kōkōmuka
about.
A hardy, bushy shrub valued for its dense, compact form and attractive oblong light-green leaves. In summer and autumn it becomes smothered in showy white to pale lilac flowers, often tinged with blue. Naturally suited to exposed and coastal conditions, it thrives in poor soils and withstands salt-laden winds. Ideal for hedging, mixed plantings, borders, or underplanting around larger trees, kōkōmuka offers year-round structure, seasonal colour, and a food source for wildlife.
typical habitat.
coastal scrub
coastal forest
drainage.
well drained
sun.
full sun
partial shade
mature specifications.
height | 1m
width | 1m
pollinators calendar.
flowering | (August)–November–March–(June)
fruiting | November–April–(October)
did you know?
Survivors of the Dundonald shipwreck (1907) on Disappointment Island famously used kōkōmuka branches to fashion a coracle and oars, enabling them to reach Auckland Island and secure rescue.