ground cover plants for dry shaded areas
Finding the right ground cover plants for dry shaded areas can transform those tricky corners of your garden into lush, beautiful spaces. Dry shade, often found beneath mature trees, along building foundations, or under eaves, brings a real challenge for gardeners in New Zealand. Traditional lawn and most flowering perennials struggle in these conditions, but the right ground cover plants can thrive where others fail—adding texture, greenery, and even flowers to your shady, moisture-sparse spots.
Grevillea Gaudichaudii (Grevillea x gaudichaudii)
Grevillea Gaudichaudii, commonly known as Spider Flower, is a hardy and attractive groundcover plant. Attractive, dark green and purple tinted foliage has a lush and fresh appearance and is held on prostrate branches. Showy, spider-like, burgundy-coloured flowers are produced from spring through autumn as it grows to 30 cm tall and 2 m wide. Grevillea Gaudichaudii is commonly used as a groundcover, included in a mixed planting, added to a tropical garden, maintained in a container, or mass planted around larger trees or on a bank. It looks amazing when allowed to cascade over walls and rocks.
Hedera canariensis
Hedera canariensis, commonly known as Canary Island Ivy, is a vigorous evergreen climber valued for its large, glossy green leaves and rapid growth. Ideal for covering fences, walls, and pergolas, it also makes an excellent ground cover for shaded or difficult areas. This hardy and adaptable plant adds lush texture and greenery to New Zealand gardens all year round with minimal care.
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