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Gardenia radicans

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Gardenia radicans, commonly known as Creeping or Rock Gardenia, is a stunning ground cover plant that procures showy, pure white, double flowers through spring and summer that carry a delicious scent. The lush and glossy, green leaves provide a magnificent backdrop to the flowers as it grows to 40 cm tall and 70 cm wide. Gardenia radicans is perfect for using as a groundcover, for including in borders, adding to tropical or “white” gardens, growing in a container, planting around the base of larger plants, or planting anywhere it can truly be appreciated.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 70 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock, Tropical, White

Casuarina Cousin It

Casuarina Cousin It features elegant, dark green foliage held with a pendulous manner off prostrate stems. It grows across the ground to about 50 cm tall and 2 m wide, and can be trimmed as necessary. Casuarina Cousin It makes a fantastic groundcover, and looks amazing when allowed to spill over walls or onto paths. It is favoured by landscape designers for modern gardens where they want to introduce interesting texture and a colour contrast to a space.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 2.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
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