Ice begonias impress with their long flowering period and their extremely overwhelming number of magnificent flowers. They have been popular as grave plants for years. How do you combine them correctly and ensure that the overall expression of the grave looks tasteful?
Which plants can I combine with ice begonias on a grave?
Ice begonias can be tastefully combined with ground cover plants and foliage perennials as grave plants. Popular partners are ivy, gunner flower, magic snow, verbena, lilies and hostas, which together with the colorful ice begonias form a harmonious trench ensemble.
What factors should you consider when combining ice begonias in grave planting?
So that the ice begonias on the grave do not look clumsy, but rather aesthetically please the viewer's eye, the following factors should be taken into account:
- Flower color: white, pink or red
- Flowering time: May to October
- Location requirements: partially shaded, humus-rich and permeable soil
- Growth height: up to 30 cm
Ice begonias are quite small at a maximum of 30 cm. In order not to let them disappear visually, you should combine them with low companion plants on the grave.
Due to the long flowering period and the striking colors, it is not necessary to showcase ice begonias with other plants that like to take the lead role. It's you who likes to be in the spotlight.
Since ice begonias prefer a location that is not in the blazing sun, their planting partners should be able to make do with partial shade.
Combine ice begonias in grave planting
When planting a grave with ice begonias, you should remember that these plants are very eye-catching in themselves and provide a beautiful splash of color. For this reason, it is not absolutely necessary to bring them into interaction with other flowering specimens. However, it is better to plant more inconspicuous ground cover or foliage shrubs in your neighborhood.
The following are attractive with the ice begonias on the grave:
- Ivy
- Cannon Flower
- magic snow
- Vervain
- Lilies
- Funkia
Combine ice begonias with ivy
The combination with ivy is very popular and proven. The ivy serves as a ground cover. When they are in bloom, the ice begonias rise up in the middle of the foliage jungle and provide colorful highlights on the grave. Even in winter, when the ice begonias have retreated, the ivy does not make the grave appear gray and dreary. This combination looks both contemporary and stylish.
Combine ice begonias with gunner flowers
With the gunner flower as a neighbor, the ice begonia can literally shine. This union creates a delicate and almost fragile overall picture due to the fine leaves of the gunner flower. White ice begonias go wonderfully with this appearance.
Combine ice begonias with magic snow
Magic snow is also a willing candidate for a combination with ice begonias. Since it flowers rather simply but incredibly richly, you can combine white as well as pink or red ice begonias with it. Place the two of them at a respectful distance and enjoy this elegant design of the grave.
Combine ice begonias as a mourning bouquet in the vase
There is room for ice begonias in fresh mourning bouquets and also in arrangements. They can be combined with numerous other elegant flowers. A combination of white ice begonias and white roses is wonderful, but ice begonias also harmonize with other typical mourning flowers. It is best to place them together with white flowers to express, among other things, dignity, appreciation and compassion.
- Roses
- Calla
- Carnations
- Lilies
- Forget-me-not
- Ivy
- Ferns like lady fern
