Our selection of ground cover plants includes hardy, low-growing varieties ideal for covering soil, preventing erosion, and suppressing weeds. These plants add colour, texture, and biodiversity to New Zealand gardens while requiring minimal maintenance. Perfect for slopes, borders, and underplanting, our ground cover plants thrive in NZ conditions.
Ajuga Catlins Giant, commonly known as Bugleweed, Common Bugle, or Carpet Bugle, forms a mat of glossy, burgundy leaves as it grows to 25 cm tall and...
Ajuga Chocolate Chip, commonly known as Bugleweed, Common Bugle, or Carpet Bugle, is grown for its dwarf habit and chocolate coloured foliage. It...
Ajuga Jungle Beauty, commonly known as Bugleweed, Common Bugle, or Carpet Bugle, is a ground covering plant that features dark green leaves tinged...
Ajuga Pink Elf, commonly known as Bugleweed, Common Bugle, or Carpet Bugle, forms a spreading mound of bright green leaves which serve as a lovely...
Ajuga reptans, commonly known as Bugleweed, Common Bugle, or Carpet Bugle, forms a spreading mound of dark green leaves which often take on bronze...
Ajuga reptans variegata, commonly known as Bugleweed, Common Bugle, or Carpet Bugle, is a quick growing, ground covering plant that features...
Cerastium tomentosum is an herbaceous perennial featuring tiny, white, star shaped flowers through spring and summer. These are complemented with...
Coprosma Black Cloud is a compact, evergreen New Zealand native shrub renowned for its dense, dark brown to black foliage. Growing up to 70 cm tall...
Coprosma Green Rocks, commonly known as Mirror Bush, is a NZ native shrub that carries glossy green leaves on spreading stems. This evergreen...
Coprosma Hawera, also known as Sand Coprosma or Tātaraheke, is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover shrub featuring fine, green foliage on orange...
Coprosma kirkii, also known as Kirk’s Coprosma, is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover featuring dense, spreading growth and small, olive-green...
Coprosma kirkii Variegata is a ground cover plant that features horizontal, slender stems that host leaves that are variegated cream and green. It...
Coprosma Poor Knights (Coprosma repens ‘Poor Knights’) is a resilient New Zealand native plant ideal for coastal and low-maintenance gardens. Its...
Correa Dusky Bells is a spreading groundcover that becomes coated in red flowers from autumn through spring. They are complemented with velvety...
Correa Limelight is a vigorous and fast-growing, ground covering plant. The foliage is made up of branchlets which carry small, dark green leaves...
Cotoneaster dammeri, commonly known as the Bearberry Cotoneaster, is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub with horizontal branches and is commonly used as...
Dymondia margaretae, commonly known as Silver Carpet, is a low growing, groundcover plant. It produces narrow leaves which are grey-green and when...
Fuchsia procumbens is a low-growing, spreading native plant ideal for shaded areas and coastal gardens in New Zealand. This hardy groundcover is...
Grevillea Bronze Rambler, commonly known as Spider Flower, is a colourful, prostrate shrub grown for its foliage and flowers. The flowers produced...
Grevillea Gaudichaudii, commonly known as Spider Flower, is a hardy and attractive groundcover plant. Attractive, dark green and purple tinted...
Grevillea lanigera Mount Tamboritha is a low growing, evergreen shrub featuring showy clusters of colourful flowers. The unusual flowers are pink...
Helianthemum Double Pink, commonly known as the Rock Rose Plant, is a ground covering plant grown for its amazing double, pink flowers. The showy...
Isotoma fluviatilis, commonly known as the Blue Star Creeper, features small, dark green leaves that give the appearance of a lush, green carpet. The...
Juniperus Blue Star, commonly known as the Flaky Juniper, is a very showy, low growing conifer which is often used as a groundcover. It has fine...
For those looking to buy ground cover plants in New Zealand, the best place is The Plant Company. We specialise in producing amazing plants and shipping these throughout New Zealand. Be love hearing our customers tell us about the beautiful plants they receive and our google rating shows we are great at what we do!
We offer a wide range of ground cover plants including native species like Hebe and exotic options such as creeping thyme. Each variety is chosen for its growth habit, hardiness, and suitability for New Zealand gardens.
Plant ground covers in well-drained soil with appropriate sunlight exposure based on species. Most are drought tolerant once established and require minimal pruning. Regular watering during establishment helps ensure healthy growth.
Our plants are grown in New Zealand nurseries, ensuring they are adapted to local climates and soils. We provide fast, reliable nationwide delivery and expert advice to support your gardening success.
Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.
