taranagahape

Carmichaelia australis | common native broom, taranagahape, mākaka, maukoro, tainoka, taunoka,

A hardy, fast-growing native shrub with distinctive flattened stems and very small, inconspicuous leaves. It produces delicate white to mauve flowers with purple centres in spring to early summer, followed by decorative seed pods. Typically growing to around 2 m tall, it prefers full sun and tolerates dry, windy, coastal, and frosty conditions, making it well suited to exposed and low-maintenance landscapes. Attractive to pollinators.