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Nertera depressa

Bead Plant, Nertera, Nertera depressa

Nertera depressa, commonly known as the Bead Plant, is a NZ native plant that forms a mat of very small leaves and features colourful berries. Tiny flowers in spring are followed by bright orange-red berries in autumn which have an appearance akin to beads. It typically grows to 10 cm tall and 1 m wide. Nertera depressa is commonly used as a ground cover but will also perform well when grown in a container.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Groundcover Plants
Height:10 cm
Spread:1.00 m
Flowering time:Summer
Tolerances:Shade
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asBead Plant, Nertera, Nertera depressa

Nertera depressa Details

Nertera depressa, commonly known as the Bead Plant, is a NZ native plant that forms a mat of very small leaves and features colourful berries. Tiny flowers in spring are followed by bright orange-red berries in autumn which have an appearance akin to beads. It typically grows to 10 cm tall and 1 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site that does not dry out. Nertera depressa is commonly used as a ground cover but will also perform well when grown in a container.

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