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Ground Cover Flowering Plants

Ajuga reptans variegata (Variegated Bugleweed)

Ajuga reptans variegata, commonly known as Bugleweed, Common Bugle, or Carpet Bugle, is a quick growing, ground covering plant that features colourful leaves that are variegated green and cream. In spring, it produces showy clusters of blue flowers as it grows to 20 cm tall and 50 cm wide. Ajuga reptans variegata is a great variety for covering large areas quickly and is often used in borders, allowed to spill out over a path, planted around outdoor living areas, or maintained in a container.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 20 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern

Vinca minor Blue (Lesser Periwinkle)

Vinca minor Blue is a variety of the commonly known, Periwinkle, features bright green leaves which are held densely on stems that creep along the ground. Single, blue flowers adorn the plant through spring as it grows to about 20 cm tall and 1 m wide. Vinca minor Blue is commonly used where a hardy groundcover is required. It can be mown to ‘freshen it up’ and will regrow again without issue. It is also often grown in a container or hanging basket where it can cascade over the sides.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 20 cm
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Shade
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Ajuga Jungle Beauty (Ajuga reptans Jungle Beauty)

Ajuga Jungle Beauty, commonly known as Bugleweed, Common Bugle, or Carpet Bugle, is a ground covering plant that features dark green leaves tinged...

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Helianthemum Double Pink (Rock Rose Plant)

Helianthemum Double Pink, commonly known as the Rock Rose Plant, is a ground covering plant grown for its amazing double, pink flowers. The showy...

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Pratia angulata

Pratia angulata, commonly known as Panakenake, is a fast growing, NZ native ground cover plant. It carries small and rounded, green leaves which are...

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Vinca minor Illumination

Vinca minor Illumination is a variety of the commonly known, Periwinkle, and is a popular, evergreen perennial often used as a ground cover. It...

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Rose Flower Carpet Scarlet

Rose Flower Carpet Scarlet is a ground cover rose that features masses of showy, scarlet red flowers. The flowers are complemented with glossy, dark...

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Westringia Mundi (White Flowering Westringia)

Westringia Mundi is a variety of the commonly known, Coastal Rosemary, and is grown for its lovely foliage and great form. It grows as a spreading...

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Rose Flower Carpet Gold

Rose Flower Carpet Gold is a popular ground cover rose that features masses of showy, yellow flowers. Flowering begins in spring and will continue...

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Westringia Low Horizon with green foliage and white flowers.

Westringia Low Horizon (White Flowering Westringia)

Westringia Low Horizon is a variety of the commonly known, Coastal Rosemary, and is a fast growing, shrub. It features narrow grey-green leaves held...

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Rose Flower Carpet Yellow

Rose Flower Carpet Yellow is a popular ground cover rose that features masses of showy, yellow flowers. Flowering begins in spring and will continue...

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Rose Flower Carpet Red

Rose Flower Carpet Red is a popular ground cover rose that features masses of showy, dark red flowers. The flowers are complemented with glossy, dark...

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Pratia puberula Alba (Isotoma fluviatilis)

Pratia puberula Alba, commonly known as the White Star Creeper, is a NZ native that is often grown as a hardy ground cover. The small leaves on this...

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Juniperus procumbens Nana

Juniperus procumbens Nana, commonly known as the Japanese Juniper, is a ground hugging conifer that forms a carpet of blue-green, needle-like leaves...

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Rose Flower Carpet Pink

Rose Flower Carpet Pink features large trusses of semi-double, pink flowers. Flowering begins in spring and continues until autumn provided the spent...

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Ajuga Chocolate Chip (Chocolate Chip Bugleweed Plant)

Ajuga Chocolate Chip, commonly known as Bugleweed, Common Bugle, or Carpet Bugle, is grown for its dwarf habit and chocolate coloured foliage. It...

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Rose Flower Carpet White

Rose Flower Carpet White is a variety of rose that features large trusses of semi-double, white flowers. Flowering begins in spring and continues...

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Dichondra Silver Falls (Silver Falls Plant)

Dichondra Silver Falls, commonly known as Silver Ponyfoot, is an herbaceous perennial grown for its cascading foliage. This plant produces small and...

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Carex Everest (Japanese Sedge Plant)

Carex Everest features grass like leaves that are variegated with dark green centres and silver-white edges. It typically grows to 35 cm tall and the...

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Loropetalum 'China Pink' ground cover plant with purple foliage.

Loropetalum China Pink (Fringe Flower)

Loropetalum China Pink produces fragrant, pink flowers in winter which are both unusual and appealing. The foliage is oval, rich purple, and held...

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Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant)

Sedum rubrotinctum, commonly known as the Jelly Bean Plant, is an herbaceous perennial with succulent, jelly bean-like leaves. The small leaves are...

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Westringia Wynyabbie Highlight (Purple Flowering Westringia)

Westringia Wynyabbie Highlight is a fast growing and very attractive shrub. It features fine and narrow leaves which are variegated cream and dark...

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Carex Everlime (Lime Grass Plant)

Carex Everlime is an ornamental grass native to Japan that features slender, arching leaves that are variegated dark green and lime. Short, brown...

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Carex virgata (Pukio Plant)

Carex virgata is a clump-forming ornamental grass growing up to 1 metre tall. Known for its fine, arching green foliage, it adds graceful movement...

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Loropetalum chinense (Fringe Flower)

Loropetalum chinense produces interesting, spider-like flowers that fragrant and pink through winter. The foliage on this bushy plant is oval, mid...

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Loropetalum chinense var Rubrum (Fringe Flower)

Loropetalum chinense var Rubrum features spectacularly coloured flowers and foliage. It produces fragrant, spider-like, pink-red flowers during...

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Loropetalum Plum Gorgeous (Fringe Flower)

Loropetalum Plum Gorgeous is a variety of Loropetalum grown for its interesting flowers. It produces fragrant, spider-like, dark pink flowers during...

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Loropetalum Burgundy with lush, purple foliage in a garden.

Loropetalum Burgundy (Fringe Flower)

Loropetalum Burgundy produces fragrant, pink flowers through winter and spring which are unusual yet very aesthetic. The foliage is oval, rich...

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Loropetalum Red Temple (Fringe Flower)

Loropetalum Red Temple produces mildly fragrant, pink-red flowers through winter, which are both unusual and appealing. The foliage on this bushy...

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Loropetalum Plum Delight (Fringe Flower)

Loropetalum Plum Delight features spectacularly coloured flowers and foliage. It produces mildly fragrant, pink flowers through winter and spring...

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Phaedranthus buccinatorius (Mexican Blood Flower)

Phaedranthus buccinatorius, commonly known as the Mexican Blood Flower, is a stunning tropical climber. It features showy and fragrant, trumpet...

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Loropetalum Blonde and Gorgeous (Fringe Flower)

Loropetalum Blonde and Gorgeous features interesting flowers and pendulous growth habit. Through spring and autumn, it produces spider-like, white...

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Ajuga reptans variegata (Variegated Bugleweed)

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