Chinese star Jasmine (Trachelospermum).
HEIGHT: 2-3m | IDEAL POSITION: Shade or sun| IN SEASON: Spring/ summer/ autumn
Star jasmine is one of the toughest and fastest-growing climbers or ground covers. It is very versatile, low-maintenance, and can grow almost anywhere. It has glossy, deep green leaves and white, highly fragrant, windmill-shaped flowers.
Silver falls (Dichondra).
HEIGHT: trailing habit | IDEAL POSITION: Full sun to part shade| IN SEASON: All year
Cascading ground cover with a mass of delicate silver leaves. Great for vertical gardens, over a retaining wall or in hanging baskets.
Convolvulus.
HEIGHT: 30cm | IDEAL POSITION: Full sun| IN SEASON: Spring to autumn
Trailing perennial with small oval leaves, green or silvery. White or blue flowers. Ideal as a ground cover or retaining walls where it can trail over the edge.
Native Violet (Viola hederacea).
HEIGHT: up to 20cm | IDEAL POSITION: Shade/ semi shade| IN SEASON: All year
Easy to grow with pale mauve and white small flowers througout the year. Ideal ground cover for shady spots in gardens, along paths or next to ponds.
Gazania.
HEIGHT: 20cm | IDEAL POSITION: Full sun| IN SEASON: Spring to autumn
Tough perennial with silver gray or green foliage, bearing masses of large, daisy like flowers. Low maintenance, even seaside planting with salty air. Excellent ground cover for that hot, dry spot in the garden.
Pig face (Mesembryanthemum).
HEIGHT: up to 30cm | IDEAL POSITION: Full sun| IN SEASON: Spring
A low growing succulent ground cover with masses of flowers, ususally pink or yellow. Low maintenance and for dry weather gardens and coastal conditions with salty air.
Thyme.
HEIGHT: up to 30cm | IDEAL POSITION: Sun | IN SEASON: Summer
Aromatic spreading perennial with small green leaves that forms a dense ground cover. Use as decoration or as a herb in cooking. Small flowers appear in summer.
Oregano.
HEIGHT: up to 30cm | IDEAL POSITION: Sun | IN SEASON: Summer
Hardy perennial ground cover that spreads to form a mat of grey-green leaves with white flowers appearing in summer. Use as decorartion or as a herb in cooking. Dry the leaves for a stronger flavour.
Vinca minor.
HEIGHT: up to 20cm | IDEAL POSITION: Full sun to part shade| IN SEASON: Spring/ summer/ autumn
Evergreen trailing ground cover forming a lush mat of glossy foliage. Hardy, will tolerate difficult dry and shady locations. Great cover for difficult sites and will trail over embankments and over walls. Mass plant areas for weed suppression.
Seaside Daisy (Erigeron).
HEIGHT: up to 40cm | IDEAL POSITION: Full sun to part shade| IN SEASON: Spring/ summer
Vigorous, free flowering, evergreen perennial. Plants are covered in small daisy-like flowers throught the warmer months.
