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Looking for a perennial plants list to inspire your garden? Perennial plants are the foundation of a beautiful and low-maintenance garden, returning year after year with vibrant blooms and lush foliage. Whether you're planning a border, enhancing a shade garden, or searching for robust indoor options, there's a perennial to suit every need. This guide highlights a diverse range of perennials perfect for New Zealand gardens and includes some of our top recommendations for adding colour, texture, and long-lasting structure to your outdoor space.

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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.

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
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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 of lush green foliage provide year round interest, while the blooms add height, movement, and charm 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
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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...

From$30.29
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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...

From$24.77
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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...

From$16.49
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...

From$17.95
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...

From$22.01
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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...

From$24.15
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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...

From$17.95
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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...

From$30.29
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...

From$22.01
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...

From$26.15
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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...

From$24.77
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...

From$24.77
Juncus effusus plants growing in water.
Juncus effusus (Soft Rush Plant)

Juncus effusus (Spiral Rush) is an eye catching rush valued for its distinctive twisting green stems, compact clumping habit, and strong...

From$16.49
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...

From$21.39
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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...

From$44.09
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$19.50
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...

From$24.77
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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...

From$15.95
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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...

From$44.09
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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...

From$79.20
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Zamioculcas Black Knight (Zamioculcas 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...

From$41.33
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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...

From$7.95
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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...

From$37.44
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3.5 Litre Plant Pots

3.5 Litre Plant Pots are a versatile choice for growing shrubs, perennials, grasses, herbs, and other established plants. They provide generous root...

From$48.96
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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...

From$27.36
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...

From$6.90
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...

From$225.86
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0.5 Litre Plant Pots

0.5 Litre Plant Pots are a practical choice for growing young plants, herbs, seedlings, and smaller ornamentals. Their compact size makes them ideal...

From$23.04
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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...

From$499.80
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10 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$5.76
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What Are Perennial Plants?

Perennial plants are species that live for more than two years, regrowing each season from their rootstock or bulbs. Unlike annuals, which complete their life cycle in one season, perennials provide lasting beauty without the need for frequent replanting. They can be herbaceous, dying back to the ground during winter, or evergreen, keeping foliage year-round. With such versatility, incorporating perennials into your planting scheme means less effort and more reliable garden interest.

Top Perennial Plants List for New Zealand Gardens

When curating your perennial plants list, diversity is key. Here are outstanding perennial options for the home gardener:

How To Use Perennials In Your Garden

Your perennial plants list should mix plants with varying shapes, heights, and bloom times for continuous interest. Plant taller perennials towards the back of a border and use mounded or spreading varieties at the front. Many perennial plants, such as geraniums and diascias, also attract pollinators, enhancing the ecological value of your garden.

Consider integrating tough, low-maintenance indoor perennials like Chlorophytum comosum variegatum (Spider Plant) and Cissus rhombifolia (Grape Ivy) for year-round greenery and improved air quality in your home.

Planning Your Perennial Plants List

A well-chosen perennial plants list ensures your garden bursts into life each season without endless replanting. Experiment with combinations—pair showy perennials like Geranium Stephanie (Perennial Geranium Plants) with the subtle charm of Diascia Genta Ruby (Diascia Perennial) to enjoy a succession of blooms.

Explore our full perennial collection to find reliable, beautiful plants perfectly suited to New Zealand’s climate and your unique gardening style. With the right mix, your garden will remain vibrant and inviting for years to come.


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Everyone knows classic varieties like Cereus tetragonus and Agapanthus 'Gayles Lilac', but you might just fall in love with Cherry 'Compact Stella', Feijoa 'Triumph', and Jasminum officinale.
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