Ground Cover

Cornus canadensis

Creeping Dogwood is a lovely looking herbaceous ground cover plant that is the ideal solution for preventing weeds beneath trees and shrubs, as it will act as a weed suppressant, stopping them from growing. Cornus canadensis has small cross shaped white flowers on 6 stems,…  More Info

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Dianthus 'IQ'

…cottage garden borders and in informal planters. A mix of early flowering plants and bi-coloured blooms, the flowers are a mix of four types, in shades of pink, red and white. These hardy, dwarf plants form dense, bushy ground cover when planted en masse. Height: 50cm…  More Info

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Microbiota decussata

Microbiota decussata is a low growing conifer that can be used as a ground cover plant that carpets areas of the garden where low maintenance is preferred. The Siberian Carpet Cypress or Russian Arbor-Vitae is an attractive and practical alternative to lawns on steep banks,…  More Info

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Phlox subulata 'Pharao Red Eye'

Use Phlox subulata 'Pharao Red Eye' to create a gorgeously fragrant spreading ground cover in borders, rockeries or gravel gardens. This low-growing creeping hardy phlox produces a profusion of beautiful flowers from late spring onwards every year, each flower is a refreshing…  More Info

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Nurserymans Choice Alpine Phlox

Alpine Phlox are unsurpassable for creating low, spreading ground cover, or cascading down walls, slopes and rockeries. These resourceful little perennials will grow in the toughest of places, making them perfect for filling crevices or plugging narrow gaps between patio…  More Info

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Geranium 'Rozanne'

…the Centenary? competition in 2013. Geranium 'Rozanne' produces an abundance of lilac blue flowers. These hardy perennial plants make excellent ground cover and help create beautiful cottage garden style planting schemes. Flowering right through the summer, if the…  More Info

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Dianthus deltoides 'Brilliancy'

This hardy evergreen perennial Dianthus deltoides 'Brilliancy' forms a dense mat of soft green foliage which acts as a fantastic ground cover and effective weed suppressant through the year. From late spring, it wakes up with a profusion of beautiful, vibrant crimson red…  More Info

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Hardy Geranium Collection

…grow and perfect for beginner gardeners. This superb collection contains something for every part of the garden - shade lovers, spreading ground cover, sun worshippers and cottage garden classics. Flowering from late spring onwards, these herbaceous perennials need…  More Info

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Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'

…with a pungent orange fragrance. Throughout mid-summer the spreading stems are covered in masses of white flowers. With its spreading habit, Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon' is perfect for forming attractive ground cover as it wanders among rockeries, throughout…  More Info

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Osteospermum 'Snow Pixie' (Hardy)

Suppress your weeds with a densely planted carpet of vibrant African Daisies. Osteospermum 'Snow Pixie' is one of the easiest ground cover plants you can grow and it's hardy too, so you can enjoy it year after year. Once established this versatile, resilient perennial is…  More Info

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Arabis caucasica 'Snowcap'

…'Snowcap' wouldn't have it any other way. This tough, resilient evergreen perennial will thrive in rockeries, borders and path edges providing ground cover throughout the year and masses of little white flowers in spring. Pollinating insects will feast on the nectar…  More Info

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Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea'

…it an attractive, less vigorous plant than its larger cousin Vinca major, as its easier to confine to its allotted space. Vinca are ideal as ground cover for almost any position, perfect for suppressing weeds whether on a slope in sun or a dark, shady corner, where it…  More Info

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Agapanthus 'Arctic Star'

…foliage will retain its grey-green colour throughout the winter months. Indeed, the hardy perennial is remarkably resilient and can survive temperatures well below freezing. Agapanthus 'Arctic Star' therefore provides excellent ground cover all year round. Height:…  More Info

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Sedum Sunsparkler Lime Zinger 30mm plug x 1

…nectar-rich flowers in summer. The neat foliage is bright green, picked out with a rosy-red edge and forms dense cushions which make excellent ground cover. In late summer it becomes a carpet of starry pink flowers which bees and butterflies love. Perfect for dry…  More Info

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Agapanthus 'Midnight Cascade'

…foliage. If you can bear to cut a few blooms, this deciduous perennial makes an intriguing cut flower. When planted in generous groups, it makes useful ground cover and adds texture to planting schemes. Perfect for patio pots or dotting throughout sunny borders.…  More Info

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Sedum 'Sunsparkler' Collection

The Sedum 'Sunsparkler' series is from American breeding and is perfect for ground cover in alpine gardens and rockeries. This collection has been selected for their fabulous leaf colour, compact growth habit and large, contrasting flower heads. The plants form dense cushions…  More Info

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Osteospermum 'Tresco Purple' (Hardy)

…hot, dry, neglected conditions and yet is one of the longest-flowering plants in the garden! Expect vibrant summer colour and weed suppressing ground cover from this easy to grow, sun loving African Daisy. Height: 40cm (16). Spread: 90cm (36). Culinary note: The…  More Info

