Ornamental – Pioneer Nursery

Leptospermum Blossom

Jo — Tue, 12 May 2026 01:50:16 +0000

Native shrub with large, pretty,double soft pink blooms borne in profusion in winter, spring and occasionally summer. Hardy. Tolerates drought and coastal conditions. Prune after flowering to encourage dense growth.

Salix matsudana Pendula

Jo — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:50:12 +0000

A gracefully pendulous, fast-growing weeping tree with fine cascading branches covered in slender green leaves. It is highly adaptable, tolerating wet, heavy clay, or waterlogged conditions. This fast-growing, deciduous tree requires regular water during establishment, and winter pruning to maintain shape and remove damaged branches.

Clianthus puniceus Alba

Jo — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 03:08:55 +0000

One of the showiest New Zealand natives. Large white flowers from early summer. Place in a well-drained soil away from heavy frosts and strong winds.

Available from late Autumn.

Rosemary prostrata

Jo — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 01:48:43 +0000

A vigorous ground-cover with a wiry habit. Foliage has a pleasant aroma, especially when crushed. Stunning small, deep-blue flowers cover the plant during summer. Trim regularly to retain size and shape, this will also help keep it tidy and full. Will happily spill over a retaining wall or bank, even in coastal areas. Evergreen. Hardy.

Rosemary Tuscan Blue

Jo — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 01:41:32 +0000

Fragrant, upright grower with sky-blue flowers along the stems. Attractive foliage can be used fresh or dried. An easy to grow herb which will tolerate coastal positions. Great as a container plant or as a hedge. Plant in a sunny position and prune regularly. Evergreen

Pyrus ‘Aristocrat’

Jo — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 01:33:07 +0000

A beautiful ornamental pear. Showy white flowers in spring with striking yellow to red autumn foliage, persisting on the tree for some time. Strong, pyramidal growth. Hardy, high health variety.

OG (Open Ground) means trees are supplied bare-rooted in July, to be planted straight away.

Order now, available July

Leptospermum Burgundy Queen

Jo — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 21:44:54 +0000

A native, compact growing shrub with red-bronze foliage and masses of double, deep burgundy-red flowers appearing in late winter and through to spring. Likes full sun and tolerates drought and coastal conditions. Hardy and evergreen. Prune after flowering to encourage dense growth.

Metrosideros excelsa Vibrance

Jo — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:51:58 +0000

Selected form of the native Pohutukawa. Excellent coastal shelter. Wind hardy. Bright red flowers December through into January. Frost tender when young. Mature size approx 5 x 3m

Eucalyptus pulverulenta Baby Blue

Jo — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 03:00:35 +0000

A small open, spreading tree or shrub which retains its powdery-blue juvenile foliage. Excellent for use as cut foliage in floral arranging. A selected seed strain of E. pulverulenta. White flowers in spring develop into silver waxy seedpods. Smooth copper-brown bark. Evergreen. Hardy to cold and exposure.

Rosemary Lockwood de forest

Jo — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 02:49:04 +0000

Easy-care and easy-to-grow rosemary which is great for covering banks and draping over walls. Quite prostrate in habit so give it room to spread. Nice fresh green foliage and pretty blue flowers off and on all year but mostly in spring and autumn. Loves the sun and good drainage. Evergreen.