Ground cover plants are excellent for a range of situations in the garden, from covering steep banks to brightening up bare patches of soil beneath trees and shrubs. They help suppress weeds and are generally low maintenance plants, ideal if you only have limited time in the garden. From foliage plants to flowers you’re sure to find something suitable in our great-value range! Take a look at our guide on growing ground cover plants for top tips on planting and choosing the right varieties for your garden.
Osteospermum 'Hardy Collection'Osteospermum 'Snow Pixie', Osteospermum jucundum var. compactum, Osteospermum 'Tresco Purple' (Cape Daisy, African Daisy)
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Geranium 'Hardy Doubles Collection'(Cranesbill) Undemanding and easy to grow, this marvellous mix of perennial hardy geraniums will grow almost anywhere. Attractive double flowers are produced in abundance on these low growing plants - perfect for creating colourful, low maintenance ground cover or softening the edges of cottage garden borders. Size 1 bare roots supplied.
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Geranium 'Hardy Blues'(Cranesbill, Hardy Geranium) Low mounds of foliage produce a profusion of flowers throughout summer from this colourful mix of cottage garden favourites. The cup shaped flowers range from solid white to solid blue, with an infinite combination of splashes of colour in between. This marvellous mix of perennial geraniums will grow almost anywhere. Perfect for groundcover or filling gaps in borders. Height and spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as bare root plants. More info |
Hardy Ice PlantDelosperma
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Fuchsia 'Ground Cover Collection'Fuchsia 'Autumnale', Fuchsia 'Willow Tinsdale', Fuchsia 'Tom West' A colourful collection of Fuchsias, each with their own unique leaf colour. Their spreading habits make them ideal for groundcover or for trailing elegantly out of hanging baskets and patio pots. Use this Fuchsia 'Ground Cover Collection' for a quick and easy weed suppressant or simply to compliment your patio displays! Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 75cm (30").
Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Hosta 'White Feather'(Plantain Lily) A very unusual variety! Emerging leaves appear almost totally white, slowly developing green streaks until the whole leaf turns green. Spikes of lavender flowers tower over the lush foliage from mid summer. Unlike other varieties, White Feather tolerates a sunny position making an attractive border or container plant. Also excellent as ground cover in woodland gardens or on the outskirts of ponds and boggy areas. Height and spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as size one bareroot plants. More info |
Bidens 'Goldstar'Sunshine yellow flowers smother the ferny foliage of Bidens Goldstar. This brightly coloured annual is perfect for filling gaps in window boxes, flower pouches® and containers where the trailing stems and long flowering period give a long lasting display. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 45cm (18"). More info |
Geranium himalayense 'Plenum' (Hardy)(Cranesbill, Geranium himalayense 'Birch Double') Intense double violet-blue flowers adorn this vigorous hardy geranium. The distinctive dark green leaves with furrowed veining turn to a beautiful orange-red in autumn. Also known as 'Birch's Double', Geranium himalayense 'Plenum' make a wonderful addition to herbaceous borders where it's informal habit will create colourful ground cover, even in shady areas. Height: 25cm (10"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Size 1 bare roots supplied. More info |
Osteospermum 'Snow Pixie' (Hardy)(Cape Daisy, African Daisy) 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 conditions, and it is particularly useful for tricky coastal sites. Famed for their long flowering period, Osteospermums bloom from June right through to October. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied in 50mm plugs. More info |
Osteospermum jucundum var. compactum (Hardy)(Cape Daisy, African Daisy) Suppress your weeds with a densely planted carpet of vibrant African Daisies. Osteospermum jucundum var. compactum 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 conditions, and it is particularly useful for tricky coastal sites. Famed for their long flowering period, Osteospermums bloom from June right through to October. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied in 50mm plugs. More info |
Osteospermum 'Tresco Purple' (Hardy)(Osteospermum 'Nairobi Purple', Cape Daisy, African Daisy) Suppress your weeds with a densely planted carpet of vibrant African Daisies. Osteospermum 'Tresco Purple' 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 conditions, and it is particularly useful for tricky coastal sites. Famed for their long flowering period, Osteospermums bloom from June right through to October. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied in 50mm plugs. More info |
Fuchsia 'Tom West'(Fuchsia 'Mr West') Add some foliage interest to your garden with Fuchsia 'Tom West'. Variegated pale green and cream leaves with cerise pink veins are borne on lax stems, followed by delicate pink and purple flowers from summer until the first frosts. This fuchsia works well in containers, window boxes and hanging baskets - or try it in beds and borders for a quick and easy groundcover! Height: 40cm (16"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied as plug plants.Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |