Small Native Plants
Sophora microphylla (Small Leaved Kōwhai)
Sophora microphylla, commonly known as Weeping Kowhai, is a stunning New Zealand native tree admired for its graceful form and vibrant yellow flowers. Flowering in early spring, it attracts native birds such as tūī and bellbirds. This small-leaved species typically reaches 5–8 metres tall and has a weeping growth habit that suits both gardens and larger landscapes. Hardy and drought-tolerant once established, it’s an excellent choice for adding colour and ecological value to NZ gardens.
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 and changing flowers. It grows compactly as a rounded shrub with green foliage to about 60 cm tall and the same wide. Through spring and summer masses of sweetly fragrant, saucer-shaped, purple-blue flowers emerge which fade to white with age. Brunfelsia Tiny Dancer is commonly used in tropical gardens, added to cottage gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, included in a mixed planting, or maintained in a container.
