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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Hanging geranium - Pelargonium peltatum Violet Ø12 cm - ↕20 cm - 8x
This product contains 8 plants. Appearance of the plant: The Pelargonium peltatum Violet has lush, trailing stems with deep purple flowers. The l...
View full detailsLavandula Angustifolia Felice® - Lavender Plants - Ø12cm - 6x
True Lavender, Lavender plants, and Lavender angustifolia are all names for Lavender angustifolia Felice. Lavender angustifolia Felice is a beautif...
View full detailsPhlox subulata 'Emerald Cushion Blue' - Creeping phlox - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
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 detailsPhlox subulata 'Emerald Cushion Blue' - Creeping phlox - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
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 detailsPhlox subulata 'Emerald Cushion Blue' - Creeping phlox - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
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 detailsPhlox subulata 'Emerald Cushion Blue' - Creeping phlox - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 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 detailsCerastium tomentosum - Felted hornflower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
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 detailsCerastium tomentosum - Felted hornflower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 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 detailsCerastium tomentosum - Felted hornflower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
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 detailsCerastium tomentosum - Felted hornflower - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
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 detailsStrawberry plant - Fragaria Maxim - Red Strawberry - Ø9cm - 3x
"Fragaria Maxim is a beautiful fruit plant that fits perfectly in a border, but also thrives excellently in a pot on the balcony or terrace. This p...
View full detailsNepeta 'Grol' - Catnip - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
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 detailsNepeta 'Grol' - Catnip - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 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 detailsNepeta 'Grol' - Catnip - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
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 detailsNepeta 'Grol' - Catnip - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
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 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 detailsStipa Tenuissima 'Ponytails' - Feather Grass - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 detailsPennisetum 'Tiny Tails' - Fountain Grass - ↕40-50cm - Ø19cm - 2x
Pennisetum ‘Tiny Tails’ – Set of 2 – Compact fountain grass with graceful plumes The Pennisetum ‘Tiny Tails’ is a charming, compact variety of the...
View full detailsHypericum inodorum 'Beauty' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Hypericum* 'Beauty' is an elegant, compact shrub with beautiful glossy green foliage and striking, golden-yellow flowers that bloom throughout the ...
View full detailsHypericum inodorum - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**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 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 detailsHypericum dummeri 'Peter Dummer' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Hypericum dummeri 'Peter Dummer', also known as St. John's wort, is a versatile, low-growing semi-shrub that is perfect for colorful ground cover a...
View full detailsHypericum inodorum 'Rheingold' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
*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 '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 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...
View full detailsHypericum 'Hidcote' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 'Annebel' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Hypericum* 'Annebel' is a beautiful, compact shrub that brings color and life to your garden. With its glossy, dark green foliage and countless bri...
View full detailsHypericum dummeri 'Peter Dummer' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Hypericum dummeri 'Peter Dummer', also known as St. John's wort, is a versatile, low-growing semi-shrub that is perfect for colorful ground cover a...
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 'Czakor' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Geranium macrorrhizum 'Czakor' is a strong, low-maintenance ground cover with striking, deep pink flowers and aromatic, green foliage that changes ...
View full detailsCotoneaster horizontalis - Flat dwarf medlar - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
**Cotoneaster horizontalis**: A beautiful, hardy ornamental shrub that gives your garden a vibrant look. With its striking, horizontal growth and g...
View full detailsCotoneaster horizontalis - Flat dwarf medlar - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
**Cotoneaster horizontalis**: A beautiful, hardy ornamental shrub that gives your garden a vibrant look. With its striking, horizontal growth and g...
View full detailsGeranium macrorrhizum - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
Geranium macrorrhizum is a robust, hardy ground cover that is perfect for any garden. With its attractive, fragrant leaves and bright flowers in sp...
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 detailsGeranium macrorrhizum - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Geranium macrorrhizum is a robust, hardy ground cover that is perfect for any garden. With its attractive, fragrant leaves and bright flowers in sp...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' - Cardinal's hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' Bring color and life to your garden with the beautiful Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin'. This striking shade plant featu...
View full detailsEuonymus fortunei 'Minimus' - Cardinal's hat - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
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 '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 detailsCotoneaster Suecicus 'Coral Beauty' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 24x
The Cotoneaster suecicus 'Coral Beauty' is a hardy, low-growing shrub with dense growth. This plant adorns itself with glossy green leaves and whit...
View full detailsCotoneaster Suecicus 'Coral Beauty' - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 48x
The Cotoneaster suecicus 'Coral Beauty' is a hardy, low-growing shrub with dense growth. This plant adorns itself with glossy green leaves and whit...
View full detailsRudbeckia Fulgida Little-Goldstar - ↕45-60cm - Ø19cm
Appearance of the plant The Rudbeckia fulgida 'Little Goldstar' has bright yellow flowers with a dark brown center. The flowers are star-shaped ...
View full detailsEchinacea Purpurea Purple - Coneflower - ↕60-70cm - Ø19cm
Appearance of the plant: Echinacea purpurea 'Purple' has striking purple flowers with a cone-shaped, dark brown center. The plant has an upright...
View full detailsRudbeckia Summerina - ↕45-60cm - Ø19cm
Appearance of the plant: The Rudbeckia Summerina has striking flowers in warm shades such as yellow, orange, and reddish-brown. The flowers have...
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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.
