Flowering ground cover perennials - premium varieties for sunny locations
Ground cover perennials have the particular advantage that they fulfill their task for many years and, with the help of their runners, form a dense cushion of flowers and leaves on their own. The following species and varieties favor a sun-drenched location:
- Carpet Flame Flower (Phlox subulata): Myriads of star blossoms in April and May; Height 5-10 cm, width 25-30 cm
- Cranesbill (Geranium cantabrigiense): white flowers, nice autumn colors; Height 15-25 cm, width 20-30 cm
- Fettblatt “Weihenstephander Gold” (Sedum floriferum): fireworks of colors in summer; Growth height 10-20 cm
- Blue pillow “blue tit” (Aubrieta): inspires with blue-violet flowers from April; Height 5-10 cm, width 25-35 cm
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The carpet's gypsophila (Gypsophila repens) shows its most beautiful side where delicate, white clouds of flowers float above the ground. As a specialist for dry, poor locations under full sun, this ground cover perennial is very popular with gardeners for greening gravel beds, wall crowns and rock gardens.
Annual carpet of flowers under the blazing sun - it works with these ground covers
Annual flowers with creeping growth score with a never-ending flowering period. As if these ground covers were aware of the short lifespan of one season, they drive growth rapidly from the start. When winter is just around the corner, the gardener doesn't have to worry about costly protective measures. In the next year a new generation of the furious carpet flowers will be sown. The following overview presents recommended varieties:
| Annual ground cover | botanical name | Heyday | Flower color | Stature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fragrance Steinrich | Lobularia maritima | May until October | White | 10 to 20 cm |
| Tri-colored winch | Convolvulus tricolor | June to September | blue, yellow, red, pink, purple, white | 20 to 40 cm |
| Carpet chamomile, scented chamomile | Anthemis nobilis | June to September | white with a yellow center | 20 to 40 cm |
| Yellow dwarf marguerite | Chrysanthemum multicaule | June to October | golden yellow | 10 to 20 cm |
| Fried Egg Flower | Limnanthes douglasii | April to September | white and yellow | 10 to 20 cm |
Did you know that annual ground cover is perfect for a revitalizing soil treatment. The well-known seed manufacturer Kiepenkerl has a special mixture on offer for this purpose. This includes annual beauties such as sweet peas (Vicia sativa) or flax (Linum perenne). The seeds are sown between April and July, do not require any care and gather to form a dense carpet of flowers as a bees and butterflies pasture. In the following year, the soil benefits from a loose, nutrient-rich structure, bulging with valuable microorganisms.
Flowering green areas with ground cover roses - tips on varieties
The queen of flowers is not too bad to spread her picturesque blossoms close to the ground. With the following varieties you can draw breathtaking garden pictures in sunny locations that will attract everyone's attention:
- Snow Queen enchants with pure white flowers and a seductive fragrance; Height 50-80 cm
- Satina trumps with soft pink, semi-double flowers and a densely bushy habit; Growth height 40-60 cm
- Knirps shines with lush, double, pink flowers and is considered extra heat tolerant; Height 20-30 cm
- Parasol lives up to its name with lemon yellow flowers; Height 50-80 cm
Be on the lookout for a ground cover rose for the cottage garden, don't miss the White Roadrunner variety. The picturesque bowl blossoms are adorned with a slightly wavy edge. The flowering period lasts from June to September, accompanied by an intense fragrance.
Ground cover with culinary delicacies in the luggage
The following ground covers are not limited to classic tasks such as weed suppression and decorative greening. In addition, the types and varieties give the gardener an invigorating palate tickle in the form of fruits or herbs:
- Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon): pink flowers, evergreen foliage, red berries; Height 10-20 cm, width 20-40 cm
- Thyme “Red Carpet” (Thymus praecox): pink summer flowers, fragrant herbal delight; Height 5-10 cm, width 10-20 cm
- Strawberry “Red Ruby” (Fragaria x ananassa) pampers the palate with tiny strawberries; Growth height 10-20 cm
Perennial borage comes as a ground cover with edible flowers and aromatic leaves. From June to September a sky-blue carpet of flowers spreads out and invites you to snack.
Evergreen ground cover for the sunny location - a selection
Evergreen ground cover for sun-drenched beds are few and far between. Only a few species maintain posture under permanent sunlight and summer drought. The following types and varieties have proven themselves well in practice:
| Evergreen ground cover | botanical name | Heyday | Flower color | Stature | Width |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star moss | Sagina subulata | April to May | White | 3 to 18 cm | 20 to 25 cm |
| Ice plant | Delosperma cooperi | June to August | different shades | 10 to 15 cm | 20 to 30 cm |
| Hot stonecrop | Sedum acre 'Aureum Gold' | June to July | yellow flowers and leaves | 5 to 10 cm | 10 to 15 cm |
| Carpet juniper | Juniperus communis | no | no | 40 to 60 cm | 200 to 300 cm |
The red barnuts (Acaena inermis) provides convincing proof that an evergreen ground cover can confidently do without flowers. Instead, the 5 to 10 cm small beauty boasts of purple, feathery ornamental leaves all year round.
Tips
A variety of opulent climbing plants like to make themselves useful as ground cover. A shining example is the world famous clematis "The President". If the clematis cannot find a climbing aid, they simply spread their flowering tendrils on the ground.
