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buy mesembryanthemum plants

Looking to add vibrant colour and drought-tolerant beauty to your garden? Buy mesembryanthemum plants to transform borders, rockeries, and containers with their radiant, daisy-like blooms. Mesembryanthemums, also known as “Livingstone Daisies” or “ice plants,” are famed in New Zealand for their ability to thrive in poor soils and harsh coastal climates. If you're searching for a low-maintenance groundcover that delivers spectacular summer flowers, mesembryanthemum plants tick all the boxes.

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 leaves and grows compactly to about 50 cm tall and 40 cm wide. Stromanthe Triostar makes for a wonderful office and house plant and is great for bringing colour and joy to a space.

Buy Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant)

From $33.05

Suited to regions: Subtropical

Plant type: Indoor Plants

Height: 50 cm

Spread: 40 cm

Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps

Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Tropical

Mesembryanthemum Purple Splendour

“Purple Splendour” is a variety of the commonly known, Iceplant, and is an herbaceous perennial grown for its spreading nature and pretty flowers. It bears masses of showy, purple flowers through spring and summer. These are held just above the succulent-like, green-purple foliage.

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From $22.01

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Succulents

Height: 10 cm

Spread: 60 cm

Flowering time: Spring, Summer

Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind

Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas

Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock, Tropical

Why Choose Mesembryanthemum for Your Garden?

Mesembryanthemum plants are a favourite among Kiwi gardeners for good reason. Their uniquely fleshy leaves help them store water, making them ideal for dry, exposed areas where other flowers might struggle. With their striking carpets of colour, these succulents attract bees and other pollinators, supporting your local ecosystem. Whether you have a challenging sloped bank, a sunny garden edge, or pots on the patio, you can buy mesembryanthemum plants with confidence knowing they’ll flourish and require little fuss.

Mesembryanthemum Colour Varieties

No matter your garden palette, there’s a mesembryanthemum to suit your style. Choose from a rainbow of options, each offering show-stopping appeal:

Mesembryanthemum Yellow: Bring pure sunshine to your flower beds with vivid golden blooms that light up any planting scheme.
Mesembryanthemum Pink: Create a cheerful splash of colour with soft to vibrant pink shades, perfect for cottage gardens.
Mesembryanthemum White: Enjoy a crisp, clean look that’s beautifully offset by silvery green foliage and ideal for modern landscapes.
Mesembryanthemum Purple Splendour: Add a touch of luxury with these striking purple flowers, perfect for a bold border statement.
Mesembryanthemum Gold: For a rich, warm effect, these golden hues shimmer in the midday sun and pair well with other succulents.

Shopping these versatile colourways means you can mix and match or mass-plant a single shade for eye-catching impact.

How to Grow Mesembryanthemum in New Zealand

When you buy mesembryanthemum plants, you’re investing in easy-care beauty. Choose a sunny, well-drained spot—these cheerful succulents don’t like soggy feet. Scatter them among rocks, in garden beds, or along pathways. Water them in well when planting, then let your mesembryanthemums establish with little additional care.

Feed sparingly and avoid overwatering. These hardy plants cope well with sandy or gravelly soils and are ideal for coastal and drought-prone regions. When flowers fade, a light trim will encourage new growth and keep your display looking neat.