Garden Design #53
Click on the icon in the Garden Design below to reveal the plant name and its description. You can also add the plants to your shopping cart.
Pseudopanax crassifolium, commonly known as Lancewood, is a distinctively narrow-growing tree with a tall, erect trunk. Its unique appeal lies in the long, narrow juvenile leaves that dangle from the main trunk, giving the tree a somewhat primitive appearance. Over time, often after many years, this foliage transitions to form a compact head of leaves, creating a stark contrast to its earlier form. Lancewood provides a striking focal point for locations with limited space where a hardy, dramatic tree is desired. It's quite similar to Pseudopanax ferox, but the leaves of Lancewood are less prominently toothed. In a span of 10 years, Pseudopanax crassifolium can achieve a height of 4 metres and a spread of 2 metres, showcasing an impressive growth rate
Hebe Wiri Mist is a standout amongst New Zealand natives, known for its resilience and understated elegance. This compact shrub captivates with its profusion of white flowers, creating a mist-like effect atop the foliage from spring through to summer. The tiny blossoms not only add a touch of beauty but are a magnet for beneficial pollinators, enhancing your garden's ecosystem.
Ideal for borders, low hedging, foundation planting, or container use. Complements native, coastal, cottage, and formal garden styles.
Thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil. Tolerates light frost and coastal conditions. Space plants approximately 60 cm apart for a dense, low hedge or informal grouping.
Forms a rounded shrub reaching 60–80 cm tall and wide, maintaining a naturally compact shape.
Need a few? Same plants, better price, free shipping. Click here to check out the Box Lot!
Libertia peregrinans is a remarkable native New Zealand grass with stiff, sword-like golden-green leaves that become an intense orange colour as they mature. In spring, it boasts clusters of small, white flowers that add to its visual appeal.
Libertia peregrinans is a hardy plant that can tolerate a range of conditions, including poor soil and drought, making it a versatile addition to your garden. It prefers full sun to light shade and achieves a height and spread of about 0.6m, providing a compact yet impactful presence. This low-maintenance perennial is perfect for borders, rockeries, or as a general garden filler, adding a unique, eye-catching element with its distinctive colouring and form. Plant a row in front of a dark fence for a stunning visual effect.
Need a few? Same plants, better price, free shipping. Click here to check out the Box Lot!
Phormium cookianum, more commonly known as mountain flax or wharariki, is endemic to New Zealand and is a very useful plant for any native planting project. Despite its common name, it is found throughout New Zealand from coastal slopes to alpine treelines.
Phormium cookianum is smaller than the New Zealand flax Phormium tenax/harakeke, rarely reaching more than 1.6m, and its leaves and seed pods droop and twist more. The flowers are a source of nectar for the native birds, especially tui and bellbird/korimako.
