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perennial flowering plants

Perennial flowering plants are the backbone of a vibrant, low-maintenance garden, promising year-after-year colour and beauty. In New Zealand’s diverse climate, these long-lived stars bring reliable blooms, structural elegance, and essential habitat for pollinators. Gardeners love perennials for their resilience and the promise that once established, you’ll enjoy their showy flowers season after season with just a bit of care. Whether you’re refreshing border beds, adding flair to cottage gardens, or seeking standout statement plants for feature spots, perennials offer a convenient and beautiful solution.

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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. The bold flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators while adding long lasting colour to the garden.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 55 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Autumn, Winter
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Culinary, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern

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 foliage forms attractive clumps that provide year round interest, while the blooms add height and softness to borders and cottage gardens.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Garden uses: Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Large Salvia leucantha plant with purple flowers and green foliage.
Salvia leucantha

Salvia leucantha (Mexican Sage Plant) is a spectacular perennial known for its velvety purple and white flower spikes that create a stunning display...

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Phlox 'Daniel' plant covered in pink flowers.
Phlox 'Daniel'

Phlox 'Daniel' is a stunning evergreen perennial admired for its masses of pure white star shaped flowers that cover the plant during spring. This...

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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...

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Polemonium 'Stairway to Heaven' plant in a garden with variegated leaves and blue flowers.
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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Campanula 'Resholdt's Variety'

Campanula 'Resholdt's Variety' (Bell Flower) is a charming perennial known for its masses of soft blue bell shaped flowers that create a beautiful...

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A beautiful Sedum 'Autumn Joy' plant in a garden with pink flowers and lush, green foliage.
Sedum 'Autumn Joy'

Sedum 'Autumn Joy', commonly known as Stonecrop, is grown for its stunning flowers and attractive foliage. This herbaceous perennial produces flowers...

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Hemerocallis 'Scarlet Orbit' red flowers with a yellow centre.
Hemerocallis 'Scarlet Orbit'

Hemerocallis 'Scarlet Orbit' is a striking daylily variety that produces masses of rich scarlet red flowers with golden yellow throats. Perfect for...

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Orange flowers on a lush Clivia miniata grandiflora plant.
Clivia miniata grandiflora

Clivia miniata grandiflora is a bold evergreen perennial admired for its large clusters of brilliant orange trumpet shaped flowers that rise above...

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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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Heuchera 'Northern Exposure Silver'

Heuchera 'Northern Exposure Silver' is a stunning perennial prized for its large silver foliage accented with dark veining and its exceptional garden...

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Kniphofia 'Pineapple Popsicle' plant with cream-coloured flowers and lush foliage.
Kniphofia 'Pineapple Popsicle' (Torchlily)

Kniphofia 'Pineapple Popsicle' is a compact evergreen perennial grown for its vibrant pineapple yellow flower spikes that appear from late spring...

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Vinca 'Elizabeth Cran'

Vinca 'Elizabeth Cran' is an attractive evergreen perennial valued for its rich green foliage, spreading habit, and colourful seasonal flowers. Its...

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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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Clivia miniata (Natal Lily)

Clivia miniata (Natal Lily) is a striking evergreen perennial admired for its bold dark green strap like foliage and vibrant clusters of orange...

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Saxifraga 'Starblush' plant in flower for sale at The Plant Company nursery.
Saxifraga 'Starblush'

Saxifraga 'Starblush' is a delightful alpine perennial that produces masses of soft pink flowers above compact mounds of evergreen foliage. Its...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet Scarlet' plants with red flowers above lush, green foliage.
Rose 'Flower Carpet Scarlet'

Rose 'Flower Carpet Scarlet' is a low growing ground cover rose that produces a bold display of scarlet red flowers over a long season. Its spreading...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet Pink' stunning pink flowers.
Rose 'Flower Carpet Pink'

Rose 'Flower Carpet Pink' is a low growing ground cover rose loved for its masses of clear pink flowers, spreading habit, and dependable garden...

