chinese wisteria
Chinese wisteria is a breathtaking climbing plant that brings a touch of elegance and vibrant colour to New Zealand gardens. Renowned for its cascading clusters of fragrant, violet-blue flowers, Chinese wisteria transforms pergolas, walls, and fences into living works of art each spring. With its vigorous growth and spectacular blooms, it’s a favourite among gardeners seeking both beauty and performance. Whether you’re looking to create a dramatic feature or add a romantic flair to your outdoor spaces, Chinese wisteria is a reliable choice that thrives in our local climate.
Abutilon megapotamicum
Abutilon megapotamicum, commonly known as Trailing Abutilon or Chinese Lantern, is a graceful shrub with arching stems and distinctive red and yellow lantern shaped flowers. Blooming from spring to autumn, this variety adds elegance and colour to NZ gardens. Its semi evergreen habit and fine foliage make it ideal for cascading over walls, training on trellises, or brightening borders with its long flowering display.
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Podocarpus Maki (Fern Pine)
Podocarpus macrophyllus Maki, commonly known as Shrubby Yew Tree, Chinese Podocarpus, or Shrubby Podocarpus, produces dense, dark green leaves, with new foliage emerging lime green. It grows slowly with a columnar shape to about 3 m tall and 2 m wide, and can be trimmed as necessary. Podocarpus Maki is commonly included in a mixed planting, trimmed into a hedge, maintained in a container, used for topiary and bonsai, included in pool and Japanese gardens, or planted to border an entrance.
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