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orange ground cover plants

Looking to add a splash of vibrant colour to your garden? Orange ground cover plants are a striking choice, offering a unique warmth and energy that sets your landscape apart. Whether you’re aiming for a rich tapestry across your borders or an eye-catching feature in a rock garden, ground covers with orange hues provide both beauty and practical benefits like weed suppression and soil retention. In New Zealand gardens, these plants thrive in sunny spots, enlivening pathways, sloping banks, and containers with their distinctive blooms and foliage.

Orange foliage on Carex testacea.

Carex testacea

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Carex testacea, commonly known as Orange Sedge, is a striking New Zealand native grass admired for its fine, arching foliage that turns a brilliant orange and copper tone, especially in full sun. This hardy evergreen sedge adds year round texture and colour to gardens and landscapes.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Hemerocallis 'Orange Star' colourful flowers.

Hemerocallis 'Orange Star'

Hemerocallis 'Orange Star' is a variety of the commonly known, Day Lily, and features very showy flowers. The impressive, burnt orange blooms are only at peak condition for a day or so, but are continually produced through summer. They are held above the strap-like, green leaves as it grows to 50 cm tall and the same wide.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Bougainvillea 'Hawaiian Orange' flowers.
Bougainvillea 'Hawaiian Orange'

Bougainvillea ‘Hawaiian Orange’ is a stunning and vigorous climber that produces a brilliant display of fiery orange bracts throughout the warmer...

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Choisya ternata with lush foliage and white flowers.
Choisya ternata (Mexican Mock Orange)

Choisya ternata, commonly known as Mexican Orange Blossom, is a lush, evergreen shrub prized for its glossy green foliage and clusters of fragrant...

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Chaenomeles 'Double Take Orange'

Chaenomeles 'Double Take Orange' is a compact deciduous shrub prized for its spectacular display of large, double orange flowers. The vibrant blooms...

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Strelitzia reginae (Orange Bird Of Paradise)

Strelitzia reginae (Crane Flower, Bird Of Paradise) is an iconic tropical plant known for its bold orange and blue flowers that resemble a bird in...

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Orange Navelate fruit.
Orange 'Navelate'

Orange ‘Navelate’ is a premium late season navel orange variety prized for its sweet, seedless fruit and smooth, easy to peel skin. Perfect for...

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Orange 'Barnfield' orange fruit with orange flesh ona table.
Orange Barnfield

Orange ‘Barnfield’ is a premium navel orange variety prized for its excellent flavour, seedless fruit, and reliable crops. This outstanding citrus...

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'Valencia' orange fruit.
Orange 'Valencia'

The ‘Valencia’ orange is a world-famous citrus variety celebrated for its sweet, juicy flavour and excellent juicing qualities. Perfect for New...

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'Navelina' orange fruit.
Orange 'Navelina'

Orange ‘Navelina’ is a superb early season navel orange variety known for its sweet, seedless fruit and smooth, easy to peel skin. Perfect for New...

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Orange 'Washington Navel' orange fruit.
Orange 'Washington Navel'

The ‘Washington Navel’ orange is the most famous navel orange variety, celebrated for its sweet flavour, seedless fruit, and easy-to-peel skin. This...

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Orange 'Best Seedless' orange fruit with orange flesh.
Orange 'Best Seedless'

The ‘Best Seedless’ Orange is a superb variety prized for its deliciously sweet, seedless fruit and easy-to-peel skin. Perfect for New Zealand...

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Orange 'Powell Navel' orange fruit.
Orange 'Powell Navel'

Orange ‘Powell Navel’ is a premium late season navel variety renowned for its sweet flavour, seedless fruit, and long hanging ability on the tree...

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Orange 'Harwood Late' orange fruit.
Orange 'Harwood Late'

Orange ‘Harwood Late’ is a superb late season navel orange variety prized for its sweet, seedless fruit and smooth, easy to peel skin. This reliable...

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'Cara Cara' orange fruit.
Orange 'Cara Cara'

The ‘Cara Cara’ Orange is a highly sought-after citrus variety, famous for its striking pink flesh and sweet, low-acid flavour. This seedless navel...

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Blood Orange fruit with blood-red flesh.
Orange Blood Orange

Blood Orange is a highly distinctive citrus variety admired for its rich red flesh and sweet yet tangy flavour. Perfect for New Zealand gardens, this...

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A 'Fukumoto' Orange tree with orange fruit.
Orange 'Fukumoto'

How to grow Orange ‘Fukumoto’ in NZ

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Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata' plants in pots.
Coprosma kirkii 'variegata'

Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata' is a hardy NZ native groundcover shrub admired for its trailing habit and attractive variegated foliage of green edged...

