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Perennials For Autumn Planting

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Salvia 'Limelight' (Limelight Sage)

The Limelight sage, also known as the Mexican Limelight sage, is a stunning variety due to its rich display of flowers through autumn. It produces long and slender flower spikes with dark blue flowers from lime-coloured bracts that are very striking. The flowers sit neatly above the dark green foliage as it grows to 1.5 m tall and 1.2 m wide. Salvia Limelight is commonly included in a mixed planting, used in cottage gardens, grown around outdoor living areas, or planted to attract butterflies and bees.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.20 m
Flowering time: Autumn
Garden uses: Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Alpinia henryi Pink Perfection

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Alpinia henryi Pink Perfection is an herbaceous perennial grown for both its foliage and pretty flowers. It features glossy, dark green foliage which has a lush and fresh appeal. Clusters of small, pink flowers are borne through summer and into early autumn as it grows to about 1.2 m tall and 50 cm wide. Alpinia henryi Pink Perfection is commonly added to mixed plantings, used in tropical gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, maintained in a container, or grown anywhere a lush and beautiful plant is required.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 1.20 m
Spread: 50 cm
Flowering time: Summer, Autumn
Tolerances: Coastal
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
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Agapanthus Lapis

Agapanthus 'Lapis' is a compact, evergreen perennial known for its vibrant blue-purple flowers that bloom from spring through autumn. The flowers are...

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Salvia 'So Cool Pale Blue' plant in a pot with pale blue flowers.

Salvia 'So Cool Pale Blue'

Salvia 'So Cool Pale Blue' is a compact free flowering perennial admired for its soft pale blue blooms that appear continuously from spring through...

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Nepeta mussinii with blue flowers and lush foliage.

Nepeta mussinii (Catmint)

Nepeta mussinii, also known as Catmint, is a hardy perennial loved for its aromatic grey green foliage and masses of violet blue flowers. Flowering...

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Azalea Autumn Starlite (Autumn Starlite Azalea)

Azalea Autumn Starlite is grown for its lovely form and profuse flowering in spring and autumn. This hardy, evergreen shrub produces masses of large...

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Gaura Emmeline White

Gaura ‘Emmeline White’ is a graceful perennial known for its elegant white flowers on slender stems. Blooming from spring through autumn, it adds...

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Tulbaghia Tricolor plant with pink flowers.

Tulbaghia variegata Tricolor (Tulbaghia variegata)

Tulbaghia variegata Tricolor is a variety of the commonly known, Society Garlic, and is grown for its showy and fragrant flowers and colourful...

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An elegant Alstroemeria 'White Buttons' plant with white flowers in a pot.

Alstroemeria White Buttons (Peruvian Lily)

Alstroemeria 'White Buttons' is a compact, clump-forming perennial prized for its masses of white flowers with yellow and green markings. Blooming...

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Azalea Autumn Lilac (Autumn Lilac Azalea)

Azalea Autumn Lilac is grown for its lovely form and profuse flowering. This hardy, evergreen shrub produces masses of fragrant, large and showy...

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Penstemon Grape Taffey

“Grape Taffy” is a variety of Penstemon grown for its colourful and dainty flowers. It produces upright stems carrying numerous bell-shaped, two-tone...

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Mazus pumilio plants with blue and white flowers.

Mazus pumilio

Mazus pumilio, commonly known as Swamp Musk, is a creeping, herbaceous perennial that forms thick patches of green leaves. It typically grows to only...

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Azalea Autumn Lily (Autumn Lily Azalea)

Azalea Autumn Lily is grown for its lovely form and profuse flowering. This hardy, evergreen shrub produces masses of fragrant, large and showy...

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Acer Autumn Glory (Autumn Glory Maple)

Acer rubrum Autumn Glory produces lush foliage that emerges mid-green in spring, quickly ages to dark green, then turns bright red and orange in...

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Dichondra Silver Falls (Silver Falls Plant)

Dichondra Silver Falls is a popular choice for NZ gardens, known for its commonly known as Silver Ponyfoot, is an herbaceous perennial grown for its...

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Stachys macrantha plants with lush green foliage and elegant, pink flowers.

Stachys macrantha

Stachys macrantha is a lovely herbaceous perennial grown for both its flowers and foliage. This small plant produces masses of pink-purple flowers on...

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Cissus rhombifolia trailling over the sides of a planter with lush foliage.

Cissus rhombifolia (Grape Ivy)

Cissus rhombifolia, commonly known as the Grape Ivy plant, is an evergreen perennial grown for its colourful and trailing foliage. Hanging stems host...

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Alchemilla mollis plants with lush green foliage and yellow flowers in a garden.

Alchemilla mollis

Alchemilla mollis, commonly known as Lady’s Mantle, is an herbaceous perennial grown for both its foliage and flowers. Small, bright yellow flowers...

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Boysenberry Tasman (Boysenberry Plants)

Boysenberry Tasman is a popular variety of Boysenberry owing to its fabulous fruit and lack of thorns. It produces white flowers in spring which...

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Chlorophytum 'Golden Glow' plant.

Chlorophytum Golden Glow (Chlorophytum comosum Spider Plant)

Chlorophytum Golden Glow, commonly known as the Spider Plant, is a tender, herbaceous perennial grown for its lush and bright foliage. It features...

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Maranta Rabbit Tracks (Prayer Plant)

Maranta Rabbit Tracks features broad leaves that are a mix of dark green and black in a symmetrical pattern. It grows as a clump to about 20 cm tall...

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Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon' tree in a garden.

Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon'

Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon' is a standout Japanese maple admired for its glowing apricot and orange toned foliage that brings warmth and vibrancy...

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Boysenberry Mapua (Boysenberry Plant)

Boysenberry Mapua is a popular variety of Boysenberry owing to its fabulous fruit and lack of thorns. It produces white flowers in spring which...

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A strong and studry planting spade.

Ace1 Planting Spade

The Ace 1 planting spade is a must for any gardener. This spade is designed so it can penetrate the ground easily without jarring the wrists in the...

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Serissa Snowflake (Snow Rose Plant)

Serissa Snowflake, commonly known as the Snow Rose plant, is an evergreen shrub grown for its lovely flowering and foliage. Showy, white flowers...

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Stromanthe triostar plant.

Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant)

Stromanthe Triostar is a popular indoor plant owing to its lush and colourful foliage. It features elegant, dark green, pink, and cream-coloured...

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Scutellaria indica parvifolia (Skullcap Herb Plant)

Scutellaria indica Parvifolia, commonly known as the Skullcap Herb Plant or Skullcaps plant, is grown for its foliage and flowers. This versatile and...

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Mentha Plant

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Ctenanthe Grey Star (Never Never Plant)

Ctenanthe Grey Star is a colourful foliage plant often grown as a houseplant. It features rounded leaves that are variegated with silver and dark...

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Hosta Blue Mouse Ears

Hosta Blue Mouse Ears is a miniature variety that features blue-green leaves with a powdery appearance. The foliage is complemented with...

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A lush Coprosma repens shrub growing in a shaded position.

Coprosma repens (Mirror Plant)

Coprosma repens, also known as Taupata or Mirror Plant, is a robust New Zealand native shrub featuring lush, glossy green foliage. Growing up to 3...

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Eutaxia obovata Nana (Bush Pea Plant)

Eutaxia obovata Nana, commonly known as the Egg and Bacon Plant, is an Australian native shrub grown for its interesting flowers that resemble bacon...

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Salvia 'Limelight' (Limelight Sage)

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