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Are you searching for the best plant nursery in New Zealand? Whether you’re a passionate home gardener or an experienced landscaper, finding the best plant nursery can make all the difference for your next project. At our nursery, we combine homegrown expertise, premium-quality plants, and genuine customer support to guide you at every step. From rare indoor treasures to resilient outdoor staples, we’re committed to offering top-tier plant varieties and growing solutions that thrive in local conditions.

Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant) bright red foliage.

Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant)

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Sedum rubrotinctum, commonly known as Jelly Bean Plant or Pork and Beans Plant, is a compact, low-growing succulent reaching 15–20 cm tall and spreading up to 30 cm wide. It features plump, jelly bean-shaped leaves that are green with red tips, intensifying with sun exposure. Yellow star-shaped flowers appear in spring.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Succulents
Height: 20 cm
Spread: 20 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Rock
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Nursery Grade Growing Media

The Plant Company growing media is top of the line and used by the best commercial nurseries. This blend has been developed over many years to provide optimum conditions for container grown plants with outstanding results. It has a wetting agent added to ensure the quick wetting for at least 12-months.

Orange 'Best Seedless' orange fruit with orange flesh.
Orange 'Best Seedless'

The ‘Best Seedless’ Orange is a superb variety prized for its deliciously sweet, seedless fruit and easy-to-peel skin. Perfect for New Zealand...

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Agave americana 'Variegata' (Variegated Century Plant)

Agave americana 'Variegata' is a striking evergreen succulent valued for its bold architectural form and strongly variegated foliage. It forms a...

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Disphyma australe pink flowers and fleshy, green leaves.
Disphyma australe (NZ Ice Plant)

Disphyma australe, commonly known as NZ Ice Plant, is a hardy and attractive groundcover valued for its fleshy, bright green foliage and striking...

From$19.50
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Strelitzia nicolai (White Bird Of Paradise Plant)

Strelitzia nicolai (Giant White Bird Of Paradise) is a bold, architectural plant known for its large banana like leaves and striking white and blue...

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Juncus effusus plants growing in water.
Juncus effusus (Soft Rush Plant)

Juncus effusus (Spiral Rush) is an eye catching rush valued for its distinctive twisting green stems, compact clumping habit, and strong...

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Clianthus puniceus (Parrot Beak Plant)

Clianthus puniceus (Kakabeak) is a spectacular New Zealand native shrub renowned for its striking clusters of brilliant red, beak shaped flowers that...

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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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Zamioculcas Black Knight (Zamioculcas Plant)

Zamioculcas Black Knight is a very popular indoor plant owing to its dark and showy foliage. It grows as a clump and produces upright fronds which...

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Moss pole for plants.
Moss Pole For Plants (Moss Pole For Plants)

These moss poles for plants are made from Coir Fibre (i.e., the husks of coconuts). They are an eco-friendly option to help plants grow healthier and...

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Wuxal Super (Liquid Fertiliser)

Wuxal Super is the elite when it comes to feeding plants either through foliar applications or via the irrigation water. This product is used by...

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Rooting Hormone (Rooting Hormone)

Clonex is the preferred rooting hormone for nurseries across NZ and the world. It is the industry standard for rooting softwood, semi-hardwood, and...

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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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Fertiliser for acid loving plants

Fertiliser for acid loving plants provides targeted nutrition for plants that perform best in acidic soil conditions. It helps support healthy...

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PB3 Planter Bags (Strawberry Bags)

PB3 Planter Bags are a practical and economical option for growing larger shrubs, young trees, natives, and other nursery plants. Their flexible...

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PB40 Planter Bags (Tomato Grow Bag)

PB40 Planter Bags are a durable and practical option for growing large trees, shrubs, fruit plants, natives, and advanced nursery stock. Their...

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PB60 Planter Bags (Bag For Xmas Tree)

PB60 Planter Bags are a strong and practical option for growing large trees, shrubs, fruit plants, natives, and advanced nursery stock. Their...

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Sansevieria Green (Serpent Plant)

Sansevieria Green, commonly known as the Snake Plant or Mother in Law’s Tongue, is a very popular indoor plant. It features upright and fleshy leaves...

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PB8 Planter Bags (Mushroom Grow Bags)

PB8 Planter Bags are a practical and economical option for growing larger trees, shrubs, fruit plants, natives, and other established nursery stock...

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PB6.5 Planter Bags (Mushroom Bags)

PB6.5 Planter Bags are a practical and economical option for growing larger trees, shrubs, fruit plants, natives, and other nursery stock. Their...

