Hardy and drought-tolerant, our Central Otago native plant range is built for the extremes of this iconic inland region. With hot, dry summers, cold winters, and rocky soils, Central Otago presents a tough environment—but these native species are perfectly adapted to thrive. Ideal for dryland gardens, shelterbelts, revegetation, and farm planting, they offer resilience, low maintenance, and natural beauty. From silver tussocks and hebes to native shrubs and groundcovers, these plants reflect the rugged charm and ecological uniqueness of the Central Otago landscape.
Hebe ‘Emerald Gem’ (Veronica ‘Emerald Gem’) Common Names: Emerald Gem hebeFamily: PlantaginaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (cultivar selection)Plant Type...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) evenosa Overview Hebe (Veronica) evenosa is a compact, hardy New Zealand native shrub valued for its tight form and fine-textured...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) glaucophylla Common names: Glaucous-leaved Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overv...
View full detailsHebe ‘Talisman’ (Veronica ‘Talisman’) Common Names: Talisman hebeFamily: PlantaginaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (cultivar selection)Plant Type: Evergre...
View full detailsHebe (Veronica) topiaria Common names: Topiary Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview Hebe (...
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 detailsKōhūhū – Pittosporum tenuifolium (Pittosporum tenuifolium) Common Names: Kōhūhū, Black Matipo Family: Pittosporaceae Origin: Native to New Zealan...
View full detailsLibertia ixioides Common names: New Zealand Iris, Mikoikoi Family: Iridaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Perennial / Clump-formi...
View full detailsPhormium 'Duet' (Phormium cookianum hybrid) Common Names: Duet Flax, Variegated New Zealand Flax Family: Asphodelaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant ...
View full detailsPhormium tenax 'Purple' (Phormium tenax) Common Names: New Zealand Flax 'Purple', Purple Flax Family: Asphodelaceae Origin: Native to New Zealand...
View full detailsPodocarpus acutifolius Overview A hardy New Zealand native conifer with fine, bronze-green foliage that gives a soft, feathery texture year-round...
View full detailsPodocarpus acutifolius Overview A hardy New Zealand native conifer with fine, bronze-green foliage that gives a soft, feathery texture year-round...
View full detailsPodocarpus totara (Podocarpus totara) Common Names: Totara, New Zealand Totara Family: Podocarpaceae Origin: Endemic to New Zealand Plant Type: E...
View full detailsSophora microphylla (Kōwhai / Small-leaved Kōwhai) Overview Sophora microphylla is one of New Zealand’s iconic kōwhai species, renowned for its ...
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