Ground covers Sun
Create a low-maintenance, green garden with our ground covers for sunny locations. These hardy garden plants thrive in sunny spots and provide dense, colorful coverage that suppresses weeds. Choose from flowering varieties such as creeping thyme, or evergreen ground covers that keep your garden vibrant all year round. Perfect for borders, slopes, and open spaces where the sun shines brightly!
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Stachys 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 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 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 detailsArmeria maritima 'Splendens' - English Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The Armeria maritima ‘Splendens’ is a compact and robust perennial with dark green, grass-like foliage and beautiful, spherical clusters of bright ...
View full detailsCrooked flower - Iberis sempervirens 'Schneeflocke' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Iberis sempervirens ‘Schneeflocke’, also known as the perennial false flower, is a compact, evergreen perennial with fresh green foliage and abunda...
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 detailsOriganum laevigatum 'Herrenhausen' - Marjoram Plant - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Origanum laevigatum ‘Herrenhausen’ is an elegant and aromatic perennial with dark purple-tinged stems and leaves and striking, soft pink to purplis...
View full detailsSalvia nemorosa 'Schneehugel' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Salvia nemorosa ‘Schneehügel’ is a compact, profusely flowering perennial with aromatic green foliage and striking, bright blue flower spikes that ...
View full detailsCalamagrostis brachytricha - Diamond grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Calamagrostis brachytricha, also known as diamond grass, is an elegant ornamental grass that gives the garden a natural, dynamic appearance. In lat...
View full detailsCalamintha nepeta - Mountain rock thyme - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Calamintha nepeta nepeta is a charming, aromatic perennial that gives the garden a Mediterranean atmosphere. The fine-leaved, grey-green foliage fo...
View full detailsNepeta faassenii - Catnip - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Nepeta × faassenii, also known as catnip, is a strong and profusely flowering perennial with aromatic grey-green foliage and countless lavender-blu...
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 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 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 cinereum 'Ballerina' - Cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Geranium cinereum ‘Ballerina’ is a compact and profusely flowering cranesbill with grey-green, finely incised leaves and striking soft pink flowers...
View full detailsGeranium 'Azure Rush' - Crane's-bill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Geranium ‘Azure Rush’ is a compact and profusely flowering cranesbill with striking bright blue flowers and finely branched, fresh green foliage. T...
View full detailsCampanula poscharskyana - Creeping bellflower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The Campanula poscharskyana, also known as the Creeping Bellflower, is an elegant and profusely flowering perennial that forms a carpet of star-sha...
View full detailsNepeta 'Grol' - Catnip - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Nepeta ‘Grol’, also known as catnip, is a compact and profusely flowering perennial with aromatic grey-green foliage and bright blue-purple flowers...
View full detailsEchinacea Purpurea 'Magnus' - Coneflower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The *Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus'**, also known as the purple coneflower, is a striking, hardy perennial with large, bright pink flowers and a dark ...
View full detailsGeranium nodosum - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Geranium nodosum is an attractive, hardy perennial with beautiful, deep purple flowers that bloom in spring and early summer. This low-maintenance ...
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 '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 detailsAster ageratoides 'Stardust' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Aster ageratoides 'Stardust'** is a beautiful autumn-flowering plant that brightens up any garden. With its delicate, star-shaped flowers in a ra...
View full detailsStipa Tenuissima 'Ponytails' - Feather Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The **Stipa tenuissima 'Ponytails'** is an elegant, fine-haired ornamental grass that gives your garden a playful and airy look. This hardy grass b...
View full detailsVerbena Bonariensis 'Lollipop' - Verbena - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The **Verbena bonariensis 'Lollipop'** is a compact variety of the classic Verbena, featuring colorful, lilac-purple flowers that bloom in clusters...
View full detailsSedum 'Herbstfreude' - Sky Key - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Sedum 'Herbstfreude'** is a hardy, drought-tolerant succulent that stands out throughout the entire growing season. With its thick, fleshy green ...
View full detailsVerbena Bonariensis - Ironweed - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Verbena bonariensis is a beautiful, airy perennial that adds a playful touch to your garden with its upright stems and vibrant purple flowers. This...
View full detailsSalvia Nemorosa 'Ostfriesland' - Forest Sage -↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Salvia nemorosa ‘Ostfriesland’** is the perfect border plant for your garden! With its rich purple bloom from May to June and sturdy growth, this...
View full detailsPhlomis russeliana - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Phlomis russeliana** is a striking, hardy perennial with unique light yellow flowers in whorls along the stem, blooming from early summer into au...
View full detailsNepeta 'Six Hills Giant' - Catnip - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
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 detailsNepeta 'Walker's Low' - Catnip - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Nepeta 'Walker's Low'** is a sturdy, low-maintenance perennial with aromatic, silver-green foliage and beautiful lavender-blue flower spikes. Ide...
View full detailsPennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Bring movement and elegance to your garden with Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'!This popular ornamental grass shines from late August well into t...
View full detailsRudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' - Yellow Coneflower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The **Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm'**, also known as Coneflower, is a beautiful perennial with striking golden-yellow flowers and a dark center. Th...
View full detailsSalvia Nemorosa 'Mainacht' - Forest Sage - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The Salvia nemorosa 'Mainacht' is a perennial that enchants with its intense blue flower spikes. It blooms profusely from May to September and attr...
View full detailsSalvia Nemorosa 'Caradonna' - Forest Sage - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' is an elegant perennial that stands out with its deep purple flower spikes and dark, almost black stems. This flowe...
