bunnings native plants
If you've been searching for "bunnings native plants" to add some unique, hardy greenery to your New Zealand garden, you're in the right place. While large retailers like Bunnings offer some native plant selections, shopping with a dedicated local nursery gives you access to a wider variety of hand-selected species perfectly suited for local conditions. Natives create resilient, low-maintenance landscapes that support local wildlife, reduce water usage, and infuse your outdoor space with the natural beauty of Aotearoa. Let’s explore top alternatives to bunnings native plants for your landscape, popular options, and how to choose the best natives for your garden.
Fuchsia procumbens (Creeping Fuchsia)
Fuchsia procumbens, commonly known as Creeping Fuchsia, is a low-growing, NZ native plant valued for its unique yellow-red flowers and ornamental berries. Ideal as a groundcover, it spreads gently over shaded or partially sunny spots and adds interest to garden beds, banks, or pots. This hardy and compact variety thrives in well-drained soils and is perfect for creating a natural, low-maintenance landscape. NB: In warm climates, this plant remains evergreen but will become semi-deciduous during winter in cooler regions.
From $18.23
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, blue foliage which becomes adorned with fragrant, white flowers in spring and results in white berries. This evergreen typically grows to 10 cm tall and 50 cm wide. Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter' is commonly used as a groundcover, added to coastal plantings, included in rock gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, grown on a bank, or positioned so it can spill out over a path or over a wall.
From $22.88
