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trailing crassula

Trailing crassula is a sought-after group of cascading succulents perfect for adding lush greenery to indoor pots, hanging baskets, or outdoor gardens in New Zealand. Known for their distinctive trailing stems and fleshy leaves, these easy-care plants are wonderful for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. With their low maintenance needs, trailing crassula varieties bring texture, colour, and visual interest to your space, whether spilling over shelves inside or softening the edges of your garden beds.

Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata' plants in pots.

Coprosma kirkii 'variegata'

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Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata' is a hardy NZ native groundcover shrub admired for its trailing habit and attractive variegated foliage of green edged with cream. This evergreen plant provides year round colour and texture while suppressing weeds and covering bare ground.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 25 cm
Spread: 2.50 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Ground covering, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Rock
Hoya 'Royal Hawaiian Purple' flower cluster.

Hoya pubicalyx 'Royal Hawaiian Purple'

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Hoya pubicalyx 'Royal Hawaiian Purple' is a stunning evergreen climber prized for its thick glossy foliage and clusters of richly coloured star shaped flowers. The blooms are beautifully scented and appear on mature plants over an extended period, making this variety a favourite among indoor plant collectors and tropical garden enthusiasts.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 50 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Tropical
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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Abutilon megapotamicum red and yellow flower.
Abutilon megapotamicum

Abutilon megapotamicum, commonly known as Trailing Abutilon or Chinese Lantern, is a graceful shrub with arching stems and distinctive red and yellow...

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Helipterum 'Paper Cascade' plant in a pot with masses of white flowers.
Helipterum 'Paper Cascade'

Helipterum 'Paper Cascade' is a charming flowering plant prized for its masses of papery blooms and cascading growth habit. The colourful flowers...

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Petunia 'Easy Wave White' plant with stunning white flowers.
Petunia 'Easy Wave White'

Petunia 'Easy Wave White' is a vigorous spreading petunia valued for its pure white flowers and exceptional flowering performance. Well suited to New...

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Hoya 'Teddy' flowers.
Hoya 'Teddy Bear'

Hoya 'Teddy Bear' is a popular variety that is commonly grown as an indoor plant. It produces elongated, dark green leaves held on trailing stems...

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Hypocyrta tropicana (Goldfish Plant) with orange flowers growing as a potted plant indoors.
Hypocyrta tropicana

Hypocyrta tropicana, commonly known as the Goldfish Plant, is a popular indoor plant owing to its foliage, flowers, and great form. The dark green...

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Hedera 'Golden Ingot' plant with green and yellow foliage.
Hedera helix 'Golden Ingot'

Hedera helix 'Golden Ingot' is a striking evergreen ivy admired for its bright golden-yellow foliage edged with soft green tones. This compact and...

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Epipremnum 'Golden Queen'

Epipremnum 'Golden Queen' adds distinctive interest to NZ planting. This variety stands out for its vibrant colouring and adaptability to a wide...

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Vinca 'Elizabeth Cran'

Vinca 'Elizabeth Cran' is an attractive evergreen perennial valued for its rich green foliage, spreading habit, and colourful seasonal flowers. Its...

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Senecio peregrinus (String of Dolphins) green-grey trailing foliage.
Senecio peregrinus

Senecio peregrinus, commonly known as String of Dolphins, is a succulent grown for its interesting, dolphin-shaped foliage. It produces masses of...

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Helichrysum petiolare plants with grey foliage growing as a ground cover.
Helichrysum petiolare (Trailing Dusty Miller)

Helichrysum petiolare (Licorice Plant) is a popular evergreen plant valued for its soft silver foliage and trailing growth habit. The attractive...

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Graptopetalum paraguayense plants growing in a pot.
Graptopetalum paraguayense

Graptopetalum paraguayense (Ghost Plant) is a hardy evergreen succulent admired for its pale grey to silvery pink rosettes that create a striking...

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A stunning Bacopa 'Gulliver Pink' plant with elegant, pink flowers and green foliage.
Bacopa 'Gulliver Pink' (Pink Bacopa)

Bacopa 'Gulliver Pink' is a perennial grown for its foliage, flowers, and cascading nature. This herbaceous perennial carries lush, mid green leaves...

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Callistemon citrinus 'White Anzac' white flowers amidst green foliage.
Callistemon 'White Anzac' (White Bottlebrush)

Callistemon 'White Anzac' is a low growing spreading bottlebrush known for its elegant white flower brushes that appear from late spring through...

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Ficus pumila 'Ice Caps' plant with trailling variegated foliage.
Ficus 'Ice Caps'

Ficus 'Ice Caps' is a variety of Creeping Fig that features variegated leaves. It carries small, heart-shaped leaves which are light green with a...

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Hedera 'Silver Variegata' dark green and cream variegated foliage.
Hedera 'Silver Variegated'

Hedera 'Silver Variegated' is a striking evergreen ivy with silvery-green leaves edged in creamy white. Its elegant variegation brightens shaded...

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Hedera helix 'Needlepoint' creeping stems with green foliage.
Hedera helix 'Needlepoint'

Hedera helix 'Needlepoint' is a refined evergreen ivy featuring small, deeply lobed leaves with a delicate, pointed shape. This compact and elegant...

