{"title":"Ground Covers","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreate a lush, weed-suppressing carpet of greenery with our collection of \u003cstrong\u003eground cover plants in Dubai and the UAE\u003c\/strong\u003e. Souq Garden offers low-growing, spreading plants ideal for filling garden beds, covering slopes, edging pathways, and creating a seamless green finish to any UAE landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Use Ground Covers in UAE Gardens?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGround covers smother weeds naturally, reduce soil erosion, retain moisture in the soil, and create a neat, finished look without the maintenance demands of a lawn. Many ground covers also tolerate UAE heat and drought once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePopular Ground Cover Varieties Available\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWedelia (Sphagneticola)\u003c\/strong\u003e – fast-spreading with cheerful yellow flowers, very heat-tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAptenia (Ice Plant)\u003c\/strong\u003e – succulent ground cover with small pink flowers, perfect for UAE sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePortulaca\u003c\/strong\u003e – vibrant flowering ground cover that thrives in full UAE sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreeping Jenny\u003c\/strong\u003e – trailing foliage ideal for pot edges and border coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHassle-Free Delivery Across the UAE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy \u003cstrong\u003efree delivery across all UAE emirates on orders above AED 200\u003c\/strong\u003e, with 1–2 day delivery to Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Abu Dhabi and all UAE emirates.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vinca","title":"Vinca","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuy the \u003cstrong\u003eVinca\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCatharanthus roseus\u003c\/em\u003e) in Dubai \u0026amp; UAE — a tough, heat-loving flowering plant, also called Madagascar Periwinkle, covered in cheerful five-petalled blooms of pink, white, red, and purple. Discover more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eflowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/outdoor-plants\"\u003eoutdoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Vinca in the UAE\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinca is one of the most reliable flowering plants for UAE summers, blooming non-stop through intense heat with very little fuss. Its neat, bushy habit and continuous colour make it perfect for beds, borders, pots, and mass plantings where many other flowers struggle in the heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuous flowering in pink, white, red, and purple shades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional heat and drought tolerance, even in peak summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeat, bushy habit ideal for beds, borders, and pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-maintenance and quick to establish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable colour where many summer flowers fail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Tips for the UAE\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the most prolific flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate watering; avoid overwatering as it dislikes soggy soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining soil; tolerates poorer ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, regular feeding keeps blooms coming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flowers occasionally to keep it tidy and floriferous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Vinca tolerate summer heat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it is one of the best heat-loving flowering plants for UAE summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need a lot of water?\u003c\/strong\u003e No, it prefers moderate watering and actually dislikes constantly wet soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it annual or perennial?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is often grown as a long-flowering annual or short-lived perennial in the UAE.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you deliver across the UAE?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, Souq Garden delivers across the UAE with free delivery on orders over AED 200.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Souq Garden","offers":[{"title":"Set of 25","offer_id":44039715455110,"sku":"VINCA-SETOF25","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/3248\/2438\/files\/vincamix.jpg?v=1748060785"},{"product_id":"portulaca-grandiflora","title":"Portulaca Grandiflora","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuy the \u003cstrong\u003ePortulaca Grandiflora\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003ePortulaca grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e) in Dubai \u0026amp; UAE — a low-growing succulent annual, also known as Moss Rose or Sun Plant, prized for its mat of fleshy needle-like leaves topped with bright, rose-like flowers in dazzling reds, pinks, oranges, yellows and whites. Discover more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eflowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/outdoor-plants\"\u003eoutdoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Portulaca Grandiflora in the UAE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePortulaca grandiflora is a heat-loving groundcover succulent that thrives in the harshest UAE sun, flowering profusely where many plants wilt. 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Discover more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ground-cover-plants\"\u003eground cover plants\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/outdoor-plants\"\u003eoutdoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Rhoeo in the UAE\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRhoeo is a workhorse landscaping plant in the UAE, forming dense, low-maintenance colour borders and mass plantings that tolerate heat and poor soils. Its two-tone foliage provides year-round contrast, making it a favourite for edging, ground cover, and container displays in gardens and public landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold two-tone foliage: green above, purple beneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent low-maintenance groundcover and border edging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerates heat, sun, and poor soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForms dense clumps that suppress weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat in mass plantings, rockeries, and containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Tips for the UAE\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade; richer purple colour develops in good light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate watering; quite drought-tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable to most well-draining soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light feeding a couple of times a year is enough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim back occasionally to keep plantings dense and tidy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it called Moses-in-the-Cradle?\u003c\/strong\u003e Its small white flowers sit nestled within boat-shaped bracts, giving rise to the common names Moses-in-the-Cradle and Boat Lily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Rhoeo good for ground cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it forms dense, colourful clumps that make excellent low-maintenance ground cover and edging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need much water?\u003c\/strong\u003e No, it is quite drought-tolerant once established and thrives in UAE heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you deliver across the UAE?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, Souq Garden delivers across the UAE with free delivery on orders over AED 200.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Souq Garden","offers":[{"title":"1 pc","offer_id":44039711850630,"sku":"rhoeo-tradescantia-spathacea-1","price":3.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/3248\/2438\/files\/WhatsAppImage2021-03-19at8.26.39PM_1_2048x2048_194085db-5960-49ae-a8c2-d150fb4a1e89.jpg?v=1748062280"},{"product_id":"baby-sun-rose-heartleaf-ice-plant","title":"Baby Sun Rose – Heartleaf Ice Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuy the \u003cstrong\u003eBaby Sun Rose\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAptenia cordifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) in Dubai \u0026amp; UAE — a fast-spreading, drought-tolerant succulent groundcover, also known as the Heartleaf Ice Plant, with glossy heart-shaped leaves and bright magenta-pink flowers. 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