Discover the beauty of plants that thrive beyond full sun. Our Shade Plant Collection features a thoughtfully curated selection of native plants chosen for their ability to flourish in partial to full shade. Adapted to local conditions, these natives are naturally resilient, low-maintenance, and supportive of local ecosystems. From rich foliage textures to subtle seasonal blooms, each plant brings lasting interest to shaded gardens, woodland edges, and low-light landscapes. Perfect for creating calm, layered spaces where nature feels at home—even in the shade.
Coprosma brunnea (Coprosma brunnea) Common Names: Leafy Coprosma, Mountain Coprosma Family: Rubiaceae Origin: Endemic to New Zealand Plant Type: ...
View full detailsCoprosma ‘Roy’s Red’ Common Names: Roy’s Red CoprosmaFamily: RubiaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (cultivar)Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview: Copros...
View full detailsCoprosma ‘Red Rock’ Common Names: Red Rock Coprosma, Mirror Plant Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand (cultivar) Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub / F...
View full detailsCoprosma ‘Roy’s Red’ Common Names: Roy’s Red CoprosmaFamily: RubiaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (cultivar)Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview: Copros...
View full detailsCoprosma brunnea (Coprosma brunnea) Common Names: Leafy Coprosma, Mountain CoprosmaFamily: RubiaceaeOrigin: Endemic to New ZealandPlant Type: Eve...
View full detailsPseudopanax purpurea Overview Pseudopanax purpurea is a striking NZ native shrub valued for its deep purple-bronze foliage and bold architectu...
View full detailsCordyline australis Common names: Cabbage Tree, Ti Kouka Family: Asphodelaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Tree / Architectura...
View full detailsCoprosma depressa Common Names: Creeping Coprosma, Native GroundcoverFamily: RubiaceaeOrigin: New ZealandPlant Type: Evergreen Groundcover / Low...
View full detailsCoprosma brunnea (Coprosma brunnea) Common Names: Leafy Coprosma, Mountain CoprosmaFamily: RubiaceaeOrigin: Endemic to New ZealandPlant Type: Eve...
View full detailsCoprosma ‘Dark Spire’ Common Names: Dark Spire coprosmaFamily: RubiaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (cultivar selection)Plant Type: Evergreen columnar shr...
View full detailsPodocarpus nivalis Common Names: Snow Tōtara, Mountain TōtaraFamily: PodocarpaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (alpine and subalpine regions)Plant Type: Ev...
View full detailsCoprosma ‘Karo Red’ Overview Coprosma ‘Karo Red’ is a compact, glossy NZ native shrub valued for its vibrant red-tinged foliage and tidy year-...
View full detailsGriselinia littoralis ‘Twilight’ - Red Stemmed Broadleaf Overview A striking variegated form of the classic New Zealand native hedge plant. Grise...
View full detailsCoprosma ‘Lighthouse’ Common Names: Lighthouse CoprosmaFamily: RubiaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (cultivar)Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview: Copr...
View full detailsCoprosma robusta Common Names: Karamu, Shiny Leaf CoprosmaFamily: RubiaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (endemic)Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub / Small Tree ...
View full detailsGriselinia littoralis ‘Variegata’ (Variegated Broadleaf) Overview Griselinia ‘Variegata’ is a striking variegated form of the beloved NZ broad...
View full detailsCoprosma acerosa (Sand Coprosma) Common Names: Sand coprosma, Creeping coprosma, Taupata (prostrate form) Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand ...
View full detailsCoprosma rugosa Common Names: Rugose Coprosma, Shiny Coprosma Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview: Copros...
View full detailsKōhūhū – Pittosporum tenuifolium (Pittosporum tenuifolium) Common Names: Kōhūhū, Black MatipoFamily: PittosporaceaeOrigin: Native to New ZealandP...
View full detailsCoprosma kirkii Common Names: Kirks Coprosma, Groundcover CoprosmaFamily: RubiaceaeOrigin: New ZealandPlant Type: Evergreen Shrub / Groundcover O...
View full detailsCordyline ‘Broadsword’ Common Names: Broadsword Cordyline, Tī Kōuka Family: Asparagaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Perennial / Shr...
View full detailsCordyline ‘Broadsword’ Common Names: Broadsword Cordyline, Tī Kōuka Family: Asparagaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Perennial / Shr...
View full detailsJuncus pallidus (Giant Rush) Overview Juncus pallidus is a tall, elegant New Zealand and Australian native rush valued for its strong vertica...
View full detailsJuncus edgariae (Juncus edgariae) Common Names: Native Rush, Edge’s Rush Family: Juncaceae Origin: Endemic to New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen p...
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