native plant nursery tauranga
If you’re seeking a dedicated native plant nursery in Tauranga, you’re in the right place. We specialise in New Zealand native plants perfectly suited to the Bay of Plenty’s coastal climate and varied soils. Whether you’re restoring a section, enhancing a Tauranga garden with hardy natives, or researching local eco-sourced options, you’ll find trusted expertise, healthy plants, and tailored advice from our passionate team. We’re proud to connect the Tauranga community with the ecological beauty and resilience of Aotearoa’s unique flora, making it easy to grow gardens that thrive and support local biodiversity.
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 $22.88
Acaena novae-zelandiae (Piripiri)
Acaena novae-zelandiae is a hardy NZ native groundcover commonly known as Bidgee Widgee. It is admired for its fine green foliage and small burr like seed heads that follow clusters of inconspicuous flowers. This vigorous, evergreen groundcover forms dense mats that suppress weeds and stabilise soil. Tough and adaptable, Acaena novae-zelandiae thrives in exposed and coastal conditions, making it an excellent choice for erosion control and low maintenance gardens.
From $18.83
