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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25x Hebe Totara Blue - $4.99 each
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Totara Blue’ Overview Hebe (Veronica) ‘Totara Blue’ is a striking evergreen shrub prized for its vibrant colour and compact form...
View full detailsAcaena inermis purple
Acaena inermis ‘Purple’ Common names: Purple Acaena, Purple Sheep’s Burr (spineless form) Family: Rosaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Ever...
View full detailsAstelia Chathamica
Astelia chathamica Common Names: Silver Astelia, Chatham Island Flax Family: Asteliaceae Origin: New Zealand (endemic to the Chatham Islands) Plan...
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 Flavicans
Chionochloa flavicans Common Names: Miniature Toe Toe, Dwarf Toe Toe Family: Poaceae Origin: New Zealand (endemic) Plant Type: Evergreen Tussock /...
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 detailsCoprosma Kirkii
Coprosma kirkii Common Names: Kirks Coprosma, Groundcover Coprosma Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub / Groundcover...
View full detailsCoprosma Roys Red
Coprosma ‘Roy’s Red’ Common Names: Roy’s Red Coprosma Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand (cultivar) Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview: Cop...
View full detailsCordyline Red Star
Cordyline 'Red Star' (Cordyline australis 'Red Star') Common Names: Red Star Cabbage Tree, Red CordylineFamily: AsparagaceaeOrigin: New ZealandPl...
View full detailsEuphorbia Glauca
Euphorbia glauca (New Zealand Spurge / Waiū-atua) Overview Euphorbia glauca is a striking New Zealand coastal native known for its blue-grey fol...
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 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 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 Subalpina
Hebe (Veronica) subalpina Common names: Subalpine Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand (alpine & subalpine regions) Plant Typ...
View full detailsHebe Totara Blue
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Totara Blue’ Overview Hebe (Veronica) ‘Totara Blue’ is a striking evergreen shrub prized for its vibrant colour and compact form...
View full detailsHebe Waikiki
Hebe (Veronica) ‘Waikiki’ Overview A medium-growing, compact Hebe with vibrant red-flushed foliage and brilliant blue flower spikes in spring. He...
View full detailsLeptinella Minor
Leptinella minor (Leptinella minor) Common Names: Button Carpet, Cotula, Brass Buttons (minor form) Family: Asteraceae Origin: Native to New Zeal...
View full detailsLeptinella pyrethrifolia
Leptinella pyrethrifolia Common Names: Button Fern, Pyrethrum Leptinella Family: Asteraceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Groundcover ...
View full detailsLibertia Ixiodes
Libertia ixioides Common names: New Zealand Iris, Mikoikoi Family: Iridaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Perennial / Clump-for...
View full detailsPhormium Duet
Phormium 'Duet' (Phormium cookianum hybrid) Common Names: Duet Flax, Variegated New Zealand Flax Family: Asphodelaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant ...
View full detailsPhormium Emerald Gem
Phormium 'Emerald Gem' Common Names: Emerald Gem Flax, Dwarf Green Flax Family: Asphodelaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Perennial ...
View full detailsRed Carex
Carex flagellifera ‘Red’ Common names: Red Curly Sedge, Weeping Red Sedge Family: Cyperaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Sedge...
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