colourful nz native plants
Are you searching for colourful nz native plants to brighten up your garden? Our unique Aotearoa flora offers a vibrant palette, from rich reds and glowing golds to striking greens and subtle blues. Whether you're designing a bold border, a wildlife-friendly patch, or a contemporary landscape, New Zealand’s natives bring lasting interest with their foliage, flowers and textures. Discover how you can use colourful natives to create year-round impact, natural harmony, and sustainable beauty in your outdoor spaces.
Pseudowintera colorata
Pseudowintera colorata, commonly known as Mountain Horopito, is a NZ native shrub grown for its colourful foliage. New growth has dominant red tones and ages to become green-yellow with a red edge. Small, yellow-green flowers complement the foliage in spring and result in small, dark fruit. This evergreen typically grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide. Pseudowintera colorata is commonly included in a mixed planting, trimmed into a hedge, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, planted around the pool or barbecue area, or mass planted for a stunning display.
From $24.23
Pseudowintera Red Glow'
Pseudowintera 'Red Glow' is a bright and vibrant NZ native shrub. New foliage emerges rose-pink and ages to become a fresh green colour. The leaf colouring is truly impressive and is accentuated with small, yellow-green flowers in spring, which result in small, dark berries. It typically grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide. Pseudowintera 'Red Glow' is an excellent plant for brightening up bland areas. It is often planted around living areas, included in mixed and native plantings, or maintained in a container.
From $26.93
