The ultimate native groundcover for difficult spaces
Correa alba ‘Prostrata’ is a hardy, low-growing Australian native groundcover featuring attractive silver-grey foliage and masses of creamy white flowers. Perfect for Melbourne gardens, coastal landscapes, retaining walls and native plantings, it provides year-round texture, erosion control and valuable habitat for birds and pollinators.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Evergreen native groundcover |
| Height | Approx. 20–50cm |
| Width | Approx. 1.5–3m |
| Position | Full sun to part shade |
| Foliage | Dense silver-grey foliage |
| Flowers | Creamy white bell-shaped flowers |
| Uses | Groundcover, slopes, retaining walls, coastal gardens, native landscapes |
| Best For | Low-maintenance and erosion-control planting |
Tough, beautiful and perfect for large areas
Correa alba ‘Prostrata’ is an outstanding Australian native groundcover that combines beauty with practicality. Its spreading silver foliage creates a soft, elegant carpet throughout the garden, while masses of creamy white flowers provide seasonal interest and attract beneficial wildlife. Tough enough for coastal conditions and drought tolerant once established, it is ideal for covering large areas with attractive, low-maintenance native greenery.
| Garden Benefit | Why You’ll Love It |
|---|---|
| Excellent Groundcover | Covers large areas quickly |
| Silver Foliage | Provides year-round colour contrast |
| Bird Friendly | Flowers attract nectar-feeding birds |
| Coastal Toughness | Handles wind and coastal conditions |
| Low Maintenance | Minimal pruning and watering required |
