Wairere Nursery, Auckland

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | About

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About Wairere Nursery

Wairere Nursery Ltd is a family run, Nursery which specialises in outdoor grown succulents. We've set up this site as a tool for our customers, trade clients, & landscapers, providing an online source of knowledge, photographs, and information of the plants we grow & sell. We've found that succulents are suitable for growing in a wide range of conditions (many more than we initially thought). There are so many microclimates within New Zealand, that we've had to provide a general guide only. We find that as long as the drainage is good and there's sufficient light, then succulents will adapt to most conditions.

If you are one of our trade customers / landscapers contact us here to receive our current tradelist and wholesale pricing.

The information on the website is provided as a guide only. For specific planting information please phone or email us directly.

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Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Home

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Welcome to Wairere Nursery, Auckland

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Wairere Nursery Ltd is a family run plant nursery located in Waitakere, Auckland. Wairere are highly regarded as an experienced growers – our nursery and business has been established for over 15 years. We grow outdoor grown landscape grade plants and succulents and supply our plants throughout New Zealand.

Online Succulent and Landscape plant guide

We've set up this site as a tool for our customers, trade clients, & landscapers, providing an online source of knowledge, photographs, and information of the plants we grow & sell. Please use this site as a planting guide and current stock list.

Quality, Outdoor Grown landscape plants

We've found that succulents are suitable for growing in a wide range of conditions (many more than we initially thought). There are so many microclimates within New Zealand, that we've had to provide a general guide only. We find that as long as the drainage is good and there's sufficient light, then succulents will adapt to most conditions.

If you are a trade customer or landscaper designer/architect contact us here to receive our current 2011 tradelist and wholesale pricing.

The information on the website is provided as a guide only. For specific planting information please phone or email us directly.

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Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Landscape Plants and Succulents

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Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Contact Us

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Contact Wairere Nursery

Jody Lusk and Richard Davey
Wairere Nursery Limited
Landscape Grade Succulents

470 Wairere Road
Waitakere Township
West Auckland

We're open >
Mon - Fri : 8.30am – 5.00 pm
Saturday : By appointment
Sunday : Closed

Phone (09) 810–9699
Mobile (021) 676–660
Fax (09) 810–9799

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Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Aeonium

A genus of over 40 species found mainly in the Canary Islands, the West coast of North Africa and Ethiopia and the Atlantic Islands of the Azores, Cape Verde and Madeira. 31 species are endemic to the Canary Islan...ds. Aeoniums are also sometimes referred to as Canary Island Sempervivums (usually only in older documents). In 1753 the great botanist Linneans visited the Canary Islands and named A. arboreum, although he called it Sempervivum arboreum. Since then the various species have been described. The aeoniums are succulent shrubs with branching woody stems, often producing aerial roots. There are also some small stemless species which form flat ground hugging rosettes at the end of the stems. The flowers can be red/pink/yellow/cream depending on the species and are borne on large pyramid shaped racemes. After flowering each stem dies and should be cut out. Some are monocarpic and die after flowering.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Agave

The name Agave means noble. Native to the Americas occurring from Utah in the north through Mexico and the West Indies to Central America. Agaves occur in widely differing habitats, from mountains at heights of 2,700m to coastal sand-dunes. Some are susceptible to frost damage and others such as Agave huachuensis survive severe frosts and may be covered with snow in winter. Agaves from the West Indies are frost tender. Usually the life span of an agave is eight to twenty-five years. They are generally monocarpic, though often form offsets around the base, or plantlets on the inflorescence, and so continue though the main plant dies. Agaves tend to prefer full sun and need good drainage. Some such as Agave attenuata are happy in partial shade . Although agaves come from generally arid areas, we have found growing them outdoors in Auckland, that given well drained soil they tolerate our wet winter conditions well. We have grown them successfully on clay banks.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Aloe

Aloes are native to southern and eastern Africa. They range in size and form, from small groundcovers such as Aloe aristata, 'grass aloes' such as Aloe thompsoniae, low growing aloes such as Aloe maculata, single trunked aloes such as Aloe thraskii to large tree aloes such as Aloe bainesii which may grow to 15m (H). In total about 380 species. Most of the aloes flower during winter. The flowers are tubular bell shapes on long spikes and range from cream and green to yellows and reds. Aloes are tolerant of a wide range of conditions, from full sun to shade, but all generally need good drainage. Most benefit from being watered in the summer especially Aloe plicatilis which can suffer from blackening of the tips if kept dry too long. Aloes make excellent pot and container plants needing little maintainence. Aloes hybridize readily in the wild and there are many popular hybrid forms in cultivation.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Beschorneria

