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Muehlenbeckia complexa 'Nana'

Dwarf Pohuehue

$15

PB3

Mature height: 

10 - 20 cm

 Mature width:

50 - 80 cm

A low-growing, prostrate, evergreen perennial with a dense, tangled, twiggy habit. Features tiny, round, glossy deep green leaves. Perfect for covering ground or cascading.

Growing Conditions

Soil

Highly adaptable; thrives in most well-drained soils.

Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade; highly versatile.

Flower

Inconspicuous.

Care & Maintenance

Muehlenbeckia complexa 'Nana' is a versatile, rapid-growing groundcover that is perfect for covering banks, rocks, or walls.
• Naturally forms a tight, dense, matted, ground-hugging habit.
• Prune firmly if it spreads beyond your boundaries.
• Thrives in sunny to semi-shaded, well-draining garden soils.
• Very hardy and handles exposed, wind-swept landscape areas.

Common Uses for

Muehlenbeckia complexa 'Nana'

01

Groundcover Drift

Forms a dense, twiggy, weed-suppressing mat for sunny banks.

02

Retaining Wall

Spills gracefully over stone retaining walls in a neat, lush wave.

03

Erosion Control

Dense, spreading root systems bind soil effectively on slopes.

04

Low Border Edge

Outlines paths with a clean, low-profile, permanent structural ribbon.

Need Advice?

If you’re unsure whether this plant is right for your space, feel free to get in touch. We’re happy to help you with plant selection.

Visit Us Today

We’re a local, onsite nursery located in Alexandra.

All plants are selected and purchased in person so you can see quality, size, and suitability before you buy.

38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh, Alexandra

Opening Hours

You’re welcome to visit during our open hours, or arrange a time that suits you by appointment.

August - May:

Tue, Wed, Thu | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

June - July:

By Appointment Only

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