Plant Bug Nursery

Plant Bug Nursery Sefton, New Zealand owned and operated Nursery. We provide locally grown and cared for plants.

Hydrangea Ayesha 💐These stunning mophead Hydrangeas are still in stock.Hydrangea Ayesha is truly unique with its beautif...
25/03/2026

Hydrangea Ayesha 💐

These stunning mophead Hydrangeas are still in stock.

Hydrangea Ayesha is truly unique with its beautiful, spoon-shaped petals. The bloom colour varies with your soil — from pinks and lavenders to lovely shades of blue depending on acidity.

🌸 Flowers from early spring right through to late autumn
☀️ Prefers morning sun and afternoon shade
🌱 Grows well in most soils and thrives in well-drained heavy clay
🪴 Plants come in PB6.5 (4 Litre) size bags and stand 35-45cm tall above soil level.
A beautiful addition to any garden, adding long-lasting colour and charm 🌿

🔥 Now $10 each – Clearance Price 🔥
(End of Season, while stocks last!) Was $20.

Now In StockA timeless garden favourite, Achillea ‘The Pearl’ produces beautiful sprays of pure white single flowers ove...
22/02/2026

Now In Stock
A timeless garden favourite, Achillea ‘The Pearl’ produces beautiful sprays of pure white single flowers over a long flowering period.

This vigorous perennial forms a spreading clump of narrow, finely toothed dark green foliage, naturally creating a soft, mounded shape that looks stunning in borders and cottage-style gardens.

🌿 Growing Information:
• Grows to approx. 60cm tall
• Thrives in full sun (tolerates partial shade)
• Too much shade may cause leggy growth and fewer blooms
• Performs best in well-drained soil
• Can be grown as a hardy perennial or treated as a bedding annual

🪴 Plant Details:
• PB6.5 (4 Litre) bags
• 25–45cm tall above soil level
• $18 each

A lovely choice for herbaceous borders, mass planting, and long-lasting summer colour.

🌼 Matilija Poppy (Romneya coulteri) Now AvailableAlso known as the California tree poppy or “fried egg” plant.A stunning...
18/02/2026

🌼 Matilija Poppy (Romneya coulteri) Now Available
Also known as the California tree poppy or “fried egg” plant.

A stunning large perennial with huge white flowers and bright yellow centres. One of the largest-flowering poppies, perfect for making a statement in the garden.

Details:

Massive white flowers (up to 15 cm wide)

Light, sweet fragrance

Flowers from late spring through summer

Grows approx 180–240cm tall

Drought-tolerant once established

Loves full sun & free-draining soil

Plant comes in a 5 litre pot and is 70cm above the soil level in height.

$40

⚠️ Best suited to large gardens – spreads by roots.

Great for slopes, feature planting, and water-wise landscapes.

🌿 NZ Cranberry (Myrtus ugni) 🌿Now instockA beautiful and versatile plant that makes an excellent small hedge, works perf...
15/02/2026

🌿 NZ Cranberry (Myrtus ugni) 🌿Now instock

A beautiful and versatile plant that makes an excellent small hedge, works perfectly in a container, and is ideal for topiary and has cranberries on the plant.

The delicious berries can be eaten straight from the plant. They are wonderfully fragrant and sweet — perfect for juices, jams, conserves, and jellies.
✔ Self-fertile
✔ Ripens February–March

Best grown in a well-drained, sheltered position in full sun to part shade. Frost hardy once established. Has cranberries on the plant

📏 Grows to approx. 1m high and 1m wide

Plant Details:
• 3-4 Litre Pots
• 35cm above soil level
• 50-60cm diameter
• $20 each

To see more of our plant selection, please visit:
🌐 www.plantbuynursery.co.nz

🌿 Escallonia Laevis ‘Rubra’ 🌿Now AvailableA fantastic choice for hedging or windbreaks, Escallonia ‘Rubra’ is a fast-gro...
15/02/2026

🌿 Escallonia Laevis ‘Rubra’ 🌿Now Available

A fantastic choice for hedging or windbreaks, Escallonia ‘Rubra’ is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that handles harsh weather conditions, including coastal areas, with ease.

It features attractive glossy green foliage year-round, complemented by beautiful reddish-pink tubular flowers from late spring through to summer.

☀ Best planted in full sun to part shade
🌱 Prefers well-drained soil
📏 Can grow up to 4.5m tall

Plant Details:
• PB6.5 Bags (4Litres)
• 30-48cm above soil level
• $25each

Information and pictures are a guide only.

🌼 Orange Ball Shrub (Buddleia Globosa) 🌼A deciduous or semi-deciduous shrub, producing sweetly fragrant bright yellow to...
26/01/2026

🌼 Orange Ball Shrub (Buddleia Globosa) 🌼
A deciduous or semi-deciduous shrub, producing sweetly fragrant bright yellow to orange flowers in spherical clusters from early summer.
Best positioned in full sun to partial shade and in moist, well-drained soil in a sheltered spot. It can grow to a height and width of 3–4 metres.
After flowering, prune to maintain size and shape and to encourage more blooms. The nectar-rich flowers attract bees and butterflies.
Plants come in large PB12 (7 litres) bags and are 60 cm above the soil level.
$39 each.

