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
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 3 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.99 Quantity 6 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £8 £11.98 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
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 2 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 £9.99 Quantity 4 bareroot plants Despatch: By end of November 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity
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 1 plug plant Despatch: By end of June 2013 £7.49 Quantity
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 1 plug plant Despatch: By end of June 2013 £7.49 Quantity
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 1 plant Despatch: By end of June 2013 £7.49 Quantity
Geranium 'Lawrence Flatman' (Hardy) Geranium (Cinereum Group) (Cranesbill, Geranium 'Laurence Flatman') Striking rose pink flowers, with rich magenta veining and a velvety black eye, that stand out against a foil of delicately cut grey-green foliage that remains evergreen. This hardy geranium flowers over a particularly long period, adding colour to rockeries and the front of cottage garden borders, to form small clumps that return each year. Geranium ‘Lawrence Flatman’ is easy to grow and needs little maintenance. Height: 20cm (8"). Spread: 30cm (12"). Size 1 bare roots supplied. More info 3 bare roots Despatch: By end of November 2013 £11.99 Quantity
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 1 bare root Despatch: By end of November 2013 £7.49 Quantity 3 bare roots Despatch: By end of November 2013 £11.99 Quantity
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 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
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
Geranium x oxonianum f. thurstonianum 'Southcombe Double' (Cranesbill) This semi-evergreen geranium is an outstanding variety for a perennial border. Warm pink, double flowers are displayed above light green foliage, forming a carpet of colour from late spring through until autumn. Let Geranium 'Southcombe Double' wander through your herbaceous borders or use it as low-maintenance ground cover where it's spreading habit will quickly create large drifts of colour. Height: 40cm (16"). Spread: 60cm (24"). Size 1 bare roots supplied. More info 1 bareroot plant Despatch: By end of November 2013 £7.49 Quantity
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 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
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 3 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £9.99 Quantity 6 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity
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 24 plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 £9.99 Quantity 48 plants Despatch: By end of August 2013 £11.98 Quantity
Geranium pratense 'Midnight Blue' (Hardy) (Meadow Cranesbill) A stunning hardy geranium with decorative dark green foliage and eye-catching pale blue flowers veined with red. Masses of cup shaped geranium flowers are produced every year from this low maintenance perennial. Let Geranium pratense ‘Midnight Blue’ wander through your herbaceous borders where it will seed freely to create large drifts of colour. Height: 35cm (14"). Spread: 40cm (16"). Size 1 bare roots supplied. More info 3 bare roots Despatch: By end of November 2013 £11.99 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
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 3 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £12.99 Quantity 6 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £6 £19.98 Quantity
Heuchera 'Evergreen Collection' (Coral Flower) Customer Review Rating Customer favourite Great mix of colours Year-round interest Famed for their colourful foliage Heucheras produce a magical array of foliage all season long. To add to their considerable charm they also have flowers that tower above the foliage in fantastically contrasting tones. Collection comprises 1 each of: Obsidian, Midnight Bayou, Key Lime Pie and Crème Brulee. Ht. 30–45cm, Spread 30–40cm. Supplied as 45mm plug plants. More info 4 plants, 1 of each variety Despatch: By end of June 2013 Now an extra £5 off! ~~£14.98~~ £9.98 Quantity
Geranium 'Rozanne' Commonly known as Cranesbill, 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 3 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 £9.99 Quantity 6 plug plants Despatch: By end of June 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity