Lawrie Metcalf

Lawrie Metcalf was one of New Zealand's leading horticulturists and specialised in native plants. A former assistant director of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and director of parks and recreation for the Invercargill City Council, he was the International Registrar for cultivars of the genus Hebe. His many national and international honours include the Royal Horticultural Society's Gold Veitch Memorial Medal. He wrote 11 books

Lawrie Metcalf was one of New Zealand's leading horticulturists and specialised in native plants. A former assistant director of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and director of parks and recreation for the Invercargill City Council, he was the International Registrar for cultivars of the genus Hebe. His many national and international honours include the Royal Horticultural Society's Gold Veitch Memorial Medal. He wrote 11 books See less