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Muehlenbeckia axillaris growing as a ground cover.
Muehlenbeckia axillaris (Creeping Wire Vine)

Muehlenbeckia axillaris, commonly known as Creeping Wire Vine, is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover with wiry stems and small, dark green...

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Disphyma australe pink flowers and fleshy, green leaves.
Disphyma australe (NZ Ice Plant)

Disphyma australe, commonly known as NZ Ice Plant, is a hardy and attractive groundcover valued for its fleshy, bright green foliage and striking...

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Shadecloth - 70% Shade (Shade Cloth For Plants)

This shade cloth for plants, which is also used as plant windbreaks, reduces light levels and windspeeds by 70%. Therefore, 30% of the wind or light...

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Stromanthe triostar plant.
Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant)

Stromanthe Triostar is a popular indoor plant owing to its lush and colourful foliage. It features elegant, dark green, pink, and cream-coloured...

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Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant) bright red foliage.
Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant)

Sedum rubrotinctum, commonly known as Jelly Bean Plant or Pork and Beans Plant, is a compact, low-growing succulent reaching 15–20 cm tall and...

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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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Coprosma acerosa growing on a sand dune.
Coprosma acerosa

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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Moss pole for plants.
Moss Pole For Plants (Moss Pole For Plants)

These moss poles for plants are made from Coir Fibre (i.e., the husks of coconuts). They are an eco-friendly option to help plants grow healthier and...

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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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Ajuga 'Catlins Giant' plants with green foliage and blue flowers growing in a garden bed.
Ajuga 'Catlins Giant'

Ajuga 'Catlins Giant' (Bugleweed Plant) is a vigorous evergreen groundcover valued for its large glossy dark green leaves and striking blue flower...

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A strong and studry planting spade.
Ace1 Planting Spade

The Ace 1 planting spade is a must for any gardener. This spade is designed so it can penetrate the ground easily without jarring the wrists in the...

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Fertiliser for acid loving plants

Fertiliser for acid loving plants provides targeted nutrition for plants that perform best in acidic soil conditions. It helps support healthy...

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A large Monstera deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant) in a garden with lush, green leaves.
Monstera deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant)

Monstera deliciosa, also known as the Swiss Cheese or Fruit Salad Plant, is a popular indoor tropical plant loved for its striking, holey leaves and...

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A Gardenia radicans shrub looking amazing with lush foliage and white flowers.
Gardenia radicans

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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Carex testacea

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Why Choose Orange Ground Cover Plants?

Orange ground cover plants deliver more than just dazzling colour. They attract beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies, encourage biodiversity, and often have lower maintenance needs than taller perennials. With varieties suited to a wide range of garden styles—from subtropical to cottage—these plants make it easy to coordinate bold garden schemes or introduce cheerful contrast alongside greens, purples, and whites. Many options are drought-tolerant, perfect for our warmer, drier regions.

Top Picks for Orange Ground Cover Plants

While true orange ground cover plants are relatively rare, some exceptional low-growing perennials and compact shrubs serve the purpose beautifully. Gardeners seeking a bold carpet effect can pair these with compatible ground covers in yellow or red for a dazzling gradient.

Hemerocallis 'Orange Star'

Ideal for borders or mass plantings, Hemerocallis 'Orange Star' delivers striking, star-shaped orange blooms above mounds of arching foliage from late spring to autumn. This daylily is hardy, adaptable, and low-maintenance, forming dense clumps that help suppress weeds and provide vibrant ground cover.

Kniphofia Dwarf Orange (Torchlily)

For a modern spin on ground covering, Kniphofia Dwarf Orange (Torchlily) features dramatic, torch-like spikes of vivid orange flowers. Its compact habit and tolerance for dry, poor soils make it an excellent ground cover for challenging spots. Mass plant for dramatic colour, or mix with grasses in contemporary landscape designs.

Honourable Mentions: Shrubs With Orange Appeal

For larger spots or bank planting, consider compact orange-flowering shrubs. Murraya paniculata (Orange Jessamine) offers glossy foliage and sweetly fragrant, creamy orange flowers. While more upright, it can be pruned low to serve as a robust ground cover in wider beds.

If you enjoy the look of orange in lush, shrubby plantings, Choisya ternata (Mexican Mock Orange) brings an orange-tinged display with aromatic foliage, and Abutilon Orange provides lantern-like blooms in a soft ground-hugging form when kept trimmed and shaped.

Growing Tips for Orange Ground Cover Plants

To get the best from your orange ground cover plants, plant in free-draining soil in full sun to part shade. Mulching around new plants conserves moisture and deters weeds. Water until established, then enjoy their low-care nature. Deadhead spent blooms and divide clumps every few years for continuous performance.

Orange ground cover plants are perfect for jazzing up rockeries, softening retaining walls, or tying together vibrant mixed borders. Explore our range of perennials and shrubs, and bring fresh energy to your garden this season.

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