Multi-branched prostrate herbs forming a dense mat of rhizomatous roots. The fern-like branches grow to 60cm with a covering of small sharp spines. Native to Southern Africa these species have small white-pink clusters of flowers in late summer which ripen to bright red berries.

An Australian native, dense, weed suppressing ground cover. Individual plants will easily cover one square metre. The flowers are white or pink and occur from winter to summer. Sweet fleshy fruits provide feed for native birds.

Among the highly recommended varieties are Royal Mantle', 'Bronze Rambler' 'Bedspread' and 'Gin Gin Gem'.

All fast growing ground cover plants ideal for covering large areas. The red toothbrush flowers occur in spring and autumn. They grow to about 30cm high x 2m across and are frost tolerant. Ideal as a ground cover or living mulch. Will grow over banks or hang down walls and attract nectarfeeding birds.

This is a pretty fern as its new growth is a bright pinky-orange. It makes a good groundcover for a shady site and is one of the most drought-tolerant local native ferns.