Our Plants
Grown locally, seed sourced native species that are strong and thrive into the future.
Carex secta
Carex secta is incredibly fast growing and it is most useful for use in enhancing wetlands and ponds. Prefers wet conditions and full sun, but will also tolerate dry shade. Attractive dark brown seed heads in summer. Perfect for streamside, marginal strips, riparian plantings, turn arounds, lanes on farmland.
https://www.nzpcn.org.nz/flora/species/carex-secta/
| Plant Type | Grass |
|---|---|
| Full Size H x W | 1.5m x 1.5m |
| Soil Type | Dry free draining |
| Tolerations | Full sun |
| Environmental | Slope stabilisation |
| Wildlife | Fish habitat |
Diverse Plant Range
Important for plant health and
a balanced life to the land
Reared from Seed
Plants will grow and establish faster, stronger and look fantastic quicker
Purposeful Planting
Usefull for shelter, water retention and wildlife benefits
Recommended Plants
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Carex Comons “Red”
Bronze curls Sedge
Has a pinkish/bronze colour and is very effective when planted in groups or as a single specimen. Commonly used as ornamentals and in landscaping. Will grow in a wide range of situations and conditions, tolerating both damp and dry soils. Also useful and attractive in containers. -
Carex buchananii
Leatherleaf Sedge
Distinctive sedge characterised by its compact, upright tuft of cinnamon-brown, hair-like leaves with elegantly bleached and curled fine tips. Suits well-drained soils. Evergreen and hardy. Lends itself well to architectural designs within the garden. -
Coprosma rotundifolia
Round-leaved CoprosmaHardy, fast-growing and low-maintenance, but require winter pruning. Typically, they are found in ornamental gardens for their unique form. Suitable for hedging or shelter and as a restoration species. The flowers and orange-red berries are attractive to birds and insects.
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Olearia paniculata
Golden Ake ake
Particularly tough in dry and windy conditions, making this shrub particularly useful for shelter and establishing plants in reasonably difficult situations. Sweet smelling flowers attract birds and bees
Our passion lies in demonstrating the sustainability of planting in a method that has zero negative impact on land and resources but rather leave them in a better state.