Choosing the right plants for your garden transforms every outdoor space. In New Zealand, a huge variety of plant types are available to cater to every garden style and purpose. Whether you dream of lush native shrubs, brilliant flowering perennials, or reliable evergreens, there are plants suited for every need and location.
Abelia grandiflora, commonly known as Glossy Abelia, produces masses of mauve and white flowers in clusters throughout summer. The foliage comprises...
Acacia howittii, commonly known as Sticky Wattle, is an attractive evergreen tree valued for its graceful weeping habit, fine green foliage, and...
Agathis australis, commonly known as the Kauri tree, is a revered New Zealand native conifer renowned for its immense size and longevity. Reaching...
Alectryon excelsus, commonly known as the Titoki tree, is a handsome New Zealand native tree valued for its lush, glossy foliage and tidy, rounded...
Azara microphylla (Vanilla Tree) is a graceful evergreen tree admired for its small glossy leaves and wonderfully fragrant yellow flowers. In spring...
Bambusa 'Golden Goddess' is a beautiful clumping bamboo prized for its lush golden green foliage, upright growth, and non invasive habit. It brings a...
Beilschmiedia tarairi, commonly known as the Taraire tree, is a unique, NZ native tree. Its prominent feature is the masses of olive-like, purple...
Beilschmiedia tawa, commonly known as the Tawa Tree, is a tall and graceful evergreen native to New Zealand. It is admired for its straight trunk...
Bougainvillea ‘Hawaiian Gold’ is a striking and hardy climber that bursts into brilliant golden-yellow bracts throughout the warmer months. This...
Buddleia ‘Lochinch’ (Butterfly Bush) is a fast growing deciduous shrub admired for its long sprays of soft lavender blue flowers and silvery green...
Buxus 'Graham Blandy' is a distinctive, upright boxwood cultivar prized in New Zealand for its narrow, columnar form and year-round evergreen...
Callistemon 'Burgundy Jack' is a striking bottlebrush renowned for its vivid burgundy red flower spikes and fine evergreen foliage. Blooming from...
Callistemon 'Candy Floss' is a delightful evergreen shrub admired for its soft pink bottlebrush flowers that appear from spring into summer. The...
Callistemon citrinus (Crimson Bottlebrush) is a classic Australian shrub widely loved in New Zealand for its brilliant crimson red flower spikes and...
Callistemon 'Red Cluster' is a striking bottlebrush variety valued for its clusters of vivid red flower spikes and dense evergreen foliage. Flowering...
Callistemon viminalis (Weeping Bottlebrush) is a graceful evergreen tree admired for its pendulous branches and vibrant red bottlebrush flowers...
Camellia 'Black Lace' is a dramatic evergreen shrub admired for its deep velvety red blooms set against glossy dark green foliage. Flowering from...
Camellia 'Black Magic' is a dramatic evergreen shrub known for its deep red, almost black blooms and glossy green foliage. It delivers striking...
Camellia 'Black Tie' is a sophisticated evergreen shrub admired for its large formal deep red blooms and glossy dark green foliage. Flowering from...
Camellia 'Blizzard' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its large pure white blooms and glossy green foliage. It delivers elegant winter to...
Camellia 'Desire' is a beautiful evergreen shrub admired for its soft pink blooms delicately edged with deeper rose tones. Flowering from late winter...
Camellia 'Donation' is a superb evergreen shrub admired for its large soft pink blooms with golden centres that appear from late winter into spring...
Camellia 'Exquisite' is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its elegant pink blooms and glossy dark green foliage. This refined camellia flowers...
Camellia 'Kramers Beauty' is a standout evergreen shrub known for its rich red, peony style blooms and glossy dark green foliage. It provides vibrant...
There are countless plants you can grow in New Zealand, from hardy natives to exotic statement pieces. Typically, plants are grouped by their key characteristics. Trees and shrubs form the backbone of any garden, offering structure, privacy, and shade. Perennials bring reliable beauty year after year, while annuals provide bursts of seasonal colour for instant impact. Don’t overlook ferns, groundcovers, and climbing plants, each with unique roles in garden design.
Evergreen plants keep their leaves all year round, ensuring your garden stays vibrant across seasons. Deciduous plants, on the other hand, offer spectacular autumn displays and filter the light in summer and winter. Consider a mix to enjoy the best of both worlds. Native New Zealand plants, such as flaxes and hebes, are ideal for local gardens thanks to their easy care and adaptability.
Start by considering soil conditions, sunlight, and available space. Some plants thrive in sheltered, shady spots, while others love full sunlight and drier soils. If you are unsure which varieties will suit your requirements, our interactive plant finder is designed to help you match the right plant to your garden conditions.
From edible plants and fruit trees to ornamentals and screening shrubs, New Zealand gardeners are spoilt for choice. You can even shop for plants online for ultimate convenience and to access the best range possible.
Understanding plant types is just the start. Successful gardens depend on proper planting techniques, mulching, and aftercare. For guidance, our team of horticultural experts provides practical gardening tips and tricks to help you get the best from your plants season after season.
Whatever your plant needs, there is a type to suit your taste, lifestyle, and skill level, ready to enhance your garden.
Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.
