purple clematis plant
Looking to add vibrant colour and a touch of elegance to your garden? Few choices rival the beauty and charm of the purple clematis plant. Famous for its bold, cascading flowers and climbing habit, the purple clematis is a versatile favourite among New Zealand gardeners who want to create stunning displays on trellises, fences, or pergolas. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just beginning your plant journey, this flowering vine offers enduring performance with low maintenance requirements, making it an excellent pick for a wide range of outdoor spaces.
Dodonaea viscosa purpurea (Purple Hop Bush)
Dodonaea viscosa purpurea, commonly known as Purple Ake Ake, features lush, purple leaves which are held densely off upright stems. The foliage is adorned with masses of small, pink flowers in summer as it grows to 4 m tall and 2.5 m wide. Dodonaea purpurea is commonly trimmed into a hedge, grown as an informal hedge, included in mixed or native plantings, used for riparian planting, grown as a screen, or planted as a backdrop for smaller plants. The versatility and excellent aesthetics of this plant make it very popular with landscape designers and gardeners alike.
Leptinella pusilla (Purple Brass Buttons)
Leptinella pusilla, commonly known as the Purple Brass Buttons plant, is an herbaceous perennial native to New Zealand. It is a creeping and somewhat fleshy plant bearing small, purple-green, fern-like leaves. Small, yellow flowers are borne through spring and summer amidst the foliage. It typically grows to 10 cm tall and 70 cm wide. Leptinella pusilla is a great plant to use as a low groundcover, for planting between rocks and pavers, using in tropical gardens, or planting around pool areas.
