native beach plants
Discover the resilient beauty of native beach plants that thrive along New Zealand’s coastal environments. These unique natives have adapted to harsh beach conditions—salty air, sandy soils, wind exposure—and they offer vital ecosystems benefits. Whether you want to prevent erosion, create a low-maintenance coastal garden, or restore dunes, choosing native beach plants ensures success as well as a habitat for local wildlife. This page introduces some of the best native beach plants suitable for gardens and landscaping, along with insight on why these species are ideal for New Zealand’s coastal settings.
Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter'
Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter', commonly known as Pinatoro or the NZ Daphne plant, is a mat-forming, NZ native, ground cover plant. It has small, blue foliage which becomes adorned with fragrant, white flowers in spring and results in white berries. This evergreen typically grows to 10 cm tall and 50 cm wide. Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter' is commonly used as a groundcover, added to coastal plantings, included in rock gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, grown on a bank, or positioned so it can spill out over a path or over a wall.
From $23.39
Pimelea mimosa
Pimelea mimosa is an attractive evergreen shrub valued for its fine textured foliage, compact growth habit, and clusters of delicate flowers. This hardy plant brings year round interest to the garden and is well suited to a variety of landscape styles, including native inspired and low maintenance plantings. Its neat form and resilience make it a popular choice for borders, rock gardens, and coastal landscapes. Well adapted to New Zealand conditions, Pimelea mimosa provides reliable performance while adding texture, colour, and natural beauty to outdoor spaces.
From $24.15
