Southland’s gardens are shaped by cool temperatures, high rainfall, frequent wind, and regular frosts, creating conditions where only genuinely tough plants succeed long term. Our Southland Collection brings together New Zealand native plants well suited to these southern conditions, selected for their ability to cope with cold winters, wet soils, wind exposure, and short growing seasons. From hardy shrubs and shelter-forming trees to resilient grasses and groundcovers, these natives are ideal for urban Invercargill gardens, rural landscapes, and exposed coastal or inland sites, delivering reliable growth, strong structure, and low-maintenance performance across the Southland region.
Sophora microphylla (Kōwhai / Small-leaved Kōwhai) Overview Sophora microphylla is one of New Zealand’s iconic kōwhai species, renowned for its ...
View full detailsMetrosideros umbellata Common Names: Southern Rātā Family: Myrtaceae Origin: New Zealand (South Island and offshore islands) Plant Type: Evergr...
View full detailsKōhūhū – Pittosporum tenuifolium (Pittosporum tenuifolium) Common Names: Kōhūhū, Black Matipo Family: Pittosporaceae Origin: Native to New Zealan...
View full detailsAcaena inermis ‘Purple’ Common names: Purple Acaena, Purple Sheep’s Burr (spineless form) Family: Rosaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Ever...
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 detailsCoprosma robusta Common Names: Karamu, Shiny Leaf Coprosma Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand (endemic) Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub / Small Tre...
View full detailsCorokia ‘Frosted Chocolate’ Common Names: Frosted Chocolate Corokia Family: Argophyllaceae Origin: New Zealand (cultivar) Plant Type: Evergreen Sh...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) ‘Red Edge’ Overview Hebe (Veronica) ‘Red Edge’ is a compact, eye-catching evergreen shrub admired for its nea...
View full detailsHebe 'Ohau' (Hebe cultivar) Common Names: Ohau Hebe, Shrubby Veronica Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: Cultivar (bred in New Zealand); parentage in...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) elliptica Overview Hebe (Veronica) elliptica is a hardy, evergreen New Zealand native shrub well known for its resilience and nat...
View full detailsHebe (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 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 ‘Hāwera’ Common Names: Coprosma ‘Hāwera’ Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand (cultivar) Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview: Coprosm...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) topiaria Common names: Topiary Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview Hebe (...
View full detailsCoprosma robusta Common Names: Karamu, Shiny Leaf CoprosmaFamily: RubiaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (endemic)Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub / Small Tree ...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) odora Overview A hardy, compact New Zealand native shrub valued for its glossy foliage and sweetly scented blooms. Hebe (Veronica...
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 s...
View full detailsChionochloa conspicua (Chionochloa conspicua) Common Names: Snow Tussock, Tall Tussock, Plumed TussockFamily: Poaceae (Grass family)Origin: Endem...
View full detailsLeptinella minor (Leptinella minor) Common Names: Button Carpet, Cotula, Brass Buttons (minor form) Family: Asteraceae Origin: Native to New Zeal...
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 detailsPittosporum tenuifolium ‘Globe’ Overview Pittosporum ‘Globe’ is a naturally compact, perfectly rounded form of Pittosporum tenuifolium, prized fo...
View full detailsCordyline ‘Broadsword’ Common Names: Broadsword Cordyline, Tī Kōuka Family: Asparagaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Perennial / Shr...
View full detailsLeptinella pyrethrifolia Common Names: Button Fern, Pyrethrum LeptinellaFamily: AsteraceaeOrigin: New ZealandPlant Type: Evergreen Groundcover Ov...
View full detailsPseudopanax arboreus Common names: Five Finger, Puahou, Whauwhaupaku Family: Araliaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Tree / Large ...
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