Groundcover Plants

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.

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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. Collection comprises 1 plant each of: Geranium x oxonianum f. thurstonianum 'Southcombe Double' - Warm pink, double flowers displayed above light green foliage. Height: 40cm (16"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Geranium himalayense 'Plenum' - Gently ruffled, double flowers in shades of purple- pink. Height: 25cm (10"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Geranium pratense 'Summer Skies' - Tightly frilled, mauve-pink flowers with contrasting yellow centres. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Geranium pratense 'Double Jewel' - Exquisite double white, star-shaped flowers with contrasting pink-purple centres. Height: 25cm (10"). Spread: 30cm (12"). More info 4 bareroot plants - I of each variety Despatch: By end of November 2013 HALF PRICE - SAVE £14.98 £14.98 Quantity
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"). Collection comprises: Fuchsia 'Autumnale' (half-hardy) - Green and yellow leaves maturing to dark red with red and purple flowers. Fuchsia 'Willow Tinsdale' (hardy) - Lime green foliage compliments pink and purple flowers. Fuchsia 'Tom West' (hardy) - Green and cream variegated foliage with cerise pink and purple flowers. Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info 15 plug plants - 5 of each variety Despatch: By end of June 2013 10 plants + 5 FREE £14.98 Quantity
Fuchsia 'Willow Tinsdale' Unique lime green and gold leaves adorn the graceful stems of this hardy Fuchsia. The pendent flowers, with bright purple corollas and rose pink sepals, are produced in profusion from summer through to autumn. The spreading habit of Fuchsia 'Willow Tinsdale' makes it ideal for groundcover, where it acts as a quick and easy weed suppressant; or try it trailing elegantly out of patio containers! Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 75cm (30"). Supplied as plug plants. Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info 5 plug plants Despatch: By end of April 2014 £7.49 Quantity 10 plug plants Despatch: By end of April 2014 SAVE £5 £9.98 Quantity
Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis (Christmas Box, Sweet box) The white spidery flowers have a fragrance so heady that it will stop you in your tracks. The sweet, honey scented winter blooms are followed by glossy black berries. This exceptional dwarf evergreen shrub is so versatile it will grow in almost any soil or situation - even those impossible dry shaded spots! A wonderful compact plant for woodland ground cover, or low informal hedges. You can even cut a few stems for a vase indoors! Grows to 60cm (24"). Supplied in 9cm pot. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs More info 1 plant in 9cm pot Despatch: By end of September 2013 £9.99 Quantity 3 plants in 9cm pots Despatch: By end of September 2013 £19.98 Quantity
Geranium 'Red Passion Mix' (Hardy) Geranium (Cinereum Group), Geranium pratense, Geranium himalayense (Cranesbill, Hardy Geranium) Gathered together for the first time is this collective of the very best red and pink hardy geraniums. Incredibly easy to grow, they will reward you with their marvellous colourful blooms, ranging from deep cerise red to white with solid colours, stripes and veins too. These low growing hardy perennials are perfect for creating colourful, low maintenance ground cover or softening the edges of cottage garden borders. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Bareroot plants supplied. Geranium ‘Red Passion Mix’ includes: Geranium 'Patricia' Geranium sanguineum ‘Album' Geranium sanguineum ‘Striatum' Geranium 'Wargrave Pink' More info 4 Bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.99 Quantity 8 Bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £13.98 Quantity