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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Hebe 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...
View full detailsHebe Lavender Lace
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Lavender Lace’ Common names: Lavender Lace Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand hybrid Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub ...
View full detailsHebe Lollipop
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Lollipop’ Common names: Lollipop Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand hybrid Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview ...
View full detailsHebe Marilyn
Hebe ‘Marilyn’ (Veronica ‘Marilyn’) Overview Hebe ‘Marilyn’ is a standout variegated NZ hybrid known for its glamorous foliage and soft season...
View full detailsHebe Mary Antonette
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Mary Antoinette’ Overview A striking, free-flowering Hebe with elegant pink-to-lilac blooms and a compact, tidy habit. Hebe (Ver...
View full detailsHebe Oratia Beauty
Hebe ‘Oratia Beauty’ Overview A compact, free-flowering New Zealand native shrub with soft green foliage and masses of lilac-pink to white blo...
View full detailsHebe Parviflora
Hebe (Veronica) parviflora Overview A fast-growing, upright evergreen native shrub with fine, glossy green foliage and delicate white flowers. He...
View full detailsHebe Red Edge
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Red Edge’ Overview Hebe (Veronica) ‘Red Edge’ is a compact, eye-catching evergreen shrub admired for its nea...
View full detailsHebe Spring Monarch
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Spring Monarch’ Common names: Spring Monarch Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand hybrid Plant Type: Evergreen Shr...
View full detailsHebe Subalpina
Hebe (Veronica) subalpina Common names: Subalpine Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand (alpine & subalpine regions) Plant Typ...
View full detailsHebe Wiri Blush
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 detailsHebe Wiri Charm
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Wiri Charm’ Common names: Wiri Charm Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand hybrid (Wiri series) Plant Type: Evergre...
View full detailsHebe Wiri Cloud
Hebe ‘Wiri Cloud’ (Veronica ‘Wiri Cloud’) Overview Hebe ‘Wiri Cloud’ is a beautiful, compact NZ hybrid noted for its toughness and generous ea...
View full detailsHebe Wiri Grace
Hebe 'Wiri Grace' Common Names: Wiri Grace Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview: Hebe 'Wiri Gr...
View full detailsHebe Wiri Mist
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Wiri Mist’ Overview A beautiful and uniquely hardy New Zealand native ground-cover shrub, Hebe (Veronica) ‘Wiri Mist’ forms a de...
View full detailsHebe Wiri Prince
Hebe ‘Wiri Prince’ Overview A compact, free-flowering New Zealand-bred shrub with striking deep violet blooms and glossy dark green foliage. H...
View full detailsHebe Youngii
Hebe (Veronica) youngii Common names: Young’s Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand (alpine/subalpine origins) Plant Type: Evergreen...
View full detailsOlearia Avicennieafolia
Olearia avicenniaefolia Overview Olearia avicenniaefolia is a hardy, attractive NZ native shrub valued for its thick, silver-grey foliage and ...
View full detailsOlearia Cheesemanii
Olearia cheesemanii (Olearia cheesemanii) Common Names: Cheeseman’s Daisy Bush Family: Asteraceae Origin: Endemic to New Zealand Plant Type: Ever...
View full detailsOlearia solandri
Olearia solandri Common Names: Coastal Tree Daisy, Solander’s Tree Daisy Family: Asteraceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub / Smal...
View full detailsRed Carex
Carex flagellifera ‘Red’ Common names: Red Curly Sedge, Weeping Red Sedge Family: Cyperaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Sedge...
View full detailsSophora Microphylla
Sophora microphylla (Kōwhai / Small-leaved Kōwhai) Overview Sophora microphylla is one of New Zealand’s iconic kōwhai species, renowned for its ...
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