native plants waikato
Discover the rich diversity and unique beauty of native plants Waikato. Whether you're landscaping a new property, regenerating a block of land, or adding a touch of local charm to your backyard, choosing native plants ensures your garden thrives in the Waikato climate. With a range of options ideally suited to the region’s soils and weather patterns, native plants offer low maintenance, resilience, and provide crucial habitats for local wildlife. By selecting native species, you also contribute to preserving the natural heritage and biodiversity of the Waikato region.
Pimelea mimosa
Pimelea mimosa is a mat forming, NZ native, ground covering plant. It has soft, blue-grey leaves which are held on stems that tend to climb over objects. The plant becomes adorned with tiny, white flowers during summer. This evergreen typically grows to 30 cm tall and 80 cm wide, and performs best when grown in full sun on a well-drained soil. Pimelea mimosa is commonly used as a groundcover, added to coastal plantings, included in cottage gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, or mass planted on a bank.
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Pratia angulata
Pratia angulata, commonly known as Panakenake, is a fast-growing, NZ native ground cover plant. It has small, rounded, green leaves that are held densely as it grows to 10 cm tall and 2 m wide. It bears masses of white flowers in spring, which are followed by red-purple berries in autumn. Pratia angulata is an easy-to-grow plant commonly used as an attractive ground cover, planted around rocks, or allowed to trail over the edge of a small wall. It is also well-suited to trailing over the sides of a pot.
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