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Looking to add colour, movement, and pollinator-friendly blooms to your garden? If you’re searching for “perennial salvias NZ,” you’re likely aware of their reputation for reliability, long flowering period, and easy care in New Zealand conditions. Salvias—often referred to as sage—feature a remarkable range of flower colours and forms, making them a favourite with Kiwi gardeners. Whether you’re establishing borders, filling tricky dry spots, or aiming for cottage garden charm, perennial salvias are the solution.

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Salvia 'African Sky'

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Salvia 'African Sky' is a stunning perennial valued for its masses of vivid sky blue flowers that bloom over a long season from spring through autumn. Its upright growth, aromatic foliage, and ability to attract bees and birds make it an excellent choice for New Zealand gardens.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 40 cm
Flowering time: Summer, Autumn
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Stunning, dark blue flowers on Salvia 'Blue Angel].

Salvia 'Blue Angel'

Salvia 'Blue Angel' is a beautiful perennial known for its soft blue flower spikes that appear generously across summer and autumn in New Zealand gardens. This elegant variety attracts bees and butterflies while providing calming colour and movement in beds borders and cottage plantings.

From $27.53

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 40 cm
Flowering time: Summer, Autumn
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Salvia 'Riverton Red' plant with elegant red flowers and lush, green leaves.
Salvia 'Riverton Red'

Salvia 'Riverton Red' is a striking perennial prized for its vivid red flower spikes that bloom reliably from spring through autumn. This hardy, sun...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Libertia grandiflora plant with elegant white flowers and lush, dark green foliage.
Libertia grandiflora (NZ Iris)

Libertia grandiflora, commonly known as NZ Iris, is a hardy New Zealand native perennial admired for its elegant white flowers and sword like green...

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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...

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Salvia 'Limelight'

Salvia 'Limelight' is a colourful perennial grown for its vibrant flower spikes and aromatic foliage that provide months of colour from late spring...

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Salvia 'Rose Sensation'

Salvia 'Rose Sensation' is a beautiful perennial that produces masses of soft rose pink flowers above aromatic foliage from late spring through...

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Salvia 'Azure Snow'

Salvia 'Azure Snow' is an elegant perennial that produces beautiful white flowers with soft blue tinges above aromatic foliage from late spring...

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Salvia 'Blue Hills' plants with blue flowers in a cottage garden.
Salvia 'Blue Hill'

Salvia 'Blue Hill' is a compact perennial celebrated for its beautiful sky blue flower spikes that appear repeatedly from early summer into autumn in...

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Salvia 'Amante' plant with dark pink flowers and lush, green foliage.
Salvia 'Amante'

Salvia 'Amante' is a spectacular perennial prized for its vivid magenta-red flowers and dark burgundy stems. Flowering from spring through autumn, it...

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Salvia 'Snow Hill'

Salvia 'Snow Hill' is a beautiful perennial valued for its elegant white flower spikes and aromatic foliage that provide months of colour from late...

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Salvia 'Silver Sabre'

Salvia 'Silver Sabre' is an attractive perennial valued for its striking silvery foliage and long lasting flower display from late spring through...

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Salvia 'Blue Victory' blue flowers above lush, green foliage.
Salvia 'Blue Victory'

Salvia 'Blue Victory' is a striking perennial valued for its strong upright spikes of deep blue flowers that bloom from late spring well into autumn...

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Salvia 'Sallyfun Blue Emotion' plant with masses of blue flowers.
Salvia 'Sallyfun Blue Emotion'

Salvia 'Sallyfun Blue Emotion' is a long flowering perennial admired for its deep violet blue flower spikes that appear continuously from late spring...

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Salvia Amistad with purple flowers and lush green foliage.
Salvia 'Amistad'

Salvia 'Amistad' is a spectacular perennial prized for its rich deep purple flowers and lush aromatic foliage that provide months of colour from late...

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Salvia Purple Glow with purple flowers and lush green foliage.
Salvia 'Purple Glow'

Salvia 'Purple Glow' is a vibrant perennial that produces masses of rich purple flowers over a long season above aromatic foliage. It is perfect for...

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Salvia 'Ember's Wish'

Salvia 'Ember's Wish' is a stunning perennial that produces masses of warm coral red flowers above aromatic green foliage from late spring through...

