ground cover plants for shade nz
If you’re searching for the perfect ground cover plants for shade NZ gardens, you’re in the right place. Shady spots in your garden can be challenging, but with the right selection, you can transform those dim corners into lush, thriving spaces. Whether you want to suppress weeds, protect the soil, or add year-round greenery, there are a variety of attractive, hardy ground cover options specifically suited to New Zealand conditions.
Fuchsia procumbens (Creeping Fuchsia)
Fuchsia procumbens, commonly known as Creeping Fuchsia, is a low-growing, NZ native plant valued for its unique yellow-red flowers and ornamental berries. Ideal as a groundcover, it spreads gently over shaded or partially sunny spots and adds interest to garden beds, banks, or pots.
From $14.50
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 green leaves. This evergreen plant spreads across the ground, suppressing weeds and providing year round greenery.
From $11.95
