Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow' (Bugle 'Burgundy Glow'): A variegated form of the superb ground cover plant with green and white leaves tinged with dark pinky red. Blue flower spikes in summer. Hardy.

Campanula portenschlagiana 'Resholdt's Variety' (Wall bellflower 'Resholdt's Variety'): Carpeting alpine with brilliant blue flowers over a long flowering period in summer.

Erigeron karvinskianus (Fleabane): That pretty little daisy you see growing in the cracks in paving and walls in late summer....

Fragaria x ananassa Pink Panda = 'Frel' (PBR) (Pink flowered strawberry): Exactly like a small strawberry plant, except that the flowers are pink. Very attractive ground cover, berries are edible. Height to 20cm. Hardy.

Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet' (Lamb's ears 'Silver Carpet'): Silver, furry leaves form spreading mats. A few spikes of silver flowers with the faintest hint of pink in summer.

Viola cornuta Alba Group (Viola white flowered): Pure white flowers, bright green foliage. Excellent for ground cover in shade