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.
Hebe (Veronica) brachysiphon Common Names: Alpine Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand (South Island alpine regions) Plant Type: Evergr...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) glaucophylla Common names: Glaucous-leaved Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overv...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) subalpina Common names: Subalpine Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand (alpine & subalpine regions) Plant Type: ...
View full detailsPodocarpus acutifolius Overview A hardy New Zealand native conifer with fine, bronze-green foliage that gives a soft, feathery texture year-round...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) ‘Spring Monarch’ Common names: Spring Monarch Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand hybrid Plant Type: Evergreen Shr...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) youngii Common names: Young’s Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand (alpine/subalpine origins) Plant Type: Evergreen...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) ‘Lollipop’ Common names: Lollipop Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand hybrid Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview ...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) fruticeti Common names: Alpine Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand (alpine & subalpine habitats) Plant Type:...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) fruticeti Common names: Alpine Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand (alpine & subalpine habitats) Plant Type:...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) cupressoides Common names: Cypress Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand (alpine & subalpine regions) Plant Type:...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) cupressoides Common names: Cypress Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand (alpine & subalpine regions) Plant Type:...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) cupressoides Common names: Cypress Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand (alpine & subalpine regions) Plant Ty...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) ‘First Light’ Overview Hebe (Veronica) ‘First Light’ is a compact, colour-changing NZ native shrub prized for it...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) ‘First Light’ Overview Hebe (Veronica) ‘First Light’ is a compact, colour-changing NZ native shrub prized for its vibrant bron...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) ‘First Light’ Overview Hebe (Veronica) ‘First Light’ is a compact, colour-changing NZ native shrub prized for its vibrant b...
View full detailsHebe laingii (Veronica laingii) Overview Hebe laingii is a compact, hardy NZ native shrub admired for its soft silver-grey foliage and graceful f...
View full detailsPodocarpus totara (Podocarpus totara) Common Names: Totara, New Zealand Totara Family: Podocarpaceae Origin: Endemic to New Zealand Plant Type: E...
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 Grace' Common Names: Wiri Grace HebeFamily: PlantaginaceaeOrigin: New ZealandPlant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview: Hebe 'Wiri Grace...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) pinguifolia ‘Sutherlandii’ Overview Hebe (Veronica) pinguifolia ‘Sutherlandii’ is a compact, dense, and highly popular NZ native ...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) pinguifolia ‘Sutherlandii’ Overview Hebe (Veronica) pinguifolia ‘Sutherlandii’ is a compact, dense, and highly popular NZ native ...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) pinguifolia ‘Sutherlandii’ Overview Hebe (Veronica) pinguifolia ‘Sutherlandii’ is a compact, dense, and highly popular NZ native ...
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) venustula Overview A neat, rounded evergreen shrub with graceful arching branches and glossy yellow-green foliage. Hebe (Veronica...
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