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aka Creeping Juniper

A robust, spreading ground-cover that will tolerate just about any conditions including coastal Cushions of mounding grey-green foliage quickly form a foliage mat. Looks good in rock gardens or on the edge of walls etc. Prefers the sun. Evergreen.


 

Habit: Spreading
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 20cm x 120cm

Juniperus procumbens Nana

Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm  ? 

Container: 2l  ? 

$24.99

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Juniperus procumbens Nana

Current Stock Height: 5/15 cm  ? 

Container: 7.5l  ? 

$64.99

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aka Carpet Juniper

The Carpet Juniper is tough, hardy, tolerant, easy care and evergreen. The ideal landscaping plant for rockeries or walls with its flat spreading habit. The soft closely knit foliage is an attractive pale green. Use to add texture and interest in those spots where nothing else will grow.

 

Habit: Spreading
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 10cm x 150cm

Juniperus Taxifolia Lutchuensis

Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm  ? 

Container: 2.5l  ? 

$29.99

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Conifer. A low spreading graceful fountain like habit. Fine golden foliage. Bright lime yellow new growth. Striking in spring. Evergreen. Very hardy. Once established with dense foliage it is ideal for suppressing weeds. Can be used for Bonsai.

 

Habit: Groundcover
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 150cm

Juniperus X Media Gold Coast

Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm  ? 

Container: 5l  ? 

$34.99

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aka Shore Leptinella

Native. Interesting and attractive little ground-cover with fresh green, flat, fern like foliage that sometimes has a hint of bronze. Quite fast growing in sun or part shade and tolerant of coastal conditions. Sometimes used as a 'now mow' lawn substitute. Evergreen.


 

Habit: Spreading
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 5cm x 100cm

Leptinella Dioica

Expected Stock Height: 0/5 cm  ? 

New stock expected Middle of November, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $12.99. Payment on order.

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Leptinella Dioica

Expected Stock Height: 0/5 cm  ? 

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aka Cotula Weed or Brass Buttons

Native Ground Cover. An extremely useful and attractive spreading perennial that has fern like foliage in interesting shades of lime and bronze-black. Lime yellow flowers appear in summer but the foliage is the main feature. Grow in sun or part shade. Will do best in humus rich soil. Evergreen.


 

Flower Colour: Green
Habit: Groundcover
Leaves: Evergreen
Mature Size (HxW): Spreading

Leptinella Platts Black

Expected Stock Height: 0/5 cm  ? 

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Rukuhia Beauty is the perfect, shade loving, groundcover for smaller gardens with its lush foliage of dark green. Likes moist earth and a dressing of slow release fert to support its growth periods. Low maintenance plant with high return, looks great planted enmasse. Perennial

 

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Habit: Groundcover
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 35cm x 55cm

Ligularia Rukuhia Beauty

Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm  ? 

Container: 1.5l  ? 

$26.99

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aka AKA Lithospermum

Lovely to spill over a wall or a bank this spreading groundcover has beautiful medium blue flowers in spring and summer. The dark green leaves are somewhat 'hairy' on trailing stems. Likes a well drained, warm spot but can cope with afternoon shade. Cut back after flowering. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Blue
Habit: Spreading
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Spreading

Lithodora Crystal Blue

Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm  ? 

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aka AKA Lithospermum

A great little spreading groundcover for those of you who love bright blue. Hairy green leaves on trailing stems are covered with masses of deep blue flowers in spring and summer. Likes a well drained, warm spot but can cope with afternoon shade. Cut back after flowering. Evergreen.

It is important to note that Lithodora resent root disturbance so take care when weeding to treat it tenderly.

 

Flower Colour: Blue
Habit: Groundcover
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 15cm x 30cm

Lithodora Grace Ward

Expected Stock Height: 5/15 cm  ? 

New stock expected Middle of October, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $22.99. Payment on order.

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aka AKA Lithospermum

A great little groundcover to sprawl over a hot dry bank or in the rock garden. Darkest green foliage and brightest blue flowers from late spring through to summer. Trim regularly to keep tidy. Protect from harsh frost and avoid lime. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Blue
Habit: Spreading
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Spreading

Lithodora Heavenly Blue

Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm  ? 

Container: 1.3l  ? 

$22.99

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aka Creeping Jenny

Excellent yellow-green creeper plant. Perfect to cover ponds edges or sprawl along as a groundcover. Yellow flowers are produced in summer time. Prefers moist soils but can tolerate fully submerged spot.

 

Habit: Spreading
Leaves: Deciduous, Variegated
Mature Size (HxW): G/C

Lysimachia Nummularia Aurea

Current Stock Height: 5/10  ? 

Container: 2.4l  ? 

$22.99

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