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.
Geranium 'Rozanne'Commonly known as Cranesbill. Followers of the 2013 RHS Chelsea Flower Show will know that this plant was recently awarded 1st place in their ‘Plant of the Centenary’. 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 right through the summer, if the plant starts to look a little tired simply cut right back and it will come back with new growth and another flush of flowers. Cranesbill make a lovely companion plant for roses and are superb for edging the front of informal borders or even gently cascading from patio containers. Their bright autumn foliage extends their season of interest. Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Supplied as plug plants. More info |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Heuchera 'Evergreen Collection'(Coral Flower) Customer Review Rating
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