The upholstery perennials in the garden offer numerous design options - whether as part of a flower carpet, as the edge of a flower bed, as an eye-catcher in combination with clay pots and vases or simply as plants that grow well under the shade of a tree. We give you an overview of the most beautiful types of ground cover.
Nowadays, ground cover plants have become an integral part of the German garden. They are primarily used as a supplement to garden design - a carpet of plants is often seen as an easy-care alternative to the lawn. But the plants also look good as an accent around the garden path or as an eye-catcher in the flower bed. Here are the most beautiful perennials at a glance:
The evergreen creeping honeysuckle is a low shrub (reaches a height of up to 80 cm). The undemanding plant is extremely easy to care for and quickly reaches its maximum height. It gives structure to classic garden design and can divide the outdoor area into different zones. The plant loves dry soil and partial shade.
The evergreen sour grass comes from Japan, but can be found more and more often in German gardens. The plant does not tolerate direct sunlight, but grows very quicklyshady locations(for example under trees or in the shade of the garden fence).
The sea cress releases a pleasant scent. It is a very easy-care plant that loves loamy soil and sunny locations. A perfect addition to the rock garden.
Scrub leaves are ground cover plants that tolerate moisture well - they are therefore perfect for the swampy area around the garden pond. The plants tolerate sun and partial shade well, but are very sensitive to wind.
The calyx alyssum is a native plant that reaches a height of between 10 -20 cm. It blooms in white, yellow and pink from May to September.
