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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Hebe 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 detailsCorokia Pipsquek
Corokia Pipsqueak Common Names: Corokia Pipsqueak, Wire Netting Bush Family: Argophyllaceae Origin: New Zealand (cultivar selection) Plant Type: E...
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 details25x Hebe Flame - $4.99 each
Hebe ‘Flame’ (Veronica ‘Flame’) Overview Hebe ‘Flame’ is a highly attractive evergreen NZ hybrid known for its glossy green foliage that trans...
View full details5x Corokia Galaxy - $5.99 each
Corokia ‘Galaxy’ Common Names: Corokia Galaxy, Wire Netting Bush Family: Argophyllaceae Origin: New Zealand hybrid cultivar Plant Type: Evergreen ...
View full details100x Corokia leprechaun - $3.99 each
Corokia ‘Leprechaun’ Common Names: Leprechaun Corokia, Wire-netting BushFamily: ArgophyllaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (cultivar)Plant Type: Evergreen ...
View full details100x Hebe Wiri Blush - $3.99 each
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Wiri Blush’ Overview A compact, richly flowering New Zealand-bred shrub with masses of rosy pink blooms that smother the plant t...
View full details100x Corokia Jaxon - $3.99 each
Corokia ‘Jaxon’ Common Names: Corokia, Wire Netting BushFamily: ArgophyllaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (cultivar)Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview:...
View full details25x Corokia Jaxon - $3.99 each
Corokia ‘Jaxon’ Common Names: Corokia, Wire Netting BushFamily: ArgophyllaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (cultivar)Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview:...
View full detailsCorokia Jaxon
Corokia ‘Jaxon’ Common Names: Corokia, Wire Netting Bush Family: Argophyllaceae Origin: New Zealand (cultivar) Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overvi...
View full details100x Coprosma Lobster - $3.99 each
Coprosma ‘Lobster’ Common Names: Lobster Coprosma, Red-Margined CoprosmaFamily: RubiaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (cultivar)Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub...
View full details100x Hebe Fruticeti - $3.99 each
Hebe (Veronica) fruticeti Common names: Alpine Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand (alpine & subalpine habitats) Plant Type: Ev...
View full details100x Coprosma Brunnea - $3.99 each
Coprosma brunnea (Coprosma brunnea) Common Names: Leafy Coprosma, Mountain CoprosmaFamily: RubiaceaeOrigin: Endemic to New ZealandPlant Type: Eve...
View full details100x Hebe Topiaria - $3.99 each
Hebe (Veronica) topiaria Common names: Topiary Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview Hebe (V...
View full details100x Kōhūhū - Pittosporum - $3.99 each
Kōhūhū – Pittosporum tenuifolium (Pittosporum tenuifolium) Common Names: Kōhūhū, Black MatipoFamily: PittosporaceaeOrigin: Native to New ZealandP...
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 Corokia Macrocarpa - $1.99 each
Corokia Macrocarpa (Corokia macrocarpa) Common Names: Coastal Corokia, Wire-netting BushFamily: ArgophyllaceaeOrigin: Endemic to the Chatham Isla...
View full details25x Corokia leprechaun - $4.99 each
Corokia ‘Leprechaun’ Common Names: Leprechaun Corokia, Wire-netting BushFamily: ArgophyllaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (cultivar)Plant Type: Evergreen ...
View full detailsCorokia leprechaun
Corokia ‘Leprechaun’ Common Names: Leprechaun Corokia, Wire-netting Bush Family: Argophyllaceae Origin: New Zealand (cultivar) Plant Type: Evergre...
View full detailsHebe Jewel
Hebe ‘Jewel’ (Veronica ‘Jewel’) Common Names: Jewel hebeFamily: PlantaginaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (cultivar selection)Plant Type: Evergreen varie...
View full detailsHebe Glaucophylla
Hebe (Veronica) glaucophylla Common names: Glaucous-leaved Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overv...
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 details5x Hebe Spring Monarch - $5.99 each
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Spring Monarch’ Common names: Spring Monarch Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand hybrid Plant Type: Evergreen Shr...
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