Description
Dichondra Silver Botanical Name: Dichondra argentea ‘Silver Falls’ Dichondra Silver is a spectacular trailing plant valued for its cascading stems and beautiful silver foliage. Its rounded, silvery leaves create a soft, flowing appearance that makes it particularly effective when planted where the stems can spill over an edge. It is an excellent choice for hanging baskets, pots, retaining walls, raised garden beds and other locations where a cascading plant can be appreciated. The long trailing stems can also be allowed to spread across the ground, making Dichondra a versatile addition to modern gardens and foliage-focused plantings. Silver Foliage The main attraction of Dichondra Silver is its foliage. The small rounded leaves have an attractive silvery appearance, creating a strong contrast against green foliage and darker garden backgrounds. Unlike flowering plants that rely on seasonal blooms for impact, Dichondra Silver provides foliage interest for much of the year. Its trailing habit also gives containers and raised plantings a softer, more natural appearance. The stems can become quite long when the plant is grown as a cascading feature, making it especially effective in hanging baskets and tall pots. Where to Plant Dichondra Silver Dichondra Silver is adaptable and can be grown in full sun through to part shade. A sunny position generally produces the strongest silver colouring, while some protection from harsh afternoon conditions can be useful in particularly hot locations. The plant prefers soil with good drainage and should not be left sitting in constantly wet conditions. Dichondra Silver works beautifully in containers. Allowing the stems to hang over the edge of a pot creates an instant cascading effect, while planting several plants together can produce a fuller display as they establish. It can also be used in rockeries, along retaining walls or as a spreading foliage plant. Care and Maintenance Dichondra Silver is relatively low maintenance once established. Water regularly while plants are becoming established, then allow the soil to dry slightly between watering. Plants grown in containers will generally require more frequent watering than those planted into the ground, particularly during hot weather. If stems become excessively long or untidy, simply trim them back. Regular light pruning can help maintain a compact and attractive shape and encourages fresh growth. Dichondra Silver in Brisbane Dichondra Silver is well suited to subtropical conditions and can be a particularly attractive choice for Brisbane gardens. Its tolerance of heat and relatively dry conditions once established makes it useful for low-maintenance plantings. During periods of prolonged humidity or heavy rainfall, good drainage becomes particularly important. Landscaping Uses Use Dichondra Silver to soften retaining walls, spill from hanging baskets, trail from balconies or create contrast around larger feature plants. It is particularly effective alongside darker green foliage, flowering plants and contemporary garden designs. Position: Full sun to part shade Height: Approximately 3–10 cm Spread: Can trail approximately 1.8 m or more Soil: Well drained Watering: Moderate while establishing; lower once established Uses: Hanging baskets, containers, retaining walls, rockeries and groundcover If you're looking for a plant with beautiful foliage rather than relying on flowers for colour, Dichondra Silver is an excellent choice. Its soft silver trails bring texture, movement and contrast to gardens and containers.
