Fast-growing ground cover
Looking for a fast-growing ground cover? Our selection offers strong, wide-spreading garden plants such as Ajuga reptans, Cotoneaster, Geranium Rozanne and Vinca minor. These ground covers provide dense coverage, suppress weeds, and require little maintenance. Ideal for borders, slopes, and underplanting!
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Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' - Catnip - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' is the perfect border plant for sunny spots. This fast-growing perennial blooms from June to September with beautiful lila...
View full detailsGalium odoratum - Sweet woodruff - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Galium odoratum, also known as sweet woodruff, is a charming, low-growing perennial with fresh green foliage and small, star-shaped white flowers. ...
View full detailsWaldsteinia 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 detailsRainbow Climbing Plants - Clematis Montana Rubens, Hedera helix, Lonicera Goldflame, Campsis madame Galen - Year-round color - 4 plants - ↕40cm - Ø11cm
"Clematis montana Rubens is a beautiful climbing plant with abundant pink flowers. This plant blooms in the spring and is perfect for covering fenc...
View full detailsLeptinella Squalida - Copper Button - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
The **Leptinella squalida** is a low-growing, evergreen plant that is ideal as a ground cover. With its fine, pinnate leaves, it forms a dense, lus...
View full detailsWaldsteinia Ternata - Golden strawberry - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground cover - 12x
**Waldsteinia ternata – The ideal ground cover!** This vigorous, low-growing plant quickly covers the ground with a fresh green layer and blooms i...
View full detailsWaldsteinia Ternata - Golden strawberry - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground cover - 6x
**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 detailsVinca minor 'Ralph Shugert' - Lesser Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
**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 major - Periwinkle - Ground cover - 6x - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm
**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 'Atropurpurea' - Periwinkle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground cover - 12x
**Vinca minor ‘Atropurpurea’** is a beautiful ground cover that enhances any garden. With its dense, low-growing foliage and an enchanting sea of ...
View full detailsCotoneaster dammeri 'Major' - Dwarf medlar - ↕25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Cotoneaster dammeri 'Major'is a strong, hardy ground cover that quickly covers the ground. In spring, it blooms with small white flowers, followed ...
View full detailsGeranium sanguineum 'Album' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Geranium sanguineum 'Album' is an elegant, hardy perennial with striking white flowers that contrast beautifully with the dark green, serrated foli...
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 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 'Wisley Blue' - Comfrey - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
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 'Wisley Blue' - Comfrey - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
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 - 60x
Symphytum grandiflorum is a strong, fast-growing perennial with large, rough green leaves and striking, creamy yellow to light yellow flowers that ...
View full detailsSymphytum grandiflorum - Comfrey - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Symphytum grandiflorum is a strong, fast-growing perennial with large, rough green leaves and striking, creamy yellow to light yellow flowers that ...
View full detailsTiarella cordifolia - Foamflower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
Tiarella cordifolia, also known as heart-leaved foamwort, is a low-growing perennial with beautifully patterned, heart-shaped leaves and delicate w...
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 detailsTiarella cordifolia - Foamflower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Tiarella cordifolia, also known as heart-leaved foamwort, is a low-growing perennial with beautifully patterned, heart-shaped leaves and delicate w...
View full detailsSymphytum grandiflorum - Comfrey - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Symphytum grandiflorum is a strong, fast-growing perennial with large, rough green leaves and striking, creamy yellow to light yellow flowers that ...
View full detailsTiarella cordifolia - Foamflower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Tiarella cordifolia, also known as heart-leaved foamwort, is a low-growing perennial with beautifully patterned, heart-shaped leaves and delicate w...
View full detailsSymphytum grandiflorum - Comfrey - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Symphytum grandiflorum is a strong, fast-growing perennial with large, rough green leaves and striking, creamy yellow to light yellow flowers that ...
View full detailsTiarella cordifolia - Foamflower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
Tiarella cordifolia, also known as heart-leaved foamwort, is a low-growing perennial with beautifully patterned, heart-shaped leaves and delicate w...
View full detailsTiarella cordifolia - Foam flower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Tiarella cordifolia, also known as heart-leaved foamwort, is a low-growing perennial with beautifully patterned, heart-shaped leaves and delicate w...
View full detailsSymphytum grandiflorum 'Wisley Blue' - Comfrey - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
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 'Wisley Blue' - Comfrey - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Symphytum grandiflorum ‘Wisley Blue’ is a strong, ground-covering perennial with large, rough green foliage and striking, soft blue flowers that ap...
View full detailsBrunnera macrophylla - Caucasian forget-me-not - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
The Brunnera macrophylla, also known as the Caucasian forget-me-not, is a beautiful shade-loving perennial with large, heart-shaped leaves and an e...
View full detailsBrunnera macrophylla - Caucasian forget-me-not - - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The Brunnera macrophylla, also known as the Caucasian forget-me-not, is a beautiful shade-loving perennial with large, heart-shaped leaves and an e...
View full detailsBrunnera macrophylla - Caucasian forget-me-not - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
The Brunnera macrophylla, also known as the Caucasian forget-me-not, is a beautiful shade-loving perennial with large, heart-shaped leaves and an e...
View full detailsBrunnera macrophylla - Caucasian forget-me-not - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
The Brunnera macrophylla, also known as the Caucasian forget-me-not, is a beautiful shade-loving perennial with large, heart-shaped leaves and an e...
View full detailsBrunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' - Caucasian forget-me-not - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
The Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ is a stunning shade plant that immediately stands out with its silvery-white, beautifully veined foliage. Thi...
View full detailsBrunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' - Caucasian forget-me-not - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
The Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ is a stunning shade plant that immediately stands out with its silvery-white, beautifully veined foliage. Thi...
