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24/06/2026
🌿 Don’t let a few grey days stop you from enjoying your plants.
Indoor plants are one of the easiest ways to bring life, colour and freshness into your home year-round. Whether you're refreshing a shelf, brightening a corner or adding a new statement plant to your collection, we've got plenty of indoor plant inspiration waiting in store.
From easy-care favourites to lush leafy beauties, there's something for every space and every level of plant parent. 🪴
Pop into your local Kings and explore the range this week. Your home will thank you for it. 💚
19/06/2026
🌸 Snapped In-Store at Kings Takapuna 🌸
Camellias are flowering, mānuka are putting on a show, and there's plenty of seasonal colour popping up around the garden centre right now.
Pop into your local Kings this weekend and see what's flowering.🌿
18/06/2026
Winter doesn’t have to mean a garden without colour 🌸❄️
From soft pastels to bold seasonal blooms, now’s the perfect time to brighten garden beds, pots and outdoor spaces with plants that thrive through the cooler months.
We’ve handpicked some of our winter favourites to help bring colour, texture and life to your garden, with great offers across winter flowering plants, bulbs and more until 1 July.
Pop into your local Kings and discover just how colourful winter can be. 🌿💙
12/06/2026
🌸 Snapped In-Store at Kings Silverdale🌸
Winter colour is putting on a pretty good show right now ✨
The garden centre is bursting with blooms, vibrant colour and plenty of inspiration for brightening up your garden through the cooler months.
Whether you're refreshing a few pots, planting up the front entrance, or adding colour to your garden beds, there's plenty to discover in-store.
Pop in and see what's blooming at your local Kings 🌿
09/06/2026
Planning a summer of homegrown strawberries? 🍓 Now's the time to plant.
Strawberries establish beautifully through winter, rewarding you with stronger plants and plenty of delicious fruit when the warmer months arrive.
Here are a few tips to help your strawberries thrive:
🍓 Choose a sunny spot with well-draining soil
🍓 Enrich the soil before planting with Kings Compost and Kings Sheep Pellets
🍓 Feed established plants regularly with Kings Strawberry Food
🍓 Mulch with Strawberry Straw to help keep fruit clean and off the soil
🍓 Protect ripening berries from hungry birds with netting
There's nothing quite like picking sun-ripened strawberries from your own garden. Pop into your local Kings and get your strawberry patch started this winter 🌱🍓
04/06/2026
A little colour goes a long way in winter 💜
Bright blooms, flowering shrubs and productive plants can transform your garden through the cooler months, bringing colour, texture and interest when it's needed most.
🌿 Hebes 20% off
🤍 Leptospermum 25% off
❤️ Rhubarb 20% off
🌸 Colourmaster Flower Range 4 for $20
Pop into your local Kings and discover what's blooming this winter.
15/05/2026
🌸 Snapped Instore 🌸
Soaking up the sunshine at Kings today ☀️
From soft camellia blooms and vibrant bougainvillea to masses of chrysanthemum and cyclamen colour, the garden centre is looking extra beautiful right now 🌿✨
And that’s just a glimpse… there are plenty of blooms waiting to be discovered in-store.
Pop in and find your next favourite 🌸
13/05/2026
🍂 Autumn Super Savers are here for one week only! 🍂
Get your garden ready for the season ahead with great savings on planting and garden maintenance essentials 🌿
✂️ 30% OFF Cutting & Pruning Tools - tackle tidy-ups with ease
🌼 30% OFF Spring Bulbs - plant now for vibrant spring colour
🐑 Kings Sheep Pellets 8kg now $14.99 - improve your soil for stronger, healthier plants
Hurry, Ends Wednesday!
Shop instore or online at kings.co.nz 🌿
11/05/2026
Garlic has arrived 🧄🌱
Our garlic varieties are now in store and each brings something a little different to the garden and kitchen:
🧄 Garlic Fire - large bulbs with a bold, intense flavour
🧄 Garlic Printanor - the reliable all-round Kiwi favourite
🧄 Garlic Creole - premium hardneck garlic with rich flavour and excellent storage life
Plant from May through August in a sunny spot for a homegrown harvest next season.
Shop in store or online today.
11/05/2026
🌿 Check out these fresh new arrivals snapped at Kings Remuera 📸
🌸 Bromeliads - vibrant tropical colour to brighten your space
💜 Lavender - beautifully scented and loved by bees
🌿 Hellebores - gorgeous seasonal blooms for winter gardens
❤️ Leucadendrons - striking foliage and colour for added texture in the garden
Perfect for refreshing pots, brightening garden beds or finding your next favourite plant 🌿
Shop instore or online at kings.co.nz
Address
224 Universal Drive
Auckland
0610
**Travel Directions to Universal Drive, Auckland**
**By Public Transport:**
1. **Bus:** Take a bus that services the route to Universal Drive. Check local schedules for the nearest bus stop and routes that connect to your location.
2. **Train:** If you are near a train station, take a train to the closest station (e.g., Newmarket or Britomart). From there, transfer to a bus heading towards Universal Drive.
**By Car:**
1. **From Central Auckland:** Head west on Victoria Street towards Nelson Street. Continue onto State Highway 20 (SH20) and follow signs for Manukau City.
2. **Exit at Dominion Road:** Take the exit toward Dominion Road/State Highway 20A and merge onto Dominion Road.
3. **Turn onto Universal Drive:** Follow Dominion Road until you reach the intersection with Universal Drive, then turn left.
**Parking:**
- There is parking available on-site. Look for designated parking areas upon arrival.
Make sure to check traffic conditions before your journey for the best route!
Opening Hours
| Monday |
8:30am - 5pm |
| Tuesday |
8:30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday |
8:30am - 5pm |
| Thursday |
8:30am - 5pm |
| Friday |
8:30am - 5pm |
| Saturday |
8:30am - 5pm |
| Sunday |
8:30am - 5pm |
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What people say
Kings Plant Barn on Universal Drive is a delightful destination for gardening enthusiasts and plant lovers alike. Recently, they have introduced a stunning range of Dahlia bulbs, perfect for adding vibrant colors and breathtaking blooms to your garden. With unique varieties available, it's an excellent opportunity to prepare your outdoor space for a spectacular display.
For those looking to cultivate delicious fruits, Kings Plant Barn offers fantastic options for strawberry planting. Their Tui Strawberry Mix and Tui Strawberry Straw are both affordably priced, making it easy to start your berry patch. Plus, Garden Club members can enjoy exclusive deals that enhance the experience of growing your own strawberries.
If you're in search of indoor plants that are safe for pets, look no further than the Parlour Palm. This elegant houseplant not only adds a tropical touch to your home but also thrives in various light conditions while being completely pet-friendly.
Whether you're shopping in-store or online, Kings Plant Barn provides an inviting atmosphere filled with quality products that cater to all your gardening needs.
