Architectural plants are known for their bold shapes, striking foliage, and sculptural presence, adding drama and modern style to New Zealand gardens. Ideal for focal points, patios, or feature borders, these plants combine unique form with easy care. Explore our NZ-grown selection, perfect for gardeners seeking statement plants with lasting impact.
Acacia Fettuccini is a shrub grown for its attractive foliage and form. It has decorative, rippled, lime green foliage which is held with a somewhat...
Acacia 'Limelight' is a shrub grown for its attractive foliage and form. It has soft, weeping, lime-green foliage, which is held on stems to give the...
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...
Acer palmatum dissectum Orangeola is an impressive, small, Japanese Maple featuring a rich display of interestingly colourful, weeping foliage. The...
Acer palmatum Atropurpureum is one of the most popular Japanese maples, prized for its deep purple red foliage and elegant branching habit. This...
Acer palmatum Scolopendrifolium is an impressive Japanese Maple featuring a rich display of fine and colourful foliage. This attractive, deciduous...
Acer 'Shidava Gold' is a bright and elegant Japanese maple valued for its golden yellow foliage that brings light and contrast to garden spaces. This...
Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' also called Japanese Sweet Flag is a graceful evergreen with striking gold and green blades that brighten damp and shaded...
Acorus gramineus variegatus, commonly known as Variegated Sweet Flag, is an attractive ornamental grass-like plant prized for its elegant green and...
Acorus Mini Green is a dwarf, ornamental grass featuring lush, lime green foliage. The attractive foliage emerges from a central clump and gracefully...
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...
Aechmea gamosepala Lucky Stripe, commonly known as the variegated Matchstick Bromeliad, features interesting flowers. During summer it produces stems...
Agave americana (Century Plant) is an iconic succulent renowned for its dramatic rosettes of large, grey green leaves with bold spines along the...
Agave americana variegata, commonly known as the Variegated Century Plant, is a large succulent that features broad, powder-blue leaves with yellow...
Agave attenuata (Foxtail Agave) is a highly ornamental succulent known for its smooth, spineless leaves and graceful rosettes. Unlike many agaves, it...
Agave tequilana (Tequila Agave) is a bold and dramatic succulent best known as the source of tequila production in Mexico. It features striking...
Alcantarea imperialis, commonly known as the Giant Bromeliad, is a striking architectural plant prized for its massive rosette of broad, silver green...
Alcantarea imperialis Rubra is a large and colourful Bromeliad that features thick and leathery, purple-red leaves with a dark green hue. The leaves...
Alocasia nigrescens is an herbaceous perennial that is grown for its impressive, arrow shaped foliage. The leaves are large, black-green in colour...
Aloe polyphylla, known as Spiral Aloe, is a striking succulent prized for its perfect spiral of fleshy blue-green leaves. Native to the mountainous...
Alpinia henryi Pink Perfection is an herbaceous perennial grown for both its foliage and pretty flowers. It features glossy, dark green foliage which...
Anemanthele lessoniana, also known as Pheasant's Tail Grass or New Zealand Wind Grass, is a graceful, clump-forming ornamental grass native to New...
Apodasmia similis, commonly known as Oioi or Jointed Wire Rush, is a hardy native grass-like plant found throughout New Zealand. It is ideal for...
Our range includes standout varieties such as Phormium, Cordyline, [Agave], and New Zealand natives like Harakeke (flax). These plants are selected for their dramatic textures, strong forms, and adaptability to NZ’s climate. Their bold presence can define spaces and create striking contrasts in mixed plantings or minimalist designs.
Architectural plants bring structure and visual interest with minimal maintenance. They are typically hardy, drought tolerant, and well-suited to NZ’s varied environments from coastal to urban gardens. Their unique shapes make them ideal for modern landscaping and adding focal points that elevate garden design.
While architectural plants are generally low maintenance, they benefit from well-drained soil and appropriate sunlight based on species. Regular pruning helps maintain their shape and encourages vigorous growth. Most thrive with moderate watering, and applying mulch conserves moisture and suppresses weeds.
All our architectural plants are NZ-grown, carefully packed, and shipped nationwide. We provide expert advice and reliable delivery, ensuring your plants arrive healthy and ready to enhance your garden’s style and structure.
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.
