They suppress annoying weeds, replace high-maintenance lawns and transform fallow land into a sea of flowers. Groundcovers support the creative gardener as a problem solver with a diverse portfolio. Species with stamina are required in full sun. This selection introduces you to the best ground covers that thrive in full sun.

The carpet flame flower likes it sunny

Flowering groundcover perennials - premium varieties for sunny locations

Ground cover perennials have the particular advantage that they do their job over many years and, with the help of their stolons, form a dense cushion of flowers and leaves on their own. The following species and varieties prefer a sun-drenched location:

  • Carpet Phlox (Phlox subulata): myriad starry blooms in April and May; Growth height 5-10 cm, width 25-30 cm
  • Cranesbill (Geranium cantabrigiense): white flowers, beautiful autumn colors; Growth height 15-25 cm, width 20-30 cm
  • Bacopa "Weihenstehander Gold" (Sedum floriferum): Fireworks of colors in summer; Growth height 10-20 cm
  • Blue cushion "Blue Tit" (Aubrieta): inspires with blue-violet flowers from April; Growth height 5-10 cm, width 25-35 cm

Gypsophila (Gypsophila repens) shows its most beautiful side where delicate, white blossom clouds float above the ground. As a specialist for dry, lean locations in full sun, this ground cover perennial is very popular with gardeners for landscaping gravel beds, wall crowns and rock gardens.

Annual carpet of flowers under the blazing sun - with these groundcovers it succeeds

Annual flowers with creeping growth boast a never-ending flowering period. As if these groundcovers were aware of the short life span of one season, they drive growth rapidly from the start. If winter is just around the corner, the gardener does not have to worry about complex protective measures. A new generation of the furious carpet flowers will simply be sown next year. The following overview provides you with recommended varieties:

Annual ground cover botanical name heyday flower color growth height
Fragrance Steinrich Lobularia maritima May until October White 10 to 20 cm
Tricolor Winds Convolvulus tricolor June to September blue, yellow, red, pink, violet, white 20 to 40 cm
Carpet chamomile, scented chamomile Anthemis nobilis June to September white with a yellow center 20 to 40 cm
Yellow dwarf daisy Chrysanthemum multicaule June to October golden yellow 10 to 20 cm
Fried Egg Flower Limnanthes douglasii April to September white and yellow 10 to 20 cm

Did you know that annual ground covers are perfect for a revitalizing soil treatment. The well-known manufacturer of Kiepenkerl seeds has a special mixture on offer for this purpose. This includes annual beauties such as vetches (Vicia sativa) or flax (Linum perenne). The seeds are sown between April and July, do not require any care and gather into a dense carpet of flowers as a pasture for bees and butterflies. In the following year, the soil benefits from a loose, nutrient-rich structure, bulging with valuable microorganisms.

Flowering area greening with ground cover roses - variety tips

The queen of flowers is not above spreading her picturesque blooms near the ground. With the following varieties, you can draw breathtaking garden pictures in sunny locations that will attract everyone's attention:

  • Snow Queen enchants with pure white flowers and a seductive fragrance; Growth height 50-80 cm
  • Satina boasts soft pink, semi-double flowers and a densely bushy habit; Growth height 40-60 cm
  • Knirps shines with lavishly filled, pink flowers and is considered to be extra heat-tolerant; Growth height 20-30 cm
  • Parasol lives up to its name with its lemon-yellow blooms; Growth height 50-80 cm

If you are looking for a groundcover rose for the cottage garden, don't miss the 'White Roadrunner' variety. The picturesque cup-shaped flowers are adorned with a slightly wavy edge. The flowering period lasts from June to September, accompanied by an intense fragrance.

Ground cover with a treat for the palate

The following groundcovers are not limited to classic tasks such as weed suppression and decorative greening. In addition, the types and varieties give the gardener an invigorating taste bud in the form of fruits or herbs:

  • Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon): pink flowers, evergreen foliage, red berries; Growth height 10-20 cm, width 20-40 cm
  • Thyme "Red Carpet" (Thymus praecox): pink summer flowers, fragrant herbal pleasure; Growth height 5-10 cm, width 10-20 cm
  • Strawberry "Red Ruby" (Fragaria x ananassa) delights the palate with tiny strawberries; Growth height 10-20 cm

Perennial borage comes as a ground cover with edible flowers and aromatic leaves. From June to September, a sky-blue carpet of flowers spreads out and invites you to nibble.

Evergreen ground cover for a sunny location - a selection

Evergreen ground covers for sun-drenched beds are few and far between. Only a few species keep posture under permanent sun exposure and summer drought. The following types and varieties have proven themselves in practice:

Evergreen ground cover botanical name heyday flower color growth height growth width
star moss Sagina subulata April to May White 3 to 18 cm 20 to 25 cm
ice plant Delosperma cooperi June to August different shades 10 to 15 cm 20 to 30 cm
Spicy stonecrop Sedum acre 'Aureum Gold' June to July yellow flowers and leaves 5 to 10 cm 10 to 15 cm
Carpet Juniper Juniperus communis none none 40 to 60 cm 200 to 300 cm

The red prickly nut (Acaena inermis) provides convincing proof that an evergreen ground cover can confidently do without flowers. Instead, the 5 to 10 cm small beauty boasts purple, feathery ornamental leaves all year round.

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A variety of opulent climbing plants like to make themselves useful as ground cover. A shining example is the world-famous clematis The President. If the clematis finds no climbing aid, it quickly spreads its flowering tendrils on the ground.

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