Welcome to our subtropical plant selection. Discover lush, vibrant, and exotic subtropical plants and botanicals that will bring a taste of paradise to your home, garden, and indoor spaces.
Infuse your surroundings with a sense of tropical beauty with large striking foliage, exotic species, and unique patterns.
Subtropical plants are popular for homes and landscaping projects, known for their remarkable features and ability to evoke a sense of tranquility – a tropical retreat right at home. Beyond their stunning aesthetics, tropical plants also offer natural air-purifying benefits and foster a sense of well-being. Introducing tropical plants into your environment to create your very own oasis to relax – whether it is part of a garden, patio, or displayed as indoor decor. Browse our subtropical plant collection to find a diverse array of species to suit every taste and skill level.
We have elegant subtropical plants on-site at our market garden for you to browse, and can also source certain species from your wishlist from reputable growers, ensuring that each specimen is healthy, vibrant, and ready to be planted.
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ALOCASIA GAGEANA
Alocasia gageana 'Dwarf Elephant Ears'. A dwarf tropical foliage plant, with large, heart shaped green leaves with wavy edges. The veins and midrib are fairly prominent… -
ALOCASIA ODORA RUBRA
Alocasia odora 'Rubra' Taro. 1.2m x 1m. Large glossy lime green leaves on red stems. It has fragrant flowers and will take light frosts. A… -
ALPINIA NUTENS
Alpinia nutens False Cardamom. 1.5m x 60cm: It has lush green narrow pointed leaves with highly aromatic foliage with occasional cream and red flowers. Prefers… -
ALPINIA PINK PERFECTION
Alpinia hybrid "Pink Perfection" Ginger. A rare malaccensis hybrid with larger flowers through Summer. Rich, glossy dark foliage. Very hardy in Northern NZ conditions. Best… -
ALPINIA ZERUMBET VARIEGATA
Alpinia zerumbet variegata 'Shell Ginger'. 1.5m x 1m: Fantastic sub-tropical hardy understorey plant with large, smooth, ovate, green and yellow variegated leaves, with pendulous flowers… -
CANNA TROPICAL RED
Canna 'Tropical Red' Canna Lily. A dwarf form of the tropical looking Canna that has large fiery red flowers and lush, green foliage. Perfect for… -
CANNA TROPICAL WHITE
Canna 'Tropical White' Canna Lily 70cm x 40cm white flower -
CANNA TROPICAL YELLOW
Canna 'Tropical Yellow' has lush, dark green foliage, which contrasts beautifully with bright yellow flowers. A medium-sized canna lily, 'Tropical Yellow' is well-suited to growing… -
CARISSA EMERALD STAR
Carissa macrocarpa 'Emerald Star' Natal Plum. H 0.5m x W 1.0m. Evergreen, compact, dwarf variety of Carissa with lustrous, leathery, rich green, oval leaves, white… -
COLOCASIA BLACK CORAL
Colocasia esculenta Black Coral. Black Coral 'Elephant Ear.' Forming a 3.5' tall clump of very glossy, jet-black leaves with heavy corrugation. -
COLOCASIA FALLAX
Colocasia fallax Dwarf Taro. 40cm x 30cm. Compact dwarf taro. Lovely foliage plant for damp areas. Topdress regularly with high potash fertiliser. -
HEDYCHIUM CORONARIUM
Hedychium coronarium White Ginger. They are noted for their intense, luxurious fragrance. A rhizomatous perennial with dense-growing, upright stems bearing pure white, butterfly-like flowers in…