flowering potted plants for shade
Looking to add colour and life to shady spots around your home or garden? Flowering potted plants for shade are the perfect solution for those tricky, low-light areas where other blooms simply won’t thrive. Whether your patio, balcony, or shaded corner of the garden needs a vibrant lift, there are plenty of reliable and beautiful flowering options that will flourish in containers. On this page, we’ll explore the best flowering potted plants for shade, offer expert tips on selecting the right varieties, and show you how to create thriving shade-loving displays in New Zealand conditions.
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 dependable plant adds strong texture and structure to New Zealand gardens throughout the year. The bold foliage forms dense clumps that look attractive even when not in bloom. Bergenia cordifolia is an excellent choice for gardeners wanting a tough low maintenance perennial that delivers colour and reliable garden performance.
From $21.53
Aechmea fasciata (Urn Plant)
Aechmea fasciata is a colourful Bromeliad that features thick and leathery leaves that are striped with silver and dark green. They are borne as a crown and result in plant that typically grows to 40 cm tall and the same wide. It produces a large and showy flower spike made up of bright pink flowers in autumn. Aechmea fasciata is commonly maintained in a container, included in a tropical garden, added to a mixed planting, planted around outdoor living areas, or used to border an entranceway.
From $43.13
