Cotoneaster dammeri P17 10-15

Ground cover plants serve several functions in a garden, including soil erosion control, weed suppression, and providing a continuous carpet of foliage or blooms. They are excellent for filling spaces between other plants, creating a cohesive garden design, and adding visual interest to difficult-to-maintain areas.

The best period for transplanting ground cover plants is during the cooler months of early spring or late autumn. This timing allows the plants to establish roots without the stress of high temperatures and typically requires less watering than during the warmer seasons.

These ground cover plants pair well with ornamental grasses, which add height and texture contrasts, and with shrubs to create layered landscaping. They are also harmonious with perennials and ferns in garden beds, and when used beneath flowering trees, they provide a lush understory.

Most fast-growing ground cover plants prefer well-draining soil but are adaptable to a range of soil types. They typically grow well in loamy, sandy, or even clay-rich soils, provided that there is proper drainage. Soil amendments can be made to improve soil conditions if necessary.

Popular fast-growing ground cover plants from Heijnen Plants include Phlox subulata 'Mac Daniel's Cushion' and 'Purple Beauty', which offer vibrant blooms, and the evergreen Vinca minor and its variegated counterpart Vinca minor 'Ralph Shugert'. Additionally, Hedera helix 'Woerner' and 'Goldchild' are excellent for foliage, along with the sturdy Cotoneaster dammeri.

The optimal period for planting fast-growing ground cover plants is during the spring or autumn. These seasons offer moderate temperatures and adequate rainfall, which are conducive to root establishment. It is important to avoid the heat of summer and the freeze-thaw cycles of winter for successful planting.