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.
Corokia ‘Yellow Wonder’ (Corokia cotoneaster ‘Yellow Wonder’) Common Names: Yellow Wonder Corokia, Wire-netting BushFamily: ArgophyllaceaeOrigin:...
View full detailsCorokia ‘Red Wonder’ Common Names: Red Wonder Corokia, Wire-netting Bush Family: Argophyllaceae Origin: New Zealand (cultivar) Plant Type: Evergre...
View full detailsCorokia ‘Jaxon’ Common Names: Corokia, Wire Netting BushFamily: ArgophyllaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (cultivar)Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview:...
View full detailsCorokia ‘Frosted Chocolate’ Common Names: Frosted Chocolate CorokiaFamily: ArgophyllaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (cultivar)Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub...
View full detailsGriselinia littoralis (Kapuka / New Zealand Broadleaf) Plant Details Plant Name Common Names Family Origin Type Griselinia littorali...
View full detailsOlearia dartonii (Olearia dartonii) Common Names: Leatherwood Daisy BushFamily: AsteraceaeOrigin: New ZealandPlant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overvie...
View full detailsOlearia haastii Common Names: Haast Daisy Bush Family: Asteraceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview: Olearia haastii is a...
View full detailsCoprosma ‘Lobster’ Common Names: Lobster Coprosma, Red-Margined CoprosmaFamily: RubiaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (cultivar)Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub...
View full detailsCorokia ‘Sunsplash’ Common Names: Sunsplash Corokia, Wire-netting BushFamily: ArgophyllaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (cultivar)Plant Type: Evergreen Sh...
View full detailsCordyline australis ‘Purple’ (Cordyline australis ‘Purple’) Common Names: Cabbage Tree, Purple Cordyline Family: Asparagaceae Origin: Native to N...
View full detailsChionochloa rubra Common Names: Red Tussock Grass Family: Poaceae Origin: New Zealand (endemic) Plant Type: Evergreen Tussock / Native Grass Over...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) ‘Totara Blue’ Overview Hebe (Veronica) ‘Totara Blue’ is a striking evergreen shrub prized for its vibrant colour and compact form...
View full detailsLeptinella pyrethrifolia Common Names: Button Fern, Pyrethrum Leptinella Family: Asteraceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Groundcover ...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) ‘Red Edge’ Overview Hebe (Veronica) ‘Red Edge’ is a compact, eye-catching evergreen shrub admired for its neat, bun-shaped form a...
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 detailsCordyline 'Red Star' (Cordyline australis 'Red Star') Common Names: Red Star Cabbage Tree, Red CordylineFamily: AsparagaceaeOrigin: New ZealandPl...
View full detailsOlearia haastii Common Names: Haast Daisy BushFamily: AsteraceaeOrigin: New ZealandPlant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview: Olearia haastii is a st...
View full detailsCorokia 'Bronze Knight' Common Names: Bronze Knight Wire Netting Bush, Corokia Bronze King Family: ArgophyllaceaeOrigin: New ZealandPlant Type:...
View full detailsOlearia cheesemanii (Olearia cheesemanii) Common Names: Cheeseman’s Daisy Bush Family: Asteraceae Origin: Endemic to New Zealand Plant Type: Ever...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) cupressoides ‘Nana’ Overview Hebe (Veronica) cupressoides ‘Nana’ is a dwarf, compact evergreen shrub that forms neat, bun-shaped ...
View full detailsCoprosma ‘Hāwera’ Common Names: Coprosma ‘Hāwera’Family: RubiaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (cultivar)Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview: Coprosma ‘...
View full detailsCorokia ‘Geentys Green’ Common Names: Geentys Green CorokiaFamily: ArgophyllaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (cultivar)Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overvi...
View full detailsLeptinella minor (Leptinella minor) Common Names: Button Carpet, Cotula, Brass Buttons (minor form)Family: AsteraceaeOrigin: Native to New Zealan...
View full detailsChionochloa flavicans Common Names: Miniature Toe Toe, Dwarf Toe Toe Family: Poaceae Origin: New Zealand (endemic) Plant Type: Evergreen Tussock /...
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