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NZ native plants landscaping is not just a trend – it’s a smart, sustainable way to create beautiful, resilient gardens that celebrate the unique flora of Aotearoa. Whether you’re transforming a home garden or designing commercial spaces, incorporating native plants offers a host of benefits, from supporting local biodiversity to reducing maintenance and water requirements. At our New Zealand plant nursery, we’re passionate about helping Kiwis discover the best native species for every landscape.

Libertia grandiflora plant with elegant white flowers and lush, dark green foliage.

Libertia grandiflora (NZ Iris)

Libertia grandiflora, commonly known as NZ Iris, is a hardy New Zealand native perennial admired for its elegant white flowers and sword like green foliage. Blooming in late spring to early summer, the flowers rise gracefully above the foliage, creating a striking display. This clump forming plant is perfect for borders, rock gardens, and native plantings. With its resilience and low maintenance needs, Libertia grandiflora is a versatile and attractive choice for NZ gardens.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Flaxes
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 75 cm
Flowering time: Spring
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
Coprosma kirkii green foliage held on yellow stems.

Coprosma kirkii

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Coprosma kirkii, commonly known as Creeping Coprosma, is a hardy NZ native groundcover shrub valued for its dense, trailing habit and small glossy green leaves. This evergreen plant spreads across the ground, suppressing weeds and providing year round greenery. Naturally tough, it thrives in exposed and coastal conditions, making it ideal for low maintenance gardens, banks, and rockeries. Creeping Coprosma is both practical and attractive in NZ landscapes.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 80 cm
Spread: 2.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Shade, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Ground covering, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Riparian
Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata' plants in pots.
Coprosma kirkii 'variegata'

Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata' is a hardy NZ native groundcover shrub admired for its trailing habit and attractive variegated foliage of green edged...

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Sophora prostrata plant growing with a backdrop of Coprosma 'Poor Knights'.
Sophora prostrata

Sophora prostrata (Prostrate Kōwhai) is a unique New Zealand native shrub known for its distinctive zigzag stems and small bright yellow flowers...

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Leptospermum 'Wairere'

Leptospermum 'Wairere' is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its dense foliage and masses of attractive flowers through spring and summer. This...

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Leptospermum scoparium (Manuka) shrubs in a native reserve.
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...

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Nestegis montana narrow green leaves on a tree.
Nestegis montana (Narrow-Leaved Maire)

Nestegis montana is a hardy and attractive native tree of New Zealand, known for its upright growth habit and glossy green foliage. This evergreen...

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Fuchsia procumbens plant growing across the ground with green foliage and yellow-green flowers.
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...

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Coprosma Poor Knights with lush green foliage.
Coprosma 'Poor Knights' (Taupata)

Coprosma 'Poor Knights' is a vibrant evergreen shrub valued for its glossy lime green foliage and compact rounded habit. This NZ native selection...

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Disphyma australe pink flowers and fleshy, green leaves.
Disphyma australe (NZ Ice Plant)

Disphyma australe, commonly known as NZ Ice Plant, is a hardy and attractive groundcover valued for its fleshy, bright green foliage and striking...

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Metrosideros excelsa (Pohutukawa) specimen tree with masses of red flowers in a coastal location.
Metrosideros excelsa (Pōhutukawa)

Metrosideros excelsa, commonly known as Pōhutukawa or the New Zealand Christmas Tree, is a coastal evergreen renowned for its brilliant red flowers...

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Carex 'Everlime' plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.
Carex 'Everlime' (Lime Grass Plant)

Carex ‘Everlime’ (Japanese Sedge) is a popular evergreen sedge valued for its graceful arching green foliage edged with bright lime cream margins...

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White flowers on a Cistus 'Snowmound' plant with green foliage.
Cistus 'Snowmound' (White Rock Rose Plant)

Cistus ‘Snowmound’ is a compact evergreen shrub that produces a breathtaking display of pure white flowers with golden-yellow centres from late...

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Strelitzia nicolai (White Bird Of Paradise Plant)

Strelitzia nicolai (Giant White Bird Of Paradise) is a bold, architectural plant known for its large banana like leaves and striking white and blue...

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A large Monstera deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant) in a garden with lush, green leaves.
Monstera deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant)

Monstera deliciosa, also known as the Swiss Cheese or Fruit Salad Plant, is a popular indoor tropical plant loved for its striking, holey leaves and...

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A Spearmint plant with lush, green leaves.
Mint Plant

Mint Plant (Spearmint) is a popular herb grown for its fresh fragrant leaves and versatile use in cooking drinks and home remedies. Well suited to...

