perennials for autumn planting
When autumn arrives in New Zealand, many gardeners mistakenly believe it’s time to wind down and pack away the trowels. In reality, autumn is one of the very best times of year to add hardy, beautiful perennials to your garden. Planting perennials in autumn takes advantage of the cooler temperatures, gentler sun, and increased rainfall—helping those plants establish strong roots so they’re ready to burst into action next spring. Whether you want vibrant colour, structure, or long-lasting foliage, choosing the right perennials for autumn planting will ensure your garden brightens up year after year.
Salvia African Sky
Salvia African Sky is an herbaceous perennial grown for its rich display of flowers from summer through autumn. It produces long, slender, flower spikes with small, sky-blue flowers that are very striking. The flowers sit neatly above the dark green foliage as it grows to 40 cm tall and the same wide. Salvia African Sky is ideal for herb gardens, mixed plantings, cottage gardens, borders, or container growing. A mass planting really suits this plant and gives a very rewarding display.
From $27.53
Aechmea fasciata (Urn Plant)
Aechmea fasciata is a colourful Bromeliad that features thick and leathery leaves that are striped with silver and dark green. They are borne as a crown and result in plant that typically grows to 40 cm tall and the same wide. It produces a large and showy flower spike made up of bright pink flowers in autumn. Aechmea fasciata is commonly maintained in a container, included in a tropical garden, added to a mixed planting, planted around outdoor living areas, or used to border an entranceway.
From $44.09
