Ground Spreading Plants

Airplant (Tillandsia) in a light bulb (Medium)

…trunks of host plants rather than in the ground. As they have no need for soil they can be attached to shells or rocks for an intriguing and creative display. These hanging Tillandsia are displayed in a glass bulb and make novel houseplants for the home or office. Height and spread: 15-20cm (6-8in).…  More Info

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Geranium cantabrigiense 'Biokovo'

…'Biokovo' is a pretty ground cover plant that can act as a weed suppressant. It has evergreen foliage and in June and July many Cranesbill, subtle pink flowers bloom. In autumn the foliage turns to gentle shades of red and bronze that looks great planted alongside other plants with autumnal…  More Info

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Geranium oxonianum 'Wargrave Pink'

…a lot of soil. It can self seed and produce more plants and is a nice addition to cottage garden borders, or planted down the sides of paths and driveways. The nectar rich flowers make the plant ideal for wildlife gardens and will attract pollinating insects. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 90cm (36).  More Info

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Airplant (Tillandsia) in Sea Urchin

Air plants or Tillandsia are unusual epiphytic plants. In their wild habitat they grow off the branches and trunks of host plants rather than in the ground. Their trailing foliage resembles octopus tentacles and as they have no need for soil they can be attached to shells or rocks for an intriguing…  More Info

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Heucherella 'Tapestry'

…or underplanted around larger plants and shrubs, it associates beautifully with other shade-loving perennials. Great for ground cover. It also works well in containers for shady areas around the house. Height: 25cm (10in). Spread: 30cm (12in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by…  More Info

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Hedera Helix Mix

…dry, rooty ground beneath trees and shrubs. They also provide a rich habitat for wildlife with their nectar-rich flowers and nutritious winter berries. This mix contains a random selection of our best available varieties, including both green and variegated forms. Height and spread: 3m (10ft). Plant…  More Info

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Potentilla fruticosa 'Glamour Girl'

…open ground or in containers. The nectar-rich flowers attract a host of beneficial insects making them great for wildlife gardens too. Height: 80cm (31in). Spread: 75cm (29in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread…  More Info

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Potentilla fruticosa 'Red Lady'

…open ground or in containers. The nectar-rich flowers attract a host of beneficial insects making them great for wildlife gardens too. Height and 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…  More Info

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Potentilla fruticosa 'Bella Lindsey'

…open ground or in containers. The nectar-rich flowers attract a host of beneficial insects making them great for wildlife gardens too. Height: 70cm (28in). Spread: 1m (39in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of…  More Info

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Potentilla fruticosa 'Mandarin Tango'

…open ground or in containers. The nectar-rich flowers attract a host of beneficial insects making them great for wildlife gardens too. Height and 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…  More Info

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Potentilla recta 'Warrenii'

…a bright splash of colour and asking little in return. Height & 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…  More Info

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Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin'

…variegated green and silver, taking on reddish-pink tints in winter. This dwarf Euonymus spreads vigorously, covering the ground with a splash of light from its silver-edged leaves. It can also be planted by a wall or fence and grown upwards as an attractive wall shrub. The Spindle thrives in almost…  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 happy in hot, dry, neglected…  More Info

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Petunia hybrida 'Purple Tower' F1 hybrid

…frame by the end of the summer. Train the free-flowering stems onto a plant climbing support for a pillar of fragrant blooms, or let them spread through beds and borders as a carpet of colourful ground cover. The perfect focal point for your garden this summer! Height and spread: 120cm (48).  More Info

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Geranium 'Rozanne'

…will know that this plant was awarded 1st place in their ?Plant of 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…  More Info

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Osteospermum 'Tresco Purple' (Hardy)

…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 bright coloured flowers can be used as…  More Info

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Water Lily (White)

…best recognised of water plants and for good reason! The pink tinged, goblet shaped buds open to reveal glamorous white cupped blooms with golden anthers. This elegant variety is so compact it is even suitable for growing in containers on patios and balconies. Spread: 100 cm (39) Culinary…  More Info

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Water Lily (Red)

The best recognised of water plants and for good reason! The claret red, goblet shaped buds open to reveal glamorous star shaped blooms with golden anthers. This elegant variety is so compact it is even suitable for growing in containers on patios and balconies. Spread: 100 cm (39)Buy a pack of two…  More Info

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Water Lily (Yellow)

The best recognised of water plants and for good reason! The yellow goblet shaped buds open to reveal glamorous star shaped blooms with golden anthers. This elegant variety is so compact it is even suitable for growing in containers on patios and balconies. Spread: 100 cm (39)Buy a pack of two and…  More Info

