Dichondra 'Silver Falls'

Dichondra ‘Silver Falls’

Description • Clump-forming trailing perennial with soft, rounded silver-grey leaves • Foliage has a velvety texture and metallic sheen, creating a shimmering effect in sunlight • Produces long cascading stems that can trail up to 1–1.5 metres • Forms a dense flowing curtain of foliage, often resembling a silver waterfall • Grown primarily for its ornamental foliage rather than its small, inconspicuous flowers

Growing Conditions • Thrives in full sun, which enhances the bright silver foliage colour • Prefers well-drained soil and performs well in sandy or rocky soils • Requires moderate watering during establishment, becoming drought tolerant once established • Performs well in warm, dry, and coastal conditions • Low maintenance and benefits from occasional trimming to encourage dense growth

Uses in Landscaping • Ideal for hanging baskets and containers, where stems cascade over edges • Excellent as a spilling plant in mixed pots and planters • Suitable as a ground cover for dry gardens, rockeries, and slopes • Effective for softening the edges of retaining walls, raised beds, and pathways • Provides strong silver contrast against green foliage and colourful flowering plants