hosta varieties nz
Hostas are a favourite among New Zealand gardeners, prized for their lush foliage, versatility, and shade-loving nature. Whether you have a small city courtyard or a sprawling country garden, exploring hosta varieties NZ can add depth, colour, and texture to your landscape. With a wide array of leaf shapes, sizes, and tones, hostas provide enduring beauty from early spring through late autumn. Their easy-care nature and resistance to most garden pests make them an appealing choice for beginner and experienced gardeners alike.
Libertia grandiflora (NZ Iris)
Libertia grandiflora, commonly known as NZ Iris, is a hardy New Zealand native perennial admired for its elegant white flowers and sword like green foliage. Blooming in late spring to early summer, the flowers rise gracefully above the foliage, creating a striking display. This clump forming plant is perfect for borders, rock gardens, and native plantings. With its resilience and low maintenance needs, Libertia grandiflora is a versatile and attractive choice for NZ gardens.
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Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)
Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King is a variety of the commonly known, Mountain Ash, and is a small-sized, deciduous with impressive characteristics. Large clusters of cream-white flowers are produced in spring which result in masses of bright red-orange berries which can remain on the tree into winter. It bears lush, lime green foliage which develops light orange tones in autumn before falling as it grows to 7 m tall and 5 m wide. Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King is commonly grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, used in avenue plantings, or included in a cottage garden.
