native plants wellington
Looking to create a thriving, sustainable garden in Wellington? Native plants offer the perfect solution for both seasoned gardeners and enthusiastic beginners. Not only are native plants well-adapted to the Wellington climate and soils, but they're also low-maintenance, attract local wildlife, and help preserve New Zealand’s unique biodiversity. Whether you're establishing a wind-sheltered backyard oasis or restoring a coastal section, native plants Wellington are a beautiful and resilient choice.
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
Leptinella dioica (Bachelors Buttons)
Leptinella dioica (aka Cotula dioica), commonly known as Bachelors Buttons, is an herbaceous perennial native to New Zealand. It is a creeping and somewhat fleshy plant that bears small and green, fern-like leaves with a touch of bronze. Small, yellow flowers are borne through spring and summer amidst the foliage as it grows to 10 cm tall and 70 cm wide. Leptinella dioica is a great plant to use as a low groundcover, for planting between rocks and pavers, using in tropical gardens, or planting around pool areas.
From $18.63
