creeping thyme ground cover nz
Creeping thyme ground cover is fast becoming a favourite among New Zealand gardeners looking for a tough, attractive, and low-maintenance solution for their landscapes. Whether you're tackling bare patches, building pathways, or simply adding vibrant colour to your garden, creeping thyme ground cover NZ varieties offer a combination of adaptability and charm that few other plants can match. These evergreen perennials are renowned for their delicate foliage, aromatic scent, and seasonal bursts of flowers. From sunny lawns to tricky spots between paving stones, creeping thyme ground covers transform any space with their lush carpets and are easy to care for in most Kiwi climates.
Muehlenbeckia complexa (Pohuehue)
Muehlenbeckia complexa (Pohuehue) is a vigorous, hardy NZ native climber or groundcover. It features wiry, twining stems and small, glossy green leaves that create dense coverage. Growing up to 4 m wide and 2 m high, it’s perfect for fences, banks, or walls. Pohuehue tolerates wind, salt spray, and dry conditions once established. Small, white flowers are followed by black berries, attracting birds and making it an excellent choice for both erosion control and biodiversity.
From $20.63
Coprosma kirkii 'variegata'
Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata' is a hardy NZ native groundcover shrub admired for its trailing habit and attractive variegated foliage of green edged with cream. This evergreen plant provides year round colour and texture while suppressing weeds and covering bare ground. Naturally tough and adaptable, it thrives in coastal conditions, exposed sites, and light frost. Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata' is both practical and decorative in NZ gardens and landscapes.
From $16.95
