Exotic tree seeds from New Zealand

NEW ZEALAND NATIVE SEEDS

New Zealand has some glorious plants that are unique to its tiny corner of the world. Some share a cousinship with plants of other Southern Hemisphere lands – Australia, Argentine and Chile. You can purchase the seeds of some of these plants right here at Ultra Gifts Global Store. You can grow these plants in pots as indoor plants or with care grow them outside. Make your garden the envy of the neighborhood.

Hebe (Hebe Speciosa) (Maori Name – Napuka) Undoubtably one of the most beautiful Hebe available. This one is now rare in the wild, but is grown in gardens throughout New Zealand. Large magenta-violet veronica-like flowers are set off by the glossy dark-green contrast of the leaves. Excellent as a border, groundcover or as a rock garden plant.			Cabbage Tree (Cordyline Australis) (Maori Name – Ti Kouka) A palm-like tree, that only gets its rather domestic name, Cabbage Tree, because early European settler used to boil and eat the young shoots. The Maori used the tree for many purposed as well as food. The leaves make a stronger thatch than flax. In spring and summer it produces large heads of sweetly scented, creamy flowers above its long, grass-like leaves. Easy to establish and looks wonderful grown in groups. Can grow to 12 metres (40 feet), but also great as a tub plant on the deck or verandah.
Flax (Phornium Cookianum) (Maori Name – Wharakriki) This is a mountain flax but is now seen on many New Zealand coastlines. The yellowish flowers are followed by curious spiralled seed-heads. The seed heads are a source of nectar for birds. The flax was very important to Maori for weaving baskets, mats, cloaks, fishing lines and nets. This is a valuable evergreen making an all-year interest in the garden. It is also an easy to maintain cover plant on banks, and is magnificent in large landscape designs. Also good-looking as a single specimen in smaller gardens. Resistant to all the weather can throw at it.			Kowhai (Sophora microphylla) (New Zealands national flower) The Kowhai flower is NZ's national flower turning on the most spectacular display in spring. During flowering it is a favourite of the 'Tui" and other nectar feeding birds. The early Maori had many uses for its hard durable wood and also made ointments and poultices from it. Graceful , with decorative fern like foliage and spring canopy of golden yellow flowers, the Kowhai is ideal for a corner situation in a smaller garden or specimen plant in a larger one. Also suitable for bonsai as well as making a beautiful tub plant.
KAKA Beak (Kowhai Ngutu Kaka) Clianthus puniceus rosea The name Kaka Beak comes from the shape and colour of the flower which looks like the beak of the Kaka, one of NZ's native parrots. Kaka Beak is one of the few ornamentals cultivated by the Maori. It was used to feed caged Tui's. These native birds were kept in captivity to attract and capture other birds. The bright red flowers are held in groups from arching stems, well clear of the delicate fern like foliage. Each flower holds copious nectar at the base of the flower attracting Tuis & other nectar loving birds. Flowering from early spring for several monthjs, the Kaka Beak makes a beautiful garden shrub in a mixed border. Attractive against a wall where it can obtain shelter from strong winds. Also makes an exotic container plant.			Manuka (Leptospermum scoparium) Tea tree(Maori name Kahikatoa) The Maori name is Kahikatoa, but is commonly called Tea Tree because early colonists used its aromatic foliage as a alternativer to tea.The most widespread of all New Zealand shrubs & one of the most beautiful flowering. Around Christmas Manuka puts on a show of its own with a wealth of snowy white flowers Even when not in flower the small foliage is attractive. The seed head sprays are also good for floral work. A small tree not too overwhelming in a small garden. A group of them can quickly form the backbone of a small woodland. Hardy, tolerating very exposed situations. Also a suitable Bonsai.
Tree Fuchsia (Fuchsia excorticata) (Maori name Kotukutuka) A small spreading tree recognised by its red papery bark and explosion oif small fuchia blossoms in spsring. Followed by small berries ripening from Christmas through summer. The fruit is quite delicious, and can be eaten raw or if you don't eat too many and manage to collect enough to make a pot of jam or two. Even though the wood is durable, it is too twisted to be of any significant use. However the early settlers found that it was quite useful for small decorative work.

All New Zealand Native Seeds are packed in dry air and sealed in foil to protect them from moisture and heat. The packaging satisfies all import requirements.

7 Pack of Seeds US$21.95 (includes postage).