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.
Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' (Hot Poker Plant)
Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' is a variety of the commonly known Red Hot Poker, and is grown for its colourful flowers. Stems rise above the foliage through summer and autumn to bear showy clusters of flowers ranging in colour from orange, red, pink, yellow, and pastel. This herbaceous perennial grows as a clump, producing thin, strap-like, mid-green leaves, and typically grows to 60 cm tall and the same wide. Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' is a versatile plant that is commonly planted to attract birds, included in borders and mixed plantings, planted around the base of trees, included in riparian plantings, or mass planted either on a bank or as a groundcover.
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 $43.13
