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Shade Loving Ground Cover Plants

Ajuga Catlins Giant (Ajuga reptans Catlin's Giant)

Ajuga Catlins Giant, commonly known as Bugleweed, Common Bugle, or Carpet Bugle, forms a mat of glossy, burgundy leaves as it grows to 25 cm tall and 80 cm wide. Stems carrying showy clusters of deep blue flowers rise above the foliage in spring. Ajuga Catlins Giant is commonly used as a ground cover, planted around the base of larger tree and shrubs, used in shaded areas, added to cottage gardens, or maintained in a container.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 25 cm
Spread: 80 cm
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Shade
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Frontyard, Mediterranean, 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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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

Vinca Elizabeth Cran is a variety of the commonly known, Lesser Periwinkle, features small, dark green leaves which are held densely on stems that...

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Coprosma kirkii (Kirks Coprosma)

Coprosma kirkii, also known as Kirk’s Coprosma, is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover featuring dense, spreading growth and small, olive-green...

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Carex virgata (Pukio Plant)

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...

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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...

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Selliera radicans

Selliera radicans, commonly known as Remuremu, is a NZ native, herbaceous perennial that forms a tight mat of bright green leaves. The glossy and...

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Gardenia radicans (Miniature Gardenia)

Gardenia radicans, commonly known as Creeping or Rock Gardenia, is a stunning ground cover plant that procures showy, pure white, double flowers...

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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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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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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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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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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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Ligularia reniformis (Tractor Seat Plant)

Ligularia reniformis, commonly known as the Tractor Seat Plant, is grown for its lush foliage and flowers. It grows to 75 cm tall and the same wide...

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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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Shadecloth - 70% Shade (Shade Cloth For Plants)

This shade cloth for plants, which is also used as plant windbreaks, reduces light levels and windspeeds by 70%. Therefore, 30% of the wind or light...

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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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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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Gardenia True Love

Gardenia True Love is a beautiful and popular plant because of its exquisite, intensely fragrant, double, pure white blooms. It typically grows to 1...

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Clivia Red (Red Clivia Plants)

Clivia Red is an herbaceous perennial grown for its impressive blooms. Clusters of large and showy, bright red flowers are borne on slender stems...

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Rose Flower Carpet Red (Carpet Roses 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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Buxus microphylla (Japanese Box Plant)

Buxus microphylla, commonly known as Japanese Box or Littleleaf Boxwood, is a compact evergreen shrub renowned for its dense, glossy green foliage...

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Maranta Rabbit Tracks (Prayer Plant)

Maranta Rabbit Tracks features broad leaves that are a mix of dark green and black in a symmetrical pattern. It grows as a clump to about 20 cm tall...

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Rose Flower Carpet Yellow (Yellow Carpet Roses)

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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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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Monstera deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant)

Monstera deliciosa, also known as the Swiss Cheese Plant, is a popular indoor tropical plant loved for its striking, holey leaves and easy-care...

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Stromanthe triostar plant.

Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant)

Stromanthe Triostar is a popular indoor plant owing to its lush and colourful foliage. It features elegant, dark green, pink, and cream-coloured...

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Leucadendron Loving Memory

Leucadendron Loving Memory is a variety of Leucadendron grown for its amazing, Protea like flowers. The flowers which are held year-round are made up...

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Senecio peregrinus (Dolphins Plants)

Senecio peregrinus, commonly known as String of Dolphins, is a succulent grown for its interesting, dolphin shaped foliage. It produces masses of the...

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Radermachera sinica (Chinese Doll Plant)

The Radermachera sinica plant, commonly known as the Chinese Doll Plant, is an evergreen shrub grown for its impressive foliage. This subtropical...

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Ajuga Catlins Giant (Ajuga reptans Catlin's Giant)

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