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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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Calamintha nepeta - Mountain rock thyme - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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Calamintha nepeta nepeta is a charming, aromatic perennial that gives the garden a Mediterranean atmosphere. The fine-leaved, grey-green foliage fo...

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Stachys byzantina - Dog's ear - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x

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Stachys byzantina is a striking perennial with large, softly hairy, silver-grey leaves that have a velvety appearance. This plant is also known as ...

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Stachys byzantina - Dog's ear - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x

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Stachys byzantina is a striking perennial with large, softly hairy, silver-grey leaves that have a velvety appearance. This plant is also known as ...

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Phlox subulata 'Emerald Cushion Blue' - Creeping phlox - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x

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Phlox subulata ‘Emerald Cushion Blue’ is a low-growing, evergreen ground cover with fresh green foliage and spectacular flowering in bright blue sh...

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Phlox subulata 'Emerald Cushion Blue' - Creeping phlox - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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Phlox subulata ‘Emerald Cushion Blue’ is a low-growing, evergreen ground cover with fresh green foliage and spectacular flowering in bright blue sh...

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Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet' - Dog's ear - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x

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Stachys byzantina ‘Silver Carpet’ is a low-growing, ground-covering perennial with strikingly soft, silver-grey foliage that offers ornamental valu...

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Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet' - Dog's ear - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x

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Stachys byzantina ‘Silver Carpet’ is a low-growing, ground-covering perennial with strikingly soft, silver-grey foliage that offers ornamental valu...

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Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet' - Dog's ear - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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Stachys byzantina ‘Silver Carpet’ is a low-growing, ground-covering perennial with strikingly soft, silver-grey foliage that offers ornamental valu...

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Stachys byzantina - Dog's ear - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x

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Stachys byzantina is a striking perennial with large, softly hairy, silver-grey leaves that have a velvety appearance. This plant is also known as ...

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Stachys byzantina - Dog's ear - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x

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Stachys byzantina is a striking perennial with large, softly hairy, silver-grey leaves that have a velvety appearance. This plant is also known as ...

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Stachys byzantina - Donkey's ear - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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Stachys byzantina is a striking perennial with large, softly hairy, silver-grey leaves that have a velvety appearance. This plant is also known as ...

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Phlox subulata 'Emerald Cushion Blue' - Creeping phlox - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x

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Phlox subulata ‘Emerald Cushion Blue’ is a low-growing, evergreen ground cover with fresh green foliage and spectacular flowering in bright blue sh...

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Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet' - Dog's ear - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x

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Stachys byzantina ‘Silver Carpet’ is a low-growing, ground-covering perennial with strikingly soft, silver-grey foliage that offers ornamental valu...

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Phlox subulata 'Emerald Cushion Blue' - Creeping phlox - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x

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Phlox subulata ‘Emerald Cushion Blue’ is a low-growing, evergreen ground cover with fresh green foliage and spectacular flowering in bright blue sh...

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Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet' - Dog's ear - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x

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Stachys byzantina ‘Silver Carpet’ is a low-growing, ground-covering perennial with strikingly soft, silver-grey foliage that offers ornamental valu...

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Phlox subulata 'Emerald Cushion Blue' - Creeping phlox - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x

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Phlox subulata ‘Emerald Cushion Blue’ is a low-growing, evergreen ground cover with fresh green foliage and spectacular flowering in bright blue sh...

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Armeria maritima 'Splendens' - English Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x

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The Armeria maritima ‘Splendens’ is a compact and robust perennial with dark green, grass-like foliage and beautiful, spherical clusters of bright ...

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Armeria maritima 'Splendens' - English Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x

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The Armeria maritima ‘Splendens’ is a compact and robust perennial with dark green, grass-like foliage and beautiful, spherical clusters of bright ...

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Armeria maritima 'Splendens' - English Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x

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The Armeria maritima ‘Splendens’ is a compact and robust perennial with dark green, grass-like foliage and beautiful, spherical clusters of bright ...

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Armeria maritima 'Splendens' - English Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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The Armeria maritima ‘Splendens’ is a compact and robust perennial with dark green, grass-like foliage and beautiful, spherical clusters of bright ...

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Armeria maritima 'Splendens' - English Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x

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The Armeria maritima ‘Splendens’ is a compact and robust perennial with dark green, grass-like foliage and beautiful, spherical clusters of bright ...

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Crooked flower - Iberis sempervirens 'Schneeflocke' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x

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Iberis sempervirens ‘Schneeflocke’, also known as the perennial false flower, is a compact, evergreen perennial with fresh green foliage and abunda...

