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If you’re searching for the best place to buy hellebores NZ wide, you’re in the right spot. Hellebores, also known as Winter Roses or Lenten Roses, are beloved in New Zealand gardens for their elegant flowers and exceptional resilience. Flowering from late autumn through early spring, hellebores offer a spectacular display of colour when most plants are sleeping. These shade-loving perennials are perfect for brightening up those tricky, darker corners of your garden and thrive in our cooler Kiwi climates. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting, adding hellebores to your outdoor space brings beauty, easy-care foliage, and long-lasting blooms that are sure to impress.

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Helleborus 'Yellow Hybrid' (Hellebore)

Helleborus 'Yellow Hybrid' is a beautiful evergreen perennial that produces soft yellow flowers through winter and early spring, bringing welcome colour to the garden when few other plants are in bloom.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 45 cm
Spread: 45 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
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Helleborus 'Apricot Hybrid' (Hellebore)

Helleborus 'Apricot Hybrid' is a charming evergreen perennial that produces elegant apricot toned flowers through winter and early spring. Its long flowering season and attractive foliage make it an excellent choice for shaded borders, woodland gardens, cottage gardens, and decorative containers throughout New Zealand.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 40 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
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Helleborus 'White Picotee' (Hellebore)

Helleborus 'White Picotee' is a beautiful evergreen perennial featuring elegant white flowers delicately edged with darker picotee markings...

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Helleborus 'Pink Hybrid' (Hellebore)

Helleborus 'Pink Hybrid' is a delightful evergreen perennial that produces elegant pink flowers through winter and early spring when colour is most...

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Helleborus orientalis with colourful pink flowers.
Helleborus orientalis (Lenten Rose)

Helleborus orientalis, commonly known as Lenten Rose, is a hardy perennial prized for its elegant winter and early spring blooms. Flowers appear in...

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Hedera helix 'Needlepoint' creeping stems with green foliage.
Hedera helix 'Needlepoint'

Hedera helix ‘Needlepoint’ is a refined evergreen ivy featuring small, deeply lobed leaves with a delicate, pointed shape. This compact and elegant...

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Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata' plants in pots.
Coprosma kirkii 'variegata'

Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata' is a hardy NZ native groundcover shrub admired for its trailing habit and attractive variegated foliage of green edged...

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Coprosma kirkii green foliage held on yellow stems.
Coprosma kirkii

Coprosma kirkii, commonly known as Creeping Coprosma, is a hardy NZ native groundcover shrub valued for its dense, trailing habit and small glossy...

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Metrosideros 'Lighthouse' plant with red flowers and olive-green foliage.
Metrosideros 'Lighthouse'

Metrosideros 'Lighthouse' is a compact and hardy NZ native shrub renowned for its vibrant red flowers that burst into colour during summer. Its...

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Sophora longicarinata yellow flowers.
Sophora longicarinata (Limestone Kowhai)

Sophora longicarinata is a rare and beautiful NZ native tree belonging to the kowhai family. This evergreen to semi deciduous species is admired for...

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Metrosideros excelsa (Pohutukawa) specimen tree with masses of red flowers in a coastal location.
Metrosideros excelsa (Pōhutukawa)

Metrosideros excelsa, commonly known as Pōhutukawa or the New Zealand Christmas Tree, is a coastal evergreen renowned for its brilliant red flowers...

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Leptospermum Nanum Ruru shrub with dark pink flowers.
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A Myrtus ugni (Chilean Guava) plant with small green leaves and red berries.
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Coprosma 'Beatson's Brown' small and glossy, brown foliage.
Coprosma 'Beatsons Brown'

Coprosma ‘Beatsons Brown’ is a hardy and attractive NZ native shrub valued for its rich bronze brown foliage and tidy rounded form. This colour rich...

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Phormium 'Veneer'

Phormium 'Veneer' is a striking NZ flax known for its upright, sword like leaves with rich bronze and green tones. This hardy evergreen adds bold...

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Poa cita grass plants on a plateau overlooing the sea.
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Poa cita, commonly known as Silver Tussock, is a clump-forming NZ native grass with delicate, green foliage that wafts gracefully in the breeze. It...

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Dysoxylum spectabile tree.
Dysoxylum spectabile (New Zealand Mahogany)

Dysoxylum spectabile, commonly known as Kohekohe, is a majestic NZ native tree admired for its glossy dark green leaves and clusters of fragrant...

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Pittosporum 'Irish Luck' plant for sale at The Plant Company nursery.
Pittosporum 'Irish Luck'

Pittosporum 'Irish Luck' is a hardy evergreen shrub known for its dense, bright green foliage and tidy growth habit. This versatile plant is well...

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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...

