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Old 17-06-2010, 11:34 PM posted to aus.gardens
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On 16/06/2010 4:23 PM, Anne Chambers wrote:
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What would be the hardiest groundcovers to use next to a sal****er
swimming pool in
Sydney? It is a sunny position. I want a dense groundcover to stop the
weeds.

Wandering Jew, if it can be contained
http://www.weeds.asn.au/weeds/txts/wand_jew.htm

No wandering jew please.
It will takeover.
Try some of the low growing Aussie native plants.

Eremophila maculata "Spotted Emu-Brush" Arid Outback


A compact rounded shrub 4'x4'.



Narrow shiny green leaves and spotted long red tubular flowers winter
and spring.

Followed by glossy oval fruits. Grows well in light to medium soil in
full sun or

partial shade, an attractive rockery and tub plant.

Well established in Phoenix gardens. Plant In clusters for best effect.