Leptinella

New Zealand’s Best Leptinella Plants

Growing NZ natives in your garden delivers a vast range of benefits:

• They attract birds and bees
• It helps to preserve New Zealand’s species
• Greater biodiversity is created
• Children can learn the plants and become more involved with nature
• These plants will bring you pleasure for many years to come

We have a range of Leptinella varieties that are perfect as groundcover plants, we’ll help you find the right Leptinella for your space. Choose from a wide variety of New Zealand-native plants that have been eco-sourced and bred to thrive in NZ’s climate. We stock only the highest quality plants, sourcing them from NZ’s leading nurseries. Each plant is packed and transported with extreme care, ensuring it arrives to you in the same condition it was in when it left the nursery. If you are wanting to buy Leptinella, shop with confidence from the best in the industry.

Common questions about growing Leptinella

1. What is the plant called brass buttons?

The plant called brass buttons is Leptinella squalida. It is a small, perennial plant with creeping stems and tiny, yellow flowers that resemble brass buttons. Brass buttons is native to New Zealand and Australia, but it has been introduced to other parts of the world as a ground cover plant.

2. How to use Leptinella in the garden

Here are some tips for using Leptinella, commonly known as brass buttons, in your garden:

• Use brass buttons to create a lush, green ground cover in shady areas.
• Plant them between stepping stones or pavers to create a unique and eye-catching walkway.
• Use them to fill in empty spaces in your garden borders.
• Grow brass buttons in containers to add a touch of greenery to your patio or balcony.

3. Are brass buttons Evergreen?

Brass buttons (Leptinella squalida) are evergreen and retain their foliage throughout the year, even in cold climates. This makes them a good choice for year-round ground cover or as a filler plant in garden beds.

4. How big do brass buttons get?

Brass buttons are a low-growing plant, typically reaching only 25 mm in height. They have a creeping habit and can spread quickly to form a dense mat up to 50 cm wide. The leaves are small and fern-like, and the flowers in spring and summer are tiny and yellow.

5. How do you care for a Leptinella?

Leptinella is a relatively easy-care plant, but there are a few things you can do to keep it looking its best.

• Light: Leptinella can tolerate a variety of light conditions, but it prefers full sun to partial shade. In hot climates, it may benefit from some afternoon shade.
• Water: Leptinella needs regular watering during dry weather and allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
• Soil: Leptinella prefers well-drained soil, but it can adapt to a variety of soil types. If your soil is heavy or clay-like, you can improve drainage by adding sand or compost.
• Fertiliser: Leptinella can benefit from a light application of balanced fertilizer in the spring and autumn.

6. Are brass buttons perennial?

Yes, brass buttons (Leptinella squalida) are perennial plants. This means that they will come back year after year, even in cold climates. Brass buttons are a popular choice for ground cover because they are low-growing, easy to care for, and tolerate a variety of conditions.