Angus’s Top Ten Australian Groundcovers
1 Grevillea ‘Poorinda Royal Mantle’
- Grevillea ‘Poorinda Royal Mantle’
- Grevillea ‘Royal Mantle’ providing bird tucker
- Grevillea ‘Poorinda Royal Mantle’
Because it has proven itself for decades for its adaptability and reliability.
2 Scaevola albida ‘Mauve Carpet’
- Scaevola albida ‘Mauve Carpet’
- Scaevola albida ‘Mauve Carpet’
- Scaevola albida ‘Mauve Carpet’
Because of its masses of purple flowers all-year and adaptability.
3 Westringia fruticosa ‘Flat’n’Fruity’
- Westringia fruticosa coastal rosemary ‘Flat-n-Fruity’
- Westringia fruticosa coastal rosemary ‘Flat-n-Fruity’
- Westringia fruticosa coastal rosemary ‘Flat-n-Fruity’
Because of its interesting foliage texture, its tough nature and great reliability.
4 Goodenia ovata ‘Gold Cover’
- Goodenia ovata ‘Gold Cover’
- Goodenia ovata ‘Gold Cover’
- Goodenia ovata ‘Gold Cover’
Because of its bright-yellow flowers over most of the year and its reliability.
5 Grevillea ‘Bronze Rambler’
- Grevillea ‘Bronze Rambler’
- Grevillea ‘Bronze Rambler’
Because of its beautiful dark divided foliage and complementary purple-pink flowers.
6 Melaleuca hypericifolia ‘Ulladulla Beacon’
- Melaleuca hypericifolia ‘Ulladulla Beacon’
- Melaleuca hypericifolia ‘Ulladulla Beacon’
- Melaleuca hypericifolia ‘Ulladulla Beacon’
Because of its beautiful orange-red flower heads and its ability to thrive in all soil types.
7 Hardenbergia violacea
- Hardenbergia violaceae ‘Sweetheart’
- Hardenbergia violaceae ‘White Out’
- Hardenbergia violaceae native wisteria ‘Bushy Blue’
Because of its great ability to be a pioneer plant in hostile conditions and its wonderful flower displays.
8 Brachyscome ‘Pacific Reef’ and other ‘Pacific’ varieties
- Brachyscome ‘Pacific Reef’
- Brachyscome ‘Pacific Tide’
- Brachyscome ‘Pacific Sun’
Because of their vibrant colourful flowers over many months and easy care nature.
9 Hibbertia scandens (Climbing Guinea Flower or Snake Vine)
- Hibbertia scandens – snake vine
- Hibbertia scandens – snake vine
Because of its glowing yellow flowers, snake-like stems and ability to thrive near the sea.
10 Adenanthos cuneatus ‘Coral Carpet’ and ‘Flat Out’
- Adenanthos cuneatus ‘Coral Carpet’
- Adenanthos cuneatus ‘Flat Out’
- Adenanthos cuneatus ‘Flat Out’
Because of their unusual foliage colour, shape and texture, and ability to handle dry spells.