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A border planting of Rose 'Flower Carpet Gold' with masses of yellow flowers.
Rose 'Flower Carpet Gold'

Rose 'Flower Carpet Gold' is a low growing ground cover rose that delivers a bright display of golden yellow blooms across a long flowering season...

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

Rose 'Flower Carpet White' is a popular ground cover rose valued for its masses of pure white flowers and exceptional disease resistance. This tough...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet Red' ground cover with masses of red flowers.
Rose 'Flower Carpet Red'

Rose 'Flower Carpet Red' is a popular ground cover rose valued for its rich red flowers and outstanding disease resistance. This tough rose performs...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet Mini Cherry' plant with masses of red flowers growing in a pot on a patio.
Rose 'Flower Carpet Mini Cherry'

Rose 'Flower Carpet Mini Cherry' is a compact ground cover rose valued for its masses of vibrant cherry red flowers and exceptional disease...

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Clianthus puniceus (Parrot Beak Plant)

Clianthus puniceus (Kakabeak) is a spectacular New Zealand native shrub renowned for its striking clusters of brilliant red, beak shaped flowers that...

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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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Agave americana 'Variegata' (Variegated Century Plant)

Agave americana 'Variegata' is a striking evergreen succulent valued for its bold architectural form and strongly variegated foliage. It forms a...

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Fertiliser for acid loving plants

Fertiliser for acid loving plants provides targeted nutrition for plants that perform best in acidic soil conditions. It helps support healthy...

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5 Litre Plant Pots

5 Litre Plant Pots are a practical choice for growing larger shrubs, perennials, grasses, herbs, and young trees. They provide generous root space to...

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2.5 Litre Plant Pots

2.5 Litre Plant Pots are a practical option for growing shrubs, perennials, grasses, herbs, and other developing plants. They provide ample root...

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Zamioculcas 'Black Knight' (ZZ ZZ Plant)

Zamioculcas 'Black Knight' is a very popular indoor plant owing to its dark and showy foliage. It grows as a clump and produces upright fronds which...

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1.5 Litre Plant Pots

1.5 Litre Plant Pots are a practical choice for growing young shrubs, perennials, grasses, herbs, and other developing plants. They provide useful...

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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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Salvia 'Red'

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Why Choose Perennial Flowering Plants for Your Garden?

Unlike annuals, perennial flowering plants survive for many years, returning each season with minimal fuss. This makes them a smart investment for gardeners seeking both beauty and sustainability. Perennials provide consistent structure and visual interest even when out of flower, and many are adapted for New Zealand’s changing conditions, thriving through dry summers and wet winters alike.

Popular Types of Perennial Flowering Plants

The world of perennial flowering plants is incredibly diverse, ranging from sun-loving showstoppers to tough groundcovers and shade dwellers. Some must-haves for Kiwi gardens include:

Where to Use Perennial Flowering Plants

Perennial flowering plants adapt to nearly any garden style. For classic cottage borders, combine groups of perennials for a relaxed, layered effect. Feature striking species as focal points in contemporary landscapes or use them along paths and edges for continual seasonal interest. Many perennials, including Bergenia cordifolia (Pig Squeak Plant), excel at suppressing weeds and stabilising slopes, while sun-loving varieties like Kniphofia 'Dwarf Scarlet' (Hot Poker Plant) lend energy to beds with colourful vertical accents.

Companion Plants for Indoor and Outdoor Displays

Complement outdoor perennials with attractive foliage plants indoors for a year-round botanical theme. Chlorophytum comosum variegatum (Spider Plant) brings fresh variegated greenery inside, purifying air and pairing beautifully with garden blooms for cut flower arrangements.

Caring for Perennial Flowering Plants

For best results, choose well-drained soil and water new perennials regularly. Most appreciate a mulch of compost in autumn and a tidy up of spent stems after flowering. With minimal effort, perennial flowering plants will reward you with dazzling displays, healthy biodiversity, and years of garden pleasure. Explore the variety available and build a thriving landscape that comes back stronger every year.


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