Pōhutukawa House
★★★★★
A small city garden planned and planted simultaneously with the building of the house to create an integrated whole. An immense variety of plants, many very unusual, are set in an ordered framework to provide pleasing views as you go through the garden and to reward close inspection. There is an emphasis on form and foliage combined to create a tapestry of plants with splashes of seasonal colour.
There are structured, semi-formal areas, designed to be seen from the house, and also an area of ‘sub-tropical jungle’ where ferns, bromeliads, and orchids are grown on trees and fern stumps to create a naturalistic environment.
There are significant numbers of species and primary hybrid orchids, bromeliads, and cane- and ground-cover begonias incorporated into the planting.
Although small the garden has considerable complexity and all visits will be conducted. Visitors will have ample time to ask questions.
“An urban oasis notable for its remarkable plant diversity.”
“Exuberant, exquisite and lots more superlatives! So many layers of lush subtropical plants arranged in a small space. 😍😍 loved it!”
“I couldn’t get over how cleverly you layered your amazing collection of plants.”
Facilities and Amenities
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By appointment only
$15 per head
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Cane and groundcover begonias
Species and primary hybrid orchids
Species and primary hybrid bromeliads description
