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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10x NZ Rush - only 99c each
Juncus edgariae (Juncus edgariae) Common Names: Native Rush, Edge’s Rush Family: Juncaceae Origin: Endemic to New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen p...
View full details1x Carex Dipsacea
Carex dipsacea Overview Carex dipsacea is a fine-textured New Zealand native sedge valued for its graceful, arching habit and warm bronze-gree...
View full details1x 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 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 details5x Phormium Pepe - $14.99 each
Phormium ‘Pepe’ Overview Phormium ‘Pepe’ is one of the smallest and tidiest New Zealand flax cultivars, renowned for its compact form and bright ...
View full details5x Wineberry X Abigail Gordon - $5.99 each
Aristotelia × ‘Abigail Gordon’ (Wineberry hybrid) Common Names: Wineberry, Makomako (hybrid)Family: ElaeocarpaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (naturally ...
View full detailsAnemanthle lessoniana
Anemanthele lessoniana (New Zealand Wind Grass) (Synonyms occasionally include Stipa arundinacea in older literature) Overview Anemanthele le...
View full detailsAristotelia Abigail Gordon
Aristotelia × ‘Abigail Gordon’ (Wineberry hybrid) Common Names: Wineberry, Makomako (hybrid)Family: ElaeocarpaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (naturally ...
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 Fragrans
Astelia fragrans Common Names: Bush Lily, Kakaha Family: Asteliaceae Origin: New Zealand (endemic) Plant Type: Evergreen Herbaceous Perennial Ove...
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 so...
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 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...
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