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.
Abutilon megapotamicum, commonly known as Trailing Abutilon or Chinese Lantern, is a graceful shrub with arching stems and distinctive red and yellow...
Aechmea fasciata is a colourful Bromeliad that features thick and leathery leaves that are striped with silver and dark green. They are borne as a...
Agave attenuata (Foxtail Agave) is a highly ornamental succulent known for its smooth, spineless leaves and graceful rosettes. Unlike many agaves, it...
Ajuga 'Pink Elf' is a charming ground cover that brings soft pink flower spikes and compact, vibrant foliage to NZ gardens. This petite and hardy...
Alcantarea imperialis, commonly known as the Giant Bromeliad, is a striking architectural plant prized for its massive rosette of broad, silver green...
Alstroemeria Inca Ice is a compact and elegant perennial featuring soft blush-pink flowers with creamy yellow centres and subtle speckling. It...
Alstroemeria Inca Rio is a vibrant, compact perennial that bursts with brilliant orange and golden-yellow blooms from spring through to late autumn...
Alstroemeria 'Indigo' is a vibrant perennial admired for its rich indigo purple flowers marked with delicate contrasting streaks. Flowering from late...
Alstroemeria Inticancha Sunstar is a compact perennial that dazzles with fiery orange blooms featuring yellow centres and subtle dark markings...
Alstroemeria 'Pink Star' is a stunning perennial renowned for its masses of bright pink flowers and exceptional flowering performance. This long...
Alstroemeria Summer Holiday is a stunning compact perennial featuring vibrant coral-pink blooms with golden centres. Flowering continuously from...
Alstroemeria 'White Buttons' is a compact, clump-forming perennial prized for its masses of white flowers with yellow and green markings. Blooming...
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...
Asplenium bulbiferum, commonly known as the Hen and Chicken Fern or Pikopiko Fern, is a popular NZ native prized for its lush, arching fronds and...
Avocado 'Bacon' is a popular variety known for its smooth green skin, medium sized fruit, and mild, buttery flavour. This evergreen fruit tree is...
Avocado 'Hass' is the world’s most popular avocado variety, prized for its rich, creamy texture and excellent flavour. This evergreen fruit tree is...
Avocado 'Reed' is a premium avocado variety known for its large, round fruit with smooth green skin and a creamy, nutty flavour. This vigorous...
Beaucarnea recurvata (Ponytail Palm) is a distinctive ornamental plant admired for its swollen trunk base and long arching leaves. This unique plant...
Begonia erythrophylla (Beefsteak Begonia) is a striking foliage plant valued for its glossy rounded green leaves with rich red undersides. This...
Bergenia 'Pink Snow Cloud' is an attractive evergreen perennial admired for its soft pink flowers and bold glossy foliage. Flowering from late winter...
Blechnum 'Silver Lady' is a graceful, compact fern admired for its soft arching fronds and vibrant green colouring. This refined fern brings elegance...
Blueberry 'Centurion' is a late season blueberry variety valued for its large firm berries and excellent sweet flavour. This productive plant...
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.
