Whether as an alternative to the lawn, as a gap filler in the flower bed or as a border for garden paths and terraces: the ground cover plants are true all-rounders and can be used in any outdoor area. The flowering species look particularly beautiful. We already have several suggestions for youwhite flowering perennialsgiven. In today's article we also list yellow-flowering ground cover plants. With their bright yellow flowers, they transform even shady areas under bushes and trees into a sea of flowers.
The carpet-forming plants are enjoying growing popularity. Not only are they beautiful to look at and easy to care for, but they can be used in a variety of ways. For example toGreening of the paving joints of the garden path. Most ground cover species spread quickly and suppress weed growth. This way you can save yourself the annoying task.
Shady areas,for example under trees and bushes, often appear bare. You can transform them into a sea of flowers with yellow-flowering ground cover plants. It looks particularly beautiful if you plant tall ornamental grasses or ferns directly under the tree and then the carpet-forming perennials on the edge of the tree.
Ground cover plants that reach 40 or 50 cm high can be accents in garden corners,in the rock gardenor place on the edge of the flowers. Get detailed advice at the garden center and choose a species that blooms all summer long and tolerates heat well. Gravel, stones and sand give off heat and this causes the roots to heat up and the water in the soil to evaporate. Fortunately, there are many ground cover plants that require little water and thrive even in full sun.
Yellow flowering ground cover for sun: the sedum and the tall sedum
Both the sedum and the tall sedum belong to the thick-leaf family. The difference is not just in the height, but above all in the leaves. Nevertheless, the two species look very similar and have similar requirements for soil and location. They are true sun worshipers and thrive best in full sun. Therefore, they are the perfect addition to the rock garden. However, you must find out about the maximum growth height at the garden center, as it can vary greatly depending on the variety. When it comes to flower color, almost the entire range of colors is available. The ground cover plants most often bloom in white or yellow. The flowering period begins in June and ends in September.
When it comes to care, both the sedum and tall sedum (a hybrid plant) are fairly easy to care for.
Hardy yellow-flowering ground cover: The carpet sedum is the perfect plant for the rock garden
The carpet sedum is one of the most popular ground cover plants for the garden. It is closely related to the sedum, but has not been assigned to the Sedum genus for 16 years. Nevertheless, the perennial, which originally comes from Asia, is still confused with the sedum. This is mainly due to its yellow flowers, which it produces from June to September.
The undemanding ground cover scores with its fast growth. It gradually forms shoots and quickly spreads throughout the flowerbed. Therefore it is perfect for the rock garden. The carpet sedum can easily withstand heat and frost and is hardy. Depending on the variety, it can bloom not only yellow, but also white, pink or fiery red.
The right location for the plant is in full sun, light shade or partial shade. It can also thrive in the shade, but then produces significantly fewer flowers. A permeable and poor soil with a high proportion of gravel and sand offers the perfect conditions for rapid growth and a long flowering period.
You can use the carpet sedum as a green wall, roof green or alternative to the lawn. However, you should be careful that the plant does not spread too quickly in the garden and especially to other properties.
Yellow-flowering ground cover for sun: the rock alyssum
The rock alyssum is a flowering and robust ground cover that produces its first deep yellow, umbel-shaped flowers in April. The flowering time can vary greatly depending on the variety. As a rule, the carpet-forming perennial blooms all summer long. It has a strong, clump-forming growth and reaches a maximum height of 40 cm, with the shoots leaning towards the ground under the weight of the bulbous flowers.
Verbena prefers a sunny or shady location. As far as the soil is concerned, it needs a permeable, moderately moist to fresh soil with a high sand content. Potting soil is therefore not very suitable. A poor soil for the rock garden proves to be perfect.
The ground cover requires little care. Verbena does not need fertilizer. Since it cannot tolerate waterlogging, it should only be watered when necessary during dry periods in summer. Normally, summer rain can provide the plant with enough water. After the flowering period, pruning is recommended. At the start of the gardening season, i.e. after the Ice Saints, you canPerennial in the gardenplant. Then is the right time to water the young plant thoroughly and provide it with long-term fertilizer.
