Natives recommended for Southland conditions

Corokia ‘Yellow Wonder’ (Corokia cotoneaster ‘Yellow Wonder’) Common Names: Yellow Wonder Corokia, Wire-netting Bush Family: Argophyllaceae Ori...

Cordyline Purple Tower (Cordyline australis ‘Purple Tower’) Common Names: Purple Tower Cordyline, Cabbage Tree Family: Asparagaceae Origin: New Z...

Coprosma rubra (Coprosma rubra) Common Names: Red Coprosma Family: Rubiaceae Origin: Endemic to New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen shrub Overview...

Podocarpus totara (Podocarpus totara) Common Names: Totara, New Zealand Totara Family: Podocarpaceae Origin: Endemic to New Zealand Plant Type: E...

Olearia dartonii (Olearia dartonii) Common Names: Leatherwood Daisy Bush Family: Asteraceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Over...

Chionochloa flavicans Common Names: Miniature Toe Toe, Dwarf Toe Toe Family: Poaceae Origin: New Zealand (endemic) Plant Type: Evergreen Tussock /...

Hebe 'Ohau' (Hebe cultivar) Common Names: Ohau Hebe, Shrubby Veronica Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: Cultivar (bred in New Zealand); parentage in...

Leptinella minor (Leptinella minor) Common Names: Button Carpet, Cotula, Brass Buttons (minor form) Family: Asteraceae Origin: Native to New Zeal...

Coprosma brunnea (Coprosma brunnea) Common Names: Leafy Coprosma, Mountain Coprosma Family: Rubiaceae Origin: Endemic to New Zealand Plant Type: ...

Carpodetus serratus Common Names: Putaputāwētā, Marble Leaf, Seven-finger Family: Rousseaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Deciduous/ Semi-ever...

Hebe (Veronica) salicifolia Overview A vigorous, large New Zealand native shrub with long willow-like leaves and abundant white to pale lilac flo...

Carex testacea Common Names: Copper Sedge, Orange Sedge Family: Cyperaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Grass-like Perennial Overvie...

Hebe (Veronica) ‘Wiri Image’ Overview A compact, upright evergreen shrub bred in Auckland and suited to New Zealand conditions. Hebe (Veronica) ‘...

Hebe (Veronica) parviflora Overview A fast-growing, upright evergreen native shrub with fine, glossy green foliage and delicate white flowers. He...

Hebe (Veronica) ‘Waikiki’ Overview A medium-growing, compact Hebe with vibrant red-flushed foliage and brilliant blue flower spikes in spring. He...

Hebe (Veronica) ‘Mary Antoinette’ Overview A striking, free-flowering Hebe with elegant pink-to-lilac blooms and a compact, tidy habit. Hebe (Ver...

Hebe (Veronica) ‘Inspiration’ Overview A stunning, compact Hebe cultivar with glossy foliage and long-lasting, richly coloured blooms. Hebe (Vero...

Hebe (Veronica) odora Overview A hardy, compact New Zealand native shrub valued for its glossy foliage and sweetly scented bl...

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...

  Hebe ‘Wiri Prince’ Overview A compact, free-flowering New Zealand-bred shrub with striking deep violet blooms and glossy dark green foliage. H...

Carex solandri Overview A graceful New Zealand native sedge forming dense clumps of arching green foliage. Carex solandri is valued for its fine ...

Hebe 'Wiri Grace'  Common Names: Wiri Grace Hebe Family: Plantaginaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview: Hebe 'Wiri Gr...