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dichondra silver falls plant

Looking for a stunning cascading groundcover for your garden or containers? The dichondra silver falls plant is a favourite among New Zealand gardeners for its shimmering foliage and versatile growing habits. With elegant, trailing stems covered in silvery leaves, this easy-care perennial instantly transforms hanging baskets, pots, and borders into beautiful, modern displays. Whether you're aiming for a lush, drought-tolerant landscape or want to soften edges in your patio pots, the dichondra silver falls plant delivers outstanding performance and visual appeal.

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Helichrysum petiolare (Licorice Plant) is a popular evergreen plant valued for its soft silver foliage and trailing growth habit. The attractive leaves provide year round colour and texture, making it a favourite for containers, hanging baskets, borders, and groundcover plantings.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 35 cm
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Ground covering, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock
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Features and Benefits of Dichondra Silver Falls

The dichondra silver falls plant is prized for its silvery-blue, rounded foliage that looks striking against both vibrant flowers and lush greenery. The leaves have a soft, almost velvet-like texture, perfect for adding interest and contrast to your garden design. Its trailing habit, reaching up to 1 metre in length, makes it ideal for hanging baskets or spilling over the sides of raised beds.

Dichondra silver falls is also renowned for its drought tolerance and resilience in sunny spots. It thrives in full sun but will tolerate light shade, making it a fantastic choice for exposed patios, balconies, or garden beds where you want reliable coverage. The plant requires minimal maintenance—just occasional watering and trimming to keep it looking tidy.

Explore our Dichondra Silver Falls page for more details and growing tips.

How to Use Dichondra Silver Falls Plant in Your Garden

This versatile perennial is perfect for modern gardens, containers, and hanging baskets. The dichondra silver falls plant pairs beautifully with other striking foliage plants and flowering varieties. Try combining it with upright drought-tolerant options, such as the Perovskia atriplicifolia (Perovskia plant), for a bold textural contrast. For mixed containers, tuck dichondra silver falls around the edges and let the stems cascade down for a lush, layered look.

In mixed perennial borders, the dichondra silver falls plant can act as a living mulch, suppressing weeds and keeping soil cool and moist. If you're after a silver-themed garden, consider planting dichondra silver falls alongside Athyrium Silver Falls (Japanese Fern Plant) for contrasting foliage shapes, or with succulents like Crassula arborescens to extend the silvery palette.

Care Tips for Thriving Dichondra Silver Falls

The dichondra silver falls plant is simple to care for. Plant it in well-draining soil and water deeply but allow it to dry out slightly between watering—perfect for sunny, dry spots. While it thrives in full sun, partial shade won't diminish its beauty. Fertilise sparingly in spring and summer for vigorous growth. Prune back any leggy stems to encourage new growth and maintain a compact form.

If you're curious about other dichondra varieties, consider the vibrant green Dichondra Emerald Falls as an alternative or companion for a colourful display.

Why Choose Dichondra Silver Falls Plant?

For Kiwi gardeners, the dichondra silver falls plant offers low-maintenance, drought-tolerant coverage and an elegant, modern look. Its unique silver foliage suits a wide range of garden styles, from contemporary to cottage classic. With easy care and reliable performance, it's a top pick for any New Zealand landscape.

Transform your space today with Dichondra Silver Falls and discover the beauty of this exceptional trailing plant.

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