hedge plant options
Finding the right hedge plant options can transform your New Zealand garden, providing privacy, wind protection, and a beautiful green backdrop year-round. Whether you’re looking for fast-growing hedges, evergreen hedges, or something unique to add structure and colour, there’s a solution for every outdoor space and design preference. Discover which hedge plants thrive in New Zealand conditions and which varieties best meet your needs below.
Pittosporum 'Silver Sheen'
Pittosporum 'Silver Sheen' is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub admired for its delicate, silvery-green foliage and airy appearance. Ideal for hedging, screening, or adding texture to modern landscapes, it thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. This hardy plant tolerates wind, dry conditions, and coastal environments, making it a versatile choice for New Zealand gardens. Regular trimming encourages dense growth, while its shimmering leaves create a striking contrast against darker plants.
From $206.50
Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon'
Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon' is an evergreen shrub often used instead of Buxus for hedges. It carries dense, upright branches that host small and glossy leaves that are variegated green and yellow. It typically grows to 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide. It can be trimmed as necessary, even down to 15 cm. Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon' is often used for hedging and topiary, included in a mixed planting, or used to brighten up an area.
From $16.95
