Natives recommended for Southland conditions
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.
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Coprosma Bowling Green
Coprosma Bowling Green Common Names: Coprosma Bowling Green, Dwarf Mirror Bush Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand (cultivar selection) Plant Ty...
View full details25x Phormium Pepe - $13.99 each
Phormium ‘Pepe’ Overview Phormium ‘Pepe’ is one of the smallest and tidiest New Zealand flax cultivars, renowned for its compact form and bright ...
View full detailsPodocarpus acutifolius
Podocarpus acutifolius Common Names: Needle-leaved Tōtara, Mountain Tōtara Family: Podocarpaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub t...
View full detailsHebe Venustula
Hebe (Veronica) venustula Overview A neat, rounded evergreen shrub with graceful arching branches and glossy yellow-green foliage. Hebe (Veronica...
View full details25x Grisilinea Broadway Mint - $6.99 each
Griselinia ‘Broadway Mint’ Overview A lush, fast-growing evergreen with vibrant mint-green foliage and a dense, upright habit. Griselinia ‘Broadw...
View full detailsLeptinella pyrethrifolia
Leptinella pyrethrifolia Common Names: Button Fern, Pyrethrum Leptinella Family: Asteraceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Groundcover ...
View full details25x Hardy Hebe Combo - $4.99 each
A versatile collection of tough, easy-care NZ native hebes selected for their resilience, attractive foliage and reliable flowering. The Hardy ...
View full details5x White Tree Daisy - $5.99 each
Olearia cheesemaniiCoastal Beauty with Bold Foliage and Brilliant Blooms White Tree Daisy Size: Mature Height 1m x Width 1m Flowering Period: La...
View full details25x Hebe Spring Monarch - $4.99 each
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Spring Monarch’ Common names: Spring Monarch Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand hybrid Plant Type: Evergreen Shr...
View full detailsPodocarpus Totara
Podocarpus totara (Podocarpus totara) Common Names: Totara, New Zealand Totara Family: Podocarpaceae Origin: Endemic to New Zealand Plant Type: E...
View full detailsCorokia Pounamu
Corokia Pounamu Corokia Pounamu Common Names: Pounamu Corokia Family: Argophyllaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Native Shrub Overv...
View full details100x Purple Coprosma - $2.99 each
Coprosma cunninghamii Common Names: Creeping Coprosma, Shrubby CoprosmaFamily: RubiaceaeOrigin: New ZealandPlant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview: ...
View full details1x Coprosma Port Wine - $8.99 each
Coprosma ‘Port Wine’ Common Names: Mirror Bush, Port Wine Coprosma Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand (cultivar) Plant Type: Evergreen S...
View full details5x Corokia Little Prince - $5.99 each
Corokia ‘Little Prince’ Common Names: Little Prince Corokia, Wire Netting Bush Family: Argophyllaceae Origin: New Zealand cultivar Plant Type: Eve...
View full detailsCorokia Geentys Giant
Corokia ‘Geenty’s Giant’ Common Names: Geenty’s Giant Corokia, Wire Netting Bush Family: Argophyllaceae Origin: New Zealand cultivar Plant Type: E...
View full details25x Coprosma Greyii - $4.99 each
Coprosma ‘Greyii’ Common Names: Greyii Mirror Plant, Grey CoprosmaFamily: RubiaceaeOrigin: New ZealandPlant Type: Evergreen Shrub / Groundcover O...
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 details5x Olive leaved daisy bush - $5.99 each
Olearia oleifolia Common Names: Olive-leaved Daisy Bush Family: Asteraceae Origin: New Zealand (South Island – alpine and subalpine regions) Plant...
View full detailsHebe Subalpina
Hebe (Veronica) subalpina Common names: Subalpine Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand (alpine & subalpine regions) Plant Typ...
View full detailsHebe Fruticeti
Hebe (Veronica) fruticeti Common names: Alpine Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand (alpine & subalpine habitats) Plant Type: Ev...
View full detailsHebe laingii
Hebe 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 detailsJuncus Edagrae
Juncus edgariae (Juncus edgariae) Common Names: Native Rush, Edge’s Rush Family: Juncaceae Origin: Endemic to New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen p...
View full detailsCoprosma Lighthouse
Coprosma ‘Lighthouse’ Common Names: Lighthouse Coprosma Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand (natural hybrid selection) Plant Type: Evergreen Shr...
View full detailsCorokia Geentys Green
Corokia ‘Geentys Green’ Common Names: Geentys Green Corokia Family: Argophyllaceae Origin: New Zealand (cultivar) Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Ove...
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