low hedge plants
Low hedge plants are a fantastic solution if you’re looking to define garden edges, create privacy without losing sunlight, or highlight pathways with texture and greenery. In New Zealand, the right choice of low-growing hedges ensures year-round interest, easy maintenance, and adaptability to various garden styles — whether you favour a neat, formal look or a softer, more natural border. Below, we explore some of the best low hedge plant options for Kiwi gardens, including their attributes and how they can transform your outdoor space.
Euonymus 'Emerald Gem'
Euonymus 'Emerald Gem' is a hardy, evergreen shrub admired for its dense, compact form and glossy dark green foliage. With its neat rounded shape, it provides year round structure and colour in NZ gardens. This versatile plant is ideal for low hedging, borders, or container growing.
From $24.77
Westringia 'Aussie Box'
Westringia 'Aussie Box' is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its dense bright green foliage, naturally rounded habit, and small white flowers that appear throughout much of the year. Its neat growth makes it an excellent alternative to traditional box hedging and is perfect for formal gardens, borders, containers, and low hedges.
From $18.95
