Purple Raingora (Brachyglottis respanda ‘purpurea’) will ad accent or contrast against lighter foliaged trees. Reaching 2.5-6 m tall and 2-4 m wide, the branches, young shoots and leaves are white felted. Later foliage develops into large, oblong, wavy-edged leaves, rich coppery purple above and silvery beneath. Great panicles of purplish-toned flower heads appear in late winter and spring. A fast grower for temperate to warm temperate regions, the Purple Rangiora adapts to most soil conditions, if given adequate water during dry periods and the Plants in filtered light or shaded position in the garden. It tolerates salt spray, but not heavy frosts. Pruning after flowering will maintain if wished, a bushy plant. Increase by cuttings taken in late spring.

A hybrid with a distinct oriental appearance is the evergreen Corokia chesemannii. An evergreen growing 2-2.5 m in height and 1-1.5 m in width, the stiff, upright branches and stems are arranged in intricate and interlacing patterns. Bark is speckled brown/black. Small elongated leaves are bright green above and white-felted underneath. Tiny star-like, vivid yellow flowers appear in late spring and summer. Birds adore the orange-red berries that follow in autumn. Virtually indestructible, the Corokia will survive in harsh coastal conditions and soils if grown in an open, sunny position.