The memory of a loved one should be associated with peace and gratitude - appropriate planting on the grave is crucial for the right atmosphere. Ground cover is ideal for this purpose.
Which ground cover plants are suitable for grave planting?
Ground cover plants for grave planting should be easy to care for, low-growing and harmonious. Suitable varieties include ivy, ysander, periwinkle for a classic look, cat's paw and forget-me-not for a lighter look, as well as upholstered phlox and prickly nut for stronger colors. The location of the grave influences the selection.
Why ground cover plants are ideal grave plants
The grave should be a resting place - not only for the deceased, but also for their descendants, who visit it again and again to commemorate them. In order to be able to worship in peace, a suitable grave design is essential - plants are in themselves representatives of recurring life and radiate a gentle continuity.
These properties combine in ground cover plants in an impressive way - after all, they are very harmonizing due to their widespread growth, they are also modest in their demands and, in their undaunted prosperity, they are a beautiful symbol of life.
A second, much more pragmatic aspect is the low maintenance effort that a ground cover requires. Many people can't or don't want to visit the grave every week - and especially if they do, they don't have to work, but instead want to reverently connect with the deceased. Ground cover plants are therefore an extremely practical solution due to their usually very self-sufficient vegetation and their natural weed control.
Another advantage of ground cover plants on the grave is simply that they are low - so they do not cover any inscriptions on the gravestone.
The arguments for ground cover as grave planting at a glance:
- exude calm through flat, uniform growth
- symbolize life through undeterred joy of growth
- very easy to care for – ideal for rarely visited places
- low, non-covering growth
Which varieties are best
The atmospheric character of the varieties
Class and Continuity
Of course, your personal taste and perhaps that of the deceased has priority when it comes to grave planting. After all, the grave is an intimate place where you should feel balanced. Maybe you like it simple and classic - then the dark, evergreen varieties such as ivy, ysander or periwinkle are particularly recommended. With its heart-shaped leaves, ivy also has a symbolic value for life that goes back thousands of years. All three varieties are also extremely robust, require little care other than a little pruning and reliably keep weeds away.
Comforting lightness
If you want to bring a little lightness to your resting place, flowering varieties with lighter foliage are recommended, such as Cat's Paw with its silvery foliage and dark pink flowers. Forget-me-nots also spread a hopeful, positive mood with their many small, light blue flowers - and are a classic symbol of farewell in love. The white-flowering candytuft can also look very delicate and touching on the grave.
Strengthening Colors
Ground cover 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
Selecting the right ground cover also means taking the location of the grave into account. Many graves in cemeteries with high tree cover tend to be in the shade - suitable ground cover varieties for this include ysander, ivy, elf flower or foam blossom. Fragrant thyme, Günsel, cat's paw, prickly nut or Roman chamomile are suitable for sunny graves.
