Choosing the right plants for your garden transforms every outdoor space. In New Zealand, a huge variety of plant types are available to cater to every garden style and purpose. Whether you dream of lush native shrubs, brilliant flowering perennials, or reliable evergreens, there are plants suited for every need and location.
Acaena novae-zelandiae is a hardy NZ native groundcover commonly known as Bidgee Widgee. It is admired for its fine green foliage and small burr like...
Acaena purpurea, commonly known as Purple Bidibidi, is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover admired for its striking purple foliage and creeping...
Agathis australis, commonly known as the Kauri tree, is a revered New Zealand native conifer renowned for its immense size and longevity. Reaching...
Alectryon excelsus, commonly known as the Titoki tree, is a handsome New Zealand native tree valued for its lush, glossy foliage and tidy, rounded...
Aristotelia serrata, commonly known as Wineberry or Makomako, is a fast-growing, deciduous native tree of New Zealand. It features serrated green...
Arthropodium cirratum, commonly known as Rengarenga Lily or New Zealand Rock Lily, is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial native to New Zealand. It...
Arthropodium Matapouri Bay is a variety of the commonly known Renga Renga Lily, featuring mid-green leaves with a graceful and elegant arch. It...
Arthropodium ‘Te Puna’ is a compact New Zealand native perennial valued for its tidy clumping habit, slender green foliage, and masses of starry...
Astelia chathamica, commonly known as the Chatham Island Astelia or Kakaha, produces broad, erect, silver-green leaves. The leaves are held with a...
Baumea articulata, commonly known as the Jointed Twig Rush, is an attractive, NZ native grass grown for its aesthetics and ability to handle and...
Beilschmiedia tarairi, commonly known as the Taraire tree, is a unique, NZ native tree. Its prominent feature is the masses of olive-like, purple...
Beilschmiedia tawa, commonly known as the Tawa Tree, is a tall and graceful evergreen native to New Zealand. It is admired for its straight trunk...
Carex buchananii, commonly known as Leatherleaf Sedge, is a striking New Zealand native grass-like plant with delicate, upright, copper-bronze...
Carex comans Bronze features slender, hair-like, bronze-brown foliage. It typically grows to 40 cm tall and the same width. Carex comans Bronze is...
Carex comans Green is a NZ native, ornamental grass featuring slender and arching, lime green foliage. It grows as a tidy clump to about 40 cm tall...
Carex dipsacea is a fine-leaved, clump-forming sedge native to New Zealand. It features slender, green to bronze-tinted foliage and grows to...
Carex dissita, commonly known as Purei or Forest Sedge, features arching, mid-green leaves that radiate from a central clump. It typically grows to...
Carex flagellifera Green is a NZ native, ornamental grass grown for its attractive foliage. It produces slender and lush, green leaves as it grows to...
Carex flagellifera Red is a NZ native, ornamental grass grown for its colourful and attractive foliage. It produces slender and lush, copper-red...
Carex Frosted Curls is an ornamental grass with slender, hair-like, iridescent foliage that shimmers in light breezes. It typically grows to 30 cm...
Carex secta, commonly known as Pukio, is a striking New Zealand native sedge admired for its large, tussock forming habit and golden green foliage...
Carex testacea, commonly known as Orange Sedge, is a striking New Zealand native grass admired for its fine, arching foliage that turns a brilliant...
Carex virgata, commonly known as Swamp Sedge, is a hardy New Zealand native sedge that thrives in wetlands, damp soils, and along waterways. It forms...
Carpodetus serratus, commonly known as the Putaputaweta Tree or Marble Leaf, is an attractive, NZ native tree with spreading branches that host...
There are countless plants you can grow in New Zealand, from hardy natives to exotic statement pieces. Typically, plants are grouped by their key characteristics. Trees and shrubs form the backbone of any garden, offering structure, privacy, and shade. Perennials bring reliable beauty year after year, while annuals provide bursts of seasonal colour for instant impact. Don’t overlook ferns, groundcovers, and climbing plants, each with unique roles in garden design.
Evergreen plants keep their leaves all year round, ensuring your garden stays vibrant across seasons. Deciduous plants, on the other hand, offer spectacular autumn displays and filter the light in summer and winter. Consider a mix to enjoy the best of both worlds. Native New Zealand plants, such as flaxes and hebes, are ideal for local gardens thanks to their easy care and adaptability.
Start by considering soil conditions, sunlight, and available space. Some plants thrive in sheltered, shady spots, while others love full sunlight and drier soils. If you are unsure which varieties will suit your requirements, our interactive plant finder is designed to help you match the right plant to your garden conditions.
From edible plants and fruit trees to ornamentals and screening shrubs, New Zealand gardeners are spoilt for choice. You can even shop for plants online for ultimate convenience and to access the best range possible.
Understanding plant types is just the start. Successful gardens depend on proper planting techniques, mulching, and aftercare. For guidance, our team of horticultural experts provides practical gardening tips and tricks to help you get the best from your plants season after season.
Whatever your plant needs, there is a type to suit your taste, lifestyle, and skill level, ready to enhance your garden.
Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.
