flowering ground cover plants nz
Looking for vibrant, low-maintenance solutions to transform your garden? Flowering ground cover plants NZ gardeners love offer the perfect answer. These hardy, spreading plants create a carpet of colour, supress weeds, prevent soil erosion, and support pollinators all year round. Whether you’re brightening up shady corners, covering a sunny bank, or filling gaps between stepping stones, there’s a breathtaking groundcover for every situation. Discover which blooms thrive in New Zealand’s unique climate and bring your landscape to life with bursts of lasting colour.
Ajuga reptans variegata
Ajuga reptans 'Variegata' is a quick-growing, ground-covering plant that features colourful leaves that are variegated green and cream. In spring, it produces showy clusters of blue flowers as it grows to 20 cm in height and 50 cm in width. Ajuga reptans' Variegata' is an excellent variety for quickly covering large areas and is often used in borders, allowed to spill out over a path, planted around outdoor living areas, or maintained in a container.
From $17.48
Pimelea mimosa
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.
From $23.63
