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If you’re searching for perennial landscape plants to create a garden brimming with colour and low-maintenance beauty, you’re in the right place. Perennials are the foundation of New Zealand gardens, offering year-round interest, resilience, and effortless charm. Whether you want a reliable backbone for your beds or pops of vibrant colour season after season, perennial landscape plants deliver enduring structure and style. Explore options from classic cottage favourites to bold foliage wonders, and discover how perennials can transform your landscape with minimal fuss.

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Osteospermum 'Ice White'

Osteospermum 'Ice White' is a beautiful flowering perennial admired for its crisp white daisy like blooms with contrasting dark centres. This compact and free flowering plant delivers long lasting colour through spring, summer, and autumn, making it a standout choice for gardens throughout New Zealand.

From $24.77

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White
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Agapanthus 'Lapis'

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Agapanthus 'Lapis' is a compact and elegant perennial prized for its abundant clusters of rich blue flowers that appear above tidy clumps of lush green foliage during summer. The vibrant blooms create a colourful display that brightens borders, containers, and landscape plantings while attracting attention throughout the flowering season.

From $13.95

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 40 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Riparian
Elegant Dietes grandiflora flowers.
Dietes grandiflora (Fairy Iris)

Dietes grandiflora, also known as Wild Iris or Fairy Iris, is a robust, clump-forming perennial prized for its large white flowers with yellow and...

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Stachys macrantha plants with lush green foliage and elegant, pink flowers.
Stachys macrantha

Stachys macrantha is a lovely herbaceous perennial grown for both its flowers and foliage. This small plant produces masses of pink-purple flowers on...

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Viola odorata plants with lush green foliage and purple flowers.
Viola odorata (Sweet Violet)

Viola odorata, commonly called Sweet Violet, is a charming perennial known for its fragrant blooms and lush green foliage. Native to Europe but...

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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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Orthrosanthus multiflorus grass plant with elegant, blue flowers.
Orthrosanthus multiflorus (Morning Iris)

Orthrosanthus multiflorus (Morning Flag) is a hardy evergreen perennial valued for its grassy foliage and masses of delicate pale blue star shaped...

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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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Acaena inermis purpurea with small purple leaves.
Acaena purpurea (Piripiri)

Acaena purpurea, commonly known as Purple Bidibidi, is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover admired for its striking purple foliage and creeping...

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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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Erigeron glaucus 'Sea Breeze'

Erigeron glaucus 'Sea Breeze' is a hardy coastal perennial admired for its masses of soft daisy like flowers and attractive grey green foliage...

From$20.01
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Scutellaria Snowflakes (Scutellaria Skullcap)

Scutellaria Snowflakes, commonly known as Scutellaria Skullcap or the Skullcaps plant, is grown for its foliage and flowers. This versatile and...

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Coprosma 'Green Rocks'

Coprosma 'Green Rocks' is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its dense compact growth habit and fresh green glossy foliage. This attractive New...

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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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Cissus rhombifolia trailling over the sides of a planter with lush foliage.
Cissus rhombifolia (Grape Ivy)

Cissus rhombifolia, commonly known as the Grape Ivy plant, is an evergreen perennial grown for its colourful and trailing foliage. Hanging stems host...

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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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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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A Spearmint plant with lush, green leaves.
Mint Plant

Mint Plant (Spearmint) is a popular herb grown for its fresh fragrant leaves and versatile use in cooking drinks and home remedies. Well suited to...

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White flowers on a Cistus 'Snowmound' plant with green foliage.
Cistus 'Snowmound' (White Rock Rose Plant)

Cistus ‘Snowmound’ is a compact evergreen shrub that produces a breathtaking display of pure white flowers with golden-yellow centres from late...

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Disphyma australe pink flowers and fleshy, green leaves.
Disphyma australe (NZ Ice Plant)

Disphyma australe, commonly known as NZ Ice Plant, is a hardy and attractive groundcover valued for its fleshy, bright green foliage and striking...

From$14.95
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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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Strelitzia nicolai (White Bird Of Paradise Plant)

Strelitzia nicolai (Giant White Bird Of Paradise) is a bold, architectural plant known for its large banana like leaves and striking white and blue...

