hardy perennial plants
Searching for hardy perennial plants that thrive in New Zealand gardens? These robust, long-lived beauties offer colour, texture, and resilience year after year—meaning less maintenance and more enjoyment in your outdoor space. Whether you’re planting for borders, groundcover, or statement specimens, hardy perennial plants are an ideal choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. With the right selection, you can build a garden that’s attractive in every season, withstands varying weather, and delights with continual blooms.
Dietes iridioides (African Iris)
Dietes iridioides, commonly known as the African Iris or Fortnight Lily, is a hardy, evergreen perennial native to southern Africa. It features sword-like, dark green leaves and produces dainty white flowers with yellow and violet markings from spring to summer. Each bloom lasts only a day, but the plant flowers continuously, providing a lasting display. This low-maintenance plant thrives in New Zealand gardens, tolerating drought, coastal conditions, and light frosts once established. This plant suits NZ gardens well, adding distinctive beauty and character.
From $17.87
Achillea Anthea
Achillea 'Anthea' is a beautiful perennial admired for its soft pale yellow flower heads that create a delicate and natural looking display through summer. The blooms are held above finely divided grey green foliage and attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. This hardy plant is valued for its drought tolerance, long flowering season, and easy care nature. Well suited to New Zealand gardens, Achillea 'Anthea' provides lasting colour, texture, and pollinator friendly appeal.
From $26.15
