Perennials - Just Arrived
In designing with plants, it is the perennials that ensure that there is constant change, and that there is always an element of surprise or interest in the garden.
Getting to know the dormant and flowering periods of the plants is essential to achieving the right balance in the design, so that as one perennial goes to sleep, another awakens.
Perennials, perhaps more than any other group of plants, are available in a huge range of colours, forms, textures and fragrances in both foliage and flower. There are perennials suitable for almost every area of the garden: from full sun to full shade, in large gardens or small beds and to suit every mood or style. Popular perennial plants include Penstemon, Gaura, Canna, Dahlias, Salvias, Lupins, Columbines, Lilies, Delphiniums and Hellebores - oh! the list is endless.
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A perennial plant (Latin per, "through", annum, "year") is a plant that lives for more than two years, unlike an Annual which grows, sets seed, gayly disperses it and then dies - all in a single season. Perennial plants are divided into two large groups: those that are woody and those that are herbaceous. They can be short-lived (only a few years) or they can be long-lived, and can vary in size from only a few millimeters to over 10 meters tall. They include a wide assortment of plant groups from Ferns to the highly diverse flowering plants like Orchids and Ornamental Grasses.
Perennials typically grow structures that allow them to adapt to living from one year to the next. These structures include bulbs, tubers, woody crowns, rhizomes plus others. They might have specialized stems or crowns that allow them to survive periods of dormancy over cold or dry seasons during the year. Many perennials have adapted to survive under extreme environmental conditions: some can survive hot dry conditions, or cold temperatures. These plants tend to invest a lot of resource into their adaptations and often do not flower and set seed until after a few years of growth.
Many perennials produce relatively large seeds, which can have an advantage as they produce larger seedlings after germination that can better compete with other plants or more quickly develop leaves, ensuring their survival.
In warmer climates, perennials grow continuously. In seasonal climates, their growth is limited to the growing season. For example, in temperate regions a perennial plant may grow and bloom during the warm part of the year, with the foliage dying back in the winter. These plants are deciduous perennials. Regrowth is from existing stem tissue. In some species, perennials retain their foliage all year round; these are evergreen perennials. Come in and take a look around. We've always got something pretty, perky and persuasive in the perennial line.
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aka Lily of the Nile
Dwarf, with fresh green strappy foliage topped off with gorgeous white flowers for months on end. The flowers are eco-friendly in that they are virtually sterile, i.e. seedless. For maximum impact plant in large drifts. Sun lovers. Evergreen.
Sterile variety.
PVR:
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 50cm
Agapanthus Finn
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$22.99
Agapanthus Finn
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 1.9l ?
$26.99
aka Lily of the Nile
Lovely compact and unique variety of dense flower heads with soft lilac blue flowers later in summer than other Agapanthus. This variety has an extended flowering season. Tidy clump former and also tough and hardy. Great border plant, Evergreen.
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 40cm
Agapanthus Gayles Lilac
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$26.99
aka Lily of the Nile
A very reliable and popular Agapanthus for mass planting and deservedly so. Neat narrow green leaves topped off by sky blue flowers that appear en masse in late spring through to late summer. Trouble free and easy to grow in sun or part shade. Evergreen
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 50cm
Agapanthus Peter Pan
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$26.99
aka Lily of the Nile
This darling little Agapanthus has wide, short, strappy green leaves and sturdy stems of white 'snowball' flowers that appear throughout the summer. Well behaved in that it does not seed everywhere and forms a nice compact clump. Happy in the sun. Hardy and evergreen.
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 30cm
Agapanthus Snowball
Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$26.99
Attractive, large, heart shaped leaves of glossy green and topped off with stalks of soft pink flowers in late winter and spring. Excellent ground-cover for sun or semi-shade, can cope with moist spots. Hardy, reliable and semi-evergreen.
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Semi-Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 35cm x 30cm
Bergenia Wanaka Snow
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$24.99
aka Tussock, NZ Sedge
This native 'grass' is really tough and hardy tolerating cold winds and almost any soil. The brick-orange foliage looks very graceful as it waves and dances in the wind. Ideal for planting in large drifts. If the clumps become a little untidy just chop back hard for renewed vigour. Evergreen.
Leaves: Evergreen, Brown
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 60cm x 50cm
Carex Testacea
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 1.9l ?
$24.99
Carex Testacea
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$26.99
Carex Testacea
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
This plant will soon be in stock and can be pre-purchased now.
aka Kangaroo Lobelia
A fast spreading groundcover from Australia that has masses of small violet blue flowers which smother the green foliage in spring. Can be used to drape over containers or to fill a hanging basket. Likes well drained soil and sun or part shade. Protect from harsh frost. Perennial.
This plant will spread by suckering vigorously so if you are planting in the ground be aware that it will spread which in my opinion is a good thing as it looks so good in full flower.
Habit: Perennial Medium
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 20cm x 200cm
Dampiera Diversifolia
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$26.99
aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose
Flowering in winter to early spring, Elemental brings a touch of pink to the garden in the cold months. This beautiful variety has shades of dusty pink and cream in the large pendulous blooms. Helleborus thrive in partial shades for example under large trees
Habit: Perennial Medium
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 50cm
Helleborus Elemental
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$32.99
aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose
Winter Rose single. Marbled foliage all year round and in Late Winter, stems hold the white flowers above the foliage. It is free flowering producing a large collection of flowers on a single plant. Excellent for planting in the border or great for winter containers on the patio. Thrives in full sun or partial shade in any good, well drained soil. Perennial
Habit: Perennial Medium
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 45cm
Helleborus Mollys White
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$32.99
Helleborus Mollys White
New stock expected Spring, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose
With an abundance of lovely white flowers of a large cup, this plant will `light up` any garden or container whether its planted under trees and shrubs or in a container in the shady. Deadhead after flowering to produce more flowers. Evergreen with a marbled foliage.
