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If you're searching for the best flowering hedge plants NZ gardeners adore, you're in the right place. Whether you want to create a privacy screen, add curb appeal, or simply enjoy months of stunning blooms, flowering hedge plants offer colour, fragrance, and structure to New Zealand gardens all year round. Choosing the right variety will reward you with a low-maintenance living fence that's both beautiful and functional.

Chaenomeles 'Alarm' plants for sale with elegant, red flowers.

Chaenomeles 'Alarm' (Flowering Quince)

Chaenomeles 'Alarm' is a hardy deciduous shrub prized for its vivid bright red flowers that appear in late winter and early spring. This classic flowering quince performs exceptionally well in New Zealand gardens, providing bold colour when few other plants are in bloom. It is ideal for gardeners wanting a tough, reliable shrub with strong seasonal impact. Chaenomeles 'Alarm' also offers attractive foliage and a dense growth habit through the warmer months.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Hedging
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lime' plants with lush, green foliage.

Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lime'

Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lime' is a bright and eye catching honeysuckle valued for its vivid lime foliage and compact, tidy habit. This hardy shrub forms a dense hedge that brings freshness and year round colour to New Zealand gardens. It establishes quickly, produces soft cream flowers that attract pollinators, and thrives with minimal care. Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lime' is ideal for gardeners wanting a low maintenance hedge with strong ornamental appeal.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Topiary
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon' yellow and green foliage.

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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A lush Coprosma repens shrub growing in a shaded position.

Coprosma repens (Mirror Plant)

Coprosma repens, also known as Taupata or Mirror Plant, is a robust New Zealand native shrub featuring lush, glossy green foliage. Growing up to 3...

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Brunfelsia pauciflora Scent sational (Yesterday Today Tomorrow Plant)

Brunfelsia Scent-Sational, commonly known as the Yesterday Today Tomorrow plant features masses of sweetly fragrant, pansy like flowers during spring...

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Chaenomeles Double Take Orange (Flowering Quince)

Chaenomeles Double Take Orange is a flowering Quince that features masses of orange flowers from late winter. At this time the shrub is an arching...

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Brunfelsia Blue Moon (Yesterday Today and Tomorrow Flower)

Brunfelsia Blue Moon, commonly known as the Yesterday Today and Tomorrow Flower, features masses of sweetly fragrant, pansy like flowers are produced...

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Carex maorica growing in water.

Carex maorica (NZ Sedge)

Carex maorica is a hardy New Zealand native sedge that forms attractive clumps of arching, green foliage. Found naturally in wetlands and damp areas...

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Duranta Geisha Girl (Geisha Girl Plant)

Duranta Geisha Girl is a popular choice known for its evergreen shrub with fresh green leaves and deep, blue flowers. The flowers have a white centre...

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Bergenia cordifolia (Pig Squeak Plant)

Bergenia cordifolia is a hardy evergreen perennial admired for its large glossy leaves and clusters of pink flowers in late winter and spring. This...

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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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Viburnum Hedge Master

Viburnum Hedge Master is an evergreen shrub grown for its lush and colourful foliage. The glossy foliage emerges red and ages to become dark green...

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Helichrysum petiolare (Licorice Plant)

Helichrysum petiolare, commonly known as the Licorice plant, is a popular, evergreen shrub that is often used as a groundcover. It produces long...

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Carex 'Everlime' plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.

Carex 'Everlime' (Lime Grass Plant)

Carex ‘Everlime’ (Japanese Sedge) is a popular evergreen sedge valued for its graceful arching green foliage edged with bright lime cream margins...

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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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Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)

Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King is a variety of the commonly known, Mountain Ash, and is a small-sized, deciduous with impressive characteristics...

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Chlorophytum Curly (Curly Spider Plant)

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Strelitzia Mandelas Gold (Yellow Crane Flower)

Strelitzia reginae Mandelas Gold, commonly known as Yellow Crane Flower or Yellow Bird Of Paradise, produces spectacular yellow flowers through...

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Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' plants in a cottage garden featuring orange flowers and lush green foliage.

Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' (Hot Poker Plant)

Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' is a variety of the commonly known Red Hot Poker, and is grown for its colourful flowers. Stems rise above the foliage...

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Chlorophytum comosum variegatum plants growing in pots on a shelf.

Chlorophytum comosum variegatum (Spider Plant)

Chlorophytum comosum Variegatum, commonly known as the Spider Plant, is a tender, herbaceous perennial grown for its lush and variegated foliage. It...

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Leonotis leonurus shrub with masses of orange flowers.

Leonotis leonurus (Lions Tail Plant)

Leonotis leonurus, commonly known as the Lions Tail Plant, is a shrub grown for its interesting flowers and foliage. Its unusualness comes from...

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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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Chlorophytum 'Golden Glow' plant.

Chlorophytum Golden Glow (Chlorophytum comosum Spider Plant)

Chlorophytum Golden Glow, commonly known as the Spider Plant, is a tender, herbaceous perennial grown for its lush and bright foliage. It features...

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Serissa Snowflake (Snow Rose Plant)

Serissa Snowflake, commonly known as the Snow Rose plant, is an evergreen shrub grown for its lovely flowering and foliage. Showy, white flowers...

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Perovskia atriplicifolia (Perovskia plant)

Perovskia atriplicifolia, commonly known as Russian Sage or Russian Lavender, is a small and erect shrub that is grown for its fine foliage and...

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Mint Plant

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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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Rose Flower Carpet Gold

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Rose Flower Carpet Scarlet

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Rose 'Flower Carpet White' plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.

Rose 'Flower Carpet White'

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Chaenomeles 'Alarm' (Flowering Quince)

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Why Choose Flowering Hedge Plants in NZ Gardens?

Flowering hedge plants are a favourite among Kiwi gardeners for their dual purpose: they provide privacy and boundaries while delighting with seasonal bursts of colour. Many flowering hedge options thrive in New Zealand's diverse climates, offering solutions for coastal, urban, or rural settings. By selecting the right mix of flowering hedges, you can enjoy a seamless blend of beauty and practicality.

Top Picks for Flowering Hedge Plants NZ

When it comes to the most popular and reliable flowering hedge plants NZ nurseries recommend, consider including these standout varieties:

Chaenomeles 'Alarm' (Flowering Quince)

For dazzling red blooms in late winter and early spring, Chaenomeles 'Alarm' (Flowering Quince) is an enduring favourite. Its arching branches and spiny growth make it a fantastic, compact barrier that also attracts pollinators. This hardy shrub adapts well to most New Zealand gardens and offers a burst of colour when little else is flowering.

Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lime' and Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon'

For something fragrant and fast-growing, Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lime' and Lonicera 'Honey Hedge Lemon' are top choices. These honeysuckles produce masses of scented blooms throughout the warmer months and can be neatly trimmed into a formal or informal hedge. Their vibrant, bee-friendly flowers add a welcoming feel to any boundary.

Brunfelsia pauciflora Scent sational (Yesterday Today Tomorrow Plant)

Another unique option for flowering hedge plants NZ gardeners love is Brunfelsia pauciflora Scent sational (Yesterday Today Tomorrow Plant). With its magical flowers that change from purple to white over a few days, this plant adds intrigue and perfume to your hedge line. It copes well with sheltered sites and brings a lush, subtropical feel to your garden.

Coprosma repens (Mirror Plant)

While primarily grown for its glossy, reflective foliage, Coprosma repens (Mirror Plant) also produces small creamy flowers followed by colourful berries, adding extra interest. It's especially suitable for seaside gardens and exposed sites thanks to its wind and salt tolerance.

Tips for Growing Flowering Hedges in NZ

To get the best from your flowering hedge plants NZ wide, pick a spot with suitable sunlight and well-drained soil. Regular trimming encourages compact growth and plenty of blooms, while a spring feed helps maintain vigour. Mix varieties for an extended flowering display or combine evergreen and deciduous types for year-round structure.

Ready to transform your boundaries? Choose from our range of flowering hedge plants and create a living fence that elevates your outdoor space season after season.


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