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Crassula

There are over 300 species of Crassula, most native to South Africa although there are species in South America and Australia. They are very varied in form and habitat, some being very small and compact plants ideally adapted to hard arid conditions such as Crassula perfossa, to larger shrubby forms like Crassula arborescens which can reach 2m in height. Many of the crassulas are in cultivation and are generally easy to grow. They are mostly hardy/semi-hardy and like regular watering. They will rot if they get too wet. Watering should be reduced after flowering.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Cussonia

This species numbering about 20 is native to southern Africa. They are small to medium trees and can be grown in large containers. As cussonia mature they become multi-branched and have a dense mass of large compound leaves. The flowers are fairly insignificant being small and greenish and are followed by red to black juicy fruit. Cussonia spicata is the most common species in cultivation and is often found as an indoor plant when young, though it matures to 6m or so. Once established cussonia will cope with mild frost although they will tend to defoliate. They need good drainage and do not like being waterlogged. In a container they need regular feeding. In South Africa Cussonia paniculata have been known to grow in deep crevices in rocky outcrops with little food or water.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Dasylirion

These architectural plants are extremely drought tolerant. The dasylirions form a genus of 18 species, all from the desert areas of southern USA and Mexico, where they are known as Sotol or Bear Grass. Most form a short trunk topped by an almost spherical head of leaves. The leaves are very narrow about 1m long with very small teeth along the margins. The trunk of Dasylirion longissimum grows to a height of 4m. Old leaves are retained on the trunks leaving a grass skirt effect. In summer they produce a huge flower spike up to 4m high covered in creamy white flowers, similar to yucca.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Doryanthes

Two species of extremely striking large evergreen perennials from Australia. They look rather like large green flax plants with long sword shaped leaves up to 3m in lengh. The scarlet red flowers produced in spring and summer, are on a spike up to 5m tall. Doryanthes prefer full sun or partial shade, protection from hard frosts and a well drained humus rich soil. They grow successfully in sandy soil on the coast. For optimum growth water well during the summer.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Dracaena

Dracaena originate from Africa and form a genus of about 40 species. Most are indoor plants, grown for their foliage, and are often confused with cordylines. Grown outdoors dracaenas need a warm sunny spot and well drained soil. The most common outdoor species is Dracaena draco, known as the ‘Dragon Tree’. A 6000 year old specimen (blown down in a gale) in Tenerife reached a height of 20m and a width of 15m.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Echeveria

Echeveria’s are named after the Spanish botanical artist of the 1700’s called Atanasio Echeverria Codoy. They are all native to the Americas from Texas to Argentina and form a genus of over 150 species. They are extremely popular in cultivation with hundreds of named hybrids available. The leaves form symmetrical rosettes either sitting on the ground or at the end of long stems. Some forms produce multi-stemmed shrubs up to 1m tall. Echeverias can withstand long periods of drought and will grow in a variety of garden situations. For really intense colour they prefer to be in a well drained position with plenty of sun and air movement and regular water.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Kalanchoe

Kalanchoes are mainly native to tropical and subtropical Africa and Madagascar, with groups also spread through the Americas, China, India and Malaya. There are about 150 species.Kalanchoes are small shrubs, the brightly coloured leaves often covered in wax, hair or white powder (farina). They range in size from small leafy succulent ground covers like Kalanchoe pumila to tree like shrubs such as Kalanchoe beharensis. Most are grown for their foliage but also produce tubular or bell shaped flowers ranging from white and yellow to purple and red. Kalanchoes need good drainage and full sun or partial shade and protection from heavy frost. They make good container plants.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Senecio

This genus contains about 2,500 species about 100 of which are succulent. They are distributed widely, most of the succulent forms coming from southern Africa. They vary in form from small ground covers through hanging species to shrubs of 3m (Senecio kleinia).

