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ground cover banksia

Searching for a low-growing, beautiful, and hardy solution for your garden bank or embankment? Ground cover banksia is an ideal choice for gardeners across New Zealand looking to prevent erosion, cover unsightly patches, and add year-round colour and texture to their landscape. These native Australian gems provide stunning foliage and blooms while thriving in tough conditions, making them a smart, sustainable option for residential gardens, rural properties, and coastal environments alike.

Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata' plants in pots.

Coprosma kirkii 'variegata'

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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.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Ground covering, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Rock
Grevillea 'Aussie Crawl' plant with pink flowers and colourful foliage.

Grevillea Aussie Crawl

Grevillea 'Aussie Crawl' is a hardy evergreen groundcover valued for its dense spreading habit, attractive finely divided foliage, and masses of colourful spider like flowers that attract birds and pollinators. It is ideal for banks, borders, coastal gardens, and low maintenance landscapes throughout New Zealand.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Ground covering, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
Muehlenbeckia complexa (Pohuehue) growing as a topiary hedge.
Muehlenbeckia complexa (Pohuehue)

Muehlenbeckia complexa (Pohuehue) is a vigorous, hardy NZ native climber or groundcover. It features wiry, twining stems and small, glossy green...

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Coprosma kirkii green foliage held on yellow stems.
Coprosma kirkii

Coprosma kirkii, commonly known as Creeping Coprosma, is a hardy NZ native groundcover shrub valued for its dense, trailing habit and small glossy...

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Muehlenbeckia axillaris growing as a ground cover.
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Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' growing on a pergola and featuring masses of stunning yellow flowers.
Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' (Banksia Rose)

Rosa banksiae 'Lutea' (Yellow Banksia Rose) is a stunning climbing rose admired for its masses of soft yellow double flowers produced in spring. This...

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Rosa banksiae 'Alba' growing on a pergola and featuring masses of stunning white flowers.
Rosa banksiae 'Alba' (Banksia Rose)

Rosa banksiae 'Alba' (White Banksia Rose) is a spectacular climbing rose prized for its masses of small pure white flowers produced in spring. This...

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Coprosma acerosa growing on a sand dune.
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Coprosma acerosa, also known as Sand Coprosma or Tātaraheke, is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover well-suited to exposed and coastal...

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Hedera canariensis variegata green and cream foliage.
Hedera canariensis Variegata

Hedera canariensis ‘Variegata’ is a striking evergreen climber known for its large, glossy green leaves edged with creamy-white variegation. This...

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Acaena novae-zelandiae colourful foliage.
Acaena novae-zelandiae (Piripiri)

Acaena novae-zelandiae is a hardy NZ native groundcover commonly known as Bidgee Widgee. It is admired for its fine green foliage and small burr like...

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Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' (prostrate Juniper) growing as a tidy ground cover.
Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' (Japanese Dwarf Juniper)

Juniperus procumbens 'Nana', commonly known as the Prostrate Juniper, is a ground-hugging conifer that forms a carpet of blue-green, needle-like...

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Silver leaves and pink flowers on a Stachys byzantina plants in a garden.
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Hedera 'Golden Ingot' plant with green and yellow foliage.
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Hedera helix ‘Golden Ingot’ is a striking evergreen ivy admired for its bright golden-yellow foliage edged with soft green tones. This compact and...

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Carex solandri grass in a NZ native planting.
Carex solandri

Carex solandri is a NZ native, ornamental grass that features attractive, dark green foliage. The foliage emerges upright and develops a gentle and...

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Ophiopogon japonicus nana (dwarf Mondo grass) growing between paving stones.
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Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana' is a dwarf or mini Mondo Grass grown for its delicate, dark green foliage. Flower spikes are borne in summer and bear...

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Ficus pumila 'Ice Caps' plant with trailling variegated foliage.
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Ficus 'Ice Caps' is a variety of Creeping Fig that features variegated leaves. It carries small, heart-shaped leaves which are light green with a...

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Lomandra Green Allure plant with lush, green foliage.
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Lomandra Green Allure is widely used in landscaping projects across NZ. It is commonly mass planted as a ground cover or on a bank, included in...

