Ground Covers

A superb, hardy, evergreen Australian native shrub, the Gin Gin Gem is a low, dense grevillea with vibrant lime foliage and small spider-type red and cream flowers that attract honey bees and small nectar-feeding birds. It makes an ideal groundcover for embankments and rockeries and brings bright splashes of colour to the garden from late autumn through winter and spring. Prune lightly after flowering for an even more dense habit, and feed in spring.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun or part shade. Drought, light frost and coastal tolerant
Size: Height 0.25m x width 2-3m

A very popular Australian native, Scaevola Mauve Clusters put on a terrific flower show from spring to autumn. The fast-growing shrub features clusters of fan-shaped, periwinkle purple flowers complementing the lush, bright green foliage. It looks incredible planted around the house in hanging baskets or as a ground cover and landscapes needing a pop of colour. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a tidy appearance, and feed with a slow-release native fertiliser in spring.

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun. Coastal, drought and moderately frost tolerant.
Size: Height 0.30m x width 1m

Myoporium parvifolium 'Yareena' is a quick-growing ground-cover suited to a wide range of conditions. It is quite delicate to look at with a fresh stiff green foliage of semi-succulent leaves which are narrow, blunt and thick. The flower clusters are fragrantly honey-scented and made up of white tubular flowers through late spring to early summer. These are followed by globular berries. This attractive low maintenance plant is ideal for filling those gaps, under-planting, cascading down embankments or trailing over retaining walls and raised garden beds.

Soil: Suits sandy to heavy clay soils.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Frost, coastal and drought hardy.
Size: Height 10cm x width 1m.

Dianella Blaze™ is a compact, heat-tolerant plant known for its striking deep purple foliage that persists most of the year, making it a standout alternative to Cordylines and Phormiums. This small Dianella adds a vibrant touch to any landscape and is particularly suited for use in roadsides, mass plantings, feature plantings, and gardens. Its superior heat, drought, and frost tolerance make it an adaptable choice for various climates. Planting Density: 4-6 plants per m², 2-4 plants per linear meter.

Soil: Tolerates sandy to clay soils; avoid very poor soils.
Conditions: Full sun to heavy shade; prefers light shade to heavy shade in Sydney and north, but can handle full sun near the coast. Tolerates heat, drought, and frost.
Size: Height 0.4m x width 0.4m