new zealand privet
New Zealand privet is a popular choice for hedging and ornamental planting throughout the country, thanks to its attractive foliage, fast growth, and ability to thrive in a range of climates. While “new zealand privet” commonly refers to several Ligustrum species found in local gardens and parks, it’s important to understand the differences between these varieties and how to select the right plant for your landscape. Privet hedges are well-known for their dense, evergreen form, making them an appealing option for privacy screens, boundary plantings, or simply adding structure and greenery to your garden.
Acaena purpurea (Piripiri)
Acaena purpurea, commonly known as Purple Bidibidi, is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover admired for its striking purple foliage and creeping growth habit. This evergreen perennial forms dense mats that provide year round colour and weed suppression. It is perfect for adding texture and contrast to pathways, borders, and eco-friendly landscapes.
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Ligustrum 'Rotundifolium'
Ligustrum 'Rotundifolium' (Japanese Privet) is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its rounded glossy green leaves and dense compact growth habit. This versatile plant is widely used in NZ gardens for hedging, screening, and formal planting where year round structure and privacy are desired. It responds well to trimming and forms a tidy attractive hedge with minimal effort. Ligustrum 'Rotundifolium' is easy to grow, tolerant of a range of conditions, and highly valued for its reliability, fast growth, and low maintenance nature.
From $24.77