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Strelitzia

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Yucca

Yucca’s are not true succulents but have become adapted to very harsh arid environments in the deserts of southern America and Mexico from where they originate. There are about 40 species. All are slow growing, most, in maturity developing a trunk topped with a rosette of spirally arranged leaves. They range in size from stemless clump forming species such as Yucca glauca, to 8m high multi-branched trees such as Yucca aloifolia. Yuccas need good drainage and full sun and are fairly frost hardy. They make a good container plant and given plenty of light can be grown indoors. Their leaves are sword like and tipped with a sharp spine. In summer they produce showy panicles of white or cream, bell shaped flowers on spikes up to 3.5m long.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Aechmea

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Alcantarea

Alcantarea imperialis - giant bromeliad. Stunning plants with a maximum height of 1.8m and width 1.5m.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Fascicularia

Fascicularia bicolor - a very tough bromeliad. Silver foliage which clumps prolifically. Just before flowering the leaves turn a vibrant pink and the flower has an intense blue. Height 1m Width 700mm.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Neoregelia

Bromeliads suitable for a range of conditions from full sun to shade. Great in containers or open ground plantings.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Nolina

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Sedum

Succulent ground cover. Bright yellow colour. Nip out flowers to keep compact. Frost hardy. Fast growing

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Neoregelia

Red leaves with spotted foliage. Full sun or partial.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Neoregelia

Reddish brown and pale shots on leaves.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | recurvata

Bulbous woody base with recurved long leaves. Prefers well drained soils. Suitable for containers or open ground. Needs very little care and survives long periods of drought.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | longifolia

Swollen wooden base with long strappy recurving leaves. Low maintainence plant. For a cleaner look, trim dead foliage off the trunk.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Neoregelia

Lime green leaves turning to crimson centred before flowering. Shade or partial shade. Offsets in spring.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Neoregelia

Small bromeliad. Full sun to retain colour. Will lose red colour in the shade.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Neoregelia

Deep burgundy with cream spots. Full sun.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | bicolor

Silver foliage with the centre leaves turning bright pink-red in high sun. Blue flowers. Suitable for full sun or partial shade. Arid or moist soils.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | conifera

Scented aloe. Silver foliage tall yellow flowers.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | rupestris

Single-stemmed aloe. Red flowers.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | wheeleri

Narrow blue to light grey leaves Shade or full sun.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | imperialis rubra

Stunning giant red coloured bromeliad. Likes free draining soil. Not frost hardy.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Black Prince

Groundcover. Brown leaves and red flowers in autumn

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | rubromarginata

Groundcover. Blue foliage edged with deeper pink.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | chaubaudii

Great in mass plantings. Grey-green leaves. Deep pink masses of flowers. Clumping form.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | capitata

Yellow flat head flowers in winter. Silver-blue foliage with red toothed edges. Clumping aloe

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | imperialis

Stunning giant bromeliad. Likes free draining soil. Not frost hardy.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | vilmoriniana

Toothless agave- likes the same conditions as Agave attenuata.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | obscura

Dark green foliage with red teeth.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | arboreum atropurpureum

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | arboreum schwartzkopf

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | attenuata

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Neoregelia

Bromeliad. Shade or partial shade. Purple colouring in centre.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Neoregelia

Minature bromeliad. pups freely. Great in pots or for underplanting.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | arborescens

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | arborescens x macrolada

Shrub with orange flowers in winter. Prune to shape.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | bainesii

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | americana medio-picta

Green and white variegation. Pups from the base.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | guadalajarana

Silver grey foliage. Excellent container or open ground plant. Structurally impressive with a tidy form. Very hardy.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | geminiflora

Dark green thin foliage often with white filament. Excellent container or open ground plant. Suits coastal or open areas where it can receive full sun. In arid conditions it benefits from watering.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | attenuata

Large blue grey rosettes on thick trunks

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Aechmea recurvata

Bromeliad with lime green leaves turning black in full sun. Bright red flowers.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Aechmea distichantha

Bromeliad with sharp silver foliage. Stunning pink flowers. Suits arid conditions. Sun or shade

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | torreyi

Great form. Prune lower leave to creat a cleaner appearence.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | filifera

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | filamentosa

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | faxoniana

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | reginae

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | baccata

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | elephantipes

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | serpens

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | nicolai

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | draco

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | elegans

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | pilosa

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Powder Blue

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | secunda

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | palmeri

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | excelsa

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | longissimum

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | ovata

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | paniculata

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | spicata

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | yuccoides

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | arborescens

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | striata

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | succotrina

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | thraskii

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | tonelli

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | speciosa

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | spinosissima

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | plicatilis

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | polyphylla

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | ferox

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | pumila

Excellent ground cover or hanging plant. Bright pink star shaped flowers. Silver and bronze foliage.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | Neoregelia

Lime green with redish tips and speckles.

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | bicolor flowering

Wairere Nursery, Auckland | parvifolia

Skinny leaves with a curved top. As the plant matures each progressive lot of leaves is slimmer. Flowers prolifically and the flowers are the same orange and blue colour and shape as the Strelitzia reginae.