Extremely strong ground covers
Our collection of extremely robust ground covers consists of hardy, fast-growing garden plants such as Ajuga reptans, Geranium macrorrhizum, Hedera helix, Pachysandra terminalis and Vinca minor. These low-maintenance species form a dense carpet, suppress weeds, and remain green all year round, ideal for both sunny and shady spots in the garden.
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Waldsteinia Ternata - Golden Strawberry - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Waldsteinia ternata – The ideal ground cover!** This vigorous, low-growing plant quickly covers the ground with a fresh green layer and blooms in...
View full detailsGeranium sanguineum 'Album' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Geranium sanguineum 'Album' is an elegant, hardy perennial with striking white flowers that contrast beautifully with the dark green, serrated foli...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum 'Spessart' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Spessart' is a versatile, hardy ground cover with beautiful, bright white flowers and lovely green foliage that changes colo...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum 'Czakor' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Czakor' is a strong, low-maintenance ground cover with striking, deep pink flowers and aromatic, green foliage that changes ...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Ingwersen's Variety' is a strong and fragrant ground cover with soft pink flowers and fresh green foliage that turns beautif...
View full detailsStachys byzantina - Dog's ear - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Stachys byzantina is a striking perennial with large, softly hairy, silver-grey leaves that have a velvety appearance. This plant is also known as ...
View full detailsStachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet' - Dog's ear - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Stachys byzantina ‘Silver Carpet’ is a low-growing, ground-covering perennial with strikingly soft, silver-grey foliage that offers ornamental valu...
View full detailsSymphytum grandiflorum 'Wisley Blue' - Comfrey - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Symphytum grandiflorum ‘Wisley Blue’ is a strong, ground-covering perennial with large, rough green foliage and striking, soft blue flowers that ap...
View full detailsSymphytum grandiflorum - Comfrey - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Symphytum grandiflorum is a strong, fast-growing perennial with large, rough green leaves and striking, creamy yellow to light yellow flowers that ...
View full detailsStachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet' - Dog's ear - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Stachys byzantina ‘Silver Carpet’ is a low-growing, ground-covering perennial with strikingly soft, silver-grey foliage that offers ornamental valu...
View full detailsPhlox subulata 'Emerald Cushion Blue' - Creeping phlox - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Phlox subulata ‘Emerald Cushion Blue’ is a low-growing, evergreen ground cover with fresh green foliage and spectacular flowering in bright blue sh...
View full detailsEpimedium rubrum - Elvenbloem - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Epimedium rubrum is an elegant and robust perennial that stands out, especially in spring, with its graceful red-pink flowers and fresh green folia...
View full detailsEpimedium perralchicum 'Frohnleiten' - Elfenbloem - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Epimedium perralchicum ‘Frohnleiten’ is a strong and decorative perennial with glossy, green foliage that emerges in a beautiful bronze color in sp...
View full detailsPersicaria bistorta 'Superba' - Adderroot - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Persicaria bistorta ‘Superba’ is a robust and profusely flowering perennial with fresh green foliage and striking, deep pink to purplish-red flower...
View full detailsPersicaria bistorta - Adderroot - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Persicaria bistorta is a strong, perennial plant with grey-green foliage and striking, cylindrical flower spikes that bloom from late spring to mid...
View full detailsGeranium sanguineum 'Max Frei' - Blood cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Geranium sanguineum ‘Max Frei’ is a compact and profusely flowering cranesbill with deep green foliage and striking, intensely crimson red flowers....
View full detailsGeranium sanguineum - Blood cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Geranium sanguineum, also known as blood cranesbill, is a compact and profusely flowering perennial with deep green foliage and striking bright pin...
View full detailsEuphorbia amygdaloides robbiae - Spurge - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Euphorbia amygdaloides ‘Robbiae’ is a strong and characterful perennial with narrow, dark green foliage and striking yellow-green flower heads that...
View full detailsCerastium tomentosum - Felted hornflower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The Cerastium tomentosum, also known as the Whoppled Horned Flower, is a beautiful ground-covering perennial that shines in spring with a sea of ...
