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Looking to buy Griselinia for your next garden project? You’re in the right place. Griselinia is one of New Zealand’s most popular evergreen shrubs, famed for its glossy green leaves and incredible resilience to wind and coastal conditions. Whether you’re designing a lush hedge or seeking a versatile specimen tree, Griselinia offers superb results for Kiwi gardens. On this page, you’ll discover the best Griselinia varieties to buy, expert planting tips, and why this native shrub is a top choice across New Zealand.

Griselinia lucida hedge with lush and large, green foliage.

Griselinia lucida

Griselinia lucida, commonly known as Akapuka, is a striking New Zealand native shrub or small tree characterized by its large, leathery, and glossy green leaves. It naturally grows as an epiphyte or on rocky outcrops, but also thrives in garden settings. Akapuka can reach heights of 4-8 metres and is ideal for creating a lush, tropical feel. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade to full sun and is tolerant of wind and coastal conditions once established.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 5.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Tropical
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Tulbaghia variegata 'Tricolor' (Society Garlic)

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Tulbaghia variegata 'Tricolor' is a striking evergreen perennial valued for its narrow green leaves edged with cream and flushed pink. This decorative garlic plant performs exceptionally well in New Zealand gardens and adds year round colour and texture. It produces clusters of soft mauve pink flowers in warmer months and is ideal for borders containers and mass planting. Hardy and low maintenance it is perfect for modern and coastal landscapes.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 30 cm
Spread: 40 cm
Flowering time: Summer, Autumn
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
Griselinia lucida hedge with lush and large, green foliage.
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Why Choose Griselinia for Your Garden?

When you buy Griselinia, you invest in a hardy, low-maintenance plant that thrives in a wide range of soil types and conditions. With its dense foliage, Griselinia provides privacy, wind protection, and year-round greenery—making it ideal for urban backyards, rural boundaries, and coastal zones alike. It handles trimming well, so you can maintain a formal hedge or let it grow naturally for a softer look.

Top Griselinia Varieties Available to Buy

Our nursery stocks several outstanding Griselinia varieties, each with its own unique features. Here are some favourites to consider when you’re ready to buy Griselinia:

Explore our full range online to compare these Griselinia types and choose the perfect match for your setting.

How to Plant and Care for Your Griselinia

Griselinia is renowned for its ease of establishment and minimal ongoing care. Once you’ve decided to buy Griselinia, prepare your planting site by removing weeds and enriching the soil with compost or well-rotted manure. Space plants 75 cm to 1 m apart for a solid hedge, or further for a more natural look. Water well after planting and mulch to retain moisture. Prune regularly for shape and density—Griselinia responds beautifully to trimming.

For best results, plant in full sun to part shade. While tolerant of poor soils and coastal winds, well-drained soil will help your Griselinia thrive. Keep an eye out for regular watering during the first season as roots establish.

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