Searching for hardy ground cover plants full sun? If you’re looking to transform a sunny spot in your garden with robust, low-maintenance ground covers, you’ve come to the right place. New Zealand gardeners know the importance of choosing ground cover plants that not only endure full sun but also thrive despite challenging conditions. Whether you need erosion control, weed suppression, or simply want to create a lush, beautiful landscape, hardy ground cover plants are the solution. Below, discover top plant choices, expert tips, and how to achieve a vibrant, sun-loving ground cover garden that lasts.

Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter', commonly known as Pinatoro or the NZ Daphne plant, is a mat-forming, NZ native, ground cover plant. It has small, blue foliage which becomes adorned with fragrant, white flowers in spring and results in white berries. This evergreen typically grows to 10 cm tall and 50 cm wide. Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter' is commonly used as a groundcover, added to coastal plantings, included in rock gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, grown on a bank, or positioned so it can spill out over a path or over a wall.
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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.
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