Plants from Colder Climates - What to Expect

Your new plants have come from one of our growers in a cooler part of New Zealand, where they have been grown outdoors in fresh air and natural conditions. They are healthy, hardy, and ready to grow. With strong root systems, once planted they will settle quickly and soon move into new growth.

Why They May Look a Little Different

Colder growing conditions naturally slow things down. Bud break, leaf growth, and root activity all move at a gentler pace. When your plants arrive, they may:

• Leaf out later than expected
   

• Look more compact or tight in form
   

• Show paler or smaller new leaves
   

• Seem behind similar plants already in your garden
   

These are not signs of poor health. They simply need time to catch up to your local conditions.

Helping Your Plants Settle In

• Plant as you normally would – they already have strong roots and are ready to go straight in the ground or into pots.
   

• Water to settle roots – give them a soak at planting, then just check soil moisture as usual.
   

• Mulch if you can – a layer of organic mulch helps protect roots and keep conditions steady.
   

• Be patient – it may take a week or two for growth to pick up, but by mid-season they will have caught up.

What You Might See – And Why It’s Fine

During the first week or so it is completely normal to notice:

• Compact growth or tight buds
   

• Pale or slow-to-unfurl foliage
   

• Less height or fullness than similar plants already in the garden
   

These are temporary signs of a cooler start, not a health issue.

Quick Care Checklist

1. Plant straight away
2. Water well to settle roots
3. Add mulch for protection
4. Give it a little time to catch up

Your plants are strong, healthy, and have been raised in natural outdoor conditions. With a little patience, they will settle in and thrive.

If you would like any more information, please reach out to our team through our Contact Us page. We are always happy to help. Photos are especially useful, so if you can include one when you get in touch, that will make it easier for us to give you the best advice.