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.
Pseudopanax arboreus Common names: Five Finger, Puahou, Whauwhaupaku Family: Araliaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Tree / Large ...
View full detailsMuehlenbeckia astonii Overview Muehlenbeckia astonii, commonly known as Shrubby Tororaro, is a rare and highly distinctive New Zealand native shr...
View full detailsOlearia phlogopappa ‘White Gem’ Dusty Daisy Bush Overview Olearia phlogopappa ‘White Gem’ is a compact, dense, small shrub renowned for its mass...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) brachysiphon Common Names: Alpine Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand (South Island alpine regions) Plant Type: Evergr...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) ‘Wiri Image’ Overview A compact, upright evergreen shrub bred in Auckland and suited to New Zealand conditions. Hebe (Veronica) ‘...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) ‘Waikiki’ Overview A medium-growing, compact Hebe with vibrant red-flushed foliage and brilliant blue flower spikes in spring. He...
View full detailsHebe Pink Blush Overview A compact, eye-catching evergreen shrub with masses of vibrant pink flowers that provide a cheerful display through the ...
View full detailsPhormium 'Surfer Bronze' (Phormium cookianum hybrid) Common Names: Surfer Bronze Flax, Dwarf Bronze Flax Family: Asphodelaceae Origin: New Zealan...
View full detailsCorokia ‘Yellow Wonder’ (Corokia cotoneaster ‘Yellow Wonder’) Common Names: Yellow Wonder Corokia, Wire-netting Bush Family: Argophyllaceae Ori...
View full detailsHebe ‘Flame’ (Veronica ‘Flame’) Overview Hebe ‘Flame’ is a highly attractive evergreen NZ hybrid known for its glossy green foliage that trans...
View full detailsHebe ‘Annie’ (Veronica ‘Annie’) Overview Hebe ‘Annie’ is a compact NZ-bred “Hollywood Hebe” celebrated for its striking cream-and-green variegate...
View full detailsHebe ‘Marilyn’ (Veronica ‘Marilyn’) Overview Hebe ‘Marilyn’ is a standout variegated NZ hybrid known for its glamorous foliage and soft seasonal ...
View full detailsCoprosma ‘Dark Spire’ Common Names: Dark Spire coprosmaFamily: RubiaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (cultivar selection)Plant Type: Evergreen columnar shr...
View full detailsCoprosma kirkii Common Names: Kirks Coprosma, Groundcover CoprosmaFamily: RubiaceaeOrigin: New ZealandPlant Type: Evergreen Shrub / Groundcover O...
View full detailsCoprosma propinqua (Coprosma propinqua) Common Names: Mingimingi, CoprosmaFamily: RubiaceaeOrigin: Endemic to New ZealandPlant Type: Evergreen sh...
View full detailsCoprosma ‘Hot Chocolate’ Overview A compact, glossy evergreen shrub with rich chocolate-bronze foliage that deepens to red and burgundy tones in ...
View full detailsCorokia ‘Jaxon’ Common Names: Corokia, Wire Netting BushFamily: ArgophyllaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (cultivar)Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview:...
View full detailsCorokia ‘Yellow Wonder’ (Corokia cotoneaster ‘Yellow Wonder’) Common Names: Yellow Wonder Corokia, Wire-netting BushFamily: ArgophyllaceaeOrigi...
View full detailsOlearia dartonii (Olearia dartonii) Common Names: Leatherwood Daisy BushFamily: AsteraceaeOrigin: New ZealandPlant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overvie...
View full detailsGriselinia ‘Twilight’ Common Names: Twilight Griselinia Family: Griseliniaceae Origin: New Zealand (cultivar) Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overvie...
View full detailsChionochloa rigida (Wire/Rigid Tussock) Common Names: Wire tussock, Rigid tussock, Snow tussock (rigida) Family: Poaceae (Grasses) Origin: New Z...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) ‘Lavender Lace’ Common names: Lavender Lace Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand hybrid Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub ...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) topiaria Common names: Topiary Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview Hebe (...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) calcicola Common Names: Limestone Hebe, Coastal Hebe Overview Hebe (Veronica) calcicola is a tough, compact NZ native shrub n...
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