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hellebore perennial

If you love beautiful winter and early spring blooms, the hellebore perennial is an outstanding choice for New Zealand gardens. Valued for their unique, long-lasting flowers and evergreen foliage, hellebores add interest to shady borders when little else is flowering. These tough, low-maintenance perennials are ideal for gardeners seeking resilient year-round colour, with a stunning variety of flower forms and colours to discover.

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Helleborus 'Yellow Hybrid' (Hellebore)

Helleborus 'Yellow Hybrid' is a beautiful evergreen perennial that produces soft yellow flowers through winter and early spring, bringing welcome colour to the garden when few other plants are in bloom.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 45 cm
Spread: 45 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
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Helleborus 'Apricot Hybrid' (Hellebore)

Helleborus 'Apricot Hybrid' is a charming evergreen perennial that produces elegant apricot toned flowers through winter and early spring. Its long flowering season and attractive foliage make it an excellent choice for shaded borders, woodland gardens, cottage gardens, and decorative containers throughout New Zealand.

From $19.95

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
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Helleborus 'Pink Hybrid' (Hellebore)

Helleborus 'Pink Hybrid' is a delightful evergreen perennial that produces elegant pink flowers through winter and early spring when colour is most...

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Helleborus 'White Picotee' (Hellebore)

Helleborus 'White Picotee' is a beautiful evergreen perennial featuring elegant white flowers delicately edged with darker picotee markings...

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Helleborus orientalis with colourful pink flowers.
Helleborus orientalis (Lenten Rose)

Helleborus orientalis, commonly known as Lenten Rose, is a hardy perennial prized for its elegant winter and early spring blooms. Flowers appear in...

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Heuchera 'Northern Exposure Black' lush foliage.
Heuchera 'Northern Exposure Black'

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure Black' is a dramatic perennial renowned for its intensely dark foliage that provides exceptional contrast and year round...

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Hemerocallis 'Moon Goddess'

Hemerocallis 'Moon Goddess' is a stunning perennial known for its large fragrant pale yellow flowers that open in the evening, creating a beautiful...

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Dianthus Memories

Dianthus Memories is a scented variety of Carnation that features masses of double, white, highly fragrant flowers. These stunning flowers are...

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Heuchera 'Apple Crisp' plants with lush green foliage.
Heuchera 'Apple Crisp'

Heuchera 'Apple Crisp' is a compact evergreen perennial admired for its bright lime green ruffled foliage that adds year round colour and texture to...

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Leucanthemum 'Banana Cream' flower.
Leucanthemum 'Banana Cream'

Leucanthemum 'Banana Cream' is a compact, long flowering perennial valued for its soft creamy yellow daisy flowers that gradually fade to pale cream...

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Francoa 'Starry Eyes'

Francoa 'Starry Eyes' is an elegant perennial that produces graceful spikes of delicate flowers from late spring through summer. Its lush green...

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Penstemon 'Snowstorm'

Penstemon 'Snowstorm' is a beautiful flowering perennial admired for its masses of pure white tubular blooms that appear from late spring through...

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Tulbaghia variegata 'Tricolor 'plant with elegant pink flowers.
Tulbaghia variegata 'Tricolor' (Society Garlic)

Tulbaghia variegata 'Tricolor' is a striking evergreen perennial valued for its narrow green leaves edged with cream and flushed pink. This...

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Polemonium 'Stairway to Heaven'

Polemonium 'Stairway to Heaven' is a stunning perennial admired for its finely divided variegated foliage and clusters of soft lavender blue bell...

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Pelargonium sidoides

Pelargonium sidoides is an attractive evergreen perennial valued for its unusual deep maroon to almost black flowers that are produced from spring...

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Osteospermum Daydream (Cape Daisy)

“Daydream” is a variety of Osteospermum grown for its lovely flowers. This herbaceous perennial produces masses of large, pink with a dark centre...

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Neomarica northiana flower.
Neomarica northiana

Neomarica northiana (Walking Iris) is a graceful evergreen perennial prized for its striking iris like blue and white flowers and elegant fans of...

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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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Verbena bonariensis (Tall Verbena) plants with purple flowers bordering a path.
Verbena bonariensis (Tall Verbena)

Verbena bonariensis, commonly known as Tall Verbena, is a striking perennial that brings height and elegance to New Zealand gardens. It produces...

