tough ground cover plants
Looking for tough ground cover plants that can thrive in New Zealand's varied climate while effortlessly keeping your garden tidy and weed-free? Whether your landscape faces dry winds, heavy foot traffic, or the occasional drought, the right ground cover offers resilient green carpets that save time and effort. With a focus on durability, low maintenance, and visual appeal, tough ground cover plants are the unsung heroes of many Kiwi gardens—perfect for banks, pathways, borders, and difficult patches where other plants struggle.
Coprosma acerosa
Coprosma acerosa, also known as Sand Coprosma or Tātaraheke, is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover well-suited to exposed and coastal environments. It features dense, tangled, prostrate growth with delicate, needle-like foliage in shades of green to bronze.
From $7.50
Juniperus conferta
Juniperus conferta, commonly known as Shore Juniper, is a hardy evergreen conifer valued for its dense, spreading habit and fresh green foliage. It provides year round structure and is well suited to coastal and exposed sites in New Zealand. This tough plant is ideal for groundcover, slopes, or low maintenance gardens.
From $192.51
