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Perennials To Plant In Autumn Nz

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 from spring through autumn, it adds continuous colour and attracts bees and butterflies to NZ gardens. Low growing and spreading, this perennial is ideal for edging, borders, or mass plantings. With its soft texture, drought tolerance, and easy care, Nepeta mussinii is a perfect choice for low maintenance landscapes.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 20 cm
Spread: 30 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern
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Armeria Dreamland

Armeria 'Dreamland' is a compact, evergreen perennial known for its vibrant, globe-shaped pink flowers that bloom from spring through autumn. These cheerful blooms rise above dense, grass-like foliage, creating a striking display in your garden. With its tidy habit and extended flowering season, it's perfect for adding colour to borders, containers, or coastal gardens.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 15 cm
Spread: 30 cm
Flowering time: Spring
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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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Ligularia reniformis with lush leaves growing in a container.

Ligularia reniformis (Tractor Seat Plant)

Ligularia reniformis, commonly known as the Tractor Seat Plant, is a striking foliage plant ideal for shaded New Zealand gardens. It features large...

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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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Alpinia henryi Pink Perfection

Alpinia henryi Pink Perfection is an herbaceous perennial grown for both its foliage and pretty flowers. It features glossy, dark green foliage which...

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Salvia African Sky

Salvia African Sky is an herbaceous perennial grown for its rich display of flowers from summer through autumn. It produces long, slender, flower...

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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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Aechmea fasciata (Urn Plant)

Aechmea fasciata is a colourful Bromeliad that features thick and leathery leaves that are striped with silver and dark green. They are borne as a...

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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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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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Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)

Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King is a variety of the commonly known, Mountain Ash, and is a small-sized, deciduous with impressive characteristics...

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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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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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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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Carex maorica growing in water.

Carex maorica (NZ Sedge)

Carex maorica is a hardy New Zealand native sedge that forms attractive clumps of arching, green foliage. Found naturally in wetlands and damp areas...

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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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White flowers on a Cistus 'Snowmound' plant with green foliage.

Cistus Snowmound (White Rock Rose Plant)

Cistus ‘Snowmound’ is a compact evergreen shrub that produces a breathtaking display of pure white flowers with golden-yellow centres from late...

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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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Helichrysum petiolare (Licorice Plant)

Helichrysum petiolare, commonly known as the Licorice plant, is a popular, evergreen shrub that is often used as a groundcover. It produces long...

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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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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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Aspidistra lurida (Cast Iron Plant)

Aspidistra lurida, commonly known as the Cast Iron Plant, is an herbaceous perennial grown for its lush and colourful foliage. It grows as a clump...

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Carex Everest (Japanese Sedge Plant)

Carex Everest features grass like leaves that are variegated with dark green centres and silver-white edges. It typically grows to 35 cm tall and the...

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Mentha Plant

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Acer shirasawanum 'Autumn Moon' tree in a garden.

Acer shirasawanum Autumn Moon (Autumn Moon Japanese Maple)

Acer shirasawanum Autumn Moon is a variety of Japanese Maple grown for its colourful and lush foliage. The leaves on this deciduous tree are burnt...

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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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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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Helleborus English Thoroughbred Series (Winter Rose)

Helleborus 'English Thoroughbred' is a graceful winter-flowering perennial that features soft pink blooms with subtle green undertones. This variety...

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Blackberry Thornless Jewel (Thornless Blackberry Plants)

Blackberry Thornless Jewel is grown for its fruit and obvious lack of thorns. It produces juicy, black berries in summer. The flowers are white and...

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Nepeta mussinii (Catmint)

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