Modern Australian gardens rely on texture, repetition, structure and low maintenance planting rather than large numbers of flowering plants. Lomandra Tropic Cascade, Blue Chalk Sticks, Little Jess Dianella, Silver Plum Bromeliad and Zen Grass are all excellent choices for creating a contemporary Australian landscape.
The best coastal ground covers in Australia combine drought tolerance, salt tolerance and low maintenance performance. Plants like Aussie Rambler, Scaevola Purple Fusion, Blue Chalk Sticks, Gazania Double Gold and Carissa Desert Star thrive in coastal conditions while creating beautiful long-lasting gardens.
Ground covers are one of the most useful plant groups in Australian gardens. Whether you're looking for a drought tolerant coastal plant like Aussie Rambler, a shade-loving performer like Native Violet, or a fast-spreading option like Dichondra Repens, the right ground cover can reduce maintenance, suppress weeds, and make your garden feel complete.
Replacing traditional lawn with low maintenance alternatives like **Zoysia ‘Zen Grass’, mondo grass, dichondra, and vinca can significantly reduce upkeep while still creating a lush, attractive garden. The key is choosing the right option for your conditions and how you use the space.
Gazania ‘Double Gold’ is a sterile, non-invasive variety that brings golden colour and hardy groundcover to Australian gardens without the weed risk
Gazania ‘Double Gold’ is a hardy, fast-spreading groundcover that smothers itself in golden daisy flowers for most of the year. Drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and perfect for hot, sunny spots or coastal gardens — it’s colour made easy.