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Nz Native Plants For Dry Areas

Hebe albicans

Hebe albicans is a NZ native shrub that features showy clusters of small white flowers during summer. The foliage comprises short and thick, grey-green leaves held densely on short stems which complements the flowers nicely as it grows to 40 cm tall and 60 cm wide. Hebe albicans is a great plant for borders, mixed plantings, lining walkways, for growing in a container, or mass planting on a bank or the like.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 60 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native

Leptospermum Tui

Leptospermum Tui is a NZ native shrub renowned for its pretty flowers and attractive foliage. It produces flowers that are light pink with a dark pink, waxy centre during spring and summer. These are produced in abundance and are complemented with small, bronze tinged foliage as it grows to 1.2 m tall and 75 cm wide. Leptospermum Tui is commonly used as a backdrop for smaller plants, included in a mixed planting, trimmed into a hedge, or planted around outdoor living areas.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.20 m
Spread: 75 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
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Leptospermum Red Damask

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Sophora prostrata

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Carex virgata

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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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Olearia lineata

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Coprosma Hawera

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Pseudopanax Cyril Watson

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Pachystegia insignis

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Disphyma australe

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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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Phormium cookianum

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Hebe Turkish Delight

Hebe Turkish Delight is a NZ native grown for its amazing foliage and flowers. The small leaves are deep purple-bronze, and are held densely off...

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Hebe topiaria

Hebe topiaria is a NZ native shrub that forms a tight mound of grey-green foliage. Clusters of small pink flowers are borne across the shrub through...

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Leptospermum Princess Anne

Leptospermum Princess Anne is a colourful NZ native shrub grown for its stunning flowers. It produces exquisite, double, white flowers with a maroon...

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Hebe diosmifolia

Hebe diosmifolia is a NZ native shrub that grows as a bushy and rounded shrub with small, bright green leaves held on short, slender stems. The...

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Pimelea prostrata Blue Peter

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Pseudopanax ferox

Pseudopanax ferox, commonly known as Fierce or Toothed Lancewood as well as Horoeka, is a NZ native tree that features interesting juvenile and...

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Pseudopanax lessonii

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Cyathea dealbata

Cyathea dealbata, commonly known as the Silver Fern or Punga, is a NZ native tree fern. It features bright green fronds up to 4 m long which have a...

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Fuscospora cliffortioides

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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Laurelia novae-zelandiae

Laurelia novae-zelandiae, commonly known as Pukatea, is a NZ native tree that thrives in damp areas. This slow growing tree has a distinctive...

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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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Hebe Wairua Beauty

Hebe Wairua Beauty is a NZ native shrub that features mid-green leaves that are small and slender, and held on short stems. The foliage is adorned...

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Dicksonia squarrosa

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Carex secta

Carex secta, commonly known as Pukio or Swamp Sedge, is a NZ native grass commonly found in swampy areas. It features slender foliage which is dark...

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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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Typha orientalis

Typha orientalis, commonly known as Raupo, is a vigorous and erect, NZ native grass. It is found throughout New Zealand in shallow, fertile waters...

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Hebe Flame carries large, rose-pink flower spikes during spring and summer. These are held neatly amidst the dark green foliage which often takes on...

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