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New Zealand Native Ground Cover Plants

Pimelea mimosa

Pimelea mimosa is a mat forming, NZ native, ground covering plant. It has soft, blue-grey leaves which are held on stems that tend to climb over objects. The plant becomes adorned with tiny, white flowers during summer. This evergreen typically grows to 30 cm tall and 80 cm wide, and performs best when grown in full sun on a well-drained soil. Pimelea mimosa is commonly used as a groundcover, added to coastal plantings, included in cottage gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, or mass planted on a bank.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 30 cm
Spread: 80 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native

Pimelea prostrata Misty Blue

Pimelea prostrata Misty Blue is a mat forming, NZ native, ground cover plant. It has small, blue foliage which becomes adorned with fragrant, white flowers in spring and results in white berries. This evergreen typically grows to 15 cm tall and 1 m wide. Pimelea prostrata Misty Blue is commonly used as a groundcover, added to coastal plantings, included in rock gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, grown on a bank, or positioned so it can spill out over a path or over a wall.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 15 cm
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Rock
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