Ground cover for partial shade: The gold basket as a woody edge
In the home garden, the gold basket is one of the permanent bloomers. The North American ground cover has a cushion-like, compact growth and reaches a maximum height of around 20 cm. Thanks to its bright yellow flowers and large dark green leaves with a serrated edge, the plant is a real eye-catcher.
The golden basket prefers a location in light shade or partial shade. Therefore it is often used as a bed border or for planting areas under bushes and trees.
The gold basket has high demands on the soil. It should be rich in minerals and humus. Good drainage is an absolute must, otherwise rot can form. The airy soil should be moderately moist.
When it comes to care, the plant is not particularly demanding. It is only cut back and fertilized once in spring. The young plants need a lot of water. After they form flowers, they can only be watered when necessary.
Yellow-flowering ground cover for shade: The goldenberry attracts bees
The goldenberry, also known as Waldsteinia, is a fast-growing ground cover that attracts bees and butterflies. You can find a wide selection of varieties at the garden center. The carpet goldenberry is very flat-growing and reaches a height of 10 cm. Other carpet-forming varieties can grow up to 20 and even 40 cm high. During the two-month flowering period (from April to May), the goldenberry produces small to medium-sized yellow flowers. The plant is evergreen and hardy.
The goldenberry thrives best in partial shade and shade. It has adapted perfectly to locations with variable shade and is often used as a tree border. A fresh, sandy soil rich in nutrients and humus promotes their rapid growth. With good care, the plant forms shoots quickly. The ground cover can therefore help to displace the weeds. It is also used as a gap filler in the flower bed or around the garden path.
Ground cover with yellow flowers: The finger bush is a real permanent bloomer
The crab is the perennial bloomer among the ground cover plants. It produces medium-sized yellow flowers from May to October or the first frost. In the garden center you can find different varieties that grow to an average height of 40 cm. The ground cover is suitable both as an accent in the rock garden and for covering partially shaded areas in the garden.
The finger bush has no special demands on the soil as long as the drainage is good. This way you can prevent waterlogging from forming. Otherwise, the plant is fairly easy to care for. It does not require any fertilizer and can thrive even without watering. The perennial is therefore perfect as a slope plant.
Yellow flowering anemone for bee pasture in the home garden
The anemone is a common ground cover in the home garden. With its growth height of just under 20 cm, the perennial is perfect for planting along the edges of garden paths and flower beds. It can also be cultivated in planters and flower pots. There is a wide range of varieties. However, only the yellow anemone blooms yellow.
The yellow anemonecan form a beautiful carpet of flowers under trees in the garden as early as March. Plant at least 25 young plants per square meter to achieve the desired effect. The ground cover grows to a height of around 20 cm and produces cup-shaped flowers. The yellow anemone fulfills an important function in nature because it is one of the few flowers that provide food for bees at the beginning of spring. The ground cover is winter hardy and can easily withstand frost, snow and wind.
The yellow anemone thrives best in partial shade and light shade. It prefers moderately fresh, humus-rich soil. You don't need to water the plant because it needs little water. You can also avoid adding fertilizer as long as the soil meets the plants' requirements. Popular planting partners for the yellow anemone include violets and ferns, which also prefer semi-shady locations.
Carpet-forming plants with yellow flowers: St. John's wort
St. John's wort is a subshrub that grows to around 40 cm high in the home garden. It begins to produce large yellow flowers in July. The flowering period ends in September, just before the first frost. In spring and summer, the perennial spreads quickly and can cover a former lawn in just one gardening season. It is therefore a popular choice for natural gardens, where it not only offers an alternative to elaborate lawns, but is also suitable for planting areas under trees and bushes.
A fresh, humus-rich and airy soil offers the best conditions for rapid growth. It is better to use water sparingly, as waterlogging could lead to fungal infestation.
