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colourful hedge plants

If you’re seeking a lively burst of colour for your landscape, colourful hedge plants are the perfect solution. These vibrant hedges bring year-round interest and create living boundaries, privacy screens, or vivid accents for driveways and paths. At our New Zealand nursery, we specialise in providing a wide range of hedge plants that blend bold foliage, beautiful flowers, and eye-catching variegations—so you can find the ideal colourful hedge plants to enhance your garden’s personality.

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Osmanthus heterophyllus Variegatus

Osmanthus heterophyllus Variegatus is an evergreen shrub that produces spiny leaves which are variegated dark green with a cream edge. The foliage is complemented with clusters of small and highly-scented, white flowers in spring as it grows to 1.5 m tall and 2 m wide. Osmanthus heterophyllus variegatus is often used to brighten up a shady corner or used to contrast with darker coloured plants. It makes for a colourful hedge and is well-suited to being maintained in container, planted around outdoor living areas, or added to a mixed planting.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
Pleioblastus viridistriatus plant with variegated foliage.

Pleioblastus viridistriatus (Pleioblastus)

Pleioblastus viridistriatus is a small shrub grown for its colourful foliage. It produces slender and lush foliage that is variegated yellow and light green. This is held off rigid, upright stems. It typically grows to 60 cm tall and 90 cm wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Pleioblastus viridistriatus is commonly included in a mixed planting, grown around the base of larger trees, trimmed into a low hedge, or mass planted as a groundcover.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 90 cm
Garden uses: Borders, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock, Tropical
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Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon' yellow and green foliage.

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Osmanthus heterophyllus Variegatus

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Why Choose Colourful Hedge Plants?

Colourful hedge plants do more than delineate property lines—they transform your outdoor spaces into living works of art. Blending foliage in gold, purple, pink, and cream with seasonal flowers attracts bees, birds, and butterflies, while also offering visual interest during winter. Choosing a mix of evergreen and deciduous varieties ensures your garden stays engaging throughout the year. Colourful hedges make a stunning backdrop for borders, soften harsh fences, and add curb appeal that lasts for decades.

Favourite Colourful Hedge Options

Not sure where to begin your search? Here are some standout choices for colourful hedge plants that thrive in New Zealand conditions:

Tips for Planting and Maintaining Colourful Hedges

To maximise the impact of your colourful hedge plants, start by selecting a site with adequate sun or partial shade, catering to each plant’s preferences. Good soil preparation and mulching help retain moisture and enrich the soil, encouraging strong root development. For best results, plant young specimens in autumn or early spring and maintain even spacing for dense growth.

Regular pruning promotes healthy, bushy growth while accentuating your hedge’s colourful features. Don’t be afraid to mix and match hedge plants for a striking tapestry—interspersing variegated, flowering, and evergreen species keeps your garden engaging throughout the seasons.

Find Your Colourful Hedge Plants

Our nursery offers one of New Zealand’s best selections of colourful hedge plants. Whether you’re after a dramatic boundary or a cheerful accent, our range—including Pleioblastus viridistriatus (Pleioblastus), Osmanthus heterophyllus Variegatus, Weigela Apple Blossom, Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lime', and Viburnum Hedge Master—offers something for every style. Transform your boundary into a beautiful backdrop that will delight for years to come.


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