Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Growth Habit
Spreading
Bloom Season
Spring–Summer
Flavour Profile
Ornamental
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
Open Pollinated
Plant Type
Evergreen Groundcover Shrub
Planting Season
Spring
Fruit Size
N/A
Plant Height
15–30 cm
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Water Needs
Low
Hardiness Zones
4–9
Container Garden
Yes
Plant Spacing
30–45 cm
Planting Depth
0.5 cm
Growing Conditions
Well-drained
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this groundcover be used between stepping stones?
Can this groundcover be used between stepping stones?
Yes. Its spreading, low-growing form can suit pathway edges and spaces between landscape features where controlled ground coverage is desired.
Does the foliage stay attractive outside the flowering season?
Does the foliage stay attractive outside the flowering season?
The plant is an evergreen groundcover, so its foliage provides landscape interest beyond its listed spring–summer bloom period.
Is this shrub suitable for sloped landscape areas?
Is this shrub suitable for sloped landscape areas?
Yes. Its low-growing habit makes it suitable for slope gardens and other areas where ground-level planting is desired.
How does its height compare with taller landscape shrubs?
How does its height compare with taller landscape shrubs?
It remains relatively low, with a listed mature height of 15–30 cm, making it useful beneath taller landscape plants.
Can it be combined with contrasting foliage plants?
Can it be combined with contrasting foliage plants?
Yes. Its silvery blue foliage can provide visual contrast in mixed landscape designs with different foliage textures and colors.
Is it suitable for a low-water landscape after establishment?
Is it suitable for a low-water landscape after establishment?
The plant has low water needs and can suit lower-water landscape planning once established.