View full detailsEpimedium youngianum 'Niveum' - Elfenbloem - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Epimedium × youngianum ‘Niveum’ is a graceful and reliable perennial with fine, light green foliage and elegant, pure white flowers that float abov...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum 'Bevan's Variety' - Cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Geranium macrorrhizum ‘Bevan's Variety’ is a strong, low-growing cranesbill with aromatic, dark green foliage and numerous bright pink flowers. Thi...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum 'White Ness' - Cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Geranium macrorrhizum ‘White Ness’ is a strong, low-growing cranesbill with aromatic, dark green foliage and numerous pure white flowers. This pere...
View full detailsThymus praecox 'Coccineus' - Creeping thyme - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Thymus praecox ‘Coccineus’ is a low-growing, evergreen ground cover with fine, aromatic green foliage and stunning deep pink to red flowers that bl...
View full detailsThymus praecox 'Albiflorus' - Creeping thyme - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Thymus praecox ‘Albiflorus’ is a low-growing, evergreen ground cover with fine, aromatic green foliage and pure white flowers that bloom profusely ...
View full detailsThymus vulgaris - Common Thyme - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Thymus vulgaris, also known as common thyme, is a compact, evergreen herbaceous plant with aromatic green foliage and small lilac to purple flowers...
View full detailsThymus praecox 'Purple Beauty' - Creeping thyme - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Thymus praecox ‘Purple Beauty’ is a low-growing, evergreen ground cover with fine, aromatic green foliage and beautiful purple flowers that bloom i...
View full detailsThymus serpyllum - Creeping Thyme - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Thymus serpyllum – Cheerful greenery for your garden or terrace Do you want a garden that requires little maintenance, smells wonderful, and loo...
View full detailsEuonymus 'Green Spire' - Cardinal's hat - ↕15cm - Ø7cm - 24x
Euonymus 'Green Spire' – The Perfect Vertical Boxwood AlternativeEuonymus 'Green Spire' is a slender, upright shrub that is ideal for creating vert...
View full detailsEuonymus japonicus Green Spire - Japanese cardinal's hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The **Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire'** is an ideal boxwood substitute, perfect for hedges, planting beds, or as a solitary plant. This evergreen ...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' - Cardinal's hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The **Euonymus fort. 'Emerald Gaiety'** is a versatile, hardy plant with beautiful variegated silver foliage. Perfect as a ground cover, low hedge,...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Dart's Blanket' - Cardinal's Hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Euonymus fortunei 'Dart's Blanket'** is a beautiful ground-covering plant that brings any garden to life. With its striking, dark green leaves ed...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n Gold' - Cardinal's hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The *Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n Gold'** is a versatile, evergreen ornamental shrub with striking variegated yellow foliage. This compact plant (...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei radicans - Cardinal's hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The Euonymus fortunei radicans is a versatile and robust ground cover that is perfect for any garden. With its dense, glossy leaves, it offers a be...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Minimus' - Cardinal's hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The *Euonymus fortunei 'Minimus'** is an attractive, compact ground cover with dense, green foliage that turns a beautiful yellow to golden hue in ...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Coloratus' - Cardinal's hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus'** is a beautiful, hardy ornamental shrub with attractive, glossy leaves in a rich, deep green color. This variety i...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' - Cardinal's hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' Bring color and life to your garden with the beautiful Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin'. This striking shade plant featu...
View full detailsVinca minor 'La Grave' - Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Vinca minor 'La Grave'** is an evergreen ground cover with glossy, deep green leaves and vibrant purple flowers that bloom in spring and summer. ...
View full detailsVinca minor 'Ralph Shugert' - Lesser Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Vinca minor 'Ralph Shugert'** – An evergreen ground cover with glossy green leaves and striking lavender-colored flowers. This plant is ideal for...
View full detailsVinca minor 'Gertrude Jekyll' - Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Vinca minor 'Gertrude Jekyll'** – An elegant ground cover with deep green leaves and stunning white flowers. This evergreen plant is perfect for ...
