Hostas are beloved among New Zealand gardeners for their beauty, versatility, and remarkable ability to thrive in shady gardens. When you’re searching for the best hosta varieties for shade, you’ll discover a diverse selection offering lush foliage in an array of greens, blues, and variegated patterns—all perfect for brightening up those cooler, dimmer spots in your landscape. With hardy performance and minimal fuss, hostas provide sculptural interest that persists through the growing season, making them a favourite choice for both novice and seasoned gardeners.

Acanthus mollis, known as Bears Breeches or Oyster Plant, is a bold and striking perennial that adds a touch of elegance to NZ gardens. It features large, glossy, lobed leaves and tall flower spikes adorned with white and purple blooms in summer.
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This shade cloth which is also used as garden windbreak, reduces light levels and windspeeds by 50%. Therefore, 50% of the wind or light will still pass through. This premium, knitted cloth is made from HDPE Monofilament to ensure is does not rip. The cloth has been UV stabilised for NZ conditions and comes with a ten-year UV warranty.
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