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Flowering Ground Cover Plants Nz

Pimelea mimosa (Pimelea)

Pimelea mimosa is a mat forming, NZ native, ground covering plant. It has soft, blue-grey leaves which are held on stems that tend to climb over objects. The plant becomes adorned with tiny, white flowers during summer. This evergreen typically grows to 30 cm tall and 80 cm wide, and performs best when grown in full sun on a well-drained soil. Pimelea mimosa is commonly used as a groundcover, added to coastal plantings, included in cottage gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, or mass planted on a bank.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 30 cm
Spread: 80 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native

Pratia angulata

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Pratia angulata, commonly known as Panakenake, is a fast growing, NZ native ground cover plant. It carries small and rounded, green leaves which are held densely as it grows to 10 cm tall and 2 m wide. It bears masses of white flowers in spring which are followed by red-purple berries in autumn. Pratia angulata is an easy plant to grow and is commonly used as attractive ground cover, planted around rocks, or allowed to trail over the edge of small wall. It is also well suited to trailing over the sides of a pot.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 10 cm
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Rock
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Selliera radicans

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Helianthemum Double Pink (Rock Rose Plant)

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Carex virgata (Pukio Plant)

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Westringia Wynyabbie Highlight (Purple Flowering Westringia)

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Rose Flower Carpet Scarlet (Rosa Flower Carpet Scarlet)

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Carex Everest (Japanese Sedge Plant)

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Vinca minor Blue (Lesser Periwinkle)

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Carex Everlime (Lime Grass Plant)

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Loropetalum chinense (Fringe Flower)

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Loropetalum Plum Delight (Fringe Flower)

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Loropetalum Plum Gorgeous (Fringe Flower)

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Loropetalum Red Temple (Fringe Flower)

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Rose Flower Carpet White (White Carpet Roses)

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Loropetalum Fire Dance (Fringe Flower)

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Clivia Red (Red Clivia Plants)

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Pimelea mimosa (Pimelea)

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