perennial plants list
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.
Chlorophytum comosum variegatum (Spider Plant)
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.
Vinca Elizabeth Cran
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.
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