purple leaf viburnum
Purple leaf viburnum is a striking and uncommon addition to New Zealand gardens, prized for its uniquely coloured foliage, showy flowers, and versatile landscaping uses. Whether you’re looking to create a bold focal point, add contrast to your shrub borders, or attract wildlife, this viburnum variety offers year-round interest and outstanding garden performance. If you’re searching for a plant that combines elegant form with hardiness and easy care, purple leaf viburnum is an exceptional choice.
Viburnum 'Emerald Beauty'
Viburnum Emerald Beauty is a popular variety due to its impressive foliage and showy flowers. Purple-pink flower buds open to reveal showy clusters of fragrant, white-pink flowers during winter and early spring. The glossy, dark green foliage is lush and provides a great backdrop to the flowers as it grows to 2 m tall and the same wide. Viburnum Emerald Beauty is commonly included in a mixed planting, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, maintained in a container, included in cottage gardens, trimmed into a hedge, or included anywhere the flowering can be appreciated.
From $27.53
Sempervivum tectorum
Sempervivum tectorum, commonly known as Common Houseleek, grows as a mat of fleshy rosettes with leaves that are typically green with red-pink tips. During cooler periods or in times of moisture stress the plants often develop purple tones. Star-shaped, pink flowers are borne on short stems during summer. Each rosette is typically 10 cm tall and 15 cm wide, but it will grow wider over time as more rosettes are produced. Sempervivum tectorum is commonly grown in a container or included in rock gardens.
From $19.25
