native plants for bees
Supporting native bees is one of the simplest and most rewarding things you can do for your garden and the wider New Zealand environment. By choosing native plants for bees, you’re not only providing essential food sources for pollinators but also encouraging biodiversity and healthier ecosystems. Whether you’re planting in a compact urban backyard or establishing a larger rural garden, there are plenty of stunning native options that make your garden buzz with life all year round.
Leptospermum scoparium (Manuka)
Leptospermum scoparium, commonly known as Manuka or New Zealand Tea Tree, is a hardy native shrub prized for its aromatic foliage and masses of white to pink flowers. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, tolerating drought, frost, and coastal conditions. Mānuka is ideal for native gardens, erosion control, and attracting pollinators. This low-maintenance plant is also valued for its role in producing Manuka honey and is perfect for naturalistic NZ landscapes.
From $21.53
Kunzea robusta
Kunzea robusta, commonly known as Kanuka or the White Tea Tree, is a fast-growing, NZ native tree. It features small, dark green leaves that release a pleasant fragrance when touched or in a light breeze. Small, white flowers are borne in abundance through summer and are great for attracting birds and bees. This evergreen typically grows to 8 m in height and 4 m in width, and can be trimmed as necessary. Kunzea robusta is commonly grown for its sheltering properties, clipped into a slender hedge, or used in native revegetation and riparian plantings.
From $205.02