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Ginkgo Ming Princess small tree.
Ginkgo 'Ming Princess'

Ginkgo 'Ming Princess' is a compact, ornamental form of the ancient ginkgo tree, valued for its fan shaped leaves and brilliant golden yellow autumn...

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Libocedrus plumosa (Kawaka) tree with green-yellow foliage.
Libocedrus plumosa (Kawaka)

Libocedrus plumosa, commonly known as Kawaka, is a majestic NZ native conifer valued for its graceful, feathery foliage and elegant pyramidal form...

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Magnolia grandiflora 'Ferruginea'

Magnolia grandiflora 'Ferruginea' is a magnificent evergreen magnolia known for its glossy green foliage, striking rusty brown leaf undersides, and...

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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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A 'Fukumoto' Orange tree with orange fruit.
Orange 'Fukumoto'

How to grow Orange ‘Fukumoto’ in NZ

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Laurelia novae-zelandiae

Laurelia novae-zelandiae, commonly known as Pukatea, is a magnificent NZ native tree admired for its glossy green leaves, fluted trunk, and...

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Helleborus Pennys Pink plants in flower.
Helleborus 'Pennys Pink' (Corsican Hellebore)

Helleborus 'Penny’s Pink' is a beautiful evergreen perennial prized for its soft pink blooms that brighten the garden from late winter into spring...

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Helleborus Jacob Classic plants in flower.
Helleborus 'Jacob Classic' (Corsican Hellebore)

Helleborus 'Jacob Classic' is a compact evergreen perennial renowned for its elegant flowers that appear from late winter into spring. Combined with...

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Helleborus Elegance White flower with purple highlights.
Helleborus 'Elegance White' (Corsican Hellebore)

Helleborus 'Elegance White' is a stunning evergreen perennial valued for its pure white flowers that brighten the garden from late winter into...

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Helleborus argutifolius (Corsican Hellebore)

Helleborus argutifolius (Corsican Hellebore) is a striking evergreen perennial valued for its bold serrated foliage and clusters of lime green...

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Helleborus 'Candy Love' (Corsican Hellebore)

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Helleborus Molly's White plants in flower.
Helleborus 'Molly's White' (Corsican Hellebore)

Helleborus 'Molly’s White' is an elegant evergreen perennial prized for its crisp white flowers that brighten the garden from late winter into...

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Helleborus 'Angel Glow' (Corsican Hellebore)

Helleborus 'Angel Glow' is a beautiful evergreen perennial prized for its elegant blooms that brighten the garden from late winter into spring. Its...

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Helleborus 'Yellow Hybrid' (Hellebore)

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Why Buy Hellebores for Your NZ Garden?

Hellebores are the ideal solution for gardeners wanting reliable winter colour. These hardy perennials feature leathery, evergreen leaves and captivating blossoms in shades of white, pink, purple, and lime green. Their robust nature means they can survive frosts and adapt to most soil types, provided drainage is good. Hellebores are also deer- and rabbit-resistant, making them a smart choice for gardens prone to browsing. If you enjoy attracting wildlife, hellebores provide early nectar for bees, helping pollinators through the cooler months.

Our Hellebore Collection

At our nursery, you can find a curated range of hellebores to suit different garden styles and preferences. Explore special hybrids like the Helleborus Pukehou Hybrids, renowned for their unique colour mix and reliable performance in New Zealand gardens. If you’re drawn to classic green blooms with striking form, the Helleborus Jacob Classic (Corsican Hellebore) is a standout, offering robust, handsome foliage and subtle pale-green flowers.

Looking for something a little different? The Helleborus foetidus Wester Fliske (Bear Claw Hellebore) features deeply cut leaves and lime-green bells, perfect for adding texture and drama to your shade garden. For pastel shades and reliable flower power, try the Helleborus Pennys Pink (Corsican Hellebore), celebrated for its marbled foliage and handsome pink flowers, or discover the pristine beauty of the Helleborus Elegance White (Corsican Hellebore), a favourite for contemporary garden designs.

Tips for Growing and Caring for Hellebores

Hellebores prefer partial to full shade and humus-rich, well-drained soil. Once established, they’re drought-tolerant and require little maintenance beyond removing spent leaves in late winter. Mulching in summer will help retain moisture and keep roots cool. These low-maintenance perennials can be used as ground cover under trees, at the front of borders, or even in large containers on a shaded patio.

Where to Buy Hellebores in NZ

Ready to transform your garden with these stunning winter performers? Browse our collection online and buy hellebores NZ direct from our New Zealand nursery. Each plant is grown locally and carefully packed to arrive at your door in top condition. Whether you’re after classic favourites or rare varieties, you’ll find the perfect hellebores to breathe new life into your garden, season after season.

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