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 Coprosma Rugosa
Coprosma rugosa Common Names: Rugose Coprosma, Shiny Coprosma Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview: Copros...
View full details1x 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 Sand Coprosma - $8.99 each
Coprosma acerosa (Sand Coprosma) Common Names: Sand coprosma, Creeping coprosma, Taupata (prostrate form) Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand ...
View full details25x 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 details25x Hebe Venustula - $4.99 each
Hebe (Veronica) venustula Overview A neat, rounded evergreen shrub with graceful arching branches and glossy yellow-green foliage. Hebe (Veronica...
View full details5x Astelia Westland - $13.99 each
Aristotelia ‘Aunt Nell’ (Wineberry) Overview Aristotelia ‘Aunt Nell’, a compact form of the New Zealand Wineberry, is a robust native shrub valu...
View full details5x Hebe Elliptica - $5.99 each
Hebe (Veronica) elliptica Overview Hebe (Veronica) elliptica is a hardy, evergreen New Zealand native shrub well known for its resilience and nat...
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 detailsAnemanthle lessoniana
Anemanthele lessoniana (New Zealand Wind Grass) (Synonyms occasionally include Stipa arundinacea in older literature) Overview Anemanthele le...
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 detailsAstelia Chathamica
Astelia chathamica Common Names: Silver Astelia, Chatham Island Flax Family: Asteliaceae Origin: New Zealand (endemic to the Chatham Islands) Plan...
View full detailsAstelia Westland
Astelia ‘Westland’ Common Names: Westland Astelia Family: Asteliaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Perennial / Grass-like Overview: ...
View full detailsAstelia Westland
This listing is for 5x NZ Natives in 9cm Pots. Astelia Westland - A strong architectural plant with large sword shaped leaves and clumping habit....
View full detailsBlue Tussock
Poa astonii Overview A fine-textured, compact native tussock grass forming graceful, rounded mounds of silvery-green foliage. Poa astonii adds...
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 detailsCarex Flagellifera Brown
Carex flagellifera ‘Brown’ Common Names: Brown Sedge, Weeping Brown Carex Family: Cyperaceae Origin: New Zealand (endemic) Plant Type: Evergreen S...
View full detailsChionochloa Conspicua
Chionochloa conspicua (Chionochloa conspicua) Common Names: Snow Tussock, Tall Tussock, Plumed Tussock Family: Poaceae (Grass family) Origin: End...
View full detailsChionochloa Conspicua
Chionochloa conspicua (Chionochloa conspicua) Common Names: Snow Tussock, Tall Tussock, Plumed TussockFamily: Poaceae (Grass family)Origin: Endem...
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 detailsChionochloa Rubra
Chionochloa rubra Common Names: Red Tussock Grass Family: Poaceae Origin: New Zealand (endemic) Plant Type: Evergreen Tussock / Native Grass Over...
View full detailsCoprosma Black Cloud
Coprosma ‘Black Cloud’ Common names: Black Cloud Coprosma Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand hybrid Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub / Groundc...
View full detailsCoprosma Brunnea
Coprosma brunnea (Coprosma brunnea) Common Names: Leafy Coprosma, Mountain Coprosma Family: Rubiaceae Origin: Endemic to New Zealand Plant Type: ...
View full detailsCoprosma Depressa
Coprosma depressa Common Names: Creeping Coprosma, Native Groundcover Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Groundcover / ...
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