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sedum varieties nz

Looking for the best sedum varieties NZ gardeners love? Sedums, often called stonecrops, are prized in New Zealand gardens for their easy care, drought tolerance, and year-round interest. With their diverse shapes, colours, and sizes, sedum plants are ideal for everything from garden borders and rockeries to containers and green roofs. Whether you prefer compact groundcovers or stately upright species, you’ll find the perfect sedum to suit your garden style and growing conditions right here.

Leptospermum Nanum Ruru shrub with dark pink flowers.

Leptospermum 'Nanum Ruru'

Leptospermum 'Nanum Ruru' is a compact NZ native shrub valued for its dense evergreen foliage, tidy rounded form, and masses of small flowers that appear through spring and summer. This hardy manuka variety is perfect for adding texture, colour, and native character to gardens while remaining low maintenance and easy to grow.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.20 m
Spread: 75 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Rock
Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant) bright red foliage.

Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant)

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Sedum rubrotinctum, commonly known as Jelly Bean Plant or Pork and Beans Plant, is a compact, low-growing succulent reaching 15–20 cm tall and spreading up to 30 cm wide. It features plump, jelly bean-shaped leaves that are green with red tips, intensifying with sun exposure. Yellow star-shaped flowers appear in spring.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Succulents
Height: 20 cm
Spread: 20 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Rock
A large Calamagrostis 'Overdam' grass with elegant, variegated foliage.
Calamagrostis 'Overdam'

Calamagrostis ‘Overdam’ is a striking variegated ornamental grass that delivers elegant upright form and delicate texture to garden borders and...

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Metrosideros 'Moonlight' green and yellow variegated foliage.
Metrosideros 'Moonlight'

Metrosideros ‘Moonlight’ is an elegant New Zealand native pohutukawa selection admired for its creamy white flowers and glossy evergreen foliage...

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A Liquidambar 'Burgundy' specimen tree with dark red autumn foliage.
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Burgundy'

Liquidambar ‘Burgundy’ is a magnificent deciduous tree known for its rich, long lasting autumn foliage in deep burgundy to purple tones. Its star...

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Lagerstroemia 'Townhouse' specimen tree with masses of white flowers and lush, green foliage.
Lagerstroemia 'Townhouse'

Lagerstroemia ‘Townhouse’ is a compact crepe myrtle selected for its tidy growth habit and reliable summer flowering. This variety is ideal for...

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Lagerstroemia 'Crimson Red' showy red flowers.
Lagerstroemia 'Crimson Red'

Lagerstroemia ‘Crimson Red’ is a striking crepe myrtle renowned for its deep crimson summer flowers and attractive upright tree form. Flowering...

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Libertia grandiflora plant with elegant white flowers and lush, dark green foliage.
Libertia grandiflora (NZ Iris)

Libertia grandiflora, commonly known as NZ Iris, is a hardy New Zealand native perennial admired for its elegant white flowers and sword like green...

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Buxus microphylla 'Independence'

Buxus microphylla 'Independence' is a superb compact box hedge variety loved for its fine foliage and dense, tidy growth. This hardy evergreen shrub...

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Metrosideros excelsa (Pohutukawa) specimen tree with masses of red flowers in a coastal location.
Metrosideros excelsa (Pōhutukawa)

Metrosideros excelsa, commonly known as Pōhutukawa or the New Zealand Christmas Tree, is a coastal evergreen renowned for its brilliant red flowers...

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A Sophora godleyi specimen tree covered in yellow flowers.
Sophora godleyi (Godleys Kowhai)

Sophora godleyi is a magnificent New Zealand native tree valued for its graceful weeping branches and bright yellow flowers that appear in spring...

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Arctotis 'Fireball' orange flowers above grey-green foliage.
Arctotis 'Fireball' (African Daisy)

Arctotis 'Fireball' delivers intense fiery colour to NZ gardens with its bold red and orange toned blooms that ignite in full sun. This hardy...

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A Buxus microphylla 'Freedom' plant with lush, green foliage.
Buxus microphylla 'Freedom'

Buxus microphylla 'Freedom' is a fast-growing, evergreen box hedge variety popular in NZ gardens. It forms dense, bright green foliage that responds...

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Arctotis 'Magenta Wine' purple flower.
Arctotis 'Magenta Wine'

Arctotis 'Magenta Wine' delivers rich magenta blooms that bring depth and vibrancy to NZ gardens. This striking variety thrives in full sun and dry...

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Disphyma australe pink flowers and fleshy, green leaves.
Disphyma australe (NZ Ice Plant)

Disphyma australe, commonly known as NZ Ice Plant, is a hardy and attractive groundcover valued for its fleshy, bright green foliage and striking...

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Campanula 'Resholdt's Variety'

Campanula 'Resholdt's Variety' (Bell Flower) is a charming perennial known for its masses of soft blue bell shaped flowers that create a beautiful...

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'Navelina' orange fruit.
Orange 'Navelina'

Orange ‘Navelina’ is a superb early season navel orange variety known for its sweet, seedless fruit and smooth, easy to peel skin. Perfect for New...

