Kalbarri Carpet. Eremophilla Glabra. Gorgeous yellow flowers against grey foliage

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1 GROUND COVERS

2 Kalbarri Carpet Eremophilla Glabra Gorgeous yellow flowers against grey foliage Prostrate form of Eremophilla Glabra produces gorgeous yellow flowers against stunning grey foliage for most of the year. Best grafted for most areas, pruning maintains dense habit and prolific flowering. Well suited to rockery or "hot spot" where it should be fertilised with slow release native fertiliser, mulched and watered when necessary. 30cm x 1.5m Prostrate, grey leaves with yellow flowers Full sun Prune to shape Border, ground cover, rockery, retaining wall, contrast plant Clay to sandy soil

3 Roseworthy Eremophilla Glabra Tough Glabra form with orangey red flowers This is another of those tough Glabra forms. This one originates from the Roseworthy district, which is north of Adelaide, in South Australia. It has bright green leaves, orange-red flowers and is long lived. It has the appearance of a cut lawn. Prostrate green foliage with orange-red flowers 40cm x 3m Full sun Prune to shape Border, ground cover, Xeriscape or native theme garden Clay to sandy soil

4 Lantana Lantana Montevidensis Hardy trailing ground cover with mauve-pink flower heads Lantana Montevidensis is a hardy, trailing ground cover with mauve-pink flower heads, each one with a yellow eye. It is often used in difficult spots, median strips or dry banks. It does the weed potential of its relative L. and is safe to grow in southern Australia. such as not have Camara, parts of Other cultivars are available offering a range of colours. They include 'Alba', a pure white form spreading to 2-3m, 'Lavender Swirl' with pastel pink and lavender flowers and a 2m spread, and 'Rosie', a pink flowering sort of 'Lavender Swirl. Lantanas like a sunny aspect and are tolerant of all soil types provided they are well drained. Lantana is also tolerant to salt and is an excellent choice for plantings near the beach. Trailing Lantana 75cm x 2 3m Full sun Hedge to keep form and shape Low maintenance ground cover, hanging pot or climber Tolerates a wide variety of soil types

5 Gin Gin Gem Grevillea Obstusifolia Prostrate or spreading climber with spider shaped flowers Grevillea Obtusifolia is a dense prostrate or spreading shrub with clusters of pink or red spider shaped flowers in winter and spring. It has soft lush green foliage and makes a wonderful cascading plant on banks or retaining walls. It is rapid growing and hardy in a wide range of soil types with good drainage, in full sun to part shade. Spreading ground cover with pink or red flowers 50cm x 3m Full sun to part shade Prune to maintain shape if desired Ideal for rockeries Tolerates wide variety of soil types

6 Creeping Booblialla Myoporum Parvifolia Dense matting ground cover with small flowers Prostrate shrub forming dense mats along the ground, spreading to 3m. Small white or pink flowers can be seen through spring summer and autumn. Adaptable to a range of soils and climates, soils must be well drained. At its best in full sun, shade can cause the foliage to thin out. Can be cut back to maintain shape and tolerates drought, frost and salt. It flowers during Spring, Summer and Autumn. It has star shaped white or pale pink flowers with purple spots. Flowers are followed by small edible purple or green fruit. The foliage colour is dark green and it has narrow leaves to 4cm long, usually shorter. It grows up to 3m in width and up to 0.5m in height. A useful plant in coastal gardens due to its salt tolerance and good sand and soil binding properties. Excellent rockery plant. Dark green foliage with star shaped white or pale pink flowers 50cm x 3m Full sun Prune or hedge to maintain shape if desired Rockery Accent plant, pot plant, modern design gardens Well drained soils

7 Mauve Clusters Scaevola Spreading ground cover with beautiful, abundant flowers A spreading free flowering ground cover, which flowers continually in the warmer months. Dark green contrasting foliage makes it a stand-out plant. It prefers a sunny position, but will also grow in dappled shade. Prefers free draining soil in all types from sandy to clay. Requires occasional deep watering during hot dry spells. Mulch well and feed with native fertiliser in spring. A bright addition to rockeries, embankments, hanging baskets or pots. Makes a good cut flower, lasting several weeks. Dark green foliage with mauve flowers 30cm x 1m Full sun to part shade Irrigate during long hot periods Hanging basket or pots, understory planting Tolerates a wide variety of soil types

8 Pig Face Mesembryanthemum Sun loving ground cover, many flower colours to choose from Mesembryanthemum comes in many colours from mauve through to red, pink, yellow and orange. It is a full sun loving ground cover, with small, succulent evergreen leaves and gorgeous flowers that bloom from spring until early autumn. Training evergreen succulent with a variety of coloured flowers 15cm x 1.8m Full sun Nil Rockery plants Tolerates a wide variety of soil types