View full detailsVinca minor 'Blue and Gold' - Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Vinca minor 'Blue and Gold' is a compact, evergreen ground cover with striking golden-yellow leaves and vibrant, blue-purple flowers in spring. Per...
View full detailsVinca minor 'Aureovariegata' - Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Vinca minor 'Aureovariegata'** – An elegant ground cover with green foliage, beautifully variegated with golden edges. This evergreen plant produ...
View full detailsFragaria vesca - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Fragaria vesca, also known as the wild strawberry, is a delicious and versatile plant that is not only beautiful but also produces amazing fruit. T...
View full detailsVinca major 'Variegata' - Large Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Vinca major 'Variegata'** – The variegated Periwinkle is a striking evergreen ground cover with graceful leaves featuring a contrasting green wit...
View full detailsVinca major - Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Vinca major** – also known as the Great Periwinkle – is an evergreen ground cover that excels in robustness and simplicity. This plant has glossy...
View full detailsVinca minor 'Argenteovariegata' - Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Vinca minor 'Argenteovariegata'** – An elegant ground cover with green leaves, beautifully variegated with silvery white edges. This evergreen pl...
View full detailsVinca major 'Alba' - Large Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Vinca major 'Alba'** – The Large Periwinkle with radiant white flowers. This evergreen ground cover is hardy and low-maintenance. Perfect for sha...
View full detailsVinca minor 'Alba' - Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Vinca minor ‘Alba’** is the ideal ground cover for any garden! This vigorous plant spreads quickly and creates a beautiful sea of white flowers...
View full detailsVinca minor 'Atropurpurea' - Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Vinca minor ‘Atropurpurea’** is a beautiful ground cover that enhances any garden. With its dense, low-growing foliage and an enchanting sea of ...
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Ground covers
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Flowering Ground Covers
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Ground cover Shade
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Low-growing ground covers
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Ground Covers With Flowers
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Ground covers Evergreen
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Ground covers Winter hardy
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Ground covers Sun
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Evergreen Ground Cover
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Fast-growing ground cover
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Anemone
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Aster (Autumn Aster)
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Wild strawberry (Fragaria Vesca)
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Woodland Sage (Salvia Nemorosa)
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Fireweed (Phlomis Russeliana)
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Campanula
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Cotoneaster
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Hyssop (Agastache)
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Knotweed (Persicaria)
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Goose-gander (Potentilla Tridentata)
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Geranium (Crane's-bill)
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Hedera Hibernica
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Heaven's Key (Sedum 'Herbstfreude')
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St. John's Wort (Hypericum)
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Heuchera (Coral Bells)
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Verbena (Verbena Bonariensis)
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Isotoma Fluviatilis (Blue Ground Creeper)
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Japanese Cardinal's Crested (Euonymus Fortunei)
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Honeysuckle (Lonicera)
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Catnip (Nepeta)
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Copper Button (Leptinella Squalida)
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Dogwood (Cornus)
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Creeping Bugle (Ajuga Reptans)
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Lavender Plants
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Lilygrass (Liriope Muscari)
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Leadwort (Ceratostigma Plumbaginoides)
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Luzula Nivea (Snow-white Woodrush)
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Pachysandra (Pachysandra)
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Rudbeckia Fulgida (Coneflower)
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Sagina Subulata (Priemvetmuur)
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Cobbler Plant (Bergenia Cordifolia)
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Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Chenaultii 'Hancock')
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Spiny Nut - Acaena Microphylla
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Vinca Major (Periwinkle)
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Vinca Minor (Periwinkle)
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Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla Mollis)
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Waldsteinia Ternata (Golden Strawberry)
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Coneflower (Echinacea Purpurea)
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Creeping thyme (Thymus Serpyllum)
What are ultra-hardy ground covers?