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Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)

Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King is a variety of the commonly known, Mountain Ash, and is a small-sized, deciduous with impressive characteristics...

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Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant) bright red foliage.
Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant)

Sedum rubrotinctum, commonly known as Jelly Bean Plant or Pork and Beans Plant, is a compact, low-growing succulent reaching 15–20 cm tall and...

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A strong and studry planting spade.
Ace1 Planting Spade

The Ace 1 planting spade is a must for any gardener. This spade is designed so it can penetrate the ground easily without jarring the wrists in the...

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Chlorophytum comosum variegatum plants growing in pots on a shelf.
Chlorophytum comosum variegatum (Spider Plant)

Chlorophytum comosum Variegatum, commonly known as the Spider Plant, is a tender, herbaceous perennial grown for its lush and variegated foliage. It...

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Stromanthe triostar plant.
Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant)

Stromanthe Triostar is a popular indoor plant owing to its lush and colourful foliage. It features elegant, dark green, pink, and cream-coloured...

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Native Plant Fertiliser (Native Fertiliser)

Selecting the correct native plant fertiliser is essential as they often tend to be slow growing and so require a tailored nutrient plan to meet...

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0.51 Litre Thermoformed Plant Pots

These lightweight pots are a cost-effective means for growing on plants. They feature a strong and broad rim, have been UV stabilised for NZ...

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10 Litre Thermoformed Plant Pots

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Shadecloth - 70% Shade (Shade Cloth For Plants)

This shade cloth for plants, which is also used as plant windbreaks, reduces light levels and windspeeds by 70%. Therefore, 30% of the wind or light...

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5 Litre Thermoformed Plant Pots

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PB¾ Planter Bags (Planting Bags)

The PB ¾ Planter Bags are 80 microns thick and ags hold 0.5 litres of potting mix. They are durable and won’t rip which makes them great for...

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Libertia grandiflora (NZ Iris)

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Why Choose NZ Native Plants for Landscaping?

Using New Zealand native plants in your landscaping delivers natural beauty that blends seamlessly with the local environment. These plants are perfectly adapted to New Zealand’s diverse climate and soils, meaning they require less intervention to thrive. Native plants also attract birdlife and pollinators like tui, kererū, and native bees, bringing your outdoor space to life and supporting local ecosystems.

Popular NZ Native Plants for Landscaping

A strategic selection of NZ native plants can help you create groundcovers, hedges, specimen trees, and lush underplantings tailored to your site and style. For versatile, low-maintenance groundcover, consider Coprosma kirkii, a hardy, spreading shrub known for its glossy leaves and tolerance to wind and coastal conditions. Also, Coprosma kirkii 'variegata' offers a splash of cream and green foliage, brightening up borders and pathways.

For moist, shaded spots or boggy areas, Lobelia angulata (Panakenake) is a charming, mat-forming native with tiny white flowers, providing a carpet of colour and texture. If you’re seeking striking specimen trees or shelterbelts, consider Laurelia novae-zelandiae, with its aromatic leaves and graceful form, or Libocedrus plumosa (Kawaka), valued for soft, feathery foliage and a stately conical shape.

Creating Layered Landscapes with Native Plants

One of the key principles in modern NZ native plants landscaping is layering – combining trees, shrubs, and groundcovers to mimic natural bush structure. Start with overstory trees like Laurelia novae-zelandiae or Libocedrus plumosa (Kawaka), add mid-level shrubs and flaxes, then finish with tough groundcovers such as Coprosma kirkii and Lobelia angulata (Panakenake). This approach enhances biodiversity, reduces soil erosion, suppresses weeds, and provides year-round interest.

Sustainable Design for Every Garden

NZ native plants landscaping is the foundation of a climate-smart, low-impact garden. By selecting species that match your site’s conditions, you’ll enjoy thriving, elegant plantings with minimal extra care. Whether you’re building a wildlife corridor, a modern minimalist retreat, or a lush suburban oasis, our nursery offers expert advice and carefully grown NZ natives to bring your landscaping vision to life.

Explore our selection and start planning your sustainable, beautiful NZ native plants landscape today.


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Buxus sempervirens 'Silver Beauty' (Silver Boxwood) and Duranta Geisha Girl are popular for a reason, but it’s plants like Euonymus 'Green Spire', Magnolia grandiflora 'Russet', and Bougainvillea 'Ningili' that create a truly unique garden.
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