Content
- Many cranesbill varieties are suitable for groundcover
- Which cranesbill is suitable for groundcover?
- Overview: Suitable cranesbill species
- Plant and cultivate ground cover
- Tips
There are many cranesbill species that are suitable as ground cover
Many cranesbill varieties are suitable for groundcover
The large family of the cranesbill family is extremely versatile: In addition to small, delicate perennial shrubs and large-flowered varieties, especially the ground-covering cranesbill species are very popular. We introduce you to some of the most beautiful varieties.
Which cranesbill is suitable for groundcover?
In the following table we have compiled some species of cranesbill, which are particularly suitable for a soil-covering planting. Highly recommended is the evergreen Rock Cranesbill, also known as the Balkan Cranesbill. If you are looking for a ground cover that will keep the annoying weed from your neck, then an evergreen plant is a good choice. In dark locations, however, it makes more sense to choose a shade-compatible ground cover.
Overview: Suitable cranesbill species
Plant and cultivate ground cover
Basically, soil-covering plants such as the cranesbill need little care. This also makes sense, after all, such a planting should basically save the gardener work by keeping unwanted weeds away. Therefore, before planting a groundcover you should first do a thorough soil tillage and remove all weeds. For this reason, ground-covering perennials should be planted as late as possible in late summer when the growth of weeds subsides.
Tips
Avoid loosening the soil with a hoe after planting: The sharp metal edges can severely damage the mostly low-lying roots.