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Tropical Courtyard | Hauraki

Designed by Naomi Gray. Photography by Sculpt Gardens.

Tropical Courtyard | Hauraki
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The Plan

Vibrant bursts of colour feature throughout — from Strelitzia reginae and Sunimpatiens to Clivia miniata and Hibiscus — delivering bold tropical flair. A discreet water feature adds a calming ambiance, completing this tranquil oasis just steps from the home.

The Plant Palette

This tropical courtyard garden design transforms a compact space into a resort-style retreat. The brief called for a small garden design that was practical, low-maintenance, and filled with tropical planting. Pleached Ficus ‘Tuffy’ hedging encloses the outdoor dining area, softening hard edges while providing privacy and screening from neighbours and the road.

Meryta Sinclairii - Puka

Sedum 'Gold Mound'

Cordyline Stricta 'Show Off'

Ficus Tuffy

Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis

Philodendron Xanadu

Clivia Minata

Ligularia Reniformis

Ophiopogon Japonicus 'Nana'

Strelizia Reginae - Bird of Paradise

Vriesea Barbara

Cycad Revoluta