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evergreen flowering hedge plants

Searching for evergreen flowering hedge plants is the perfect way to add year-round colour, privacy, and structure to your New Zealand garden. Choosing the right hedge means you can enjoy lush foliage and beautiful blooms without sacrificing coverage, whether you need a windbreak, a living fence, or simply a vibrant border that looks good every month. Below, you’ll discover some of the best evergreen flowering hedge plants for Kiwi conditions, including options for different heights, flower colours, and scented varieties.

Escallonia 'Red Knight' growing as a border around the base of a tree.

Escallonia 'Red Knight'

Escallonia 'Red Knight' is a vibrant evergreen shrub prized for its masses of rich red flowers and dense glossy foliage. This hardy variety produces an impressive flowering display over a long season, adding bold colour and attracting pollinators to the garden.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.00 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, Modern
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Westringia 'Aussie Box'

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Westringia 'Aussie Box' is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its dense bright green foliage, naturally rounded habit, and small white flowers that appear throughout much of the year. Its neat growth makes it an excellent alternative to traditional box hedging and is perfect for formal gardens, borders, containers, and low hedges.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 90 cm
Spread: 90 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas, Topiary
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock
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Westringia fruticosa

Westringia fruticosa (Coastal Rosemary) is a hardy evergreen shrub prized for its fine grey green foliage, naturally dense habit, and delicate white...

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A Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon' plant in a garden.
Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon'

Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon' is an evergreen shrub often used instead of Buxus for hedges. It carries dense, upright branches that host small and...

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Magnolia 'Teddy Bear'

Magnolia 'Teddy Bear' is a compact evergreen magnolia admired for its glossy dark green leaves with rich brown felted undersides and its large...

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Choisya ternata with lush foliage and white flowers.
Choisya ternata (Mexican Mock Orange)

Choisya ternata, commonly known as Mexican Orange Blossom, is a lush, evergreen shrub prized for its glossy green foliage and clusters of fragrant...

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Prunus laurocerasus

Prunus laurocerasus (Cherry Laurel) is a vigorous evergreen shrub admired for its lush glossy foliage and excellent screening qualities. This hardy...

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A large Escallonia 'Apple Blossom' shrub in a garden with soft-pink flowers and lush, green foliage.
Escallonia 'Apple Blossom'

Escallonia 'Apple Blossom' is a charming evergreen shrub prized for its masses of soft pink flowers that resemble the delicate colours of apple...

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Michelia 'Touch of Pink'

Michelia 'Touch of Pink' is a beautiful evergreen shrub admired for its glossy green foliage and masses of fragrant pink toned flowers. Blooming over...

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Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Ruby' red and green foliage.
Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Ruby'

Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Ruby' is a superb hedge forming honeysuckle valued for its deep green foliage and profusion of rich ruby toned flowers. This...

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Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Variegatus'

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Variegatus' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its glossy holly like foliage edged with creamy white variegation...

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A large Ilex crenata 'Convexa' shrub with dense, green foliage.
Ilex crenata 'Convexa'

Ilex crenata 'Convexa' is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its small glossy dark green leaves and naturally dense growth habit. Often used as an...

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A magnificant Photinia 'Super Hedge' hedge.
Photinia 'Super Hedge'

Photinia 'Super Hedge' features bright and colourful foliage with bright red new growth. This foliage ages to become mid-dark green, resulting in a...

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Viburnum davidii (male)

Viburnum davidii (Male) is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its distinctive leathery foliage with deeply impressed veins and naturally rounded...

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Ilex aquifolium 'Angustifolia'

Ilex aquifolium 'Angustifolia' is an elegant evergreen holly admired for its narrow dark green leaves and dense upright growth habit. This hardy...

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Ozothamnus Royal Flush (Australian Rice Flower)

Ozothamnus Royal Flush, commonly known as the Rice Flower, is a shrub grown for its prolific flowering and drought tolerance. Clusters of pink...

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Ozothamnus Springtime White (Rice Flower)

“Springtime White” is a shrub grown for its prolific flowering and drought tolerance. Clusters of white flowers with a paper-like appearance are...

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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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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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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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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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Francoa 'Flower Girl'

Francoa 'Flower Girl' is a graceful perennial that produces elegant spikes of delicate flowers from late spring through summer. Its attractive clumps...

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Dichroa Blue Stars (Evergreen Hydrangea)

Dichroa 'Blue Stars' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its clusters of intense blue star shaped flowers followed by brilliant metallic blue...

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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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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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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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A strong and studry planting spade.
Ace1 Planting Spade

The Ace 1 planting spade is a must for any gardener. This spade is designed so it can penetrate the ground easily without jarring the wrists in the...

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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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Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant) bright red foliage.
Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant)

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...

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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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Rose Flower Carpet Gold

Rose Flower Carpet Gold is a popular ground cover rose that features masses of showy, yellow flowers. Flowering begins in spring and will continue...

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Rose Flower Carpet Pink

Rose Flower Carpet Pink features large trusses of semi-double, pink flowers. Flowering begins in spring and continues until autumn provided the spent...

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Escallonia 'Red Knight'

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You might be interested in exploring related Latin Names - Choisya, Escallonia, and Lonicera, or related Categories - Groundcover Plants, Evergreen Shrubs, and Evergreen Trees.

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Why Choose Evergreen Flowering Hedge Plants?

Evergreen flowering hedge plants serve multiple purposes in your landscape. Unlike deciduous hedges, evergreen varieties offer dense, lasting foliage so your privacy isn’t compromised in winter. Many evergreen hedging plants burst into flower during spring and summer, attracting pollinators, offering scents, and creating a welcoming garden look. With the right plant selection, you’ll have a hedge that combines practical benefits with sensational beauty.

Top Evergreen Flowering Hedge Plants for New Zealand Gardens

Brunfelsia – Scented Colour All Year

Brunfelsia species are renowned for their striking purple and white flowers and their intoxicating scent. For a hedge that keeps your garden fragrant and lively, consider:

Both Brunfelsia varieties retain their foliage year-round, making them top picks for evergreen flowering hedge plants.

Lonicera – Honey-scented Hedges

If you’re seeking sweet fragrance in addition to evergreen habit, honeysuckle is a must. Modern cultivars of Lonicera develop dense, tidy hedges with abundant flowers.

Both Lonicera options are highly adaptable, working well in sunny spots or partial shade.

Evergreen Magnolias – Elegant Blooms and Structure

For a hedge that never fails to impress, consider dense evergreen magnolias. These shrubs produce large, glossy leaves and dramatic, long-lasting flowers.

Planting Tips for Evergreens Flowering Hedges

When establishing evergreen flowering hedge plants, space each plant according to its mature width to ensure a healthy, solid barrier. Regular watering in the first season, mulching, and an annual feed with slow-release fertiliser will promote lush growth and generous flowering. Prune after flowering to keep hedges tight and encourage new blooms.

Find Your Perfect Hedge

Whether you want a scented border, a wildlife-friendly screen, or a spectacular living wall, evergreen flowering hedge plants offer something for every Kiwi garden. Explore varieties like Brunfelsia pauciflora Scent sational (Yesterday Today Tomorrow Plant), Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon', and Magnolia Jade Emperor (Evergreen Magnolia Jade Emperor) to cultivate a hedge that stays gorgeous and functional all year long.


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