Ground Cover Plants

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 slabs. Their bright, starry…  More Info

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Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop'

…foliage, which becomes darker when grown in full sun. This perennial plant is more sun tolerant than many other varieties. Attract pollinating insects to your wildlife garden by growing Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop' as ground cover, or alternatively use at the front of borders or creeping through…  More Info

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Cephalanthus 'Magical Moonlight'

…to catering for bees and butterflies. The Button Bush is truly unique, with florets of white tubular flowers that open to form perfect spheres covered in a multitude of yellow-tipped pin-like stamens. Not only does 'Magical Moonlight' add a celestial feeling to your garden through midsummer, but…  More Info

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Vinca minor 'Illumination'

…provides all-year-round interest. Grow Lesser Periwinkle as ground cover, on sunny steep banks or beneath trees and shrubs where it tolerates even heavy shade and brightens the darkest corner. It also makes a fantastic trailing plant for hanging baskets or containers. Height: 20cm (8) Spread: 50cm…  More Info

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Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign'

…from March to May. ?Blue Ensign? has unusually broad foliage, unspotted and more refined, creating low spreading clumps that form an attractive ground cover. Awarded an RHS AGM, this superb variety attracts pollinating insects with its nectar rich blooms, and is ideal for bringing spring colour to…  More Info

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Euonymus fortunei 'Blonde Beauty'

…The leathery creamy-yellow leaves with green margins form a dense compact shrub which is ideal for borders, patio containers, low hedging and ground cover. This superb Euonymus will happily grow in difficult clay soils, North-facing positions and will even tolerate drought once established. Add some…  More Info

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Spring Bulb Beach Collection

…(4"). Muscari Blue & White Mix (30 bulbs) - This mix of blue and white varieties will create colourful ground cover to edge borders, brighten patio pots or flood beds with a mass planting for a really big impact. Height and spread: 20cm (8"). Daffodil 'Orange Juice' (5 bulbs)…  More Info

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Carex comans 'Green'

…weed-supressing ground cover, or for adding interest to winter containers. It associates well with prairie-style borders and coastal plantings. Carex comans ‘Green’ forms tussocks of fine, hairy foliage with the tips bleaching to almost white in the sun. Planted in groups it catches…  More Info

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Blues Colour Collection

…or dead nettle (non-stinging!) are very useful hardy perennials. Tough and resilient, they thrive in shade on almost any soil, making ideal ground cover or a must-have addition to a woodland or wildlife garden. ?Beacon Silver? is a stunning variety forming a shimmering carpet of silver foliage…  More Info

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Pennisetum orientale 'Dance with Me'

…Plant Pennisetum orientale 'Dance with Me' en masse for elegant ground cover, or dot it among herbaceous borders where it mingles beautifully with summer perennials. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 30cm (12). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant…  More Info

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Athyrium filix-femina

…fern prefers acidic soils but adapts to a wide range of conditions in damp, shady areas. Plant Athyrium filix-femina in bold drifts through woodland-type borders where it makes excellent ground cover. Its elegant, yellow-green foliage is perfect for creating exciting contrasts with colour and…  More Info

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Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet'

A real winner for shady corners of the garden, Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet' is a robust, evergreen ground-cover plant producing a dense covering of glossy, toothed leaves. In early summer, upright spikes of small white flowers emerge above the sea of green. Tolerant of any soil and thriving…  More Info

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Nurserymans Choice Grass Collection

…other perennials such as salvias, geraniums, penstemons, rudbeckias and more to break up the planting scheme with a contrasting texture. Grasses are also great for easy, low-maintenance ground cover, such as underplanting trees and shrubs. Our Nurseryman's Choice Grass Collection may include…  More Info

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Heuchera Collection

…Collection offers a fabulous trio of contrasting colours in lime green, violet and peach plus gorgeous foliage texture. Heucheras are invaluable as ground cover, fantastic for container displays and ideal for softening the edges of borders or underplanting around shrubs. Their sprays of tiny flowers…  More Info

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Evergreen Patio Shrub Collection

…structure and interest and creating the perfect backdrop to colourful summer plants. This superb collection includes varieties with a range of beautiful foliage colours that can be used for groundcover, hedging, structural planting or as single specimens. All are robust and dependable varieties that…  More Info

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Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'

