red akeake
Red akeake is one of New Zealand’s most striking native shrubs, admired for its stunning bronze, burgundy, and deep red foliage. This eye-catching plant, also known as Dodonaea viscosa ‘Purpurea’, brings vivid color and texture to gardens year-round. Whether as a statement specimen, an attractive hedge, or a windbreak, red akeake is a versatile and hardy choice for home and commercial landscapes. Discover the advantages of growing red akeake, how to care for it, and creative ways to incorporate this native beauty into your outdoor space.
Leucothoe axillaris Curly Red
Leucothoe axillaris Curly Red, commonly known as Dog Hobble, is a beautiful shrub which is grown of its colourful and curly foliage. New foliage is red and ages to a dark green with red-purple undertones, resulting in a multi-coloured plant. The foliage is complemented with clusters of showy, white flowers in spring as it grows to 50 cm tall and 70 cm wide. Leucothoe axillaris Curly Red is commonly included in mixed plantings or borders, maintained in a container, planted around outdoor living areas such as pools, or used anywhere vibrant colour is desired.
From $25.58
Callistemon 'Red Alert'
Callistemon 'Red Alert' is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its brilliant red bottlebrush flowers that appear from spring into summer. The vivid blooms create a bold splash of colour against fine green foliage and attract birds to the garden. Well suited to New Zealand conditions, this hardy and reliable variety adds strong visual impact, making it ideal for borders, low hedging, and sunny feature plantings.
From $26.93
