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.
Buxus 'Graham Blandy' is a distinctive, upright boxwood cultivar prized in New Zealand for its narrow, columnar form and year-round evergreen...
Buxus 'Green Gem' is a compact, evergreen boxwood plant that is ideal for low hedges, borders, and topiary in New Zealand gardens. It forms a dense...
Buxus harlandii grows to about 1 m tall and the same wide with charming, bright green leaves. Best results with this evergreen shrub are achieved...
Buxus harlandii 'Richard', commonly known as Little Boxwood, is a spectacular variety that grows to about 1 m tall and the same wide. It has...
Buxus koreana, commonly known as Korean Box, is a cold-hardy, evergreen shrub ideal for low hedging and formal borders in New Zealand gardens. It...
Buxus microphylla, commonly known as Japanese Box or Littleleaf Boxwood, is a compact evergreen shrub renowned for its dense, glossy green foliage...
Buxus microphylla 'Freedom' is a fast-growing, evergreen box hedge variety popular in NZ gardens. It forms dense, bright green foliage that responds...
Buxus microphylla 'Independence' is a superb compact box hedge variety loved for its fine foliage and dense, tidy growth. This hardy evergreen shrub...
Buxus sempervirens, commonly known as English Box or Box Hedge, is a classic evergreen shrub popular in New Zealand for formal hedging and topiary...
Buxus sempervirens 'Silver Beauty', commonly known as Box Hedge, features small leaves that are dark green with irregular, cream-silver margins, and...
Buxus sempervirens 'variegata' features small, mid-green leaves with cream-white edges on new growth, which age to become a darker green. It grows to...
Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam) is a handsome deciduous tree valued for its dense leafy canopy, attractive fluted grey trunk, and brilliant golden autumn...
Chamaecyparis 'Boulevard' is an elegant evergreen conifer known for its soft silvery blue foliage and feathery texture. It brings year round...
Coprosma 'Cappuccino' is a striking evergreen shrub valued for its rich chocolate brown foliage and compact rounded form. Well suited to New Zealand...
Corokia 'Frosted Chocolate', commonly known as Korokio, is a hardy, NZ native shrub with lovely foliage and an interesting form. It grows as a mass...
Corokia 'Geenty's Ghost' is a hardy, NZ native shrub that grows as a mass of wiry and tangled branches bearing small, dark green leaves with a silver...
Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta' is a tall narrow evergreen conifer admired for its dense upright form and rich dark green foliage. This classic...
Duranta 'Geisha Girl' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its cascading clusters of purple blue flowers edged with white. Flowering through the...
Elaeagnus Submacrophylla is a robust, fast-growing evergreen shrub prized for its dense foliage and tolerance to coastal conditions. Perfect for...
Euonymus 'Emerald Gem' is a hardy, evergreen shrub admired for its dense, compact form and glossy dark green foliage. With its neat rounded shape, it...
Euonymus 'Green Spire' is a narrow, upright evergreen shrub admired for its strong vertical form and glossy green foliage. Compact and tidy, it...
Fagus 'Dawyck Gold', commonly known as the Columnar Beech Tree or Golden Beech Tree, is grown for its bright autumn colours and slender growth habit...
Fagus sylvatica Dawyck Purple, commonly known as the Purple Beech tree, is grown for its beautiful colours and slender growth habit. The foliage...
Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea', commonly known as the Copper Beech Tree, grows as a stately, deciduous tree with a broad and spreading crown of...
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.