Ground covers are plants that quickly cover the ground, thereby suppressing weeds, retaining moisture, and protecting the soil against erosion. Ultra-hardy ground covers go a step further: they are extremely robust, tolerate various weather conditions, and require little maintenance. These plants grow quickly and form a dense carpet, making them ideal for gardens where you want minimal attention. Well-known ultra-hardy ground covers include Vinca minor, Pachysandra terminalis, Geranium macrorrhizum, and Hedera helix. They are suitable for diverse conditions, from full sun to deep shade, and can handle both dry and moist soil. Due to their dense growth habit, they are perfect for filling in unsightly patches of garden, stabilizing slopes, and creating green, vibrant spaces without much effort. In addition, many of these plants offer extra benefits, such as flowers that attract bees and butterflies or evergreen leaves that guarantee a green garden even during the cold months.
Combining rock-solid ground covers
By combining different ground covers, you can create a playful and dynamic effect in your garden. For instance, you can combine evergreen species such as Hedera helix with flowering ground covers like Ajuga reptans or Geranium Rozanne. This ensures that your garden remains attractive all year round, with alternating greenery and colorful blooms. Another good combination is Vinca minor with Pachysandra terminalis for shady spots, as both species cover the ground quickly and require little maintenance. For sunny spots, a mix of Nepeta ‘Walker's Low’ and Sedum spurium is an excellent choice. By varying leaf textures, colors, and flowering periods, you can create a natural and low-maintenance garden that remains interesting in every season. Combining ground covers with ornamental grasses such as Carex morrowii can also create a beautiful effect and add extra depth to your garden.
Extremely hardy ground covers for sun
For sunny spots in the garden, you need ground covers that are highly resistant to heat and direct sunlight. Plants such as Sedum spurium, Nepeta ‘Walker's Low’, Geranium macrorrhizum, and Thymus serpyllum thrive in full sun and are drought-tolerant. They grow quickly and form a dense carpet, which prevents weeds from taking over. Moreover, some of these plants, such as Nepeta and Geranium, attract pollinators, which contributes to the biodiversity in your garden. Another major advantage of sun-loving ground covers is that many of them bloom and have a long flowering period, keeping your garden colorful for months. By alternating different species, you ensure a vibrant garden with blooms from spring into autumn.
Rough ground covers for dry soil
Are you dealing with dry soil, such as sandy soil or a spot where rainwater drains away quickly? Then ground covers like Geranium macrorrhizum, Sedum spurium, Thymus serpyllum, and Euphorbia myrsinites are excellent choices. These plants have deep roots or fleshy leaves that can retain water well, preventing them from drying out as quickly. They form a dense green carpet that helps retain moisture in the soil and reduce erosion. By choosing the right plants, you can create a low-maintenance and lush garden even in dry areas. An extra tip is to apply a layer of mulch around your ground covers so that the soil stays moist longer.
Extremely hardy evergreen ground covers
Evergreen ground covers ensure that your garden remains green even during the colder months. Popular choices include Vinca minor, Pachysandra terminalis, Hedera helix, and Euonymus fortunei. These plants do not lose their leaves in winter, making them ideal for maintaining structure and color in your garden. Evergreen ground covers are perfect for shady spots under trees or along fences where other plants struggle. They require little maintenance and form dense ground cover, making them ideal for controlling weeds. An additional advantage is that many of these plants can withstand foot traffic well, making them suitable for areas where you walk regularly.
Ground Cover Species
There are many types of ground covers suitable for various garden situations, such as sun, shade, evergreen, or fast-growing. Below you will find an overview of popular categories:
Buying extremely hardy ground covers
Do you want to buy extremely hardy ground covers? Then pay attention to the growing conditions in your garden, such as sunlight, soil type, and humidity. Many garden centers and online plant shops offer a wide range of ground covers. Preferably choose native or well-adapted species, such as Vinca minor, Geranium macrorrhizum, and Hedera helix, which require little maintenance and quickly form a dense carpet. When planting, it is important to allow sufficient space for growth and to water regularly during the first few months until the plants are well rooted. By choosing the right ground covers, you will enjoy a low-maintenance, green, and flowering garden for years to come!