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Blueberry 'Pink Icing' plant with fruit growing in a pot.
Blueberry 'Pink Icing'

Blueberry 'Pink Icing' is a compact ornamental blueberry valued for its striking pink new foliage, glossy evergreen leaves, and sweet berries. This...

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Feijoa 'Anatoki' fruit on a tree.
Feijoa 'Anatoki'

Feijoa 'Anatoki' is an early-season feijoa variety known for its reliable crops and flavourful, aromatic fruit. It’s a vigorous grower with dense...

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Ribes 'Black Magnus' black currant shrub with lustrous black berries.
Ribes 'Black Magnus'

Ribes 'Black Magnus' is a vigorous and productive black currant variety prized in NZ gardens for its rich flavoured berries and strong cropping...

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Yellow 'Lemonade' Lemon fruit on a tree.
Lemon 'Lemonade'

The ‘Lemonade’ Lemon is a unique citrus variety producing sweet, refreshing fruit that can be eaten straight from the tree. Its flavour is...

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Avocado 'Bacon'

Avocado 'Bacon' is a popular variety known for its smooth green skin, medium sized fruit, and mild, buttery flavour. This evergreen fruit tree is...

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Grape 'Pinot Noir' dark purple fruit on a vine.
Grape 'Pinot Noir'

Grape 'Pinot Noir' is one of the world’s most celebrated wine grape varieties, prized for producing elegant wines with flavours of cherry, plum, and...

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Grape Sauvignon Blanc fruit hanging on a vine.
Grape 'Sauvignon Blanc'

Grape 'Sauvignon Blanc' is a world-famous white wine grape known for producing crisp, aromatic wines with notes of tropical fruit, lime, and...

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Yellow 'Yen Ben' Lemons.
Lemon 'Yen Ben'

The ‘Yen Ben’ Lemon is a high-quality lemon variety prized for its smooth skin, abundant juice, and tangy flavour. Popular with chefs and home cooks...

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Avocado 'Reed' fruit.
Avocado 'Reed'

Avocado 'Reed' is a premium avocado variety known for its large, round fruit with smooth green skin and a creamy, nutty flavour. This vigorous...

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Sedum Rainbow Blob

Sedum 'Rainbow Blob' is a colourful succulent perennial prized for its attractive variegated foliage that displays shades of green, cream, and pink...

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Sedum 'Little Missy' plant in a pot featuring elegant, variegated foliage.
Sedum 'Little Missy' (Crassula Little Missy)

Sedum 'Little Missy' is a charming low growing succulent prized for its tiny round leaves edged with creamy white and flushed with soft pink tones...

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Sedum 'Silver Blob' plant with grey foliage.
Sedum 'Silver Blob'

Sedum 'Silver Blob' is a compact succulent valued for its rounded silvery blue leaves that form neat low growing mounds. This hardy variety performs...

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Sedum spectabile 'Iceberg'

Sedum ‘Iceberg’ is a hardy, low-growing succulent valued for its fleshy, green foliage and masses of pure white flowers in summer. The blooms attract...

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Sedum 'Bertam Anderson' plants in a border garden with small, dark purple foliage.
Sedum 'Bertram Anderson' (Black-Leaf Stonecrop)

Sedum 'Bertram Anderson' is a standout groundcover sedum known for its smoky blue foliage that deepens to rich purple tones through the warmer...

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Sedum makinoi 'Ogon'

Sedum makinoi 'Ogon' is a colourful low growing succulent prized for its brilliant golden foliage that brightens the garden throughout the year. Its...

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Leptospermum 'Nanum Ruru'

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Why Choose Sedum Varieties in NZ?

Sedum varieties thrive in New Zealand’s temperate climate, coping well with both heat and light frosts. They’re excellent for water-wise gardens, attracting pollinators while requiring minimal maintenance. These hardy succulents are also resistant to most pests and diseases, making them a low-fuss choice for busy gardeners. Plus, their striking foliage and summer-to-autumn blooms add texture and colour just when other plants are fading.

Popular Sedum Varieties for New Zealand Gardens

If you’re searching for standout sedum varieties NZ wide, here are some highly recommended options:

Planting and Caring for Sedum in New Zealand

Most sedum varieties NZ gardeners choose excel in well-drained soils and sunny spots. They are ideal for xeriscaping, green roofs, and tricky areas where other perennials may struggle. Simply plant in a spot with at least six hours of sunlight, avoid waterlogged soils, and watch your sedum flourish with minimal need for fertilising or pruning.

Transform Your Garden with Sedum Varieties

Whether you’re creating a lush living tapestry or simply want an easy-care succulent, there’s a sedum variety for every corner of your New Zealand garden. From ground-hugging Sedum 'Little Missy' (Crassula Little Missy) to tall, architectural Sedum spectabile 'Iceberg', enjoy year-round beauty and resilience with these stunning plants. Explore our full range and let your NZ garden thrive with the best sedum varieties.


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