…for ground cover, especially around ponds. The leaves give off a scent of oranges when bruised and are even edible, giving a wonderful citrusy flavouring to salads. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 100cm (39). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant…  More Info

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Dryopteris lepidopoda

…gorgeous range of sunset tones to light up shady borders. This hardy fern is semi-evergreen, so it is excellent for all-season weed-supressing ground cover, colour and interest. In spring, the young fronds emerge in shades of pink, orange and yellow, before maturing to dark, glossy green. New,…  More Info

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Prunella vulgaris

…native wildflower is perfect for introducing into wildflower lawns, wildflower patches or creeping along border edges for low-maintenance ground cover. If you would like some wildflowers in the lawn but don?t want long grass, it?s a good choice as it will survive mowing and if the flower heads…  More Info

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Garden Grow 3m x 2m Polytunnel

…be controlled. These windows can also be covered by rolling down the PE covers. Perfect to keep young plants protected during harsher conditions, this polytunnel is supplied with high-quality, durable, metal pegs to ensure it?s always secure to the ground. If you decide that your crops are ready to…  More Info

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Stachys lanata

…to cope with dry environments, making Stachys lanata an extremely useful ground-covering plant in Mediterranean gardens, gravel gardens, underplanting of shrubs and running along dry border edges. Plants spread by creeping, rooting stems and form a mat of low-growing, evergreen silver foliage…  More Info

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Garden Gear Weed Burner

…backbreaking work and toxic chemicals that may damage the environment and the rest of your treasured plants. This innovative weed burner works by transmitting bursts of thermal heat which result in the plant cells dying from root to tip, without the use of dangerous flames. There is no need to buy…  More Info

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Erigeron karvinskianus

…steps or planting in rockeries. Erigeron karvinskianus continually produces masses of small white daisies with yellow centres which mature to pink, with individual plants bearing both colours at once to create a pretty, two-tone effect. The flowers are highly attractive to pollinators. Plants will…  More Info

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Sedum spathulifolium 'Cape Blanco'

…rosettes of fleshy, evergreen, silvery leaves covered with a white bloom. In summer the foliage colour intensifies, taking on bluish-grey hues which contrast with tiny, star-like, yellow flowers that are attractive to pollinating insects. Plant Sedum ‘Cape Blanco’ in gravel and allow…  More Info

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Sedum spathulifolium 'Purpureum'

…forms attractive whorled rosettes of fleshy, evergreen, reddish-purple leaves covered with a white bloom. In summer it bears clusters of tiny, yellow, star-like flowers that are attractive to pollinating insects. Plant Sedum ‘Purpureum’ in gravel and allow it to form creeping evergreen…  More Info

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Leucothoe 'Scarletta'

…deep or partial shade. In full sun, it develops an almost metallic sheen. Leucothoe can look deceptively exotic, but they're easy to grow. The plants are hardy and perfect for acid-soiled shady borders. These lovely shrubs combine beautifully with other evergreens, particularly golden leaved…  More Info

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Blechnum penna-marina

…Epimedium 'Frohnleiten'. This useful plant will even tolerate full shade. RHS Award of Garden Merit. Height and spread: 30cm (12in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on…  More Info

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Geranium clarkei 'Kashmir White'

…and roses or softening border edges. Height: 45cm (18in). Spread: 60cm (24in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication…  More Info

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Vinca major

…until September. Vinca bears dark green, evergreen foliage on ground-covering stems that can help to beat weeds, making it a beneficial addition to any garden. This plant is brilliant for filling difficult gaps in the garden where few other species will grow. Height: 45cm (18) Spread: 75cm (30).  More Info

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Geranium pratense 'Plenum Caeruleum'

In the early summer months, the striking lavender-blue double blooms rise above the delicate foliage. If planted in groups, it can make beautiful ground cover ideally in borders or beds. As the delicate foliage spreads loosely, it is perfect for softening any pathways and borders. A wild touch of…  More Info

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Gynostemma pentaphyllum

…vigorous ground cover plant or quick climber for a shady corner, where it produces lots of palmate, glossy green leaves. Tiny pale yellow flowers may also appear in summer. Gynostemma pentaphyllum is frost tender so is best grown in patio containers or lifted from borders and brought under cover…  More Info

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Creeping Phlox Trio Collection

