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.
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 |
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Heuchera 'Crème Brulée'(Coral Flower) Mounds of vibrant foliage in glowing shades of caramel, bronze and gold. This semi evergreen perennial is outstanding when grown in containers, at the front of borders, or planted as ground cover in bold drifts. The dainty sprays of delicate white flowers are also particularly attractive to bees. Height: 45cm (18") Spread: 40cm (16"). Supplied as 45mm plug plants. More info |
Heuchera 'Key Lime Pie'(Coral Flower) Intense shades of lime green foliage that contrasts beautifully with the darker coloured varieties of Heuchera. A spectacular semi evergreen perennial for containers and borders, or planted in drifts as ground cover. It also produces sprays of dainty flowers on tall wiry stems which are particularly attractive to bees. Height: 45cm (18") Spread: 40cm (16"). Supplied as 45mm plug plants. More info |
Heuchera 'Midnight Bayou'(Coral Flower) This dramatic variety boasts mounds of large, rounded purple-red foliage, with distinctive black veins that gradually age to a rich shade of purple. Prized for their outstanding foliage, these charming semi-evergreen perennials also produce sprays of dainty flowers on tall wiry stems which are particularly attractive to bees. Excellent for containers, the front of borders, or when planted in drifts as ground cover. Height: 45cm (18") Spread: 40cm (16"). Supplied as 45mm plug 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 |
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 |
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 |
Fuchsia 'Autumnale'Vibrant green and gold foliage, maturing to shades of coppery red adorn the graceful arching stems of this trailing fuchsia. Dainty single flowers with red sepals and rich purple corollas decorate the stems from mid-summer until first frosts. The trailing habit of Fuchsia 'Autumnale' makes it ideal for containers, window boxes and hanging baskets - or try it in beds and borders for a quick and easy groundcover! Height: 35cm (14"). 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 |
Viola 'Unique Collection'Perfect border gap fillers - this dainty collection includes 3 beautiful varieties that will coordinate beautifully with any colour scheme - a zesty lemon, a pale gold edged with delicate lilac and a vibrant purple and orange bi-colour. Violas are very versatile plants - you can plant them in borders, beds, containers, hanging baskets, but they are particularly good for edging paths. Height: 20cm (8"). Spread: 23cm (9"). Supplied as plug plants.Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Viola 'Sorbet Mixed'Viola x williamsiana An excellent mix of bi-colour flowers, even in the depths of winter! Viola Sorbet surpasses other cultivars for its hardiness and sheer flower power, producing an abundance of colourful individually painted blooms above mounds of dark green foliage. Perfect for patio containers, flower pouches™ beds and borders. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 20cm (8"). Supplied as 30mm plug plants.Culinary information: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Click here for more details about edible flowers. More info |
Heuchera 'Delta Dawn'(Coral Flower) Give your garden a warm glow with the richly coloured foliage of Heuchera 'Delta Dawn' In spring and autumn, its large rounded leaves smoulder brick red, with a golden yellow edging and pale veining. Throughout summer the leaves take on fresher shades of gold and lime green. This strong growing semi-evergreen perennial is ideal for adding colour to containers, or plant it in large clumps at the front of borders. Height and spread: 40cm (16"). Supplied as 30mm plugs. More info |