dwarf hydrangea
If you're searching for a compact flowering shrub that brings classic cottage charm without taking over your garden, the dwarf hydrangea is a standout choice. Perfect for small spaces, pots, and edging, dwarf hydrangeas deliver full-size, showy blooms on neat, manageable plants. They offer the iconic style and colour of traditional hydrangeas but in a size suited to modern New Zealand gardens—no need for sprawling borders or expansive garden beds. Their versatility and easy care make them an ideal pick for both novice and seasoned gardeners, whether you’re working with a compact courtyard, balcony, or looking to fill in gaps beneath trees.
Pittosporum 'Midget' (Dwarf Pittosporum)
Pittosporum 'Midget' is a dwarf variety that features foliage made up of small, fresh green leaves. The foliage is complemented with small, purple flowers in spring. It grows with a rounded habit to about 80 cm tall and the same wide. Pittosporum 'Midget' is ideal for adding to mixed and border plantings, maintaining in a container, using to border an entrance, or for planting around outdoor living areas. It's architectural properties that make this a popular choice with landscape designers.
From $40.43
Hydrangea 'Piamina'
Hydrangea 'Piamina' is a compact deciduous shrub admired for its vibrant double flower heads and lush green foliage. Flowering abundantly through summer, this charming hydrangea creates a striking display of seasonal colour that brightens New Zealand gardens, patios, and outdoor spaces. Its smaller growth habit makes it ideal for borders, containers, courtyard gardens, and feature planting where long lasting colour is desired. Hydrangea 'Piamina' thrives in moist fertile conditions and provides softness, texture, and elegant beauty in both traditional and contemporary landscapes.
From $29.63