💙 Dried Echinops (Globe Thistles) – Now in Stock! 💙These beautiful dried Echinops, also known as Globe Thistles, are now...
22/01/2026

💙 Dried Echinops (Globe Thistles) – Now in Stock! 💙

These beautiful dried Echinops, also known as Globe Thistles, are now available. Locally grown and naturally dried, they feature stunning blue to purple bristly spherical flower heads that add texture and interest to any floral arrangement.

Perfect for dried bouquets, wreaths, vases, and floral styling, each stem is unique, with natural variations in size, colour, and shape.

🌿 Product Details:
• 4 stems for $10
• Assorted sizes
• Stem length: approx. 15–25 cm
• Flower head diameter: approx. 3–5 cm
• Naturally dried

A great choice for adding structure and contrast to both modern and rustic floral designs.

🌸 Now in Stock – Bougainvillea! 🌸Bougainvillea is a vibrant and much-loved flowering plant, prized for its bright, colou...
11/01/2026

🌸 Now in Stock – Bougainvillea! 🌸
Bougainvillea is a vibrant and much-loved flowering plant, prized for its bright, colourful papery bracts that create a stunning display.

☀️ Position & Care

Thrives in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily)

Prefers warm climates and is frost-sensitive – protect from temperatures below 10°C

Grows best in well-draining soil

For pots or containers, use a mix of quality potting mix, perlite, or coarse sand

✂️ Pruning & Growth
Bougainvillea responds very well to pruning. Trim after flowering to shape and control size, encouraging fresh growth and more blooms.
They often flower more profusely when slightly stressed, such as during light drought or reduced fertilising.

🌿 Versatile Growth Habit
Naturally climbers, Bougainvillea can be trained over trellises, fences, arbors, or walls. They also grow very well in pots or containers, ideal for conservatories or greenhouses.

🪴 Plant Details

PB3 (2 Litre) bags

32–46 cm tall above soil level

$22 each

Beautiful Bottle Gourds (Hue) These dried bottle gourds are ready for your creative vision. Naturally dried and prepared...
15/12/2025

Beautiful Bottle Gourds (Hue)
These dried bottle gourds are ready for your creative vision. Naturally dried and prepared, they offer endless possibilities for artistic expression. Whether you choose to keep them in their natural form, polish, paint, or transform them into unique creations like musical instruments, birdhouses, feeders, water bottles, bowls, ornaments, or any other imaginative project, the potential is limitless.

Here are some larger-sized dried Hue (Gourds) now available for sale.

D = Diameter (measured across the widest part of the Hue in cm)
H = Height (measured from top to base in cm)
Prices and sizes are shown in each photo.

We also have Small/Medium/Large assorted sizes priced from $13

We offer shipping services across New Zealand for orders starting at a minimum purchase of $30, plus the applicable postage fees or you can pick up from our Nursery in Sefton, North Canterbury.



🌸 Beautiful Hydrangeas 🌸 Sorry Out Of StockThese stunning hydrangeas with double petals bloom continuously throughout th...
12/12/2025

🌸 Beautiful Hydrangeas 🌸 Sorry Out Of Stock
These stunning hydrangeas with double petals bloom continuously throughout the summer, adding a gorgeous, long-lasting touch to your garden.

💠 Flower Colour:

Blue in acidic soil

Pink in alkaline soil
(Currently flowering pink)

🌿 With lush, glossy green foliage, these beauties thrive in cool, moist, partially shaded locations with fertile, well-draining soil.
Perfect for woodlands, hedgerows, and streambanks, they bring vibrant charm to any landscape.

📏 Growth: Up to 120 cm tall and wide
🪴 Bag Size: PB6.5 (4 Litres)
🌱 Plant Height: 23-32 cm above soil level
💰 Price: $25 each

To see more of our plant selection, please visit our website:
👉 www.plantbugnursery.co.nz

🌿Lysimachia ‘Beaujolais’ 🌿 Sorry Out Of StockA striking and elegant perennial that brings instant sophistication to any ...
08/12/2025

🌿Lysimachia ‘Beaujolais’ 🌿 Sorry Out Of Stock
A striking and elegant perennial that brings instant sophistication to any garden.

Lysimachia Beaujolais is known for its tall, arching stems topped with deep burgundy, almost wine-coloured flower spikes, creating a dramatic contrast against its lush, green foliage. Flowering from late spring through summer, it’s a real standout in borders, cottage gardens and mixed perennial beds.

✨ Key Features:
• Beautiful deep burgundy flower spikes
• Flowers from late spring to summer
• Grows well in full sun to partial shade
• Prefers moist, well-drained soil
• Great for borders, cut flowers, and adding height to planting schemes
• Attracts bees and beneficial insects

Perfect for gardeners wanting something a little different, this plant adds elegance and movement with its tall, graceful stems.

Plants come in 2.5 Litre pots and are 46-65cm above the soil level.
$20 each

🌱 Plants are available now!
To see more of our plant selection, please visit: www.plantbugnursery.co.nz

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97 Harleston Road
Sefton
7477

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+64276223168

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