best hostas
If you’re on the hunt for the best hostas for your New Zealand garden, you’re not alone. These tough yet elegant perennials are celebrated for their lush foliage, striking variety, and ability to thrive in shady spots where other plants struggle. Whether you’re designing a woodland retreat or want to add texture to a mixed border, hostas are a must-have for every gardener. With hundreds of varieties available, choosing the best hostas can be overwhelming, but we’ve narrowed it down to some of the top performers known for their beauty and reliability.
Hosta Dew Drop
Hosta Dew Drop is a miniature variety that has dark green leaves with a white edge. The foliage is complemented with lilac-coloured flowers through summer which are held neatly above the leaves. This herbaceous perennial typically grows to 15 cm tall and 20 cm wide, and in cooler climates it may die back during winter but will regrow again when conditions warm in spring. The Dew Drop Hosta is commonly planted as a groundcover, included in borders, used in tropical and cottage gardens, or planted around outdoor living areas.
From $24.23
Heuchera Obsidian (Coral Bells)
Heuchera Obsidian is an herbaceous perennial grown for its lush, dark purple-near black foliage. Flower spikes emerge above the foliage in summer carrying tiny, bell-shaped, cream-white flowers. It typically grows to 40 cm tall and the same wide, performing best when planted on a well-drained, sheltered site. Heuchera Obsidian is commonly used for adding colour, used to provide a colour contrast, included in borders or mixed plantings, added to cottage and tropical gardens, or planted around outdoor living areas.
From $21.53
