Evergreen Shrubs For NZ

NZ Native Evergreen Shrubs

New Zealand boasts a rich selection of native, evergreen shrubs, each with unique characteristics and ecological significance. Nothing beats the colourful display and the birds rustling around Kakabeak plants or bees working their way through the stunning flowers on manuka plants. If a lower growing option is desired, you cannot go past Hebes. You can find large Hebes such as Koromiko or smaller ones like ‘Pretty In Pink’ in our range.

Perhaps you are wanting a NZ native, evergreen plant that is suitable for hedging. Once again, The Plant Company has amazing options with Coprosmas, Griselinias, and Corokia being the more popular plants. The Plant Company has such a wide range of plants that we built a tool, our plant finder tool to help you find the right plant for your location, climate, and any other requirements you may have. Simply turn on and off the filters as you require, and the plant options will be presented to you.

Evergreen Flowering Shrubs

Evergreen shrubs bring a kaleidoscope of colours to a garden. Azaleas and Rhododendrons offer a wide spectrum of flower colours, from delicate pinks and whites to fiery oranges and reds. Hebe cultivars provide a diverse range of foliage colors, textures, and sizes, making them ideal for borders and mixed plantings. Other popular evergreen flowering shrubs include Gardenias, Escallonias and, Camellias.

Choosing the perfect evergreen shrub for your garden involves considering several factors. Light, soil moisture, desired size and shape, and maintenance requirements are all crucial aspects. The Plant Company has made this task easy with our plant finder tool. This tool is designed to help you find the right plant for your location, climate, and any other requirements you may have, including the flower colour! Simply turn on and off the filters as you require, and the plant options will be presented to you.

Evergreen Shrubs For Full Sun

Most evergreen shrubs can be grown in full sun and while we could list them all, there are a few standouts.

NZ Native options:

• Pōhutukawa: This coastal icon boasts fiery summer blooms and thrives in coastal winds. These range from dwarf varieties to large trees.
• Kānuka: Honey-scented flowers and drought-resistant foliage make it perfect for dry areas.
• Manuka: Produces white flowers attracting honeybees and tolerates coastal conditions.

Colourful Choices:

• Azalea: A tapestry of pink, white, orange, and red flowers adorn these flowering shrubs.
• Hebe: Choose from compact varieties with vibrant green, purple, or variegated foliage.
• Lantana: Butterflies flock to its clusters of orange, yellow, or pink flowers.
• Lavender: These are hard to beat on any day!

Low-Maintenance Champions:

• Coprosma: Diverse foliage in green, gold, or variegated options, thrives in various soils.
• Rosemary: Aromatic foliage adds a culinary touch and tolerates drought and wind.
• Escallonia: Evergreen with showy pink or red flowers and glossy green leaves.

Remember to match the shrub to your soil type and environment. If you need a hand with selecting the perfect plant, try our plant finder tool. This tool is designed to help you find the right plant for your location, climate, and any other requirements you may have, including whether it is suited to full sun! Simply turn on and off the filters as you require, and the plant options will be presented to you.

Small And Red Evergreen Shrubs

The Plant Company is often asked to recommend plants that are small, red, and evergreen. A few of the popular options are:

• Coprosma ‘Scarlet O’Hara’ and Coprosma ‘Pacific Sunset’ are low-growing native shrubs that features vibrant red foliage that brightens up any garden.
• Nandina ‘Blush’ and Nandina ‘Obsession’ add colour and vibrance to a space.
• Hebe ‘Lollipop’ affords both beautiful foliage and flowers.
• Leucothoe ‘Crimson Globe’ is perfect when you want to introduce colour and texture to a space.

These are just a few examples of what is available. To see more, try our plant finder tool. Or can use tool to find the right plant for not just the size of the plant, the colour of the foliage, and whether or not they are evergreen, but also for plants that suit your location, and any other requirements you may have, including the flower colour! Simply turn on and off the filters as you require, and the plant options will be presented to you. Happy planting!

About The Plant Company

We’re passionate about plants, and our team is committed to helping you make your dream garden a reality. Our easy-to-use plant finder tool narrows down your options and can pair you with the perfect plant – simply filter your search according to garden style, usage, flower colour, flowering season, location, fragrance, natives, coastal conditions, and seasonality. If you’re not sure where to start or what exactly it is that you’re looking for, The Plant Company team is more than happy to help. We can talk you through your options and which plants are most suitable for your space according to your preferences and needs.