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Arthropodium cirratum (Rengarenga) plants in flower with lush green foliage in a border garden.
Arthropodium cirratum (Rengarenga Lily)

Arthropodium cirratum, commonly known as Rengarenga Lily or New Zealand Rock Lily, is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial native to New Zealand. It...

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Ophiopogon planiscapus (Mondo Grass) with lush green foliage growing as a ground cover.
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Ophiopogon planiscapus, commonly known as Dwarf Lilyturf, is a Mondo grass grown for its fine, dark green foliage and short stature. The foliage is...

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Hedera helix 'Needlepoint' creeping stems with green foliage.
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Hedera helix ‘Needlepoint’ is a refined evergreen ivy featuring small, deeply lobed leaves with a delicate, pointed shape. This compact and elegant...

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Rubus pentalobus (Creeping Raspberry)

Rubus pentalobus is a hardy, low growing groundcover known for its attractive textured foliage, small white flowers, and bright red berries. This...

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A Gardenia radicans shrub looking amazing with lush foliage and white flowers.
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Gardenia radicans is a compact, low-growing shrub prized for its glossy green foliage and intensely fragrant white flowers. Blooming from late spring...

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Chamaemelum nobile plants with white flowers and lush, green foliage.
Chamaemelum nobile (Chamomile)

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Leptinella dioica (Bachelor Button Plant) is a low growing evergreen groundcover valued for its fine fern like foliage and ability to create a dense...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet Pink' stunning pink flowers.
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Rose 'Flower Carpet Pink' is a low growing ground cover rose loved for its masses of clear pink flowers, spreading habit, and dependable garden...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet Gold' is a low growing ground cover rose that delivers a bright display of golden yellow blooms across a long flowering season...

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A Lithodora 'Grace Ward' plant with blue flowers in a rock garden.
Lithodora 'Grace Ward'

Lithodora 'Grace Ward' is a stunning low growing evergreen perennial admired for its masses of vivid deep blue flowers that appear from spring...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet Scarlet' plants with red flowers above lush, green foliage.
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Rose 'Flower Carpet Scarlet' is a low growing ground cover rose that produces a bold display of scarlet red flowers over a long season. Its spreading...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet Red' ground cover with masses of red flowers.
Rose 'Flower Carpet Red'

Rose 'Flower Carpet Red' is a popular ground cover rose valued for its rich red flowers and outstanding disease resistance. This tough rose performs...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet White' plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.
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Rose 'Flower Carpet White' is a popular ground cover rose valued for its masses of pure white flowers and exceptional disease resistance. This tough...

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Coprosma kirkii 'variegata'

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Why Choose Ground Cover Banksia?

Ground cover banksias are renowned for their resilience and unique appearance. Unlike their upright cousins, these prostrate varieties hug the ground, creating thick carpets of attractive leaves and eye-catching flowers. They’re perfectly suited for stabilising banks or slopes, suppressing weeds, and offering habitat for native wildlife. With drought tolerance, low maintenance needs, and resistance to poor soils, ground cover banksia fits perfectly in both modern and traditional garden designs.

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Planting and Caring for Ground Cover Banksia

Planting a ground cover banksia is straightforward. These tough natives prefer well-drained soil, a sunny position, and minimal interference once established. A layer of mulch helps retain moisture and keep roots cool, while occasional pruning encourages denser growth and more prolific flowering. If you’re gardening on a slope, banksia is a natural fit due to its soil-binding root system. Water sparingly after the first year, and enjoy a garden that’s both beautiful and fuss-free.

Using Banksia in New Zealand Gardens

Ground cover banksia works wonders in a range of garden styles—from coastal and native plantings to contemporary landscapes. For larger areas, mix your ground cover banksia with upright forms like Banksia spinulosa (Hairpin Banksia) or Banksia marginata (Silver Banksia) for height, contrast and extended flowering periods. Ground cover banksia also pairs well with grasses, succulents and other drought-tolerant natives for a layered, natural effect.

Where to Buy Ground Cover Banksia

Ready to transform your garden bank? Explore our range of ground cover banksia varieties, including Banksia integrifolia prostrate, Banksia blechnifolia, and Banksia Coastal Cushion. We offer healthy plants suited for New Zealand conditions, along with expert advice to help your garden thrive.

Ground cover banksia will give your garden structure, colour, and long-term performance—all with minimal effort. Browse our selection and find the perfect plants for your next project.

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