View full detailsBrunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' - Caucasian forget-me-not - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ is a stunning shade plant that immediately stands out with its silvery-white, beautifully veined foliage. Thi...
View full detailsBrunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' - Caucasian forget-me-not - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
The Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ is a stunning shade plant that immediately stands out with its silvery-white, beautifully veined foliage. Thi...
View full detailsBrunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' - Caucasian forget-me-not - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
The Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ is a stunning shade plant that immediately stands out with its silvery-white, beautifully veined foliage. Thi...
View full detailsBrunnera macrophylla - Caucasian forget-me-not - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
The Brunnera macrophylla, also known as the Caucasian forget-me-not, is a beautiful shade-loving perennial with large, heart-shaped leaves and an e...
View full detailsGalium odoratum - Sweet woodruff - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
Galium odoratum, also known as sweet woodruff, is a charming, low-growing perennial with fresh green foliage and small, star-shaped white flowers. ...
View full detailsPersicaria bistorta 'Superba' - Adderroot - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
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 'Superba' - Adderroot - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 '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 'Superba' - Adderroot - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
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 'Superba' - Adderroot - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
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 - 60x
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 detailsPersicaria bistorta - Adderroot - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 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 - 60x
Geranium sanguineum ‘Max Frei’ is a compact and profusely flowering cranesbill with deep green foliage and striking, intensely crimson red flowers....
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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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Extremely strong ground covers
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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 is a fast-growing ground cover?
A fast-growing ground cover is a plant that grows quickly and spreads efficiently across the soil to form a green carpet. These plants have a great capacity to multiply, often through rhizomes or runners, allowing them to cover large areas in a short time. This makes them ideal for filling empty spots in the garden, reducing weed growth, and improving soil structure. Whether it concerns a large garden or a small balcony, a fast-growing ground cover can be a perfect solution for creating a lush green landscape without much maintenance.
Why fast-growing ground cover in your garden?
Adding fast-growing ground covers to your garden offers countless benefits. First of all, they are excellent tools for controlling weeds. Because these plants cover the ground quickly, other unwanted plants have little chance to establish themselves. Moreover, ground covers help protect the soil against erosion, which is especially important on slopes or in areas with loose soil. They improve soil structure through their roots, which hold the soil firmly in place. Additionally, ground covers can help retain water better, which can contribute to a healthier garden environment. By choosing fast-growing ground covers, you can quickly bring your garden to life, even if you don't have a green thumb.
Benefits of fast-growing ground covers
The benefits of fast-growing ground covers are diverse. They are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional. One of the most important benefits is that they require little maintenance. Because they spread quickly, you need to spend less time weeding or maintaining bare spots in your garden. Additionally, ground covers can increase biodiversity in your garden by providing an excellent food source for various insects and small animals. They also help regulate the temperature in your garden by providing shade on warm days, which can promote the growth of other plants. Furthermore, they can serve as natural protection for garden paths or other parts of your garden that are prone to wear and tear.
Fast-growing evergreen ground covers
Fast-growing evergreen ground covers are ideal for gardens that need to remain green all year round. These ground covers retain their leaves even during the cold winter months, ensuring a constant appearance of fresh green, regardless of the season. Evergreen ground covers are perfect for gardens where you want to maintain the aesthetics of a green carpet, even when most other plants are dormant. Moreover, many evergreen ground covers, such as ivy or creeping knotweed, are capable of spreading quickly, so they beautifully cover your garden even in winter. They protect the soil against colder weather and can also help keep snow and cold out of your garden.
Fast-growing shade ground cover
In shady gardens, it can be a challenge to find plants that thrive without much sunlight. However, fast-growing ground covers that grow well in the shade, such as some types of creeping thyme or periwinkle, can offer a solution. These plants are able to utilize the limited sunlight and spread quickly across the ground, making them an excellent choice for shady spots in your garden. By using shade-tolerant ground covers, you can transform the dark corners of your garden into attractive green zones without having to provide much extra care. Moreover, these ground covers help keep the soil moist, which is beneficial for other shade-loving plants.
Fast-growing evergreen ground cover
Evergreen fast-growing ground covers are perfect for those who want a beautiful garden all year round without having to replant repeatedly. These ground covers retain their green color throughout all seasons, ensuring a lasting appearance of fresh green. Green ground covers such as creeping false thistle or pachysandra offer beautiful ground cover that creates a uniform and low-maintenance effect. They are also an excellent choice for gardens that need color and structure all year round, and are often resistant to various climatic conditions, making them very durable.
Fast-growing ground cover sun
For gardens that receive plenty of sunlight, there are various fast-growing ground covers that are highly resistant to the intense sun. Plants such as creeping grass or sunflower ground cover grow quickly and can handle intense sunlight, while giving your garden a vibrant appearance. These ground covers help to cover the soil, making your garden less susceptible to drying out and weeds. Furthermore, sun-loving ground covers can visually enhance the garden with their beautiful blooms, making them both functional and decorative. They also contribute to a better microclimate in your garden by helping to regulate water evaporation, which benefits your plants.
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 Fast-Growing Ground Covers
If you are looking for fast-growing ground covers, there are various options to choose from, depending on your garden needs. It is important to choose the right type of ground cover based on the conditions in your garden, such as the amount of sun, shade, and soil conditions. When buying ground covers, you might consider purchasing them from a local nursery or garden center, where you can receive expert advice. Online stores also offer a wide range of fast-growing ground covers, often with detailed information about plant requirements. Don't forget to look at the growth rate and maintenance needs of the ground cover to ensure it fits well in your garden. Additionally, consider the long-term impact of the plant, such as invasiveness and soil maintenance, so that you make an informed choice for your garden.