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Hemerocallis 'Encore' bright yellow flower above lush, dark green foliage.
Hemerocallis 'Encore'

Hemerocallis 'Encore' is a superb daylily that produces an abundance of colourful blooms through summer, providing reliable colour and beauty in New...

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Hemerocallis 'Lullaby Baby'

Hemerocallis 'Lullaby Baby' is a delightful compact daylily that produces masses of colourful blooms through summer, adding reliable beauty to New...

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Agapanthus 'Sarah'

Agapanthus Sarah is a compact and attractive perennial known for its rich coloured flower heads and tidy clumping habit. It performs exceptionally...

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Salvia 'African Sky'

Salvia 'African Sky' is a stunning perennial valued for its masses of vivid sky blue flowers that bloom over a long season from spring through...

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Hemerocallis 'Curls'

Hemerocallis 'Curls' is a distinctive daylily that produces masses of elegant blooms through summer, adding vibrant colour and texture to New Zealand...

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Salvia 'Red'

Salvia 'Red' (Red Sage) is a vibrant perennial that produces brilliant red flower spikes above aromatic green foliage from late spring until autumn...

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Gaura 'Steffi Blush Pink'

Gaura 'Steffi Blush Pink' is a compact perennial that produces masses of delicate blush pink flowers on slender stems from spring through autumn. Its...

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Hemerocallis 'Apricot Dream'

Hemerocallis 'Apricot Dream' is a beautiful daylily that produces masses of soft apricot blooms through summer, bringing warm colour and lasting...

From$23.39
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Agapanthus 'Lapis'

Agapanthus 'Lapis' is a compact and elegant perennial prized for its abundant clusters of rich blue flowers that appear above tidy clumps of lush...

From$13.95
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Helleborus sternii 'Clifton' (Hellebore)

Helleborus sternii 'Clifton' is an outstanding evergreen perennial valued for its attractive blue green foliage and elegant green to pink flushed...

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Helleborus Winter Sunshine plant in flower.
Helleborus 'Winter Sunshine' (Hellebore)

Helleborus 'Winter Sunshine' is a superb evergreen perennial that produces beautiful blooms from late winter into spring, bringing welcome colour to...

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Helleborus 'Conny' (Hellebore)

Helleborus 'Conny' is a beautiful evergreen perennial prized for its elegant winter and early spring flowers, lush foliage, and dependable garden...

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Helleborus 'Apricot Blush' (Hellebore)

Helleborus 'Apricot Blush' is a beautiful evergreen perennial grown for its elegant apricot flushed blooms that brighten the garden through winter...

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Helleborus 'Yellow Hybrid' (Hellebore)

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Why Choose a Hellebore Perennial?

Hellebore perennials are celebrated for their ability to thrive in partial or even deep shade—making them perfect for those tricky garden corners under trees or along a fence line. Once established, they require minimal care, coping well with dry spells and deterring unwanted garden guests like deer and rabbits. Their leathery, architectural leaves stay lush through winter, while their classic nodding flowers provide a burst of delight from late winter right through spring.

Popular Hellebore Perennials for NZ Gardens

Hellebores come in a range of stunning varieties to suit every taste. Here are some particularly beloved hellebore perennial options available for New Zealand gardeners:

Caring for Your Hellebore Perennial

For the best results, plant your hellebore perennial in rich, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter. They prefer dappled shade and will reward you with more abundant flower displays if given a sheltered position out of strong winds. Hellebores don’t like being disturbed, so pick their spot with care—they’ll establish clumps that get more beautiful each year. A layer of mulch in autumn helps protect roots and provides essential nutrients.

Using Hellebore Perennials in Garden Design

Hellebores are incredibly versatile. Try planting them alongside spring-flowering bulbs like snowdrops and bluebells for a truly enchanting early season display. In mixed perennial borders, their evergreen leaves create a tidy backdrop for later-flowering companions. They’re also excellent in containers, allowing you to appreciate their elegant flowers up close over the cooler months.

Find Your Next Hellebore Perennial

Ready to add the magic of hellebores to your garden? Explore our range of hellebore perennials, including Helleborus sternii Clifton (Hellebore), Helleborus Conny (Hellebore), Helleborus Apricot Hybrid (Hellebore), Helleborus Winter Sunshine (Hellebore), and Helleborus White Picotee (Hellebore) to find your perfect winter-flowering perennial.

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