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Salvia 'Mirage Hot Pink'

Salvia 'Mirage Hot Pink' is a compact perennial that produces masses of vivid hot pink flowers above aromatic foliage from late spring through...

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Salvia 'Indigo Spires' shrub in a garden with green foliage and purple flowers.
Salvia 'Indigo Spires'

Salvia 'Indigo Spires' is a stunning perennial celebrated for its tall spikes of deep violet blue flowers that bloom continuously from spring through...

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Salvia 'Waverly' plants growing in a border.
Salvia 'Waverly'

Salvia 'Waverly' is a graceful perennial that produces elegant flower spikes over a long season above aromatic foliage. It adds reliable colour to...

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Salvia 'La Siesta'

Salvia 'La Siesta' is a vibrant perennial admired for its masses of colourful flowers and long flowering season. This attractive plant brings energy...

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Salvia 'Chiffon' (Chiffon Sage)

Salvia 'Chiffon' is a beautiful flowering perennial that produces masses of soft coloured blooms over a long season. Its compact growth, attractive...

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Salvia 'Ostfriesland' plant with masses of purple flowers about green foliage.
Salvia 'Ostfriesland'

Salvia 'Ostfriesland' is a compact and vibrant perennial prized for its deep violet-blue flower spikes that bloom from late spring through summer...

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Salvia 'Victoria'

Salvia 'Victoria' is a striking perennial that produces tall spikes of vibrant flowers above aromatic green foliage from late spring through autumn...

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Salvia 'Purple'

Salvia 'Purple' (Purple Sage) is a beautiful flowering perennial prized for its vibrant purple blooms and long flowering season. This attractive...

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Salvia corrugata blue flowers and green foliage.
Salvia corrugata

Salvia corrugata is a stunning perennial shrub known for its deep blue flowers and textured, corrugated green foliage. This hardy ornamental salvia...

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Salvia 'Merleau White' plant with white flowers.
Salvia 'Merleau White'

Salvia 'Merleau White' is a compact flowering perennial that produces elegant white flower spikes above aromatic green foliage from late spring...

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Salvia 'Glare' plant with white flowers.
Salvia 'Glare'

Salvia 'Glare' is an herbaceous perennial that produces masses of showy, white flowers from spring until autumn. It grows to 70 cm tall and 1 m wide...

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Salvia 'Amore'

Salvia 'Amore' is a colourful perennial that produces masses of vibrant flowers above aromatic foliage from late spring through autumn. It is an...

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Salvia 'African Sky'

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Why Choose Perennial Salvias in NZ?

Perennial salvias thrive in New Zealand’s diverse climates, from the sunny north to cooler southern regions. These tough, drought-tolerant perennials bring months of continuous blooms, attracting bees and butterflies for vital pollination. Their aromatic foliage helps deter browsing by rabbits and deer, and many varieties are remarkably low maintenance—just a light trim and some compost in spring will keep them flowering year after year.

Popular Perennial Salvias for NZ Gardens

Looking for inspiration? Some outstanding varieties perform exceptionally well in New Zealand gardens:

Planting and Caring for Perennial Salvias

Perennial salvias flourish in sunny, free-draining positions, and tolerate both coastal and inland exposures. When planting, enrich your soil with compost or well-rotted manure and space plants to allow airflow. Once established, most perennial salvias cope with dry spells and rarely suffer from pests or problems. Deadhead spent flower stems to encourage repeat blooms, and prune lightly in late winter or early spring to keep plants bushy and vigorous.

Perennial Salvias and Garden Style

These versatile perennials work beautifully in a wide range of garden styles. Try drifting groups of Salvia 'Blue Hill' or Salvia 'So Cool Pale Blue' through mixed perennial borders for waves of colour from late spring through autumn. Use bold options like Salvia 'Amante' as statement plants, or combine several salvias with ornamental grasses for a contemporary look that moves in the breeze.

Discover Perennial Salvias NZ

Explore our range of top-performing perennial salvias, all selected for their beauty and resilience in New Zealand gardens. Whether you’re after classic blue shades or vibrant pinks and purples, there’s a salvia to suit every space. Browse our collection, including Salvia 'Sallyfun Blue Emotion', Salvia 'Blue Victory', and more, to find the perfect perennial salvias NZ gardeners love.

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