best flowers to plant in front of house
Creating a welcoming entrance starts with choosing the best flowers to plant in front of house. Whether your goal is vibrant colour, fragrance, or year-round interest, the right blooms can truly elevate your home’s curb appeal. In New Zealand gardens, choosing flowers suited to our climate means less maintenance and more beautiful results. Let’s explore top options and easy-care favourites, as well as some unique selections that will make your front garden the envy of the neighbourhood.
Phaedranthus buccinatorius (Mexican Blood Flower)
Phaedranthus buccinatorius, commonly known as the Mexican Blood Flower, is a stunning tropical climber. It features showy and fragrant, trumpet shaped, yellow and red flowers from summer until early winter. These sit perfectly with the glossy, dark green foliage. It will grow vigorously to 5 m tall but can be trimmed as necessary. Phaedranthus buccinatorius is a popular choice for tropical plantings or using in areas where frost risk is low and the beauty of this plant can be enjoyed.
Portulaca Pazzaz Sunset (Moss Rose Plant)
Portulaca Pazazz Sunset, commonly known as the Moss Rose plant, is a low-growing perennial with fabulous flowers. Bright orange and yellow flowers are produced continuously through spring and summer. There are borne off trailing, succulent stems which are host small, green leaves as it grows to 10 cm tall and 50 cm wide. Pazazz Sunset is commonly mass planted in borders, planted to trail over the side of wall or spill out onto a path, included in rock gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, or maintained in a container. It is well-suited to being grown in a hanging basket and being brought indoors during flowering.
