Natives recommended for Central Otago conditions
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.
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1x Hebe Odora
Hebe (Veronica) odora Overview A hardy, compact New Zealand native shrub valued for its glossy foliage and sweetly scented bl...
View full details1x Hebe Wiri Splash
Hebe ‘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 details5x Hebe Marilyn - $5.99 each
Hebe ‘Marilyn’ (Veronica ‘Marilyn’) Overview Hebe ‘Marilyn’ is a standout variegated NZ hybrid known for its glamorous foliage and soft seasonal ...
View full details5x Hebe Wiri Blush - $5.99 each
Hebe (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 details5x Hebe Wiri Charm - $5.99 each
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Wiri Charm’ Common names: Wiri Charm Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand hybrid (Wiri series) Plant Type: Evergre...
View full detailsAristotelia Aunt Nell
Aristotelia ‘Aunt Nell’ (Wineberry) Overview Aristotelia ‘Aunt Nell’, a compact form of the New Zealand Wineberry, is a robust native shrub valu...
View full detailsBrachyglottis Sunshine
Brachyglottis ‘Sunshine’ Overview Brachyglottis ‘Sunshine’ is a standout evergreen shrub known for its bold silver-grey foliage and bright, daisy...
View full detailsChionochloa Rigida
Chionochloa rigida (Wire/Rigid Tussock) Common Names: Wire tussock, Rigid tussock, Snow tussock (rigida) Family: Poaceae (Grasses) Origin: New Z...
View full detailsCorokia Bronze Knight
Corokia 'Bronze Knight' Common Names: Bronze Knight Wire Netting Bush, Corokia Bronze King Family: Argophyllaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type...
View full detailsCorokia Cotoneaster
Corokia cotoneaster (Corokia cotoneaster) Common Names: Wire Netting Bush, Korokio Family: Argophyllaceae Origin: Native to New Zealand Plant Typ...
View full detailsCorokia Red Wonder
Corokia ‘Red Wonder’ Common Names: Red Wonder Corokia, Wire-netting Bush Family: Argophyllaceae Origin: New Zealand (cultivar) Plant Type: Evergre...
View full detailsCorokia Red Wonder
Corokia Red Wonder - Attractive medium sized colourful shrub with dark green coloured leaves and silvery undersides, contrasting with dark stems. O...
View full detailsCorokia Yellow Wonder
Corokia ‘Yellow Wonder’ (Corokia cotoneaster ‘Yellow Wonder’) Common Names: Yellow Wonder Corokia, Wire-netting Bush Family: Argophyllaceae Ori...
View full detailsHebe Allanii
Hebe (Veronica) allanii Overview A compact and hardy New Zealand native shrub with tight green foliage and masses of white to pale lilac blooms t...
View full detailsHebe Annie
Hebe ‘Annie’ (Veronica ‘Annie’) Overview Hebe ‘Annie’ is a compact NZ-bred “Hollywood Hebe” celebrated for its striking cream-and-green variegate...
View full detailsHebe Calcicola
Hebe (Veronica) calcicola Common Names: Limestone Hebe, Coastal Hebe Overview Hebe (Veronica) calcicola is a tough, compact NZ native shrub n...
View full detailsHebe Cupressoides Nana
Hebe (Veronica) cupressoides ‘Nana’ Overview Hebe (Veronica) cupressoides ‘Nana’ is a dwarf, compact evergreen shrub that forms neat, bun-shaped ...
View full detailsHebe First Light
Hebe (Veronica) ‘First Light’ Overview Hebe (Veronica) ‘First Light’ is a compact, colour-changing NZ native shrub prized for its vibrant b...
View full detailsHebe Flame
Hebe ‘Flame’ (Veronica ‘Flame’) Overview Hebe ‘Flame’ is a highly attractive evergreen NZ hybrid known for its glossy green foliage that trans...
View full detailsHebe Fruticeti
Hebe (Veronica) fruticeti Common names: Alpine Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand (alpine & subalpine habitats) Plant Type:...
View full detailsHebe Icing Sugar
Hebe (Veronica) Icing Sugar Overview A striking medium-sized evergreen shrub admired for its vibrant foliage and beautiful two-toned blooms. Hebe...
View full detailsHebe Inspiration
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Inspiration’ Overview A stunning, compact Hebe cultivar with glossy foliage and long-lasting, richly coloured blooms. Hebe (Vero...
View full detailsHebe Inveray
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Inveray’ Common names: Inveray Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand hybrid Plant Type: Evergreen Groundcover Shr...
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...
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