Call us: 0800 843 752Free shipping for orders $150 or over
Gift Vouchers

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.

pimelea-mimosa--1
The average plant height is 13 cm
$22.76

Buy more Pimelea mimosa plants and save - Free Shipping over $150.

Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Groundcover Plants
Height:30 cm
Spread:80 cm
Flowering time:Summer
Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Banks, Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known as
Sku15053

Pimelea mimosa Details

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. This hardy plant is tolerant of wind, periods of dry, and coastal conditions but needs protection from moderate frost. 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.

Questions and Answers

Have a question about Pimelea mimosa? We are here to help.

Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter' plants with fine and elegant, blue foliage.
Most Popular

Pimelea prostrata Blue Peter

Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter', commonly known as Pinatoro or the NZ Daphne plant, is a mat-forming, NZ native, ground cover plant. It has small...

From$22.76
pimelea-ferruginea-magenta-mist-1
Most Popular

Pimelea ferruginea Magenta Mist

Pimelea ferruginea Magenta Mist, commonly known as the Rice Flower, is a small shrub grown for its masses of magenta pink flowers from spring through...

Pimelea arenaria plant on a sand dune.
Most Popular

Pimelea arenaria (Sand Pimelea)

Pimelea arenaria, commonly known as the sand Pimelea, is a prostrate, NZ native shrub that produces a thick mass of small, pale green leaves. Small...

Pimelea tomentosa plant with white flowers.
Most Popular

Pimelea tomentosa

Pimelea tomentosa is an erect, NZ native shrub that grows to about 1 m tall and the same wide. It features grey-green leaves carried on slender...

grevillea-gaudichaudii-2
Most Popular

Grevillea Gaudichaudii (Grevillea x gaudichaudii)

Grevillea Gaudichaudii, commonly known as Spider Flower, is a hardy and attractive groundcover plant. Attractive, dark green and purple tinted...

From$25.77
Coprosma acerosa growing on a sand dune.
Most Popular

Coprosma acerosa

Coprosma acerosa, also known as Sand Coprosma or Tātaraheke, is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover well-suited to exposed and coastal...

From$15.93
Coprosma kirkii green foliage held on yellow stems.
Most Popular

Coprosma kirkii

Coprosma kirkii, also known as Kirk's Coprosma, is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover featuring dense, spreading growth and small, olive-green...

From$18.39
juniperus-blue-star-
Most Popular

Juniperus Blue Star

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...

From$58.43
–The Plant Company

Explore Garden Inspiration

Sign up to receive a free $10 Voucher You won’t be bombarded with emails, just titbits of quality information from time to time Sign up
Free shipping on orders over $150!

Join our community of happy customers.

4.9

411 Google reviews