• Dichondra Emerald Falls trailing from pots for SE QLD gardens – cascading green groundcover
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Dichondra repens ‘Emerald Falls’ Green Cascading Groundcover

Dichondra repens ‘Emerald Falls’ Green Cascading Groundcover

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A lush, emerald-green trailing groundcover with fine, rounded leaves that spill gracefully over pots, walls, and garden edges.

Forms a dense, cascading mat that softens hard edges and fills gaps between steppers or under trees. Perfect for creating a vibrant green contrast to silvery or flowering plants. Low water needs once established and ideal for Brisbane’s warm, humid climate.

Best for: edges, borders, hanging baskets, retaining walls, mixed pots, and shaded groundcover planting.

Origin: North America (south-western USA & Mexico)
Attracts: Occasional pollinators and ground-dwelling beneficial insects.

Plant Guide

What to use me for: Groundcover, living mulch under trees, cascading filler in mixed pots, or soft spill over retaining walls and hanging baskets.

I grow to: Height 5–10cm × spread up to 1–2m.

Features: Fine emerald-green foliage, fast-spreading habit, dense coverage, tolerant of heat and dry conditions once established.

Plant Care

Where to place me: Full sun to part shade. Performs best with at least 4–6 hours of light; shade-tolerant but may grow less densely in deep shade.

How far to space me: 30–50cm centres for quick coverage; up to 50cm for economical planting.

Soil Conditions: Free-draining, moderately fertile soil or quality potting mix. Avoid waterlogging.

Extra-Care: Deeply water 2–3 times weekly during establishment (first 6–8 weeks), then only as needed. Low water once roots established; water a little more in extreme heat. Avoid heavy traffic (not a lawn), light foot traffic only. Can be mown on high setting if used as lawn-substitute patch. Trim runners to shape at overhanging paths or to renew growth. Generally pest-free; occasional snail or minor leaf spot in prolonged humidity. Feed lightly in spring with a slow-release fertiliser, low-P if using with natives and every 3–6 months during active growth. Avoid SE QLD and Brisbane hot afternoon sun, during summer. Provide shade in Brisbane afternoon sun to prevent scorch.

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  • Wed–Sat | 9–3pm
  • Sun | 9–1pm
  • Collection: 854 Waterworks Rd, The Gap
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