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Coprosma Red Rocks – Vibrant Groundcover for NZ Landscapes

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Coprosma Red Rocks is a compact New Zealand native shrub, growing up to 75 cm tall and spreading to 1 meter wide. It features fine green foliage on striking dark red-brown stems, adding architectural interest to gardens. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soils, it's tolerant of coastal conditions, wind, and moderate frost. This low-maintenance plant is ideal for borders, rock gardens, and erosion control on banks.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 75 cm
Spread: 1.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Parks, Paths & Steps, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Rock

Coprosma Lemon and Lime – Striking Variegated Shrub for NZ Landscapes

Coprosma Lemon and Lime, also known as Variegated Mirror Bush, is a compact New Zealand native shrub featuring small, glossy leaves variegated in shades of lemon, lime, and green. Growing up to 1.2 meters tall and 1 meter wide, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils, tolerating coastal conditions, wind, and light frost. This low-maintenance plant is ideal for hedging, containers, and adding vibrant year-round colour to gardens.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.20 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
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Coprosma Lighthouse – Vibrant Groundcover for NZ Landscapes

Coprosma Lighthouse is a compact New Zealand native shrub, growing up to 40 cm tall and spreading to 1 meter wide. It features fine green foliage on...

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Griselinia 'Canterbury' hedge with lush green foliage.

Griselinia 'Canterbury' (Kapuka) – Compact NZ Native Hedge with Glossy Green Foliage

Griselinia ‘Canterbury’, also known as Kapuka, is a compact New Zealand native shrub prized for its bright green foliage held on attractive red-brown...

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Fuchsia procumbens

Fuchsia procumbens is a very low growing, NZ native, herbaceous perennial that is often used as a groundcover. It features small and round...

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Griselinia Whenuapai (Kapuka) – Compact NZ Native Hedge Plant with Glossy Green Foliage

Griselinia Whenuapai, also known as Kapuka, is a compact and hardy New Zealand native shrub that delivers year-round structure and vibrant greenery...

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Olearia lineata

Olearia lineata, commonly known as Tree Daisy, is a small and bushy, NZ native tree. It bears masses of fine, criss-crossing branches that host very...

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Coprosma 'Black Cloud' shrub in a garden with black and green foliage.

Coprosma Black Cloud – Striking Groundcover for NZ Gardens

Coprosma Black Cloud is a compact, evergreen New Zealand native shrub renowned for its dense, dark brown to black foliage. Growing up to 70 cm tall...

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Large Coprosma virescens shrub with brown stems and green leaves.

Coprosma virescens – Mingimingi for Native and Alpine Gardens

Coprosma virescens, also known as Mingimingi or Mikimiki, is a distinctive New Zealand native shrub featuring a dense, divaricating form with...

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Leptospermum Blossom

Leptospermum Blossom, commonly known as NZ Tea Tree, is a fast growing, NZ native shrub that produces stunning flowers. Double, pink flowers are...

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Anemanthele lessoniana grass with colourful foliage growing in a pot.

Anemanthele lessoniana – Vibrant New Zealand Native Grass for Dynamic Landscapes

Anemanthele lessoniana, also known as Pheasant's Tail Grass or New Zealand Wind Grass, is a graceful, clump-forming ornamental grass native to New...

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Coprosma propinqua – Mingimingi for Native and Wetland Gardens

Coprosma propinqua, commonly known as Mingimingi or Mikimiki, is a hardy New Zealand native shrub with interlaced branches and small green leaves...

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Coprosma robusta – Karamū for Native and Coastal Landscapes

Coprosma robusta, commonly known as Karamū, is a versatile New Zealand native shrub or small tree reaching up to 6 meters in height. It features...

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Pimelea prostrata Blue Peter

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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Selliera radicans

Selliera radicans, commonly known as Remuremu, is a NZ native, herbaceous perennial that forms a tight mat of bright green leaves. The glossy and...

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Dicksonia squarrosa

Dicksonia squarrosa, commonly known as NZ Wheki or Rough Tree Fern, is a NZ native tree fern that features a slender trunk and lovely fronds. They...

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Griselinia 'Ardmore Emerald' (Kapuka) – Fast-Growing NZ Native Hedge and Shelter Tree

Griselinia 'Ardmore Emerald', also known as Kapuka, is a robust New Zealand native tree prized for its glossy dark green foliage and rapid growth...

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Coprosma repens – Taupata for Coastal and Native Gardens

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

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Coprosma Hawera – Dense Groundcover for NZ Landscapes

Coprosma Hawera, also known as Sand Coprosma or Tātaraheke, is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover shrub featuring fine, green foliage on orange...

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Pratia angulata

Pratia angulata, commonly known as Panakenake, is a fast growing, NZ native ground cover plant. It carries small and rounded, green leaves which are...

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Coprosma Poor Knights with lush green foliage.

Coprosma Poor Knights – Tough Groundcover For NZ Gardens

Coprosma Poor Knights (Coprosma repens ‘Poor Knights’) is a resilient New Zealand native plant ideal for coastal and low-maintenance gardens. Its...

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Disphyma australe

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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Apodasmia similis (Oioi) For Sale – Native NZ Rush Grass

Apodasmia similis, commonly known as Oioi or jointed wire rush, is a hardy native grass-like plant found throughout New Zealand. It is ideal for...

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Coprosma Lobster plant in a garden with vibrant red foliage.

Coprosma Lobster – Vibrant Native Shrub for Textured Landscapes

Coprosma Lobster (Coprosma rugosa ‘Lobster’) is a hardy New Zealand native shrub known for its dense, interwoven orange-red stems and tiny green...

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Agathis australis – Kauri Tree | Iconic NZ Native Tree

Agathis australis, commonly known as the Kauri tree, is a revered New Zealand native conifer renowned for its immense size and longevity. Reaching...

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Griselinia littoralis (Kapuka) – NZ Native Evergreen Tree for Hedging and Shelter

Griselinia littoralis, commonly known as Kapuka, is a robust New Zealand native tree valued for its glossy green foliage, fast growth, and year-round...

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Griselinia 'Broadway Mint' – Hardy NZ Native Hedge Plant with Glossy Green Foliage

Griselinia ‘Broadway Mint’ is a fast-growing, evergreen New Zealand native shrub prized for its dense, glossy lime-green foliage and natural...

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Arthropodium cirratum (Rengarenga Lily / New Zealand Rock Lily) – Elegant Groundcover for Shaded and Coastal Gardens

Arthropodium cirratum, commonly known as Rengarenga Lily or New Zealand Rock Lily, is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial native to New Zealand. It...

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Coprosma kirkii – Kirk’s Coprosma for Coastal and Native Gardens

Coprosma kirkii, also known as Kirk’s Coprosma, is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover featuring dense, spreading growth and small, olive-green...

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Beilschmiedia tarairi (Taraire) – Majestic Native Canopy Tree for Biodiverse Landscapes

Beilschmiedia tarairi, commonly known as the Taraire tree, is a unique, NZ native tree. Its prominent feature are the masses of olive-like, purple...

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Ficus pumila – Hardy Climbing Fig for NZ Gardens

Ficus pumila, also known as the climbing fig or creeping fig, is a vigorous evergreen climber perfect for quickly covering walls, fences, and...

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Monstera deliciosa – Iconic Indoor Swiss Cheese Plant

Monstera deliciosa, also known as the Swiss Cheese Plant, is a popular indoor tropical plant loved for its striking, holey leaves and easy-care...

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Coprosma Red Rocks – Vibrant Groundcover for NZ Landscapes

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