{"title":"Groundcovers","description":"\u003cp\u003eLow spreading plants for covering ground, softening edges and suppressing weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hedera-canariensis-canary-island-ivy","title":"Hedera canariensis Canary Island Ivy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHedera canariensis\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as Canary Island Ivy or Algerian Ivy, is a vigorous evergreen climbing and trailing vine valued for its large glossy dark green leaves and its ability to soften walls, pergolas and shaded planting beds with refined coverage. The leaves are noticeably broader and richer than common English Ivy, giving a lush, polished appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt performs reliably in full sun through to full shade with free-draining soil and is highly drought tolerant once established. Hedera canariensis is excellent as a wall climber, a quick groundcover beneath established trees, or a softening green presence over fences and retaining structures in shaded courtyards and heritage gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a fast-growing evergreen climber and groundcover for cottage, woodland, heritage and formal gardens, in mass plantings, walls, pergolas and shaded courtyards, Hedera canariensis brings dense, glossy foliage, low-maintenance coverage and a long-lived green presence that strengthens steadily with each season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Hedera canariensis Canary Island Ivy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow fast does Hedera canariensis grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eHedera canariensis is a fast-growing evergreen climber, putting on 1 to 2 metres of new growth per year once established. It is one of the quickest ways to soften a new wall or fence, and it covers shaded ground rapidly when planted as a groundcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhere should I plant Canary Island Ivy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eHedera canariensis grows well in full sun through to full shade, making it one of the most adaptable climbers and groundcovers available. It is excellent against walls, pergolas, retaining structures and fences, and as a groundcover beneath established trees where many other plants struggle to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Hedera canariensis the same as English Ivy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eNo. Hedera canariensis (Canary Island Ivy) has noticeably larger, glossier and more refined leaves than Hedera helix (English Ivy). It also has a more polished overall appearance and a slightly less aggressive root habit, making it the more elegant choice for prominent garden positions and feature walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Hedera canariensis drought tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. Hedera canariensis is highly drought tolerant once established and performs reliably in dry shaded positions where many other plants fail. Through establishment it benefits from regular watering, then transitions to occasional deep soaks through warm dry periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Hedera canariensis frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. Hedera canariensis is frost hardy and handles winter frost without damage. It performs reliably across cool, temperate and warm climates and remains evergreen through winter, providing year-round foliage when many surrounding plants are bare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes it need a support to climb?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eHedera canariensis attaches itself directly to walls, fences and timber using small aerial rootlets, so it does not require a trellis or wires. For best results on smooth or painted surfaces, provide initial support or wires until the plant establishes contact and starts climbing on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan it become invasive?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eHedera canariensis is vigorous and will spread if left unchecked. In garden settings it is easily managed with annual pruning to define edges and keep growth within bounds. It is well suited to defined planting beds and walls rather than naturalised or bush-adjacent settings where it could escape into surrounding vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Hedera canariensis?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eHedera canariensis is very low maintenance. Trim back twice a year to maintain shape and define edges, water moderately through establishment then sparingly, mulch annually, and apply a light slow-release fertiliser in early spring if foliage colour drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"140mm","offer_id":46619256029383,"sku":"HEDCAN14","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"banksia-roller-coaster-prostrate-coast-banksia","title":"Banksia 'Roller Coaster' – Prostrate Coast Banksia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBanksia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Roller Coaster' is a prostrate spreading Australian native groundcover form of Coast Banksia, valued for its low trailing habit, soft pale yellow Banksia flower cones and excellent coastal toughness. Selected from \u003cem\u003eBanksia integrifolia\u003c\/em\u003e for its naturally low-growing form, it spreads 1.5 to 3 metres wide while staying under 50 cm tall, creating a dense evergreen carpet of dark serrated foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt performs reliably in full sun with well-drained soil and adapts to a wide range of Australian climates including coastal, subtropical and temperate regions. Once established it is highly drought tolerant, salt tolerant and tolerates light frost, requiring very little ongoing care. Soft pale yellow Banksia flower cones appear through autumn and winter, attracting honeyeaters, lorikeets and native bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a prostrate Australian native groundcover for coastal, native, wildlife and low-maintenance gardens, on embankments, in mass plantings, cascading over retaining walls and beneath taller native shrubs, Banksia 'Roller Coaster' brings dense evergreen ground coverage, soft yellow seasonal flowers and reliable bird attraction with almost no ongoing maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Banksia 'Roller Coaster' Prostrate Coast Banksia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Banksia 'Roller Coaster'?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eBanksia 'Roller Coaster' is a registered prostrate cultivar of Banksia integrifolia, the Coast Banksia. It was selected for its naturally low-growing spreading habit, which keeps the plant under 50 cm tall while spreading 1.5 to 3 metres wide. It is one of the most reliable Australian native groundcovers available for coastal and dry gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Banksia 'Roller Coaster' grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eBanksia 'Roller Coaster' grows to a mature size of approximately 0.3 to 0.5 metres tall and 1.5 to 3 metres wide. Growth is moderate, with new plants spreading 30 to 60 cm per year in suitable conditions to fill in as a dense evergreen groundcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eBanksia 'Roller Coaster' produces soft pale yellow Banksia flower cones through autumn and winter, with the heaviest flush typically from April to August. The cones are smaller than those of the parent Coast Banksia but are produced reliably across the plant and provide an important nectar source for native birds during cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhere does Banksia 'Roller Coaster' grow best?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eBanksia 'Roller Coaster' performs reliably across most Australian climates, with the strongest performance in coastal NSW, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, particularly sandy or sandy-loam soils, and tolerates a wide range of conditions including dry slopes, embankments and coastal exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it drought and frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. Banksia 'Roller Coaster' is highly drought tolerant once established and copes well with extended dry periods on minimal supplementary watering. It is also tolerant of light frost and salt-laden coastal winds, making it suitable for exposed coastal positions as well as inland gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan it be planted on slopes or retaining walls?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. Banksia 'Roller Coaster' is one of the best Australian native plants for embankments, slopes and the tops of retaining walls. Its prostrate habit allows the foliage to cascade gracefully, the root system helps stabilise loose soils, and the plant suppresses weeds once established. Space at 1.5 to 2 metres apart for solid coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes it attract birds and wildlife?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. The yellow Banksia cones are nectar-rich and attract honeyeaters, lorikeets, wattlebirds and other nectar-feeding native birds, particularly through autumn and winter when other native flowers are scarce. The dense low foliage also provides ground-level shelter for small native fauna and beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Banksia 'Roller Coaster'?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eBanksia 'Roller Coaster' is very low maintenance once established. Water deeply through the first growing season, then reduce watering and supplement only during extended dry periods. Use a slow-release native fertiliser low in phosphorus in early spring. Light tip pruning after flowering keeps the plant compact and encourages denser branching. Avoid heavy pruning into old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":46623771689159,"sku":"BANROL30","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/www.evergreentrees.com.au\/collections\/groundcovers.oembed","provider":"Evergreen Trees Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}