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Carex maorica growing in water.

Carex maorica (NZ Sedge)

Carex maorica is a hardy New Zealand native sedge that forms attractive clumps of arching, green foliage. Found naturally in wetlands and damp areas, it is well suited to a wide range of NZ garden and restoration settings. Its graceful, fine leaves provide movement and texture to landscapes, while also supporting biodiversity by offering habitat for native wildlife. Carex maorica is valued for its resilience, low maintenance needs, and natural beauty.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Tolerances: Hardy, Wet
Garden uses: Borders, Paths & Steps, Ponds
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Riparian
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Leptospermum Blossom

Leptospermum Blossom is a hardy New Zealand native shrub admired for its abundant flowers and dense foliage. Perfect for hedging, screening, or as a garden feature, this shrub thrives in NZ’s varied climates. Purchase healthy Leptospermum Blossom plants online from The Plant Company with fast nationwide delivery and expert advice.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: 1.80 m
Flowering time: Summer, Autumn
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
Fuchsia procumbens plant growing across the ground with green foliage and yellow-green flowers.

Fuchsia procumbens (Creeping Fuchsia)

Fuchsia procumbens, commonly known as Creeping Fuchsia, is a low-growing, NZ native plant valued for its unique yellow-red flowers and ornamental...

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Festuca novae zelandiae grass growing in a natural environment.

Festuca novae-zelandiae (Native Fescue)

Festuca novae-zelandiae is a NZ Native Fescue grass with delicate, tawny-coloured leaves up to 60 cm long. The leaves are rough to the touch and have...

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Carpodetus serratus

Carpodetus serratus, commonly known as the Putaputaweta Tree or Marble Leaf, is an attractive, NZ native tree with spreading branches that host...

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Pimelea mimosa

Pimelea mimosa is a mat forming, NZ native, ground covering plant. It has soft, blue-grey leaves which are held on stems that tend to climb over...

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Pratia angulata (Panakenake) plants growing as a dense ground cover with lush green leaves and pretty, white flowers.

Pratia angulata

Pratia angulata, commonly known as Panakenake, is a fast-growing, NZ native ground cover plant. It has small, rounded, green leaves that are held...

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Prumnopitys taxifolia (Matai) juvenile tree growing as a specimen in a park.

Prumnopitys taxifolia (Matai)

Prumnopitys taxifolia, commonly known as Matai or Black Pine, is a stately, NZ native tree with quite different juvenile and adult forms. The...

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A lush Coprosma repens shrub growing in a shaded position.

Coprosma repens (Mirror Plant)

Coprosma repens, also known as Taupata or Mirror Plant, is a robust New Zealand native shrub featuring lush, glossy green foliage. Growing up to 3...

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Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter' plants with fine and elegant, blue foliage.

Pimelea prostrata Blue Peter

Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter', commonly known as Pinatoro or the NZ Daphne plant, is a mat-forming, NZ native, ground cover plant. It has small...

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A Sophora chathamica tree growing in a garden with green foliage.

Sophora chathamica (Coastal Kowhai)

Sophora chathamica, commonly known as the Coastal Kowhai, is a NZ native tree grown for its foliage and flowers. It has attractive fern-like leaves...

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Fuscospora fusca (Red Beech)

Commonly known as Red Beech, this is a large, evergreen tree native to NZ. The foliage comprises lush and glossy, dark green leaves which turn...

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Disphyma australe (NZ Ice Plant)

Disphyma australe, commonly known as the NZ Native Ice Plant, is a fast-growing groundcover that is found naturally along coast lines. Plants carry...

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Fuscospora cliffortioides (Mountain Beech)

Commonly known as Mountain Beech, this is a large, evergreen tree native to NZ. The foliage comprises small, dark green leaves which are held densely...

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Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant) bright red foliage.

Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant)

Sedum rubrotinctum, commonly known as Jelly Bean Plant or Pork and Beans Plant, is a compact, low-growing succulent reaching 15–20 cm tall and...

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Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)

Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King is a variety of the commonly known, Mountain Ash, and is a small-sized, deciduous with impressive characteristics...

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Kniphofia Dwarf Scarlet plant with red flowers.

Kniphofia Dwarf Scarlet (Hot Poker Plant)

Kniphofia 'Dwarf Scarlet' is a striking perennial valued for its vivid scarlet-red flower spikes and compact growth habit. Ideal for smaller New...

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Stromanthe triostar plant.

Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant)

Stromanthe Triostar is a popular indoor plant owing to its lush and colourful foliage. It features elegant, dark green, pink, and cream-coloured...

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Garden fertiliser (Plant food) for sale from The Plant Company.

Garden Fertiliser

The Plant Company’s preferred general garden fertiliser is YaraMila Complex. This fertiliser is particularly suitable for use on home gardens and is...

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Lagerstroemia Best Red

“Best Red” is a small, deciduous tree, grown for its lovely flowers, foliage, and great form. It produces clusters of ruffled, bright red flowers...

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Ctenanthe Grey Star (Never Never Plant)

Ctenanthe Grey Star is a colourful foliage plant often grown as a houseplant. It features rounded leaves that are variegated with silver and dark...

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Aechmea fasciata (Urn Plant)

Aechmea fasciata is a colourful Bromeliad that features thick and leathery leaves that are striped with silver and dark green. They are borne as a...

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Apricot Garden Annie

Apricot Garden Annie is a dwarf Apricot variety that is both ornamental and fruit bearing. The medium sized fruit in summer are golden yellow with a...

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Maranta Rabbit Tracks (Prayer Plant)

Maranta Rabbit Tracks features broad leaves that are a mix of dark green and black in a symmetrical pattern. It grows as a clump to about 20 cm tall...

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Eutaxia obovata Nana (Bush Pea Plant)

Eutaxia obovata Nana, commonly known as the Egg and Bacon Plant, is an Australian native shrub grown for its interesting flowers that resemble bacon...

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Blackberry Thornless Jewel (Thornless Blackberry Plants)

Blackberry Thornless Jewel is grown for its fruit and obvious lack of thorns. It produces juicy, black berries in summer. The flowers are white and...

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Chlorophytum 'Golden Glow' plant.

Chlorophytum Golden Glow (Chlorophytum comosum Spider Plant)

Chlorophytum Golden Glow, commonly known as the Spider Plant, is a tender, herbaceous perennial grown for its lush and bright foliage. It features...

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Aspidistra lurida (Cast Iron Plant)

Aspidistra lurida, commonly known as the Cast Iron Plant, is an herbaceous perennial grown for its lush and colourful foliage. It grows as a clump...

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Serissa Snowflake (Snow Rose Plant)

Serissa Snowflake, commonly known as the Snow Rose plant, is an evergreen shrub grown for its lovely flowering and foliage. Showy, white flowers...

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A strong and studry planting spade.

Ace1 Planting Spade

The Ace 1 planting spade is a must for any gardener. This spade is designed so it can penetrate the ground easily without jarring the wrists in the...

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Native Plant Fertiliser (Native Fertiliser)

Selecting the correct native plant fertiliser is essential as they often tend to be slow growing and so require a tailored nutrient plan to meet...

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Moss pole for plants.

Moss Pole For Plants (Moss Pole For Plants)

These moss poles for plants are made from Coir Fibre (i.e., the husks of coconuts). They are an eco-friendly option to help plants grow healthier and...

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Carex maorica (NZ Sedge)

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