What can I plant in my small garden NZ?
12 Best Plants for Small Urban Gardens
- Crab apple. The graceful form and versatility of crab apple trees (Malus species) make them ideal for small urban gardens where plants need to be multi-taskers.
- Japanese maple.
- Michelia.
- Murraya paniculata.
- Cycads.
- Topiary.
- Liriope muscari.
- Blue star creeper.
What bushes to plant around house?
The Best Landscaping Plants for The Front of Your House!
- Winter Gem Boxwood. Boxwood is one of the common types of low-growing shrubs for the front of the house.
- Japanese Boxwood.
- Anglo-Japanese Yew.
- Cavatine Dwarf Japanese Pieris.
- Rhododendron.
- Inkberry.
- Emerald N Gold Wintercreeper.
- Bird’s Nest Norway Spruce.
What is the fastest growing hedge in NZ?
Here are some common New Zealand hedging options: bamboo – fast growing. photinia – can grow up to 2 metres. michelia figo – great for sound proofing.
What is the easiest shrub to grow?
5 Top-Rated Shrubs for Easy Maintenance Landscapes
- Double Play® Gold Spiraea. Double Play® Gold spirea shines in the landscape from spring to fall with little to no pruning needed.
- Gatsby Gal® Hydrangea.
- Oso Easy® Cherry Pie Rosa.
- North Pole® Arborvitae.
- Spilled Wine® Weigela.
What shrubs grow in full shade NZ?
We recommend maples (acer), camellia, rangiora (brachyglottis), cabbage tree (cordyline), dogwood (cornus), puka (meryta sinclarii), pseudopanax, rhododendron, nikau palm (rhopalostylis), rimu (dacrydium), and viburnum. Or choose from our great range of deciduous trees for summer shade and autumn colour.
What can I plant against my fence NZ?
Six of the best screening hedge plants
- Juniper. A conifer such as Juniperas spartan is an excellent choice due to its dense evergreen dark blue-green coloured foliage.
- Camellia. Camellias come in two main varieties, japonica and sasanqua.
- Photinia.
- Murraya.
- English box.
What can I plant in a narrow garden?
Other low-planting options for lining paths in narrow shaded areas (south- and east-facing gardens) are azalea, Lonicera, Liriope muscari, Clivia, Hosta, Heuchera, mondo grass, and some Dianella species.
What plants flower in winter NZ?
Our Favourite Winter Flowers
- Hellebores (Winter Roses) Hellebores are shade tolerant and are ideal for use as a ground cover under trees.
- Polyanthus. Polyanthus are a hardy perennial which come in many colours.
- Pansies. Pansies smiling faces bring cheer to the winter garden.
- Calendula.
- Ornamental Kale.
What can I plant on the south side of my house NZ?
If you like to add a pop of colour, try Sun impatiens (which grow equally well in the shade), Carex ‘Eversheen’ or ‘Everillo’, heucheras, Fuchsia ‘Gartenmeister Bonstedt’ or ‘Tricolor’, vireya rhododendrons (in warm areas only) and clivia.