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 $17.87
Pratia angulata
Pratia angulata, commonly known as Panakenake, is a fast-growing, NZ native ground cover plant. It has small, rounded, green leaves that are held densely as it grows to 10 cm tall and 2 m wide. It bears masses of white flowers in spring, which are followed by red-purple berries in autumn. Pratia angulata is an easy-to-grow plant commonly used as an attractive ground cover, planted around rocks, or allowed to trail over the edge of a small wall. It is also well-suited to trailing over the sides of a pot.
From $20.01
