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If you’re searching for “perennial plants Bunnings,” you’re likely looking to add colour, resilience, and year-round interest to your garden. Perennials are the backbone of beautiful landscapes across New Zealand, beloved for their ability to thrive and bloom for multiple seasons with minimal fuss. While Bunnings offers a range of options, our carefully nurtured selection of perennial plants gives you unique choices and expertise tailored specifically to New Zealand conditions. Whether you want to brighten garden beds, create lush borders, or enjoy long-lasting flowering displays, finding the right perennial plants can transform your outdoor space.

Chlorophytum comosum variegatum plants growing in pots on a shelf.

Chlorophytum comosum variegatum (Spider Plant)

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Chlorophytum comosum Variegatum, commonly known as the Spider Plant, is a tender, herbaceous perennial grown for its lush and variegated foliage. It features short, bright green leaves with a cream margin as it grows to 20 cm tall and 30 cm wide. Chlorophytum comosum Variegatum is commonly grown indoors in a container though it can be grown outdoors in frost-free areas. In these situations, it is often included in borders, planted around outdoor living areas, mass planted as a groundcover, or planted alongside a path.

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 20 cm
Spread: 30 cm
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
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Vinca Elizabeth Cran

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Vinca Elizabeth Cran is a variety of the commonly known, Lesser Periwinkle, features small, dark green leaves which are held densely on stems that creep along the ground. Semi-double, purple flowers adorn the plant in spring as it grows to about 10 cm tall and 1 m wide. Vinca Elizabeth Cran is commonly included in cottage gardens and used where a hardy groundcover is required. It is also often grown in a container or hanging basket and allowed to cascade over the edges.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 10 cm
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Shade
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Ground covering, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White
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Chlorophytum comosum variegatum (Spider Plant)

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Why Choose Perennial Plants?

Unlike annuals that complete their life cycle in just one year, perennial plants come back, year after year, with little maintenance. This makes them an economical and sustainable solution for gardeners who want continuous impact. Many perennials are also drought-tolerant and cope well with New Zealand’s varied climate, providing structure and beauty throughout the seasons.

Some customer favourites are our range of hardy Geranium Johnson's Blue (Perennial Geranium) and Geranium Stephanie (Perennial Geranium Plants). These reliable plants offer a long flowering season and are perfect for brightening up borders, containers, or cottage gardens.

Perennial Alternatives: What’s in Season

When considering perennial plants, it pays to look beyond the basics. If you’re browsing “perennial plants Bunnings,” don’t miss standout selections like Diascia Genta Ruby (Diascia Perennial). With its low mounding habit and rich, ruby blooms, this plant is ideal for beds, patio pots, and hanging baskets—offering months of vibrant colour.

For those who prefer indoor greenery, consider bringing the outdoors in with hardy houseplants. Options like Cissus rhombifolia (Grape Ivy) and Chlorophytum comosum variegatum (Spider Plant) are perfect perennial choices for freshening up your home year-round. These easy-care plants offer all the benefits of perennials in an indoor setting, such as air purification and a calming, natural vibe.

Planting and Caring for Perennials

Once you find the right plants for your needs, a little attention goes a long way. Perennials perform their best in well-drained soil, and most benefit from a layer of mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Water new plantings regularly until established, then enjoy their low-maintenance nature as they settle in and beautify your garden for years to come.

To maximise your investment and ensure lush, repeat blooms, pair your new additions with a slow-release fertiliser and trim spent flowers to encourage fresh growth. Perennial plants like Geranium Johnson's Blue (Perennial Geranium) and Diascia Genta Ruby (Diascia Perennial) respond especially well to regular deadheading.

Explore Your Perennial Options

Although searching for “perennial plants Bunnings” will give you mainstream choices, our expert selection helps you discover garden-worthy varieties tailored to New Zealand’s climate and your unique setting. Explore standouts like Geranium Stephanie (Perennial Geranium Plants), or bring life into your home with Chlorophytum comosum variegatum (Spider Plant) and Cissus rhombifolia (Grape Ivy). With the right perennials, your garden or home will flourish season after season.


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