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Alyssum montanum 'Mountain Gold'

…flowers clustered together in spherical flowerheads. Height: 15cm (6in). Spread: 50cm (20in). 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…  More Info

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Agapanthus Blue & White Collection

…delivery. Once planted, they will remain in their dormant state until the spring. Above ground you won't see much happening over the winter, but the roots will be establishing ready for your plants to grow away quickly once the warmer weather arrives. Height: 120cm (47). Spread: 60cm (24). Supplied…  More Info

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Stachys officinalis 'Wisley White'

…long-lasting flowers are produced from June to August. Height: 60cm (24?). Spread: 30cm (12?). 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…  More Info

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Rose 'Cutie Pie'

…perfect as ground cover or for container growing. This completely thorn free rose forms dinky mounds which from July to September create a carpet of pink flowers like drifts of apple blossom. Absolutely charming. Height: 10cm (4”). Spread: 30cm (12”). Plant height and spread is seasonal…  More Info

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Potentilla megalantha 'Gold Sovereign'

…gardens and rockeries, coastal gardens and wildlife gardens. Height & Spread: 40cm (16in). 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…  More Info

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Geranium Cloud Collection

…blooms will attract plenty of pollinating insects. Height: 90cm (36?). 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 arrival images are…  More Info

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Heuchera villosa 'Palace Purple'

…brightly coloured foliage plants or flowers for contrast. Heuchera villosa 'Palace Purple' is fantastic for containers, the front of borders, or planted in drifts as ground cover, where the dainty flowers will attract bees. Height and spread: 60cm (24). Supplied as plug plants. Culinary information:…  More Info

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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Black Beauty'

…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, delivering superb late summer interest. Height and spread: 100cm (39).  More Info

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Tulip 'Magical Carpet'

…choice forms and colours. Planted closely together, these colourful dwarf tulips create stunning ground cover in rockeries, spring beds and patio containers. Flowering from April to May, this lovely mix is the perfect way to welcome Spring to your garden. Height: 20cm (8). Spread: 10cm (4).  More Info

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Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'

…perennial, ideal for borders and bedding. Perfect for planting into a wildlife garden, Coreopsis attracts butterflies with its fern-like foliage and clusters of lemon yellow flowers throughout the summer. Excellent ground cover and tolerant of most soil types. Height: 50cm (19). Spread: 45cm (18).  More Info

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Hypericum x dummeri 'Peter Dummer'

…Height and spread: 60cm (24). 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 only. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs  More Info

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Summer Grass Trio

…that immediately captures that Japanese garden look. Height: 35cm (13). Spread: 40cm (15). 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…  More Info

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Aubergine 'Jackpot'

…Prolific dark purple fruits produced over a long period which can also be harvested as baby vegetables. This compact variety is ideal for containers as well as growing in the ground. Average fruit weight of 80g. Height: 55cm (22?). Spread: 45cm (18?). Supplied as peat free plugs/9cm pots.  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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Aubrieta 'Dr. Mules Variegata'

…Variegata' is excellent for all-year-round interest in the garden and is perfect for rock gardens, patio containers, spilling over sunny banks or as ground cover 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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Arabis caucasica 'Snowcap'

Poor dry soils are bad news for a lot of plant varieties but Arabis caucasica '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.…  More Info

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Viola 'Pot Pourri Mixed'

…carpet the ground and fill containers with hundreds of blooms from late autumn to spring. Each colour has its own distinctive fragrance ranging from citrus to honey, and fresh spring blooms. Superb in beds, containers, Flower Pouches™ and window boxes. Wherever you plant Viola 'Pot Pourri',…  More Info

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Nurserymans Choice Phlox Collection (Creeping)

Creeping Phlox provide superb ground cover! These hardy perennials are perfect planting at the front of borders or carpeting a gravel garden. Dot them among the planting crevices of a rockery or let them cascade down low walls and slopes. These tough little plants will knit together to create…  More Info

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Alyssum 'Carpet Of Snow'

…'Carpet of Snow' has a ground hugging habit that is perfect for rock gardens or cascading from crevices in walls. With a toughness that belies its delicate appearance, sweet alyssum is surprisingly wind tolerant and makes a useful plant in coastal areas. Height: 10cm (4). Spread: 25cm (10). Culinary…  More Info

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Clematis ''toile Violette'

…other plants. Maintaining this variety couldn't be simpler - each year, just cut it back to ground level. This lovely Clematis also carries an RHS AGM. Height: 5m (15'). Spread: 1.5m (5'). Pruning group: 3. Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant…  More Info

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Tellima grandiflora

…sunny spots, provided the soil remains reliably moist. Height: 100cm (40) 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 arrival images are…  More Info