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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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Stromanthe triostar plant.
Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant)

Stromanthe Triostar is a popular indoor plant owing to its lush and colourful foliage. It features elegant, dark green, pink, and cream-coloured...

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A large Monstera deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant) in a garden with lush, green leaves.
Monstera deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant)

Monstera deliciosa, also known as the Swiss Cheese or Fruit Salad Plant, is a popular indoor tropical plant loved for its striking, holey leaves and...

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Fertiliser for acid loving plants (Acid Fertiliser)

Using fertiliser for acid loving plants is important for plants such as Camellias, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Daphne’s, Gardenia’s, and Hydrangea’s who...

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Moss pole for plants.
Moss Pole For Plants (Moss Pole For Plants)

These moss poles for plants are made from Coir Fibre (i.e., the husks of coconuts). They are an eco-friendly option to help plants grow healthier and...

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Shadecloth - 70% Shade (Shade Cloth For Plants)

This shade cloth for plants, which is also used as plant windbreaks, reduces light levels and windspeeds by 70%. Therefore, 30% of the wind or light...

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0.51 Litre Thermoformed Plant Pots

These lightweight pots are a cost-effective means for growing on plants. They feature a strong and broad rim, have been UV stabilised for NZ...

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2.5 Litre Thermoformed Plant Pots

These lightweight pots are a cost-effective means for growing on plants. They feature a strong and broad rim, have been UV stabilised for NZ...

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1.5 Litre Thermoformed Plant Pots

These lightweight pots are a cost effective means for growing on plants. They feature a strong and broad rim, have been UV stabilised for NZ...

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3.5 Litre Thermoformed Plant Pots

These lightweight pots are a cost-effective means for growing on plants. They feature a strong and broad rim, have been UV stabilised for NZ...

From$48.96
Osteospermum 'Ice White'

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Why Choose Perennial Landscape Plants?

Perennial landscape plants are prized for their ability to return year after year, making them an economical and eco-friendly choice for gardeners. Once established, most perennials require less watering, reduced fertiliser, and minimal replacements, meaning less work for you and more time to enjoy your garden. Their broad range of sizes, colours, and textures means you can mix and match varieties for a rich tapestry of interest—from spring flushes to autumn golds. Perennials also support local wildlife, attracting beneficial insects like bees and butterflies to your garden.

Featured Perennial Landscape Plant Varieties

The allure of perennial landscape plants lies in their diversity. For bold flower displays and compact form, Armeria maritima 'Rubra' offers vivid pink-red blooms and a neat mounding habit that suits borders, rock gardens, or coastal landscapes. If you’re seeking easy-care colour, Geranium Stephanie (Perennial Geranium Plants) provide masses of bright pink flowers from spring until autumn, perfect for edging beds or pathways.

Foliage is equally important in the perennial garden. Ligularia 'Rukuhia Beauty' (Small Leaved Ligularia) delivers lush, textural leaves and cheerful yellow flower spikes, performing well even in shaded spots. For indoor and outdoor versatility, Chlorophytum comosum variegatum (Spider Plant) is a top pick, with arching, variegated foliage and resilience in a range of conditions.

If fragrance is what you’re after, Viola odorata (Sweet Violet) offers delicate purple flowers with a delightful scent, perfect for planting along walkways or tucked into shady corners where their perfume can be appreciated.

Planting and Caring for Perennial Landscape Plants

When adding perennial landscape plants to your garden, choose a location suited to your chosen species—most prefer well-drained soil and partial to full sun, although many tolerate shade. Prepare the soil with compost and mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Water young plants regularly until established, then reduce frequency as they grow stronger. Most perennials benefit from an annual prune to rejuvenate growth and encourage new blooms.

Create Your Perennial Paradise

Perennial landscape plants bring lasting value and effortless elegance to any New Zealand garden. By choosing a mix of flowering and foliage varieties, and integrating fragrant options like violets or textural greens like ligularia, you’ll enjoy a landscape that evolves throughout the seasons. Explore our curated selection and start designing a garden that you—and nature—will love for years to come.

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