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Silene colorata 'Pink Pirouette'

…to its rich nectar. With a spreading, almost trailing habit, this free flowering Campion makes an excellent alternative to the usual summer bedding, brightening up containers, baskets and window boxes, or forming colourful ground cover in beds and borders. Height:…  More Info

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Hellebore 'Double Black'

…white anthers that really catch the eye! The blooms are produced above leathery, dark green foliage which remains evergreen, offering excellent ground cover. Grow this showy hellebore in winter containers on the patio where it can be fully appreciated. In shaded…  More Info

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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Black Beauty'

…eye-catching deciduous grass that produces fluffy dark silvery-purple flower heads late in Summer. The slender green foliage makes fabulous ground cover when planted en masse. The bottlebrush flowers will sway gently bringing texture and movement to borders,…  More Info

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Cyclamen coum

…marbled with a silvery overlay that creates a stunning carpet of ground cover throughout rockeries, woodland areas and at the base of deciduous trees and shrubs. The foliage remains throughout the spring before disappearing below ground for a dormant summer…  More Info

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Cotoneaster horizontalis

…colour. These blooms are replaced with red, autumn berries, making the hardy shrub popular with a variety of birds. The deciduous nature of this ground cover means that the oval shaped leaves then turn from glossy green to brilliant orange and red before falling to…  More Info

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Agapanthus 'Fireworks'

…bloom is flushed at the base with dark, violet blue, making a dazzling contrast. The strap-like foliage forms a neat clump that creates good ground cover when planted in dense groups. Perfect for adding a strong vertical element to perennial borders, where it will…  More Info

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Dianthus deltoides 'Micro Chips'

…bloom. Dwarf deep green foliage, soon becomes smothered in a spectacular mixture of dainty serrated edged flowers. Stunning in containers, used as ground cover at the front of borders or added to rockeries. Height: 15-20cm. Culinary note: Use the clove like tasting…  More Info

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Lamium maculatum 'Pink Pewter'

…is a robust hardy perennial that will be happy in shady positions in most soil types. This dead nettle is perfect for ground cover as it will quickly provide a covering of silvery foliage with deep green edges enhanced from April to mid summer with salmon pink…  More Info

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Dianthus deltoides 'Arctic Fire'

…dainty white serrated flowers complemented by an attractive fiery red eye. These delightful 'Pinks' are long flowering, and look stunning as ground cover in borders or added to rockeries. Height: 15-20cm (6-8in). Culinary note: Use the clove like tasting petals for…  More Info

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Geranium 'Birch Double' (Hardy)

…perennial geranium blooms persistently from May to September above a mass of delicately lobed foliage. Less vigorous and more compact than many varieties, Birch's Double is ideal for woodland ground cover and cottage garden borders. Height: 25cm (10). Spread: 60cm (24…  More Info

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Corydalis 'Porcelain Blue'

…insects, making this a lovely choice for a wildlife area. Finely cut, ferny foliage forms a neat clump that remains above ground throughout the summer - unlike many varieties. Perfect for the front of borders or growing en masse to form attractive ground cover.…  More Info

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Brunnera 'Alexander's Great'

…make a statement with the silver veined foliage of Brunnera 'Alexanders Great' - they shout 'look at me' for all the right reasons. This particularly large leaved variety is wonderfully dramatic. It makes superb spreading ground cover, or why not grow it in a…  More Info

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Erigeron 'Stallone'

Erigeron 'Stallone' produces lovely two-toned flowers that open white and slowly turn to pink and purple as they age. These hardy ground cover perennials are excellent for combatting weeds in your borders. These healthy 'garden-ready' plants are ideal for rockeries, gravel…  More Info

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Vinca minor 'Gertrude Jekyll'

Vinca minor ?Gertrude Jekyll' has spreading, shiny evergreen foliage that is ideal for weed suppressing ground cover and it will flower faithfully from spring until autumn. With its pure white blooms it will bring cheer to the darkest corner of the garden. Vinca is perfect…  More Info

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Geranium pratense 'Azure Skies'

…lacy appearance. The fully-double, summer blooms are a rich azure blue, and borne in abundance over the summer months. Hardy Geraniums are stalwarts of the traditional cottage garden, creating excellent ground cover and mingling beautifully with other hardy perennials…  More Info

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Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet'

…'Green Carpet' provides a low growing 'carpet' of green foliage, about 15cm (6) high, that is perfect for the undercanopies of trees. This ground cover plant suppresses weeds and is a neat and tidy solution for shaded areas, and awkward spots in driveways etc that…  More Info

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Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin'

For evergreen ground cover, colourful Euonymus fortunei ?Harlequin' is an excellent choice. Its leaves start as pure white shoots, and gradually turn to variegated green and silver, taking on reddish-pink tints in winter. This dwarf Euonymus spreads vigorously, covering  More Info