Dichondra Tiny Delight: Your Next Favourite Instant Ground Cover

Featuring small, dark green leaves, Dichondra repens parvulus is the right fit for low maintenance gardens. Versatile in function and highly adaptable to various environments, this Dichondra variety thrives in both sunlit and partially shaded environments. Its low growth and tolerance to a moderate level of foot traffic makes it an instant lawn alternative.

This ground cover is also perfect for creating charming pathways, adorning garden beds, and even as an alternative living mulch instead of the traditional bark mulch. It's so versatile that you can even use the plant in other ways, like seeing it cascade gracefully in hanging baskets.

If you're looking to create the perfect landscaping idea for that garden makeover you've always wanted, consider planting Dichondra Tiny Delight as ground cover, which you can add to your landscape in the form of plant tiles and many more options.

How to Plant Dichondra Tiny Delight?

The overall process may be straightforward when planting Dichondra Tiny, but there are essential things to keep in mind to ensure a healthy, beautiful ground cover. 

Here are simple planting tips to guide you:

• Just like its parents Dichondra Repens or Kidney Weed, the Tiny Delight variation thrives in full sun. It can also tolerate some dappled shade. So, place your plant in a location that receives adequate sunlight.
• When prepping the soil to use, remember this plant prefers well-draining, moist soil.
• Spread seeds or plant seedlings about 30 cm apart and cover seeds lightly with soil. Once planted, it will slowly form a dense, low mat displaying verdant foliage.
• Water thoroughly after planting. Keep soil moist (but not soggy) until established, then reduce watering.

Why Should You Buy Dichondra Tiny Delight?

Dichondra Tiny is a captivating plant that's typically used as a great lawn alternative. It can tolerate light foot traffic, which also makes it suitable for placing between paving stones.

Because of its trailing habit, this Dichondra variety is also an attractive option for hanging baskets, where you'll be creating a lush curtain of brilliant foliage.

Whether used as ground covers, feature plants or a lawn substitute, Tiny Delight unpacks great surprises. Here are more reasons why this lawn substitute is worthwhile adding to your outdoor garden:

• Low Maintenance: Once established, Tiny Delight is drought-tolerant and requires minimal care, great for busy gardeners. It's also the perfect plant if you want a low-maintenance garden.
• Excellent Groundcover: It creates a lush, dense mat that’s ideal for covering bare areas.
• Aesthetic Appeal: Provides a unique silver-green appearance that enhances garden spaces.
• Drought Tolerance: Resilient in dry conditions, making it a water-wise choice for gardens.

How to Care for Dichondra Tiny Delight?

With proper care and maintenance, Tiny Delight will thrive and offer enduring beauty in your garden. Here’s how to maintain this gorgeous ground cover:

• This plant is fairly drought-tolerant once settled. No need to regularly water after establishment phase.
• When fertilising, it's ideal to apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in spring to boost growth.
• Occasional pruning is recommended. Simply trim back to control growth and maintain its shape. Remove any yellow, damaged, or dead leaves.
• Regularly inspect and remove any weeds to prevent overcrowding.

Things to Consider When Growing Dichondra Tiny

When planting and growing, keep in mind that this variety of Dichondra prefers sandy or loamy soil that's moist and well-drained. Gardeners growing this plant must avoid overly acidic or waterlogged conditions to prevent root rot and other plant diseases.

The plant's sunlight needs are fairly simple — just ensure you're planting it on a spot with lots of sunshine. It can tolerate partial shade, but too much of that may reduce growth.

Tiny Delight also thrives in warm to temperate regions, however, it's sensitive to frost. Lastly, it can tolerate light to medium traffic, but it may not handle high-traffic areas too well.

Treating Dichondra Tiny for Pests and Diseases

Dichondra Tiny Delight is generally pest-resistant, but they may attract aphids and spider mites in less than ideal conditions. Regularly check for pests and treat with natural solutions if needed.

To prevent root rot and fungal issues like powdery mildew especially in areas with high humidity, ensure good air circulation and proper drainage.

Where Can I Buy Dichondra Tiny Delight?

Transform your outdoor space with the striking charm of Tiny Delight. For inquiries or assistance about buying this Dichondra variety or any other plants, feel free to contact us here.

We also offer gardening inspiration to help you achieve your dream garden. Better yet, take our Garden Quiz to find out which gardening style is best for your space.

Companion Plants for Dichondra Repens Parvulus

This versatile plant will thrive with many other selections planted alongside it. Here are our recommendations for the ideal companion plants:

• Creeping Thyme: An aromatic shrub that can also be used as ground cover, this pairs well with Tiny Delight because they share similar growing needs.
• Lavender: Any forms of lavender complement Dichondra plants since they have similar growth needs. The growth habit and aromatic scent of lavenders also adds height and fragrance to your garden.
• Star Jasmine: This hardy evergreen climber provides texture and visual contrast when grown as a vine engulfing trellises and fences.
• Mock Orange: An aromatic evergreen displaying shiny foliage and white flowers, pairing well with Dichondra Repens Parvulus when used as borders.