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Bergenia cordifolia 'Bressingham White'

…perennial for those difficult spots in dry shade, Bergenia provides useful evergreen ground cover, spring flowers and a feast of nectar for early pollinators. This low maintenance and adaptable plant spreads by rhizomes, colonising areas in sun or shade on any soil type. Large rounded, leathery…  More Info

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Hedera algeriensis 'Gloire de Marengo'

…this a great plant for wildlife. The flowers are followed by shiny black fruit in autumn. RHS Award of Garden Merit. Height and spread: 2.5-4m (8.2-13ft). 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…  More Info

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Iberis gibraltarica

…to mountainous, costal or rocky areas. However, borders and flowerbeds across the UK can also benefit from the excellent ground coverage candytufts offer. Height: 15cm (6); Spread: 30cm (1'0). Culinary information: Both the leaves and flowers of candytuft can be eaten raw and have a taste similar to…  More Info

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Geranium 'Intense'

…when the semi-evergreen leaves turn to red. Height: 25cm (10”). 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 arrival images…  More Info

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Clematis 'Justa'

…ground level each year and will grow again the following year. It flowers from mid summer to early autumn. Height: 1.5m (5'). 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…  More Info

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Clematis 'Kokonoe'

…back the stems to just above ground level each year. Best planted in full sun or semi-shade.'Height: 250cm (98). Spread: 100cm (39). 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…  More Info

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Dryopteris 'Jurassic Gold'

…superb ground cover for woodland areas and shaded borders. Perfect for adding colour and texture to a dark corner of the garden, Dryopteris wallichiana 'Jurassic Gold' also makes a fine container plant, creating an attractive, colourful focal point. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 45cm (18). Plant height…  More Info

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Juniperus communis 'Green Carpet'

…providing year round colour and structure to your garden. Height: 50cm (20). Spread: 1.5m (5'). 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…  More Info

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Blackberry 'Coolaris Late'

…to just above ground level to keep things tidy! Delicious in pies, puddings and jams or eaten fresh from the plant. Height and spread: 120cm (48). 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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Pennisetum orientale 'Dance with Me'

…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 size. The height and spread of the plant delivered…  More Info

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Athyrium filix-femina

…makes excellent ground cover. Its elegant, yellow-green foliage is perfect for creating exciting contrasts with colour and texture. Try it alongside grassy Carex and Hakonechloa or the rounded leaves of Hostas or Brunnera. Height and spread: 60cm (24in) Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore…  More Info

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Heuchera Collection

…with striking dark veins from mid-summer onwards. Height: 20cm (8in). Spread: 40cm (16in). 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…  More Info

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Centaurea dealbata

…insects. Centaurea dealbata quickly forms dense clumps of large, ornately cut foliage. Planted en masse they knit together to form fabulous swathes of ground cover. A fuss-free perennial that?s perfect for herbaceous borders, cottage gardens and wildlife areas. Height: 90cm (36). Spread: 60cm (24).  More Info

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Agapanthus 'Fireworks'

…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 return year after year. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 50cm (20).  More Info

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Raspberry 'Summer Lovers Patio Red' (Patio fruit)

…of raspberry is perfect for growing in containers. Reaching just 60cm (24) tall these are perfect for planting in containers on the patio. An Autumn fruiting variety these can be pruned back to ground level each year after they have fruited. The tasty fruits will begin to ripen as early as mid-July.…  More Info

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Heuchera 'Wild Rose'

…excellent ground cover along the front of borders. Try it alongside yellow foliage, such as Carex ‘Everillo’, for an exciting contrast in texture and colour. Height and spread: 50cm (20in). Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant…  More Info

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Dianthus deltoides 'Flashing Light'

…for container growing. RHS Award of Garden Merit. Height: 15-20cm (6-8in). 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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Halimium 'April Sun'

…makes superb ground cover or edging in rockeries and hot, dry borders. From spring to the end of summer, it bears an abundance of saucer-shaped, five-petalled, golden-yellow flowers which are a magnet for pollinators. Height: 60cm (24in). Spread: 100cm (39in). Plant height and spread is seasonal…  More Info

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Stachys macrantha 'Superba'

…to early autumn. RHS Award of Garden Merit. Height: 60cm (24”). Spread: 30cm (12”). 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…  More Info

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Potentilla fruticosa 'Bella Apple'

…effective ground cover and needs little maintenance. This robust, drought-tolerant shrub makes a charming addition to a sunny, free-draining border, rockery, or courtyard, rewarding with a long season of flowers that attract beneficial insects. Height and spread: 60cm (12in). Plant height and spread…  More Info

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