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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Alchemilla mollis - Lady's Mantle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground cover - Border plant - 12x
Add a touch of nature to your garden with Alchemilla mollis, also known as lady's mantle! This beautiful, low-maintenance perennial has large, scalloped leaves that beautifully hold morning dew. With its delicate yellow-green flowers that bloom in summer, this plant is not only a feast for the eyes but also a true magnet for bees and butterflies. Ideal for borders, shady corners, or as a ground cover, Alchemilla mollis is a versatile addition to any garden. Let your garden shine with this charming and long-lasting plant!Please note: Plants are living products and may therefore differ from the photo and description. We cultivate naturally and only intervene when necessary, which means the plant may sometimes show minor imperfections. These often correct themselves in your garden. We guarantee that our plants are vigorous and long-lasting. They are delivered in recyclable nursery pots and shipped directly from our nursery.
€50,95 €39,99
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Alchemilla mollis - Lady's Mantle - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground cover - Border plant - 6x
Add a touch of nature to your garden with Alchemilla mollis, also known as lady's mantle! This beautiful, low-maintenance perennial has large, scalloped leaves that beautifully hold morning dew. With its delicate yellow-green flowers that bloom in summer, this plant is not only a feast for the eyes but also a true magnet for bees and butterflies. Ideal for borders, shady corners, or as a ground cover, Alchemilla mollis is a versatile addition to any garden. Let your garden shine with this charming and long-lasting plant!Please note: Plants are living products and may therefore differ from the photo and description. We cultivate naturally and only intervene when necessary, which means the plant may sometimes show minor imperfections. These often correct themselves in your garden. We guarantee that our plants are vigorous and long-lasting. They are delivered in recyclable nursery pots and shipped directly from our nursery.
€26,95 €20,99
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Ajuga Reptans - Creeping Bugle - Ground cover - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 60x
**Ajuga reptans (Creeping Bugle)** is the ideal ground cover for your garden! This attractive plant grows low and fast, with beautiful leathery leaves in various colors. In May and June, it blooms with stunning blue flowers that attract bees. Ajuga thrives best in partial shade or shade and is tolerant of almost all soil types. Perfect for suppressing weeds and combating erosion. Add this beautiful, low-maintenance plant to your garden for lush and colorful ground cover!Please note:Plants are living products and may therefore differ from the photo and description. We cultivate naturally and only intervene when necessary, which means the plant may sometimes show minor imperfections. These often correct themselves in your garden. We guarantee that our plants are vigorous and long-lasting. They are delivered in recyclable nursery pots and shipped directly from our nursery.
€212,95 €199,99
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Ajuga Reptans - Creeping Bugle - Ground cover - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 12x
**Ajuga reptans (Creeping Bugle)** is the ideal ground cover for your garden! This attractive plant grows low and fast, with beautiful leathery leaves in various colors. In May and June, it blooms with stunning blue flowers that attract bees. Ajuga thrives best in partial shade or shade and is tolerant of almost all soil types. Perfect for suppressing weeds and combating erosion. Add this beautiful, low-maintenance plant to your garden for lush and colorful ground cover!Please note:Plants are living products and may therefore differ from the photo and description. We cultivate naturally and only intervene when necessary, which means the plant may sometimes show minor imperfections. These often correct themselves in your garden. We guarantee that our plants are vigorous and long-lasting. They are delivered in recyclable nursery pots and shipped directly from our nursery.
€64,95 €46,99
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Ajuga Reptans - Creeping Bugle - Ground cover - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - 6x
**Ajuga reptans (Creeping Bugle)** is the ideal ground cover for your garden! This attractive plant grows low and fast, with beautiful leathery leaves in various colors. In May and June, it blooms with stunning blue flowers that attract bees. Ajuga thrives best in partial shade or shade and is tolerant of almost all soil types. Perfect for suppressing weeds and combating erosion. Add this beautiful, low-maintenance plant to your garden for lush and colorful ground cover!Please note:Plants are living products and may therefore differ from the photo and description. We cultivate naturally and only intervene when necessary, which means the plant may sometimes show minor imperfections. These often correct themselves in your garden. We guarantee that our plants are vigorous and long-lasting. They are delivered in recyclable nursery pots and shipped directly from our nursery.
€38,95 €26,99
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Acaena Microphylla 'Kupferteppich' - Spiny Burnet - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground Cover - 12x
Acena microphylla 'Kupferteppich' is a beautiful, low-growing ground cover that is perfect for both sunny and shady spots. This versatile plant blooms profusely from June to September and is ideal for damp gardens. With its dense, green leaves and abundant flowers, it adds charm and color to any garden. Perfect for rock gardens, pathways, or as border planting. Make your garden attractive to bees and other pollinators with this low-maintenance and sustainable plant! Please note: Plants are living products and may therefore differ from the photo and description. We cultivate naturally and only intervene when necessary, which means the plant may sometimes show minor imperfections. These often correct themselves in your garden. We guarantee that our plants are vigorous and long-lasting. They are delivered in recyclable nursery pots and shipped directly from our nursery.
€51,95 €39,99
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Acaena microphylla 'Kupferteppich' - Spiny Burnet - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground cover - 60x
Acena microphylla 'Kupferteppich' is a beautiful, low-growing ground cover that is perfect for both sunny and shady spots. This versatile plant blooms profusely from June to September and is ideal for damp gardens. With its dense, green foliage and abundant flowers, it adds charm and color to any garden. Perfect for rock gardens, pathways, or as border planting. Make your garden attractive to bees and other pollinators with this low-maintenance and sustainable plant!Please note: Plants are living products and may therefore differ from the photo and description. We cultivate naturally and only intervene when necessary, which means the plant may sometimes show minor imperfections. These often correct themselves in your garden. We guarantee that our plants are vigorous and long-lasting. They are delivered in recyclable nursery pots and shipped directly from our nursery.
