Tough Natives
Built to withstand the harshest conditions, our Tough NZ Native Plants are the ultimate survivors. Perfect for challenging sites with poor soil, strong winds, drought, or coastal exposure, these hardy species thrive where others struggle. Low-maintenance and resilient, they provide year-round interest and support local ecosystems with minimal care. Ideal for restoration projects, difficult landscapes, or anyone seeking reliable, durable plants that stand the test of time.
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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 Libertia Peregrinans
Libertia peregrinans Common Names: New Zealand Iris, Native Iris Family: Iridaceae Origin: New Zealand (endemic) Plant Type: Evergreen Perennial /...
View full detailsAstelia Westland
Astelia ‘Westland’ Common Names: Westland Astelia Family: Asteliaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Perennial / Grass-like Overview: ...
View full detailsCarex Testacea
Carex testacea Common Names: Copper Sedge, Orange Sedge Family: Cyperaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Grass-like Perennial Overvie...
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 Common Names: Snow Grass, Plume Grass, Silver Tussock Family: Poaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Tussock Gras...
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 Hawera
Coprosma ‘Hāwera’ Common Names: Coprosma ‘Hāwera’ Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand (cultivar) Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview: Coprosm...
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 Lighthouse
Coprosma ‘Lighthouse’ Common Names: Lighthouse Coprosma Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand (cultivar) Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview: C...
View full detailsCoprosma Lobster
Coprosma ‘Lobster’ Common Names: Lobster Coprosma, Red-Margined Coprosma Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand (cultivar) Plant Type: Evergreen Sh...
View full detailsCoprosma propinqua
Coprosma propinqua (Coprosma propinqua) Common Names: Mingimingi, Coprosma Family: Rubiaceae Origin: Endemic to New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen...
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 detailsCoprosma Rubra x 1
Coprosma rubra (Coprosma rubra) Common Names: Red Coprosma Family: Rubiaceae Origin: Endemic to New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen shrub Overview...
View full detailsCordyline Australis Purple
Cordyline australis ‘Purple’ (Cordyline australis ‘Purple’) Common Names: Cabbage Tree, Purple Cordyline Family: Asparagaceae Origin: Native to N...
View full detailsCordyline Purple Tower
Cordyline Purple Tower (Cordyline australis ‘Purple Tower’) Common Names: Purple Tower Cordyline, Cabbage Tree Family: Asparagaceae Origin: New Z...
View full detailsCordyline Red Star x 1
Cordyline 'Red Star' (Cordyline australis 'Red Star') Common Names: Red Star Cabbage Tree, Red Cordyline Family: Asparagaceae Origin: New Zealand...
View full detailsCorokia Bronze Knight
Corokia 'Bronze Knight' (Corokia cotoneaster 'Bronze Knight') Common Names: Bronze Knight Wire Netting Bush, Corokia Family: Argophyllaceae Origi...
View full detailsCorokia Cotoneaster
Corokia cotoneaster (Corokia cotoneaster) Common Names: Wire Netting Bush, Korokio Family: Argophyllaceae Origin: Native to New Zealand Plant Typ...
View full detailsCorokia Frosted Chocolate x 1
Corokia ‘Frosted Chocolate’ Common Names: Frosted Chocolate Corokia Family: Argophyllaceae Origin: New Zealand (cultivar) Plant Type: Evergreen Sh...
View full detailsCorokia Jaxon
Corokia ‘Jaxon’ Common Names: Corokia, Wire Netting Bush Family: Argophyllaceae Origin: New Zealand (cultivar) Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overvi...
View full detailsCorokia Red Wonder
Corokia ‘Red Wonder’ Common Names: Red Wonder Corokia, Wire-netting Bush Family: Argophyllaceae Origin: New Zealand (cultivar) Plant Type: Evergre...
View full detailsCorokia Red Wonder
Corokia Red Wonder - Attractive medium sized colourful shrub with dark green coloured leaves and silvery undersides, contrasting with dark stems. O...
View full detailsCorokia Sunsplash
Corokia ‘Sunsplash’ Common Names: Sunsplash Corokia, Wire-netting Bush Family: Argophyllaceae Origin: New Zealand (cultivar) Plant Type: Evergreen...
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