Among the highly recommended varieties are 'Royal Mantle', 'Bronze Rambler' 'Bedspread' and 'Gin Gin Gem'.

All are fast growing ground cover plants ideal for mass planting and covering of large areas. The red toothbrush flowers occur in spring and autumn. These species grow to about 0.3 m high x 2 m across and are frost tolerant. Grown as 'living mulch', they will trail over banks or walls and attract nectarfeeding birds. Mass planting is highly recommended.