…appearance, Creeping Phlox are incredibly tough plants, coping well with dry soils and hot, sunny spots once established. They form mounds of soft, evergreen, needle-like foliage that gently spreads to create weed-supressing, drought resistant ground cover. Cascading beautifully from troughs, wall…  More Info

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Bidens Collection Mix

…plants. This colourful collection brings together 3 recent introductions.Feathery foliage and a profusion of flowers make these varieties ideal for mixed baskets and containers. Their gently cascading stems will spill from patio containers, or knit together to make fabulous ground cover when planted…  More Info

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Heuchera 'Autumn Leaves'

…the front of borders, as ground cover or planted in containers. Grown primarily for its foliage, sprays of small, white flowers are produced in the summer. This variety is noted for its good tolerance to heat and humidity. Height: 30cm (13in). Spread: 45cm (18in). Plant height and spread is seasonal…  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. Height: 70cm (27). Spread: 45cm (18).  More Info

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Everlasting Perennial Collection

…looking plant that provides garden interest throughout the seasons. In midsummer the plant is covered in small creamywhite flowers, later in the year they produce bright red-orange papery calyces that look like Chinese lanterns. Gypsophila Rosea - Low, creeping plant that makes lovely ground cover…  More Info

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Lobelia 'Starship Scarlet'

Lobelia 'Starship Scarlet' is a half hardy perennial plant that produces 15cm (6) spikes of bright scarlet red flowers from June to September. It will spread about 45cm (18), making it an ideal ground cover plant to provide colour and act as a weed supressant. Suitable for garden borders, and…  More Info

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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, which each have a rosette…  More Info

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Potentilla fruticosa 'Hachmann's Gigant'

…flowers about 4cm (1) in diameter. Huge numbers of buds and flowers are produced throughout the summer. This hardy, resilient shrub is ideal for rockeries, borders or creating a low hedge. It shows excellent drought tolerance as a low maintenance, ground cover plant. Height and spread: 1m (3').  More Info

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Spiraea japonica 'Albiflora'

If you are looking for an easy to maintain, attractive ground cover plant then Spiraea japonica 'Albiflora' is a great choice. Planted in groups, the Japanese Spiraea will create a cushion of attractive foliage that will suppress weeds and from mid summer it's profusion of cotton wool clusters of…  More Info

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Gaultheria procumbens

A ground cover plant, Gaultheria procumbens, also sometimes called Eastern teaberry, the checkerberry, the boxberry, or the American wintergreen, is great for growing in difficult, shaded parts of the garden with minimum fuss, and will prevent weeds from growing. It can also be planted on sloping…  More Info

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Dianthus Summer Diamond 'Ruby Picotee'

…cut flower for a summer bouquet. Dianthus Summer Diamonds ?Ruby Picotee? is free flowering with an upright habit. Perfect for filling patio pots of plugging gaps at the front of borders. These robust, vigorous plants make fabulous ground cover when planted en masse. Height and spread: 35cm (14).  More Info

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Aubrieta 'Axcent Deep Purple'

…shrubs. With a spreading, mat-forming habit, Aubretia is perfectly at home in rock gardens, spilling over sunny banks, patio containers or as a ground cover plant in hot dry borders. The flowers are also a great source of spring nectar for pollinating insects. Height: 10cm (4). Spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Aubrieta cultorum 'Cascade Purple'

…With a spreading, mat-forming habit, this evergeen perennial is superb for rock gardens, spilling over sunny banks, patio containers or as a ground cover plant in hot dry borders. Aubretia flowers are also an excellent source of spring nectar for pollinating insects. Height: 10cm (4). Spread 40cm…  More Info

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Sweet Pea 'Patio Mixed' - Kew Collection Seeds

…of their size! This neat little mix of dwarf Sweet Peas, is perfect for filling hanging baskets and patio pots with a froth of perfumed blooms. With their bushy, sprawling habit, these a Sweet Peas also provide excellent ground cover when planted in beds and borders. Height and spread: 30cm (12).  More Info

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Lily 'Splendid Joy'

Beautiful apricot toned flowers make for a stunning plant for ground cover in the summer months between June and July. The stunning flowers blossom with delicate apricot colours with freckles at its base. They are definitely an exotic looking flower. Ideal in borders or along pathways to brighten up…  More Info

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Primrose 'Sweet 16'