View full detailsLavandula ang. 'Munstead' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The 'Munstead' lavender is a beloved, compact variety that enriches your garden with a deep purple color and a relaxing fragrance. Hardy and low-ma...
View full detailsHypericum 'Hidcote' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Hypericum* 'Hidcote', also known as St. John's wort, is a graceful, compact shrub that adds structure and color to the garden year-round. This stro...
View full detailsHypericum inodorum 'Beauty' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Hypericum* 'Beauty' is an elegant, compact shrub with beautiful glossy green foliage and striking, golden-yellow flowers that bloom throughout the ...
View full detailsLavandula int. 'Edelweiss' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The 'Edelweiss' lavender has beautiful white flowers and a delightful fragrance. This hardy and low-maintenance plant blooms profusely in summer an...
View full detailsLavandula ang. 'Dwarf Blue' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Lavandula angustifolia 'Dwarf Blue'** – A compact lavender variety with beautiful, fragrant blue flowers. This dwarf variety is perfect for small...
View full detailsGeranium 'Johnson's Blue' - Cranesbill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Geranium 'Johnson's Blue'is a popular perennial with beautiful, bright blue flowers that bloom all summer long. This low-maintenance plant grows qu...
View full detailsHypericum inodorum 'Rheingold' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
*Hypericum inodorum* 'Rheingold' is a striking, low-growing shrub with beautiful golden-yellow foliage that changes beautifully to warm orange and ...
View full detailsHypericum inodorum - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Hypericum inodorum** – A versatile and low-maintenance shrub with bright yellow flowers that bloom from summer to autumn. This shrub has dark gre...
View full detailsGeranium 'Tiny Monster' - Crane's-bill - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Geranium 'Tiny Monster' is a compact and striking perennial with attractive, deep blue flowers that bloom all summer long. This low-maintenance ger...
View full detailsHypericum inodorum 'Annebel' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Hypericum* 'Annebel' is a beautiful, compact shrub that brings color and life to your garden. With its glossy, dark green foliage and countless bri...
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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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Evergreen Ground Cover
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Extremely strong ground covers
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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 is a ground cover for full sun?
A ground cover for full sun is a plant species that thrives excellently in sunny conditions without drying out or burning quickly. These plants are ideal for covering large areas in the garden, suppressing weed growth, and simultaneously creating an aesthetically pleasing and low-maintenance garden. Sun-loving ground covers often have thick or hairy leaves that help retain moisture and limit evaporation. Additionally, some species can tolerate drought well and require little to no extra watering. Think of species such as Lavandula, Sedum, and Geranium, which are not only functional but also produce beautiful flowers during the summer months.
Which ground cover can thrive in full sun?
There are various types of ground covers that are perfectly resistant to bright sun and warm temperatures. Some popular options are Geranium Rozanne, a long-blooming ground cover that spreads quickly and produces a sea of purple flowers. Sedum 'Herbstfreude' is a succulent-like ground cover that requires little water and turns a beautiful pink to copper hue, especially in the autumn. Other strong options are Lavandula 'Munstead', which not only emits a delightful fragrance but also attracts bees and butterflies, and Nepeta 'Walker's Low', a hardy ground cover that smells wonderful and tolerates drought well. Ground cover sun benefits Using ground covers in sunny areas offers several benefits. First, they help suppress weeds because they cover the soil, leaving little room for unwanted plants to grow. In addition, they protect the soil from drying out by retaining moisture and regulating soil temperature. This is especially important in the summer, when high temperatures can dry out the soil and cause cracking. Furthermore, ground covers contribute to biodiversity in the garden. Flowering species such as Echinacea, Rudbeckia, and Verbena bonariensis attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, which is beneficial for the pollination of other plants. Many ground covers also have decorative value, making your garden look well-maintained all year round without requiring much upkeep.
Low ground cover full sun
Low ground covers for full sun are perfect for filling small spaces or as graceful edging along paths and borders. A good option is Thymus serpyllum (creeping thyme), a fragrant and hardy ground cover that is covered with small purple flowers in the summer. Ajuga reptans, also known as Bugle, forms a dense mat of colorful leaves and blooms with blue or purple flowers. Vinca minor (periwinkle) is an evergreen ground cover that grows in both sun and partial shade and produces beautiful blue or white flowers. For ornamental grass enthusiasts, Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' is an excellent choice, with its compact growth and striking blue leaves.Hardy ground covers for sun
Do you want ground covers that can withstand extreme drought and intense sun? Then hardy ground covers such as Phlomis russeliana are an ideal choice. This plant has grey-green, hairy leaves that retain moisture and beautiful yellow flowers in the summer. Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' is another sun-hardy ground cover with tall purple flower spikes that attract butterflies. Hylotelephium spectabile (formerly known as Sedum spectabile) is a low-maintenance succulent with thick leaves that store water, making this plant ideal for dry and sunny spots. For a low-growing option, you can choose Leptinella squalida, a strong and hardy ground cover with fine foliage.
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 Ground Covers for Sun
Choosing the right ground cover for your garden depends on the specific conditions and your preferences regarding color, flowering, and maintenance. When buying ground covers for full sun, it is important to pay attention to the soil type and the moisture content of the soil. Many sun-loving ground covers prefer well-draining soil, such as sandy soil or gravel, to prevent root rot. Plants such as Lavandula, Echinacea, and Sedum are readily available at garden centers and online plant shops. When purchasing, pay attention to the height and spread of the plant to create a harmonious planting in your garden. With the right choice of strong and flowering ground covers, you will enjoy a beautiful, low-maintenance garden that is sun-resistant and brings color and life every season.
