perennials to plant in autumn nz
Autumn in New Zealand offers the ideal window to plant a variety of perennials, setting your garden up for vibrant displays come spring and beyond. With milder temperatures and moist soil, perennials establish strong roots, ensuring they're ready to create colour and texture when the warmer months return. If you're searching for perennials to plant in autumn NZ, you've come to the right place—explore our top recommendations and practical tips, all tailored for Kiwi gardens.
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
Pyrus 'Autumn Leaves'
Pyrus 'Autumn Leaves' is an ornamental pear admired for its vibrant autumn colour display. This deciduous tree produces lush green foliage through spring and summer, which transforms into brilliant shades of red, orange, and gold in autumn. With its upright form, tolerance to a wide range of soils, and seasonal beauty, 'Autumn Leaves' is an excellent choice for NZ gardens. It makes a superb specimen tree, avenue planting, or feature in larger landscapes.
From $515.35
