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Griselinia Canterbury (Kapuka)

Griselinia ‘Canterbury’, also known as Kapuka, is a compact New Zealand native shrub prized for its bright green foliage held on attractive red-brown stems. It forms a dense, upright structure ideal for formal hedges, privacy screens, or coastal shelter. This hardy evergreen variety thrives in a wide range of conditions, including full sun, partial shade, and exposed sites with salt-laden winds. With its tidy form, year-round colour, and low maintenance requirements, Griselinia ‘Canterbury’ is a reliable and stylish choice for New Zealand gardens.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native

Buxus microphylla (Japanese Box Plant)

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Buxus microphylla, commonly known as Japanese Box or Littleleaf Boxwood, is a compact evergreen shrub renowned for its dense, glossy green foliage and adaptability to shaping. Ideal for formal hedges, borders, and topiary, it maintains its vibrant color year-round. With excellent cold tolerance and minimal shaping required, it's a reliable choice for formal gardens, cottage landscapes, and container planting throughout New Zealand.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Hedging, Topiary
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Modern
Lonicera nitida hedge.

Lonicera nitida (Lonicera Hedge)

Lonicera nitida, commonly known as the Boxleaf Honeysuckle, is a hardy shrub often used instead of Buxus as a hedge. It carries dense, upright...

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Lonicera Honey Hedge Ruby (Shrubby Honeysuckle Hedging)

Lonicera Honey Hedge Ruby is a hardy, evergreen shrub often used instead of a Buxus hedge. It carries dense, upright branches and small, glossy, dark...

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Lonicera Honey Hedge Lime (Shrubby Honeysuckle)

Lonicera Honey Hedge Lime is an evergreen shrub often used instead as an alternative to a Buxus hedge. It carries dense, upright branches that host...

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Lonicera Honey Hedge Lemon (Shrubby Honeysuckle Hedge)

Lonicera Honey Hedge Lemon is an evergreen shrub often used instead of Buxus for hedges. It carries dense, upright branches that host small and...

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Leptinella Platts Black (Bachelor Button Plant)

Leptinella Platts Black, commonly known as the Bachelor Button Plant, is a low growing, herbaceous perennial commonly used as a groundcover. This...

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Pandorea rosea superba (Pink Bower Plant)

Pandorea rosea superba is a climber that produces bright pink, trumpet-shaped flowers with a dark pink throat are produced from spring through until...

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Carex Everest (Japanese Sedge Plant)

Carex Everest features grass like leaves that are variegated with dark green centres and silver-white edges. It typically grows to 35 cm tall and the...

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Meryta sinclairii (Puka Plant)

Meryta sinclairii, commonly known as the Puka Tree or Puka Plant, is a NZ native shrub with a lush and tropical appearance. It bears large and...

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Viburnum Hedge Master

Viburnum Hedge Master is an evergreen shrub grown for its lush and colourful foliage. The glossy foliage emerges red and ages to become dark green...

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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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Pimelea prostrata Blue Peter (NZ Daphne)

Pimelea prostrata Blue Peter, commonly known as the NZ Daphne plant, is a mat forming, NZ native, ground cover plant. It has small, blue foliage...

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Dichondra Silver Falls (Silver Falls Plant)

Dichondra Silver Falls is a popular choice for NZ gardens, known for its commonly known as Silver Ponyfoot, is an herbaceous perennial grown for its...

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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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Brunfelsia Tiny Dancer (Yesterday and Tomorrow Plant)

Brunfelsia Tiny Dancer, commonly known as the Yesterday and Today and Tomorrow plant, is a compact and colourful shrub renowned for its attractive...

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Brunfelsia Fragrant Summer (Plant Called Yesterday Today and Tomorrow)

Brunfelsia Fragrant Summer, known as the plant Called Yesterday Today and Tomorrow, is a compact and colourful evergreen shrub renowned its...

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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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Carex virgata (Pukio Plant)

Carex virgata is a clump-forming ornamental grass growing up to 1 metre tall. Known for its fine, arching green foliage, it adds graceful movement...

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Boysenberry Mapua (Boysenberry Plant)

Boysenberry Mapua is a popular variety of Boysenberry owing to its fabulous fruit and lack of thorns. It produces white flowers in spring which...

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Berzelia lanuginosa (Button Bush Plant)

Berzelia lanuginosa, commonly known as the Button Bush, is a graceful, small shrub featuring narrow, light green, feathery leaves, tightly arranged...

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Alchemilla mollis (Alchemilla Plant)

Alchemilla mollis, commonly known as Lady’s Mantle, is an herbaceous perennial grown for both its foliage and flowers. Small, bright yellow flowers...

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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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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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Carex Everlime (Lime Grass Plant)

Carex Everlime is an ornamental grass native to Japan that features slender, arching leaves that are variegated dark green and lime. Short, brown...

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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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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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Agave americana (Century Plant)

Agave americana is a striking architectural plant with large, blue-green leaves edged with sharp spines. Its bold rosette form makes it a standout...

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Radermachera sinica (Chinese Doll Plant)

The Radermachera sinica plant, commonly known as the Chinese Doll Plant, is an evergreen shrub grown for its impressive foliage. This subtropical...

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Senecio peregrinus (Dolphins Plants)

Senecio peregrinus, commonly known as String of Dolphins, is a succulent grown for its interesting, dolphin shaped foliage. It produces masses of the...

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Earthmat Plant Shelter (50 Pack)

Earthmat Plant Shelters are 100% bio-degradable guards used in riparian plantings or areas where you want to give the plant protection from weeds and...

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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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Griselinia Canterbury (Kapuka)

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