native plants canterbury
Looking for native plants Canterbury gardeners can count on? Discover a diverse selection of hardy, beautiful native species perfect for Canterbury’s unique conditions. Whether you’re starting a new garden, restoring a patch of natural habitat, or just adding authentic New Zealand character to your home landscape, our collection of native plants suits both urban and rural Canterbury settings. Native plants provide shelter for birds, help with erosion control, and thrive in our local climate—even with the hot, dry summers and chilly winters Canterbury is known for.
Fuchsia procumbens (Creeping Fuchsia)
Fuchsia procumbens, commonly known as Creeping Fuchsia, is a low-growing, NZ native plant valued for its unique yellow-red flowers and ornamental berries. Ideal as a groundcover, it spreads gently over shaded or partially sunny spots and adds interest to garden beds, banks, or pots. This hardy and compact variety thrives in well-drained soils and is perfect for creating a natural, low-maintenance landscape. NB: In warm climates, this plant remains evergreen but will become semi-deciduous during winter in cooler regions.
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Carpodetus serratus prostrata
Carpodetus serratus prostrata, commonly known as prostrate Marble Leaf or prostrate Putaputaweta, is a low-growing, NZ native shrub that is often used as a groundcover. Its spreading and somewhat tangled branches carry small leaves which are variegated green and lime green as it grows to 50 cm tall and 1 m wide. Carpodetus serratus prostrata is ideal for planting around the base of larger trees and shrubs, as a groundcover on damp sites, or for inclusion in border plantings.
From $27.53
