and striking seasonal tones. A standout f...
View full detailsPodocarpus Totara
Podocarpus totara (Podocarpus totara) Common Names: Totara, New Zealand Totara Family: Podocarpaceae Origin: Endemic to New Zealand Plant Type: E...
View full details25x Hebe Pauciramosa - $4.99 each
Hebe pauciramosa Hebe pauciramosa (Veronica pauciramosa) Common Names: Mountain Hebe, Snow Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant T...
View full detailsHebe Pauciramosa
Hebe pauciramosa Hebe pauciramosa (Veronica pauciramosa) Common Names: Mountain Hebe, Snow Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant T...
View full details100x Hebe Buchananii - $1.99 each
Hebe buchananii Hebe buchananii (Veronica buchananii) Common Names: Buchanan’s Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergre...
View full details5x Hebe Buchananii - $1.99 each
Hebe buchananii Hebe buchananii (Veronica buchananii) Common Names: Buchanan’s Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergre...
View full detailsHebe Buchananii
Hebe buchananii Hebe buchananii (Veronica buchananii) Common Names: Buchanan’s Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergre...
View full detailsCorokia Cotoneaster
Corokia cotoneaster (Corokia cotoneaster) Common Names: Wire Netting Bush, Korokio Family: Argophyllaceae Origin: Native to New Zealand Plant Typ...
View full detailsHebe Pink Blush
Hebe Pink Blush Overview A compact, eye-catching evergreen shrub with masses of vibrant pink flowers that provide a cheerful display through the ...
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