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Sophora fulvida tree with masses of yellow flowers.

Sophora fulvida

Sophora fulvida (Southern Kōwhai) is a beautiful New Zealand native tree admired for its golden yellow flowers and fine green foliage. Flowering in spring, this kōwhai attracts native birds such as tūī and kererū, bringing life and colour to the garden. It is naturally hardy, tolerant of coastal conditions, and well suited to a wide range of NZ environments. Sophora fulvida (Southern Kōwhai) makes an excellent specimen or shade tree and is a must have for native landscapes.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Trees
Height: 4.00 m
Spread: 4.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
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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 objects. The plant becomes adorned with tiny, white flowers during summer. This evergreen typically grows to 30 cm tall and 80 cm wide, and performs best when grown in full sun on a well-drained soil. Pimelea mimosa is commonly used as a groundcover, added to coastal plantings, included in cottage gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, or mass planted on a bank.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 30 cm
Spread: 80 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Ground covering, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Acaena novae-zelandiae colourful foliage.

Acaena novae-zelandiae (Piripiri)

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Dichondra Silver Falls (Silver Falls Plant)

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Mentha Plant

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Serissa Snowflake (Snow Rose Plant)

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Eutaxia obovata Nana (Bush Pea Plant)

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Ctenanthe Grey Star (Never Never Plant)

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Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant)

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Chlorophytum 'Golden Glow' plant.

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Moss pole for plants.

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Sophora fulvida

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