€200,95 €179,99
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Acaena Microphylla 'Kupferteppich' - Spiny Burnet - ↕10-25cm - Ø9cm - Ground Cover - 6x
Acena microphylla 'Kupferteppich' is a beautiful, low-growing ground cover that is perfect for both sunny and shady spots. This versatile plant blooms profusely from June to September and is ideal for damp gardens. With its dense, green foliage and abundant flowers, it adds charm and color to any garden. Perfect for rock gardens, pathways, or as border planting. Make your garden attractive to bees and other pollinators with this low-maintenance and sustainable plant!Please note: Plants are living products and may therefore differ from the photo and description. We cultivate naturally and only intervene when necessary, which means the plant may sometimes show minor imperfections. These often correct themselves in your garden. We guarantee that our plants are vigorous and long-lasting. They are delivered in recyclable nursery pots and shipped directly from our nursery.
€32,95 €24,99
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Green Spindle Hedge - Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' - 1 meter - Set of 6 hedge plants
The Euonymus Green Spire is a beautiful hedge plant that is both functional and decorative. It thrives in both sunny and semi-shady locations and can be used as a beautiful divider in the garden. The Euonymus Green Spire grows at an average to fast pace and quickly forms a dense hedge, creating privacy. It can reach a height of approximately 2 to 3 meters when fully grown. The glossy green foliage of the Euonymus Green Spire provides a beautiful backdrop in the garden and retains its leaves throughout the year. Although the Euonymus Green Spire is less attractive to bees and butterflies compared to some other plants, it still offers a green and lively element in your garden. It can be pruned well to maintain the hedge in the desired shape and can be used as an alternative to boxwood. With its dense growth and glossy green leaves, the Euonymus Green Spire offers a similar appearance to the popular boxwood plant, but with better tolerance to diseases and insects such as the boxwood moth. The Euonymus Green Spire is winter hardy and can tolerate cold temperatures well, so it is suitable for various climates. It requires regular watering, especially during dry periods, to remain healthy and grow well. Although the Euonymus Green Spire is less attractive to bees and butterflies compared to some other plants, it still offers a green and vibrant element in your garden. Additionally, the Euonymus Green Spire can be pruned well to maintain the hedge in the desired shape and height, making it versatile in various garden designs. In short, the Euonymus Green Spire is a versatile and decorative hedge plant that forms an excellent alternative to boxwood. With its dense growth, glossy green leaves, and tolerance to diseases, it offers a beautiful addition to your garden. Order the Euonymus Green Spire now in a 12 cm pot size and soon enjoy a beautiful and low-maintenance hedge! Location: The Euonymus Green Spire thrives in both sun and partial shade. Pot size: The plants are delivered in a 12 cm pot size (and other available pot sizes). Plant height: The exact plant height may vary, but upon delivery, the Euonymus Green Spire will have a height of approximately 25 cm. Water usage: The Euonymus Green Spire requires regular watering, especially during dry periods. Growth rate: The Euonymus Green Spire grows at an average to fast rate and quickly forms a dense hedge. Mature height: When the plant is fully grown, it can reach a height of approximately 2 to 3 meters. Winter hardiness: The Euonymus Green Spire is winter hardy and can tolerate cold temperatures well. Leaf color: The leaves of the Euonymus Green Spire are glossy green. Attractive to bees and butterflies: The Euonymus Green Spire is less attractive to bees and butterflies compared to some other plants. Ever-retaining: The Euonymus Green Spire is largely evergreen and retains its leaves throughout the year. Pruning: The Euonymus Green Spire can be pruned well to shape the hedge into the desired form. keep. Pruning month: Pruning the Euonymus Green Spire is best done in the spring. This package is sufficient for 1 linear meter of hedge plants. How are my plants shipped? We ship our plants in sustainable blister packaging to keep them fresh and undamaged during transport. The packaging is made from 100% recycled plastic and is designed so that less material is needed for the same level of protection. The lightweight nature of the packaging ensures less environmental impact during transport. Furthermore, the design ensures that the packaging can be easily stacked and no space is wasted. As a consumer, you can easily recycle the packaging, resulting in less waste. Why do we choose plastic blister packaging? Nowadays, plastic often evokes all kinds of negative feelings when we think of it in the context of sustainability. Understandable, but sometimes its use is a well-considered choice. We specifically choose 100% recycled plastic, meaning we do not require new raw materials to produce our packaging. The packaging is very strong and robust, ensuring that the plants arrive fresh and intact. This reduces plant waste and allows us to provide you with a high-quality product. The packaging is moisture-resistant and translucent, creating a microclimate inside the package. This climate ensures sufficient moisture and light during transport, meaning you receive extremely fresh plants thanks to the blister packaging. Additionally, the plastic packaging requires very little energy to recycle and produce. Its energy efficiency was the deciding factor in selecting the suitable protective packaging for our lavender plants. What was most important to us is that we chose packaging that you, as a consumer, can easily recycle, so that you do not contribute to waste and the generation of garbage. By taking all these sustainable steps, we can deliver high-quality plants with an eye for the environment.
€29,95
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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.
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