The memory of a loved one should be associated with peace and gratitude - suitable planting of the grave is crucial for the right atmosphere. Ground covers are excellent for this purpose.
Ivy is one of the classics when planting graves
Why ground covers are ideal grave plants
The grave is meant to be a resting place - not only for the deceased, but also for their descendants, who keep visiting it to commemorate them. In order to be able to worship in peace, a suitable grave design is essential - plants are in themselves representatives of the returning life and radiate a gentle continuity.
These properties are impressively combined in groundcovers - after all, they are very harmonizing due to their area-covering growth, modest with demands and in their undaunted flourishing a beautiful symbol for life.
A second, much more pragmatic aspect is the low maintenance effort that a groundcover entails. Many cannot or do not want to visit the grave every week - and above all then do not have work as well, but devoutly connect with the deceased. Ground covers are therefore an extremely practical solution due to their mostly very self-sufficient vegetation and their natural weed control.
Another benefit of having ground covers on the grave is simply their lowliness - so they don't obscure inscriptions on the gravestone.
The arguments for ground cover as grave planting again at a glance:
- radiate calm through their flat, uniform growth
- symbolize life through undeterred joy of growth
- very easy to care for - ideal for rarely visited places
- low, non-obscuring growth
Which varieties are best
The atmospheric character of the varieties
class and continuity
Of course, your personal taste and perhaps also that of the deceased has priority when planting the grave. After all, the grave is an intimate place where you should be able to feel balanced. Maybe you like it simple and classic - then the dark, evergreen varieties such as Ivy, Ysander or Evergreen are particularly recommended. With its heart-shaped leaves, ivy also has a symbolic value for life that is thousands of years old. All three varieties are also extremely robust, require little care apart from a little pruning and reliably keep weeds away.
Comforting lightness
If you want to bring a little lightness to the resting place, flowering varieties with lighter foliage are recommended, such as Cat's Paw with its silvery foliage and deep pink flowers. Forget-me-nots also spread a hopeful, positive mood with their many small, light blue flowers - and are a classic symbol for farewell in love. The white-flowered candytuft on the grave can also be very delicate and touching.
Strengthening colors
Groundcover perennials such as pink flowering cushion phlox or orange-red prickly nuts bring a colorful and strong touch to the place of remembrance.
Note location
Of course, choosing the right ground cover also includes considering the location of the grave. Many graves in cemeteries with high tree growth are rather shady - suitable ground cover varieties for this are, for example, ysander, ivy, elf flower or foam flower. Fragrant thyme, bugle, cat's paw, prickly nuts or Roman chamomile are suitable for sunny graves.