Autumn Plants We're Loving

17 Mar, 2025

Autumn fills our gardens with vibrant foliage and stunning blooms. Although the weather starts to cool down, autumn is truly nature's best planting time. This season is the perfect opportunity to check out our new arrivals and discover some new favourites.

Cyclamen

With masses of colourful blooms from early autumn through spring, cyclamen are a favourite for autumn gardens. This year, we’ve got some exciting new varieties of cyclamen arriving, including the first appearance in New Zealand of the award-winning Cyclamen Illusia, prized for its unique appearance and profuse flowering.

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Camellia

Prized for their stunning blooms and lush, evergreen foliage, camellias are an autumn classic. Their versatility makes them a favourite for hedging, screening, and as feature plants. We stock the two main species as well as hybrids: Camellia sasanqua, which blooms earlier in the season and is great for espalier or hedges, and Camellia japonica, known for its larger, showy flowers.

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Avocado

Enjoy homegrown harvests for years to come by planting your own avocado tree! Avocados are easy to care for, and thrive in a variety of conditions. Once fully established, they can fruit year round - what’s not to love?

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Heuchera

Also known as ‘coral bells’, heuchera is a favourite for its dainty bell-like blooms and striking foliage. Available in shades of deep purple, rich green, and silvery hues, heucheras are perfect for adding texture and colour to your garden year-round. These versatile plants thrive in both sun and shade, making them a great option for borders, containers, and underplanting.

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Grevilla

Often nicknamed “spider flower” due to their distinctive blooms, grevilleas are a vibrant and hardy choice for autumn planting. Available in a range of stunning colours, they attract pollinators like bees and birds to your garden. Grevilleas are drought-tolerant and easy to care for, making them a popular choice for low-maintenance gardens.

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Gardenia

Popular for their beautiful blooms with sweet fragrance, there’s so much to love about gardenias. They flower for months on end, filling your garden with their signature scent. Gardenias thrive in pots and garden beds, and their glossy green foliage keeps your garden looking lush.

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