Mazus ‘Fairy Dust’ (Mazus reptans)
Mazus ‘Fairy Dust’ is a charming, fast-spreading groundcover that forms a soft carpet of tiny leaves and delicate lavender-white flowers. It’s an effortless way to fill bare spots, soften pathways, and bring a magical, fairy-garden feel to your landscape.
🌱 Why Gardeners Love Mazus ‘Fairy Dust’
✔ Fast-spreading groundcover – Quickly fills gaps and creates a lush mat of greenery.
✔ Soft, delicate flowers – Produces dainty blooms through spring and summer that brighten shaded spaces.
✔ Foot-traffic tolerant – Handles light walking, making it perfect for path edges and stepping-stone gaps.
✔ Moisture-loving – Thrives in damp soils where many other plants struggle.
✔ Cold-hardy and resilient – Performs well across a wide range of climates.
🏡 How to Use Mazus ‘Fairy Dust’ in Your Garden
✅ Between stepping stones – Creates a living carpet that softens hardscape edges.
✅ Fairy and cottage gardens – Adds whimsy with its tiny leaves and flowers.
✅ Understory groundcover – Great for filling shady patches beneath shrubs or trees.
✅ Moist garden areas – Ideal for spots that stay damp, such as beside ponds or downpipes.
Easy Planting & Care Guide
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Spacing: Plant 15 to 20cm apart for fast coverage. Adding extra plants will quickly create a seamless carpet.
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Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is autumn.
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Mulching & Fertilising: No additional mulching or fertiliser is needed, keeping this plant wonderfully low-maintenance.
❔ FAQs About Mazus ‘Fairy Dust’
Does Mazus ‘Fairy Dust’ spread quickly?
Yes, it spreads rapidly to form a dense, low groundcover, making it excellent for filling bare areas.
Can it handle foot traffic?
It tolerates light foot traffic, ideal for garden paths or stepping-stone plantings.
Does it prefer sun or shade?
It grows in full sun to part shade, performing especially well in cooler or moist environments.
How much water does it need?
Mazus enjoys consistent moisture and grows best in damp soils.
Will it die back in winter?
In cooler climates it may partially die back, but it reliably returns with vigorous growth in spring.
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