Native Plants For Small Gardens Nz
Melicope ternata
Melicope ternata, commonly known as Wharangi, this is a small, NZ native tree grown for its lovely foliage. This evergreen bears glossy, lime-green leaves which release a pleasant scent when crushed. Clusters of small and scented, cream-coloured flowers are borne in summer and result in black fruits as it grows to 5 m tall and 3 m wide. Melicope ternata is perfect for brightening up a garden and attracting birds. It is often used to provide shelter and screening, planted as a backdrop for smaller plants, included in revegetation projects, or simply included in a mixed planting.
From $37.18
Fuchsia procumbens
Fuchsia procumbens is a very low growing, NZ native, herbaceous perennial that is often used as a groundcover. It features small and round, bright-green leaves and grows to just 5 cm tall with a spread of 1 m. It bears small, yellow flowers in spring which are followed by large, red berries that are great for attracting native birds. Fuchsia procumbens makes for a fantastic, soft looking ground cover plant that is perfect for planting around small to medium sized shrubs or for growing over rocks and tree debris.
From $17.14