…containers, and makes a lovely edging to pathways too. This vigorous, hardy perennial forms evergreen clumps of foliage which create useful ground cover when planted en masse. Height and spread: 20cm (8). Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Try the sweet tasting petals on top of…  More Info

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Hydrangea paniculata 'Groundbreaker'

…It is perfect for running along edges, planting through small borders, providing low-maintenance ground cover or adding interest to patio containers. It is even small enough to be used as a garden table centrepiece. From July to November, it is covered with petite white flowers that develop a…  More Info

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Anemone hybrida 'Queen Charlotte'

…stems. These hardy perennials are perfect towards the back of the border and they thrive in both sun and partial shade. This is a great plant for providing ground cover too because Anemone 'Queen Charlotte' gradually spreads to form attractive, semi-evergreen clumps. Height: 90cm (3'0). Spread: 60cm…  More Info

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Ajuga reptans 'Catlins Giant'

…Bugle selection has larger leaves and flowers than the original species and has been awarded a prestigious RHS AGM. Preferring partial shade, Ajuga plants are perfect as ground cover in woodland gardens and shady borders and are extremely low maintenance! Height: 50cm (20). Spread up to 1m (39).  More Info

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Carex 'Ribbon Falls'

…patio pots, hanging baskets or rockeries. Good ground cover for shady areas. Height and spread: 30-45cm (12-18in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season,…  More Info

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Phlox subulata 'Pharao Red Eye'

…also enjoy these effective, weed-suppressing ground cover in borders too. Height: 15cm (6). Spread: 50cm (20). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning…  More Info

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Clematis 'Arabella'

…weed growth, if planted to spread as ground cover. It will flower from early summer to autumn. Height: 2m (6'). Spread: 1m (3'). Pruning group: 3. Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will…  More Info

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Perennial Saver Collection

…(27 plants in total - 3 of each variety): Convallarai majalis (Lily of the Valley) ? This ever popular perennial is an excellent ground cover for the moist humus-rich areas of the garden creating a blanket of white bell shaped flowers with long green leaves. Eryngium planum - A handy little plant…  More Info

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Bulb & Perennial Bumper Pack

…(12).* Geranium ‘Plenum Caeruleum’ (1 x Bare Root Plant) – Striking lavender-blue double blooms rise above the delicate foliage throughout summer and early autumn. If planted in groups, it can make beautiful ground cover in borders or beds. A wild touch of elegance for any garden…  More Info

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Geranium cinereum 'Jolly Jewel Silver'

Perfect for creating colourful ground cover in rockeries and alpine troughs. Geranium cinereum 'Jolly Jewel Silver' is a brand new cultivar that really packs a punch. It?s bold cerise blooms are unmissable, each with a contrasting black eye and dark veins. This robust hardy Geranium forms a neat…  More Info

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Primrose 'Obsidian Mixed'

…adding swathes of colourful ground cover to borders or dotting in container displays and brightening areas around the house during those early months of the year just when you need it the most. Height and spread: 20cm (8in). Garden Ready Plants - Our garden ready plants are selected for garden…  More Info

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Ajuga 'Golden Beauty'

…bugle is an exceptionally attractive variety. Happy to grow anywhere, bugles are effortless plants which provide year-round colour and interest. Ajuga ‘Golden Beauty’ is ideal ground cover for dry, shady spots under shrubs and along border edges where its creeping rhizomes form a…  More Info

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Garden Gear Apex Cloche

…the temperature inside the cloche. The windows can be covered by rolling down the PE covers. Perfect to keep young plants protected during harsher conditions, this cloche is supplied with metal pegs to ensure it?s secure to the ground. If you decide that your crops are ready to face the weather…  More Info

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Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver'

Lamium or dead nettle are very useful hardy perennials. Tough and resilient, they thrive in shade on almost any soil, making ideal ground cover or a must-have addition to a woodland or wildlife garden. Lamium maculatum ‘Beacon Silver’ is a stunning variety forming a shimmering carpet of…  More Info

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Hellebore 'Double Black'

…remains evergreen, offering excellent ground cover. Grow this showy hellebore in winter containers on the patio where it can be fully appreciated. In shaded borders it will make a useful, and long lived perennial, thriving in sunless spots where other plants fail to grow. Height and spread: 45cm…  More Info

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