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Coprosma kirkii green foliage held on yellow stems.

Coprosma kirkii

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Coprosma kirkii, also known as Kirk's Coprosma, is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover featuring dense, spreading growth and small, olive-green leaves. Growing up to 80 cm tall and spreading to 2 metres wide, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. This low-maintenance plant is ideal for covering banks, coastal gardens, and areas requiring erosion control, adding year-round interest to native landscapes.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 80 cm
Spread: 2.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Shade, Wind
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Riparian
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Blechnum novae-zelandiae (Kiokio)

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Blechnum novae-zelandiae, also known as kiokio, is a hardy, native ground fern ideal for naturalistic and native plantings across New Zealand. With long, arching fronds and a spreading habit, it thrives in damp, shaded areas and creates a lush, layered understorey in forest-style gardens. The Plant Company supplies strong, NZ-grown plants ready to establish and spread in the right conditions.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Ferns
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Tolerances: Hardy, Shade
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Riparian
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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An established Libertia ixioides plant with green and orange leaves and masses of white flowers.

Libertia ixioides

Libertia ixioides, commonly known as Mikoikoi, is a striking New Zealand native perennial with stiff, sword-like leaves in shades of green, bronze...

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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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Leptospermum scoparium (Manuka) shrubs in a native reserve.

Leptospermum scoparium (Manuka)

Leptospermum scoparium, commonly known as Manuka or New Zealand Tea Tree, is a hardy native shrub prized for its aromatic foliage and masses of white...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Leptinella pusilla (Purple Brass Buttons)

Leptinella pusilla, commonly known as the Purple Brass Buttons plant, is an herbaceous perennial native to New Zealand. It is a creeping and somewhat...

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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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Phormium Purple Haze (Purple Flax Plant)

Phormium Purple Haze is a variety of Flax that produces long and broad, dark purple leaves. It grows with a tidy and compact habit to about 1.1 m...

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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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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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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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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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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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Ligularia reniformis with lush leaves growing in a container.

Ligularia reniformis (Tractor Seat Plant)

Ligularia reniformis, commonly known as the Tractor Seat Plant, is a striking foliage plant ideal for shaded New Zealand gardens. It features large...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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