Prefers semi shade and a moist, humus rich soil that drains well .
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 50cm
Helleborus Moondance
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$32.99
aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose
Winter Rose single. Penny's Pink produces masses of beautiful bright pink cup shaped flowers with yellow stamens from winter and into early spring. The foliage is dark green and marbled and the plant forms a tidy clump.Plant in full to part shade. Prefers well drained soil. Evergreen. Perennial. PVR.
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Habit: Perennial Medium
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 60cm
Helleborus Pennys Pink
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$32.99
Helleborus Pennys Pink
New stock expected Spring, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose
This hellebore range from South Africa is really special. Compact low foliage with gorgeous blushed pink flowers held well aloft and outward facing. Look stunning in the garden, container, planted en-masse or as a table top adornment. Perennial.
Habit: Perennial Medium
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 30cm
Helleborus Sophies Delight
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$32.99
Helleborus Sophies Delight
Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
New stock expected Spring, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose
Winter Rose single. You're going to want to add this gorgeous Hellebore to your collection. Fabulous dark rose pink, speckled blooms, that resemble little ballerina skirts, on upright stems. The centre of the flowers is bejewelled with yellow stamens. Handsome dark green foliage. Plant in semi-shade in humus rich, well drained soil. PVR.
PVR:
Habit: Perennial Medium
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 60cm
Helleborus Tutu
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$32.99
Helleborus Tutu
New stock expected Spring, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose
Winter Rose. Elegant semi-double white blooms with delicate ruffled centres. Thrives in shady nooks. The perfect solution for a dramatic and graceful facelift - bring style and panache to your garden. Unique semi-double, white, speckled pink flowers are borne high above lush green foliage. Plant in semi-shade in humus rich, well drained soil. PVR.
Habit: Perennial Medium
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 60cm
Helleborus White Tutu
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$32.99
Helleborus White Tutu
New stock expected Spring, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Alum Root Coral Bells
One of the best foliage plants with striking Black coloured wavy leaves. In late spring the foliage is topped off with masses of small white flowers that appear on stiff stems. Best with some shade and good soil that does not dry out too much. Evergreen.
Habit: Perennial Short
Leaves: Evergreen, Red
Mature Size (HxW): 0.3m x 0.3m
Heuchera Grande Black
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$21.99
Stock of this item is very low.
aka Tractor Seat Ligularia
If you are looking for fabulous foliage then the leaves of the 'Tractor Seat' Ligularia are hard to beat. Large, glossy, green and textured, the leaves put on an outstanding display in a shady spot. Stems of yellow flowers in autumn-winter. Evergreen.
This plant is commonly known as Ligularia but is more correctly called Farfugium japonicum var giganteum
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Spreading
Ligularia Reniformis
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$24.99
Ligularia Reniformis
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$34.99
Ligularia Reniformis
Current Stock Height: 20/25 cm ?
Container: 6l ?
$54.99
Ligularia Reniformis
Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
New stock expected Beginning of May, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
A compact graceful grass from Australia. Flows beautifully in the wind and doesn't get tatty. Creamy yellow flower heads in Autumn. Great for mass planting and edging. One of the best Lomandra forms for light, sandy soils as it doesn't like the wet. Evergreen. Hardy.
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 60cm
Lomandra Little Pal
Current Stock Height: 35/45 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$26.99
aka Japanese Silver Grass
A showy ornamental grass. Foliage has a distinctive bronze autumn color. Tassel-like flowers which mature to silver appear in autumn, rising 30-50cm above the foliage. Dies down in winter, trim back before spring so new growth comes through nice and fresh. Deciduous. Hardy.
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1.8m x 1.2m
Miscanthus Gracillimus
Current Stock Height: 100/120 cm ?
Container: 3.3l ?
$32.99
aka Veronica
Native. A pretty free flowering little shrub with dainty evergreen foliage and myriads of little white blooms with a hint of lavender in the centre. Flowers from spring to summer. Plant in a sunny spot with humus rich soil that doesn't completely dry out. Protect from harsh frost. Evergreen. PVR
PVR:
Habit: Perennial Medium
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 40cm
Parahebe Avalanche
Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$29.99
aka Knawel
Native. The little crowded leaves of this moss-like plant pack together to form undulating mounds of foliage that gradually spread. Looks superb in shingle or gravel gardens set amongst larger rocks. Happiest in morning sun and must have good drainage. Evergreen.
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 5cm x 1m
Scleranthus Biflorus
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 1.3l ?
$12.99
Scleranthus Biflorus
Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
Container: 5l ?
$29.99
Scleranthus Biflorus
Expected Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?
We are awaiting confirmation from our supplier for an expected delivery date. Express your interest by adding to your Waitlist.
A striking perennial with silky, silvery white foliage puts on a show all-year-round. Yellow flowers in Summer. With its different texture, in a pot or as a border or mass planting it will add a touch of colour to the garden. Can be grown indoors. Drought and salt tolerant once established. Evergreen.
Trim to shape in early Spring.
Habit: Perennial Medium
Leaves: Evergreen, Grey Green
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 40cm
Senecio Angel Wings
Current Stock Height: 5/15 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$21.99
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