Ground Covers

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

Purple Fusion Scaevola is a wondrous, low-growing, wide-spreading native with masses of tiny purple-lilac flowers. The ground cover will bloom for the whole year unless a heavy frost occurs, with its heaviest flowering period in September-December. This variety does not mound so less cutting back is required. Purple Fusion is ideal in courtyards, landscapes, rockeries or cottage gardens.

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, coastal and moderately frost tolerant.
Size: Height 0.20m x width 1.5m

Grevillea Billy Wings is an eye-catching, low-growing shrub that forms a mounded, spreading shape with attractive grey-green foliage. It produces a vibrant display of red spider flowers from late winter through spring. This grevillea is ideal for mixed borders, rockeries, and embankments. For best results, prune after flowering to encourage new growth and avoid using fertilisers that contain phosphorus.

Soil: Well-draining native soil.
Conditions: Prefers full sun but will tolerate light shade. Drought, coastal and frost tolerant.
Size: Height 30cm 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.

Myoporum insulare Ground Hug is a hardy, ultra-low growing Australian native groundcover valued for its dense, weed-smothering foliage and rapid horizontal spread. In spring, a scattering of small white flowers appears among the glossy foliage, adding subtle seasonal interest. Its naturally spreading habit requires very little pruning while its dense foliage helps stabilise soil and provides effective surface erosion control. Selected for improved tolerance to wet and humid climates, it performs reliably across many parts of Australia. Its tough, adaptable nature makes it ideal for roadside plantings, pathway edges, wide borders, rain gardens, and covering difficult or untidy areas.

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types.

Conditions: Full sun to semi-shade. Frost, coastal and drought tolerant.

Size: Height 10-15cm x width 40m

Myoporum parvifolium Fine Leaf is a dense, prostrate Australian native ground cover valued for its soft, fine green foliage and spreading habit. It forms a lush carpet that hugs the ground, making it ideal for covering large areas with minimal maintenance. From late spring through to early autumn, the plant is dotted with masses of tiny, starry flowers that sit just above the foliage, adding a delicate seasonal display while still maintaining its tidy appearance. Perfect for spilling over embankments, cascading across retaining walls, or filling difficult-to-access areas, Fine Leaf is excellent for suppressing weeds and stabilising soil. Its hardy nature makes it well suited to dry gardens, coastal sites and low-maintenance landscapes. Prune lightly once a year to encourage fresh, dense growth and to maintain shape. Feed annually with a controlled-release native fertiliser to keep plants healthy and flowering well.

Soil: Plant in free-draining soil rich in organic matter.
Conditions: Prefers a full sun position. Coastal, frost and drought hardy.
Size: Height 15-30cm x width 3m