ground cover plants full sun nz
Looking for ground cover plants full sun nz? If your garden receives generous sunshine, choosing the right low-growing species is essential for vibrant, healthy coverage that thrives under tough Kiwi conditions. Full sun ground covers can help prevent soil erosion, suppress weeds, and bring colour and texture to borders, rock gardens, or large open areas around your home. New Zealand’s climate supports a fantastic range of native and ornamental ground cover plants that love sunlight, and many are uniquely suited to our local soils and landscapes.
Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter'
Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter', commonly known as Pinatoro or the NZ Daphne plant, is a mat-forming, NZ native, ground cover plant. It has small, blue foliage which becomes adorned with fragrant, white flowers in spring and results in white berries. This evergreen typically grows to 10 cm tall and 50 cm wide. Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter' is commonly used as a groundcover, added to coastal plantings, included in rock gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, grown on a bank, or positioned so it can spill out over a path or over a wall.
From $24.98
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
