Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Rating: 4.8/5

cool plants for sale

Ready to transform your garden or indoor space with unique greenery? At our New Zealand nursery, we specialise in offering cool plants for sale that stand out from the ordinary. Whether you’re seeking a statement shrub, an eye-catching perennial, or a rare indoor beauty, you’ll find something to elevate your landscape and boost your home’s botanical appeal. Browse our carefully selected range for plants that thrive in Kiwi conditions and score top marks for both style and resilience.

Platanus orientalis

Platanus orientalis (Oriental Plane Tree) is a majestic deciduous tree admired for its broad canopy, large lobed leaves, and distinctive mottled bark. This impressive shade tree has long been valued for its ability to create cool, sheltered spaces in large landscapes. In New Zealand gardens it provides summer shade and strong architectural presence. Platanus orientalis (Oriental Plane Tree) is ideal for spacious gardens, parks, and avenue plantings where a dramatic feature tree is desired.

Buy Platanus orientalis

From $299.92

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Trees

Height: 25.00 m

Spread: 20.00 m

Flowering time: Spring

Tolerances: Hardy

Garden uses: Parks, Specimen

Garden styles: Alpine

Helleborus Apricot Hybrid (Hellebore)

Helleborus Apricot Hybrid is a soft and elegant winter-flowering perennial that produces blooms in warm apricot and blush tones. Flowering from mid to late winter, it adds gentle colour and interest to shaded areas. The Plant Company supplies premium, NZ-grown Helleborus Apricot Hybrid plants that thrive in cool, low-light garden spaces.

Buy Helleborus Apricot Hybrid (Hellebore)

From $18.23

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

Unique Outdoor Plants to Enhance Your Garden

Looking for showstopping flowers or striking foliage? Our selection of cool plants for sale includes must-have specimens suitable for New Zealand gardens. For vivid blooms, consider Agapanthus Fireworks (Agapanthus For Sale). This modern twist on a classic perennial features bicoloured flowers that burst into vibrant shades of blue and white—perfect for borders, driveway edges, or mass plantings.

If you prefer unusual grasses, Restio quadratus (Restios For Sale) offers dramatic texture and architectural interest. Restios are prized for their finely divided stems and ability to withstand tough garden conditions, making them ideal for contemporary landscapes or coastal sites.

Exotic Shrubs and Fragrant Additions

For those seeking something truly unique, Brunfelsia pauciflora Scent sational (Yesterday Today Tomorrow Plant) delivers changing colours and intoxicating fragrance. This shrub’s flowers begin violet, shift to pale lavender, and finally turn white—each shade present simultaneously on the bush. It’s a clever conversation starter that offers scent along with style.

Indoor Plants with Striking Colour

If you want to bring cool plants for sale inside, we recommend the gorgeous Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant). Its bold leaves have pink, white, and green streaks, brightening up any room and creating a tropical vibe. Stromanthe is well-suited for filtered light and thrives in typical New Zealand indoor environments, making it both beautiful and easy to care for.

Groundcovers and Creative Plant Uses

Low-growing groundcovers can add flair to rockeries, walkways, or garden edges. Iberis sempervirens (Candy Tuft Plants) is an excellent choice, forming masses of snowy white flowers in spring and offering evergreen foliage the rest of the year. Candy Tuft seamlessly blends practicality with visual appeal, and is great for suppressing weeds or softening hard landscaping.

Find Your Perfect Cool Plant

No matter your gardening expertise, there’s never been a better time to explore our cool plants for sale. Our nursery team is passionate about helping Kiwis discover plants that personalise their gardens, create lush spaces, and inspire a love of horticulture. From perennials like Agapanthus Fireworks (Agapanthus For Sale) to indoor favourites such as Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant), you’ll find the perfect match for your location and lifestyle.

Browse our collection online and let your next garden project bloom with the coolest plants New Zealand has to offer.

Contact us

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.