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where to buy lobelia plants

If you’re wondering where to buy lobelia plants in New Zealand, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re looking to add dazzling blues, purples, or vibrant reds to your garden, lobelias offer versatility for borders, containers, and native groundcover plantings. Buying healthy, cultivated lobelia plants ensures lasting beauty and ease of establishment in your outdoor spaces. Below, we’ll help you find the best places to buy lobelia plants, explain the most popular varieties available, and offer expert tips for planting and care.

Selliera radicans green plants growing in a rocky location.

Selliera radicans (Remuremu)

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Selliera radicans, commonly known as Remuremu, is a NZ native, herbaceous perennial that forms a tight mat of bright green leaves. The glossy and fleshy leaves are up to 4 cm long and become adorned with small, white flowers in summer as it grows to 15 cm tall and 75 cm wide.

From $20.01

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 4 cm
Spread: 15 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Wet
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Ground covering, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
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Clianthus puniceus (Parrot Beak Plant)

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Clianthus puniceus (Kakabeak) is a spectacular New Zealand native shrub renowned for its striking clusters of brilliant red, beak shaped flowers that appear from late winter through spring. Combined with its soft grey green foliage, this fast growing plant creates a dramatic feature in gardens while attracting nectar feeding birds.

From $44.09

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.75 m
Spread: 1.75 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Winter
Garden uses: Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Rock, Tropical
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Vinca 'Elizabeth Cran'

Vinca 'Elizabeth Cran' is an attractive evergreen perennial valued for its rich green foliage, spreading habit, and colourful seasonal flowers. Its...

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Zamioculcas 'Black Knight' (ZZ ZZ Plant)

Zamioculcas 'Black Knight' is a very popular indoor plant owing to its dark and showy foliage. It grows as a clump and produces upright fronds which...

From$41.33
Ficus benjamina 'variegata' foliage.
Ficus benjamina 'Variegata'

Ficus benjamina 'Variegata' is a popular indoor plant owing to its colourful foliage. It has a short trunk that supports a dense canopy of dark green...

From$71.69
Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' (prostrate Juniper) growing as a tidy ground cover.
Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' (Japanese Dwarf Juniper)

Juniperus procumbens 'Nana', commonly known as the Prostrate Juniper, is a ground-hugging conifer that forms a carpet of blue-green, needle-like...

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Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' plants in a cottage garden featuring orange flowers and lush green foliage.
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...

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Hoya 'Teddy' flowers.
Hoya 'Teddy Bear'

Hoya 'Teddy Bear' is a popular variety that is commonly grown as an indoor plant. It produces elongated, dark green leaves held on trailing stems...

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10 Litre Thermoformed Plant Pots

These lightweight pots are a cost effective means for growing on plants. They feature a strong and broad rim, have been UV stabilised for NZ...

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A strong and studry planting spade.
Ace1 Planting Spade

The Ace 1 planting spade is a must for any gardener. This spade is designed so it can penetrate the ground easily without jarring the wrists in the...

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Agave americana 'Variegata' (Variegated Century Plant)

Agave americana 'Variegata' is a striking evergreen succulent valued for its bold architectural form and strongly variegated foliage. It forms a...

From$15.95
Ficus pumila 'Ice Caps' plant with trailling variegated foliage.
Ficus 'Ice Caps'

Ficus 'Ice Caps' is a variety of Creeping Fig that features variegated leaves. It carries small, heart-shaped leaves which are light green with a...

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Moss pole for plants.
Moss Pole For Plants (Moss Pole For Plants)

These moss poles for plants are made from Coir Fibre (i.e., the husks of coconuts). They are an eco-friendly option to help plants grow healthier and...

From$6.90
Hypocyrta tropicana (Goldfish Plant) with orange flowers growing as a potted plant indoors.
Hypocyrta tropicana

Hypocyrta tropicana, commonly known as the Goldfish Plant, is a popular indoor plant owing to its foliage, flowers, and great form. The dark green...

From$30.29
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0.5 Litre Plant Pots

0.5 Litre Plant Pots are a practical choice for growing young plants, herbs, seedlings, and smaller ornamentals. Their compact size makes them ideal...

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5 Litre Plant Pots

5 Litre Plant Pots are a practical choice for growing larger shrubs, perennials, grasses, herbs, and young trees. They provide generous root space to...

From$79.20
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Indoor Plant Fertiliser

All potted plants require indoor plant fertiliser. This is particularly important as many nurseries only put enough fertiliser in the pots to last...

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1.5 Litre Plant Pots

1.5 Litre Plant Pots are a practical choice for growing young shrubs, perennials, grasses, herbs, and other developing plants. They provide useful...

