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Ground Cover Plants For Clay Soil Nz

Carex virgata (Pukio Plant)

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Carex virgata, commonly known as Pukio or Swamp Sedge, is a fast growing, NZ native grass, often found in swampy areas. It features handsome, bright green leaves that have a graceful arch, and typically grows to 1 m tall and the same wide, though it will colonise larger areas with time. The vigorous and colonising nature of Carex virgata makes it ideal for wetland plantings and planting alongside meandering streams. It has great aesthetics that also makes it a lovely addition to a mixed planting or border.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Shade, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Riparian

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
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Pimelea prostrata Blue Peter

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Coprosma Hawera (Sand Coprosma)

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Fuchsia procumbens (Creeping Fuchsia)

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Pratia angulata

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Selliera radicans

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Casuarina Cousin It

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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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Coprosma kirkii Variegata

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Vinca minor Blue (Lesser Periwinkle)

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Juniperus procumbens Nana

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Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant)

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Dichondra Silver Falls (Silver Falls Plant)

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Pratia puberula Alba (Isotoma fluviatilis)

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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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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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Vinca Elizabeth Cran

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Buxus microphylla (Japanese Box Plant)

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Earthmat Plant Shelter (50 Pack)

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Clivia Red (Red Clivia Plants)

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Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)

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Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant)

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Meryta sinclairii (Puka Plant)

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Boysenberry Mapua (Boysenberry Plant)

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Senecio peregrinus (Dolphins Plants)

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Shadecloth - 70% Shade (Shade Cloth For Plants)

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Carex virgata (Pukio Plant)

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