Native Garden #5

Cordyline australis, commonly known as Ti Kouka/Cabbage Tree is a tall tree that, once mature, is a standout for its trunk structure. Cordyline australis can be grown in coastal, swampy, drought, or sun and wind-exposed locations. In summer, it will produce large flowering spikes, which often attract native birds. Cabbage trees are effective planted in groups and are easily established. Good for shelter and riparian planting, providing bank and soil stabilisation. Grow to 10m height x 3m width. 

The image is of our 7cm grade

Kanuka is a fast-growing tree, found throughout New Zealand in forest and scrub. The leaves are softer to touch than manuka and it produces smaller, white flowers in summer. It is very hardy, tolerating drought, frosts and poor soils. It is a primary colonising plant and used for revegetation as a nurse plant. It is best planted in autumn without disturbing the roots.

Has outstanding dark foliage. Ideal garden contrast plant. Hardy. Height - 1m

Pseudowintera Red Leopard - also known as Horopito and Pepper Tree. A hardy evergreen shrub that has lime-green foliage with rich burgundy markings that provide good foliar colour to the garden. As the days start to cool in autumn the foliage darkens to burgundy, making it a really good plant for winter interest. Plant in borders and containers.  Used to form low hedging it may be trimmed to shape. Requires moist, free-draining soil in full sun or part shade.

Very beautiful plant with leaves that glow and shimmer in the sun and ripple in the wind creating many textures and patterns. Flowers in early summer and attractive seed heads remain for many weeks.

A spreading grass like plant with orange - gold foliage. White flowers in spring and summer followed by orange pods. The beautiful foliage colouring becomes more intense through out cooler months and if planted in harsh conditions. Position in full sun to shade. Evergreen. Hardy. 05m x 1m.

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Muehlenbeckia axillaris is a dense groundcover, with wiry stems and small, dark-green leaves. Muehlenbeckia axillaris flowers prolifically in summer, with masses of small, creamy flowers. Male and female flowers often occur on the same plant and the female flowers form small, opaque white fruit. It spreads along the ground and even underground. Grows to a height of 15cm and a width of 1m. Likes the full sun and tolerates dry situations.  It also grows well in part-shade, provided that it is free draining. 

For full coverage plant them at 50-70cms apart 

A bright green moss like ground cover that forms a plump cushion like shape. Position in full sun. Use as an edging, in rockeries or containers and general garden beds. Requires moist free draining soil.. Hardy. Evergreen. 20cm x 20cm.

A compact groundcover with silvery foliage. Forms a tight spreading, wooly mat with yellow - green flowers. Prefers full sun, and good drainage. Perfect for a rock garden, retaining wall or that dry spot in your garden. 10cm x 50cm.

Chionochloa flavicans - are fantastic tough low maintenance grasses with shapely foliage all year and drooping small toi toi flowers in summer. Drought and wind tolerant The perfect plant and forget plant. Great for mass planting, along walls or on banks and love the sun and free-draining soil.

Eventual height 1.2m x 1.5m

Image shown is of our 2.5L pot.

Smaller than other beech trees. Moderately slow growing. Best in cool climate areas with moist, well drained soil.

Hebe cuppresiodes nana is a fragrant evergreen hebe, compact with a perfect round ball shape. Grey-green foliage with masses of tiny white flowers which bloom during summer. This is the perfect plant for rock gardens, mixed native plantings or containers.