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Plant gift ideas from New Zealand with love

When loved ones in New Zealand move to the UK, it can be difficult for them to settle in. They might miss their friends, family, job, and the country they grew up in, not to mention the culture shock of moving halfway around the world. A plant gift can help bring a sense of familiarity, warmth, and home to those separated by oceans, especially when the plant gifts bring a little piece of New Zealand to them.

In this blog, we’ll explore some of the best plant gifts for New Zealanders who have moved to the UK.

picture of three different green fern plants

Calming greenery adds a sense of calm and familiarity to a new home or office

The Power of Plant Gifts

Plants are long-lasting tokens of love, celebration, or congratulations that represent growth and connection. A plant gift is a beautiful way to bring a touch of New Zealand to loved ones, offering a lasting reminder of home, lifting the spirits and promoting positive mental health. Not only do plants brighten spaces, but they also create a comforting, familiar environment that creates a sense of belonging and joy. They’re the ideal gift for New Zealanders living in the UK who might be missing home or to whom you want to send your love to.

Why Choose a Plant Gift

Choosing a plant to send with love from New Zealand to friends and family in the UK is a thoughtful gesture that trumps traditional presents. Here are just a few reasons why they’re a great gift to send when you’re overseas.

  • Lasting connection. Unlike a bunch of flowers or a box of chocolates, plants are long-lasting and are growing reminders of your love. They create a connection that flourishes over time, representing your relationship.
  • Symbol of new beginnings. Plants are a perfect way to symbolise your loved one's new beginnings in a new country. They mark the start of a new chapter, celebrate a milestone, and carry a message of growth.
  • Personal. Choosing a plant gift that represents New Zealand can bring a sense of home to their new location. Whether it’s a fruit tree or a succulent, it’s a highly personal way to connect overseas.
  • Perfect for any space. Whether your loved one is living in a small London flat or a house with a garden in Dorset, or you want to celebrate their new job with an office gift, plants make the perfect present.

Best Plant Gifts from New Zealand to the UK

Lemon Meyer

Tasty Lemon Meyers are particularly hardy, and there is a long history of these tasty lemon trees thriving outside in New Zealand. As the UK climate is not too different from New Zealand, it’s a great gift to remind loved ones of home and to send a lemon that can’t be readily bought in the supermarket. Sending love to family and friends in the UK, Lemon Meyers are perfect for sunny windowsills, sheltered gardens, or patios.

Kiwis

Nothing says New Zealand quite like the Kiwi Fruit plant. Kiwis thrive in the UK climate and are great gifts that symbolise national pride and are a strong reminder of the flavours of home. Growing a Kiwi plant in the UK provides a visual connection to New Zealand’s beauty as well as being able to enjoy the fresh, home-grown fruits.

Passionflower

The ornamental version of the tropical passionfruit plant is beautiful and exotic; a vibrant addition to any UK garden. The Passionflower Plant is a beautiful, ever-growing reminder of New Zealand. At Plants4Presents, we also have the edible version of this plant launching soon.