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2.5 Litre Plant Pots

2.5 Litre Plant Pots are a practical option for growing shrubs, perennials, grasses, herbs, and other developing plants. They provide ample root...

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3.5 Litre Plant Pots

3.5 Litre Plant Pots are a versatile choice for growing shrubs, perennials, grasses, herbs, and other established plants. They provide generous root...

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Rose 'Diamonds Forever'

Rose 'Diamonds Forever' is an elegant garden rose that brings beautiful blooms, a neat bushy habit, and repeat seasonal interest to NZ gardens. It is...

From$44.09
Rose 'Flower Carpet Mini Cherry' plant with masses of red flowers growing in a pot on a patio.
Rose 'Flower Carpet Mini Cherry'

Rose 'Flower Carpet Mini Cherry' is a compact ground cover rose valued for its masses of vibrant cherry red flowers and exceptional disease...

From$34.43
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Fertiliser for acid loving plants

Fertiliser for acid loving plants provides targeted nutrition for plants that perform best in acidic soil conditions. It helps support healthy...

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Waterproof Paper Plant Tags

Waterproof Paper Plant Tags provide a practical way to label plants, trays, pots, and nursery stock while resisting moisture during everyday growing...

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Native Plant Fertiliser

Native Plant Fertiliser is specially formulated to support healthy growth in a wide range of NZ native plants. It provides balanced nutrition to...

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Plant Watering Bottle

Plant Watering Bottles provide a simple and convenient way to deliver water directly to indoor plants, seedlings, cuttings, and small container...

From$55.13
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Indoor Plant Fertiliser Tablets

Indoor plants require feeding from the time you get them home as nurseries typically only put enough fertiliser in the pots to last 4-8 weeks after...

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Lobelia speciosa plant with purple flowers amidst green foliage.
Lobelia speciosa

Lobelia speciosa is a striking perennial plant valued for its upright flower spikes and vivid summer colour. Well suited to New Zealand gardens, it...

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Lobelia puberula

Lobelia puberula is a charming perennial that produces masses of delicate blue to violet flowers which brighten the garden through the flowering...

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Lobelia angulata plant with green foliage and elegant white flowers.
Lobelia angulata (Panakenake)

Lobelia angulata is a charming NZ native groundcover admired for its small, bright green leaves and delicate white star shaped flowers that bloom...

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Lobelia angulata 'Treadwellii'

Lobelia angulata 'Treadwellii' is a charming low growing New Zealand native valued for its delicate blue flowers and spreading habit. This attractive...

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Lobelia 'Country Park'

Lobelia 'Country Park' is a vigorous perennial that produces masses of rich blue violet flowers over an extended flowering season from summer into...

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Selliera radicans (Remuremu)

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Where to Buy Lobelia Plants in New Zealand

When searching for where to buy lobelia plants, it’s important to choose a reputable nursery that supplies robust, NZ-grown varieties suited to our climate. Many gardeners rely on established online plant nurseries, allowing you to browse a wide selection and have plants delivered straight to your door. We specialise in providing an extensive range of lobelia plants, from striking perennials to unique native species.

Explore options like Lobelia speciosa, known for its rich magenta and purple spikes, which make a dramatic display in borders and cottage gardens. Our easy-to-navigate online shop makes it simple to find the exact lobelia type to suit your landscape or container planting projects.

Popular Lobelia Varieties for Your Garden

Finding where to buy lobelia plants is only the first step. Knowing which variety suits your garden style or purpose helps ensure your planting success.

Tips for Buying and Growing Lobelia Plants

When deciding where to buy lobelia plants, ensure you select healthy young plants with robust root systems from trustworthy nurseries. Look for providers who offer detailed growing advice and advice on the best locations for planting.

Lobelia plants generally enjoy rich, consistently moist soils, and many varieties will thrive in full sun or light shade. Regular deadheading will prolong flowering, while natives like Lobelia angulata (Panakenake) and Lobelia angulata Treadwellii excel with minimal care, making them perfect for low-maintenance gardens.

Buy Lobelia Plants Online with Confidence

If you’ve been searching for where to buy lobelia plants for your New Zealand garden, explore our carefully curated collection. With hardy perennials and natives suited to a range of conditions, you’ll find plants that deliver year-round beauty and support local pollinators. Browse our varieties, including Lobelia speciosa and Lobelia 'Queen Victoria', to start your lobelia journey today.

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Rose 'Flower Carpet White' and Magnolia stellata 'Waterlily' are classic choices, but adventurous gardeners will enjoy Solanum jasminoides 'Grandiflora' (Potato Vine), Prunus 'Falling Snow', and Elaeagnus submacrophylla.
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