low maintenance ground cover plants nz
Are you searching for low maintenance ground cover plants for your garden in New Zealand? You're in the right place! Ground cover plants are a brilliant solution for those wanting to create beautiful landscapes without the fuss of high-maintenance gardening. These hardy plants not only save you time and effort but also enhance your outdoor spaces by providing color, texture, and soil stability. Whether you're looking to restrict weeds, cover bare soil, or create a tapestry of delightful greenery, low maintenance ground cover plants are the answer.
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 $24.59
Coprosma Lighthouse
Coprosma Lighthouse is a compact New Zealand native shrub, growing up to 40 cm tall and spreading to 1 meter wide. It features fine green foliage on striking dark red-brown stems, adding architectural interest to gardens. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soils, it's tolerant of coastal conditions, wind, and moderate frost. This low-maintenance plant is ideal for borders, rock gardens, and erosion control on banks.
From $20.79
