New Zealand Natives

Using native species in revegetation projects supports the local ecosystem by enhancing habitat for wildlife, improving water quality and restoring natural processes and biodiversity. Native plants are well-suited to local conditions, requiring less maintenance and water, making them ideal for sustainable land management and ecological restoration across Aotearoa.

Our New Zealand Natives Seed Collection featuring kowhai, mānuka, flax, Carex secta and cabbage tree (tī kōuka) is ideal for gardeners, conservationists and landowners seeking to restore and protect native ecosystems. These iconic species are well-adapted to New Zealand’s unique environment and play essential roles in supporting biodiversity, stabilising landscapes and preserving cultural heritage.

Kowhai, with its brilliant yellow flowers, is a beloved native tree that attracts nectar-feeding birds like tūī and bellbirds. It provides early spring nectar and adds seasonal colour to restoration plantings. Mānuka, a hardy shrub known for its white or pink flowers and medicinal properties, is a pioneer species, perfect for stabilising poor soils and encouraging ecological succession. It also supports native bees and contributes to soil health.

Mountain flax (wharariki) is a tough, wind-resistant plant with striking, sword-like leaves and tall flower stalks that attract birds and insects. Carex secta, a native sedge, thrives in wetlands and damp soils, helping to filter water, reduce erosion and provide habitat for native fauna.

The cabbage tree (tī kōuka) is a distinctive, multi-trunked tree with long, strap-like leaves. It is drought-tolerant, resilient and provides valuable shelter and food for birds and insects.

Our Seed Collections have been created to contain some of our most well-loved varieties and to take the guesswork out of making seed selections yourself. Also fabulous as a gift for the gardeners in your life or those new to growing. For individual growing requirements for each of the varieties that make up this Seed Collection, please refer to the specific product information given for that variety.

Germination Capacity: Seed has been sustainably foraged and has not undergone commercial seed cleaning or grading. Natives can be erratic germinators and naturally low in germination capacity. Check expected germination rate under Product Information.