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PB1.5 Planter Bags

PB1.5 Planter Bags are a practical and economical choice for growing shrubs, perennials, young trees, and other nursery plants. Their flexible...

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PB2 Planter Bags

PB2 Planter Bags are a practical and economical choice for growing shrubs, perennials, young trees, natives, and other nursery plants. Their flexible...

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PB95 Planter Bags (Large Planter Bags)

PB95 Planter Bags are a strong and practical option for growing large trees, specimen shrubs, fruit plants, natives, and advanced nursery stock...

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0.5 Litre Plant Pots

0.5 Litre Plant Pots are a practical choice for growing young plants, herbs, seedlings, and smaller ornamentals. Their compact size makes them ideal...

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Planter Bags 3/4 (Seedling Bags)

PB 3/4 Planter Bags are a practical option for growing and establishing small plants, seedlings, shrubs, and young trees. Made for nursery and...

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10 Litre Thermoformed Plant Pots

These lightweight pots are a cost effective means for growing on plants. They feature a strong and broad rim, have been UV stabilised for NZ...

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PB28 Planter Bags (Christmas Tree Bag)

PB28 Planter Bags are a durable and economical option for growing large trees, shrubs, fruit plants, natives, and other mature nursery stock. Their...

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35L Planter Bags (Grow Bags For Potatoes)

35L Planter Bags are a practical and durable option for growing trees, shrubs, fruit plants, natives, and larger nursery stock. Their flexible...

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PB12 Planter Bags

PB12 Planter Bags are a durable and economical option for growing larger trees, shrubs, fruit plants, natives, and other established nursery stock...

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PB18 Planter Bags

PB18 Planter Bags are a durable and economical option for growing larger trees, shrubs, fruit plants, natives, and other established nursery stock...

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5 Litre Plant Pots

5 Litre Plant Pots are a practical choice for growing larger shrubs, perennials, grasses, herbs, and young trees. They provide generous root space to...

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What Makes the Best Plant Nursery?

Selecting the best plant nursery isn’t only about abundant greenhouses—it’s about knowledgeable staff, healthy stock, and top-quality growing media. We source and nurture a broad range of plants, helping Kiwi gardeners find everything from architectural trees to quirky succulents. Our passion for plants is matched only by our dedication to sustainable growing and ensuring you get the guidance you need. Whether you need vibrant flowering trees, unique indoor companions, or hardy groundcovers, our selection has something for every gardener.

Quality Growing Media Sets Us Apart

Achieving lush, thriving growth begins with the foundation: the right growing media. The best plant nursery provides trusted options to support your plants at every stage. Explore our Nursery Grade Growing Media designed for professional and home use, ensuring optimal water retention and nutrient delivery. For propagating cuttings or seeds, our Plant Propagation Growing Media offers the perfect balance of structure and aeration, giving young plants the best possible start.

We also offer Indoor Plant Growing Media carefully blended for popular houseplants, so you can keep your foliage looking its best year-round. These specialty mixes support strong root systems and reduce the risk of pests and diseases, so your indoor oasis thrives effortlessly.

Diverse Plant Selection for Every Garden

The best plant nursery offers a curated mix of both classic varieties and exciting new cultivars. One of our customer favourites is Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant), a resilient succulent known for its playful, jelly bean-like leaves. It’s perfect for pot displays, groundcovers, and adding pops of colour to sunny spots.

If you’re after something with more stature and seasonal drama, consider our Lagerstroemia 'Best Red'. Renowned for its intense crimson blooms and drought tolerance, this crepe myrtle brings stunning summer colour to any landscape while staying robust against New Zealand’s changing climate.

Friendly Advice from Experienced Horticulturists

At the best plant nursery, you won’t just find beautiful plants and premium supplies—you’ll gain access to passionate, experienced staff who can answer your questions and set you up for gardening success. Whether it’s diagnosing a drooping fern or helping design your dream garden, we love sharing our knowledge with plant lovers of all levels.

Explore our wide selection, enhance your soil with premium Nursery Grade Growing Media, and discover why local gardeners call us the best plant nursery in New Zealand. Let’s grow something amazing together.


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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.

Lomandra 'Tanika' and Lomandra Frosty Tops are popular for a reason, but it’s plants like Leptospermum 'Wairere', Quercus laurina, and Ilex crenata 'Convexa' that create a truly unique garden.
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