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Crassula sarmentosa Comet plant with colourful foliage.
Crassula sarmentosa 'Comet' (Trailing Jade Plant)

Crassula sarmentosa 'Comet' is a colourful trailing succulent valued for its bright variegated foliage and easy care nature. It is a superb choice...

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Crassula lycopodioides

Crassula lycopodioides, commonly known as the Rattail Crassula or Watch Chain Crassula, is a succulent grown for its interesting foliage. It produces...

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Gibasis geniculata plant with white flowers.
Gibasis geniculata (Tahitian Bridal Veil)

Gibasis geniculata is a delicate trailing plant known for its fine foliage and masses of small white flowers that appear throughout the warmer...

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Trachelospermum jasminoides (Star Jasmine) as a ground cover showing lush foliage and white flowers.
Trachelospermum jasminoides (Star Jasmine)

Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) is a versatile, evergreen climber renowned for its glossy green leaves and masses of highly fragrant white...

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Crassula corymbulosa plant with purple-green leaves.
Crassula corymbulosa

Crassula corymbulosa (Red Pagoda) is a striking succulent known for its stacked triangular leaves that develop rich red tones in full sun. It is well...

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Dichondra 'Emerald Falls'

Dichondra 'Emerald Falls' is a vigorous trailing perennial admired for its cascading emerald green foliage that creates a lush, flowing effect in...

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Crassula multicava

Crassula multicava, commonly known as Fairy Crassula, is a succulent that grows as an attractive ground cover. It carries fleshy, green yellow...

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Pratia pedunculata (Trailing Pratia) with elegant blue flowers and green foliage growing between rocks.
Pratia pedunculata

Pratia pedunculata, commonly known as Trailing Pratia, is a low-growing, hardy ground cover plant. The small leaves on this plant give the appearance...

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Crassula pellucida variegata (Calico Kitten)

Crassula pellucida variegata, commonly known as Calico Kitten, is grown for its colourful foliage and creeping growth habit. It forms a carpet of...

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Crassula arborescens (Silver Dollar Jade)

Crassula arborescens, commonly known as the Silver Jade Plant or Silver Dollar Jade, is a succulent grown for its interesting and colourful foliage...

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Crassula 'Buddhas Temple' plants.
Crassula 'Buddhas Temple' (Buddha's Temple Plant)

Crassula 'Buddhas Temple', commonly known as the Buddha's Temple Plant, is an interesting succulent. It carries fleshy, green leaves arranged in an...

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Crassula ovata Tricolor plant.
Crassula ovata 'Tricolor'

Crassula ovata 'Tricolor' is a striking variegated succulent known for its green, cream, and pink tinged leaves. It brings year round colour and...

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Fuchsia procumbens variegata plant with variegated leaves and yellow flowers.
Fuchsia procumbens variegata (Trailing Fuchsia)

Fuchsia procumbens variegata is a rare and eye-catching NZ native groundcover with trailing stems and small, variegated leaves edged in cream. It...

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Coprosma kirkii 'variegata'

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What is a Trailing Crassula?

Trailing crassula refers to several varieties within the Crassula genus that naturally grow in a sprawling or cascading fashion. Unlike upright types, these plants develop stems that drape over pot edges or creep along the ground. Their sculptural foliage and tidy growth habits make them ideal for hanging planters, mixed succulent bowls, or as ground covers in rockeries. Native to South Africa, crassulas are highly valued for their ability to endure dry conditions while looking attractive year-round.

Popular Trailing Crassula Varieties

One of the brightest examples of a trailing crassula is Crassula sarmentosa Comet. This variety delights with vibrant lime-green leaves edged in creamy yellow and pink, creating a dynamic, eye-catching display as it trails from pots or baskets. Alongside the Comet, Crassula multicava, also known as Fairy Crassula, is another sprawling choice. Its glossy round leaves and delicate star-shaped flowers make it perfect for groundcover or indoor cascading arrangements.

While not strictly trailing, several other crassulas offer unique forms and textures to mix into your collection. Crassula lycopodioides forms interlacing, mossy stems ideal for draping, while Crassula Buddhas Temple (Buddha's Temple Plant) and Crassula coccinea boast striking architectural shapes and vibrant blooms, providing visual contrast in succulent arrangements.

Growing Trailing Crassula in New Zealand

Trailing crassula varieties thrive in New Zealand’s sunny, temperate conditions. Plant them in well-draining, gritty soil to prevent root rot, and allow soil to mostly dry between waterings. These succulents appreciate bright, indirect light indoors or sheltered spots outdoors that receive morning sun. They are generally tolerant of mild frosts, especially if kept a bit drier in winter.

For the healthiest growth and most vibrant colours, fertilise your trailing crassula lightly during spring and summer with a diluted cactus fertiliser. Pinch back any leggy growth to keep plants bushy and compact. If you want to propagate new plants, simply snip a healthy stem and place it on soil—roots will form readily in a few weeks.

Creative Uses for Trailing Crassula

Trailing crassula is an outstanding design choice for hanging baskets, vertical gardens, or as a softening accent in mixed succulent bowls. Use it as a living mulch under taller succulents, or let it cascade over retaining walls for a beautiful, drought-tolerant solution. With their versatility and charm, these succulents provide year-round beauty in homes, patios, and landscapes across New Zealand.

Explore our range of trailing crassula options like Crassula sarmentosa Comet and Crassula multicava, or discover other remarkable members of the Crassula family for your next gardening project.

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