Frequently Asked Questions

Why should you choose Plant Hawke’s Bay?

Our wholesale prices are only part of the Plant Hawke’s Bay story. We’re specialists in the best, healthy plants that will thrive across our local landscape.

We support Hawke’s Bay farmers, catchment groups, landscapers and lifestyle block owners, along with local and central Government-led planting projects.

Local Plants for Hawke’s Bay

By purchasing our plants, you will be supporting a local business that employs, pays and supports all its staff and their families.

Buying our plants means you are supporting a business recovering from Cyclone Gabrielle. We know, love and support the Hawke’s Bay region.

Buying local plants from Plant Hawke’s Bay means more convenience for your Hawke’s Bay business, and a lower freight cost.

Respect the Hawke’s Bay landscape by using plants that are right for it. Plants from Plant Hawke’s Bay are eco-sourced from naturally growing wild populations in Hawke’s Bay, so they suit the landscape and climatic conditions.

Plant Quality, Health & Eco-Sourcing

At Plant Hawke’s Bay, we grade all of our plants before despatch to ensure the best quality out the gate.

Buying our eco-sourced, well grown and graded plants increases project survivability and reduces risk compared to buying smaller cheaper plants.

You don’t have to take all your plants at once: we can look after them at Plant Hawke’s Bay until your planting contractors are ready to pick them up. This significantly reduces handling and subsequent damage, and we keep them irrigated until collection.

Orders & Collection

You don’t have to take all your plants at once: we can look after them at Plant Hawke’s Bay until your planting contractors are ready to pick them up. This significantly reduces handling and subsequent damage, and we keep them irrigated until collection.

At Plant Hawke’s Bay, our crops are grown to be ready for May collection. Talk to us if you have special requirements for your project.

Sustainability & Services

We nurture and supply quality plants at Plant Hawke’s Bay, along with much more. We sell plant protection products. We help with planning and growing, and can visit your property for a Site Visit. And, we are well-known for our passion for the Hawke’s Bay environment, through our work supporting rare plant restoration in Hawke’s Bay.

At Plant Hawke’s Bay, we use recyclable and returnable trays so there is no waste for you to dispose of.

Have a project in mind?

Our depth of knowledge about the unique plants we have in Hawke’s Bay means we understand the landscape and which plants suit different sites. We want your project to succeed – we will give you the advice you need for your project to thrive.

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