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Crooked flower - Iberis sempervirens 'Schneeflocke' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x

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Iberis sempervirens ‘Schneeflocke’, also known as the perennial false flower, is a compact, evergreen perennial with fresh green foliage and abunda...

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Cerastium tomentosum - Felted hornflower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x

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The Cerastium tomentosum, also known as the Whoppled Horned Flower, is a beautiful ground-covering perennial that shines in spring with a sea of ​​...

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Cerastium tomentosum - Felted hornflower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x

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The Cerastium tomentosum, also known as the Whoppled Horned Flower, is a beautiful ground-covering perennial that shines in spring with a sea of ​​...

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Crooked flower - Iberis sempervirens 'Schneeflocke' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x

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Iberis sempervirens ‘Schneeflocke’, also known as the perennial false flower, is a compact, evergreen perennial with fresh green foliage and abunda...

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Cerastium tomentosum - Felted hornflower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x

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Crooked flower - Iberis sempervirens 'Schneeflocke' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x

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Iberis sempervirens ‘Schneeflocke’, also known as the perennial false flower, is a compact, evergreen perennial with fresh green foliage and abunda...

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Cerastium tomentosum - Felted hornflower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x

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The Cerastium tomentosum, also known as the Whoppled Horned Flower, is a beautiful ground-covering perennial that shines in spring with a sea of ​​...

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Crooked flower - Iberis sempervirens 'Schneeflocke' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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Iberis sempervirens ‘Schneeflocke’, also known as the perennial false flower, is a compact, evergreen perennial with fresh green foliage and abunda...

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Cerastium tomentosum - Felted hornflower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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The Cerastium tomentosum, also known as the Whoppled Horned Flower, is a beautiful ground-covering perennial that shines in spring with a sea of ​​...

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Calamintha nepeta - Mountain stone thyme - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x

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Calamintha nepeta nepeta is a charming, aromatic perennial that gives the garden a Mediterranean atmosphere. The fine-leaved, grey-green foliage fo...

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Calamintha nepeta - Mountain stone thyme - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x

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Calamintha nepeta nepeta is a charming, aromatic perennial that gives the garden a Mediterranean atmosphere. The fine-leaved, grey-green foliage fo...

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Calamintha nepeta - Mountain rock thyme - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x

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Calamintha nepeta nepeta is a charming, aromatic perennial that gives the garden a Mediterranean atmosphere. The fine-leaved, grey-green foliage fo...

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Calamintha nepeta - Mountain stone thyme - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x

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Calamintha nepeta nepeta is a charming, aromatic perennial that gives the garden a Mediterranean atmosphere. The fine-leaved, grey-green foliage fo...

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Nepeta faassenii - Catnip - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x

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Nepeta × faassenii, also known as catnip, is a strong and profusely flowering perennial with aromatic grey-green foliage and countless lavender-blu...

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Nepeta faassenii - Catnip - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x

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Nepeta × faassenii, also known as catnip, is a strong and profusely flowering perennial with aromatic grey-green foliage and countless lavender-blu...

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Nepeta faassenii - Catnip - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x

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Nepeta × faassenii, also known as catnip, is a strong and profusely flowering perennial with aromatic grey-green foliage and countless lavender-blu...

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Nepeta faassenii - Catnip - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm- 12x

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Nepeta × faassenii, also known as catnip, is a strong and profusely flowering perennial with aromatic grey-green foliage and countless lavender-blu...

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Nepeta faassenii - Catnip - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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Nepeta × faassenii, also known as catnip, is a strong and profusely flowering perennial with aromatic grey-green foliage and countless lavender-blu...

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Nepeta 'Grol' - Catnip - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x

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Nepeta ‘Grol’, also known as catnip, is a compact and profusely flowering perennial with aromatic grey-green foliage and bright blue-purple flowers...

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Nepeta 'Grol' - Catnip - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x

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Nepeta ‘Grol’, also known as catnip, is a compact and profusely flowering perennial with aromatic grey-green foliage and bright blue-purple flowers...

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Nepeta 'Grol' - Catnip - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x

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Nepeta ‘Grol’, also known as catnip, is a compact and profusely flowering perennial with aromatic grey-green foliage and bright blue-purple flowers...

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Nepeta ‘Grol’, also known as catnip, is a compact and profusely flowering perennial with aromatic grey-green foliage and bright blue-purple flowers...

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Nepeta 'Grol' - Catnip - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x

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Nepeta ‘Grol’, also known as catnip, is a compact and profusely flowering perennial with aromatic grey-green foliage and bright blue-purple flowers...

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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

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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.

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