Alliums look absolutely phenomenal during their bloom. But not everywhere. There is sparse vegetation directly under its flower ball and therefore leaves gaps in the bed when it is completely alone. Underplanting with suitable partners is therefore extremely useful.
Which plants are suitable for underplanting Allium?
Ground cover and perennials as well as ornamental grasses, bulbous flowers and herbs that growmaximum 50 cmhigh anddry locations are suitable for underplanting Alliumprefer. These include, for example:
- Storksbill and Lady's Mantle
- Catnip and Cushion Asters
- Lavender and Oregano
- Sedum and Yarrow
- Pennisetum and blue oats
Ground cover as underplanting for Allium
Ground cover plants that are used to underplant the Allium shouldnot develop any competitive rootsthat could damage the Allium bulb. They should also be able to cope with asunnyanddry location. Fantastic candidates for ground-covering underplants include:
- Storksbill
- woman's coat
- carpet phlox
- Hot Stonecrop
Perennials as underplanting for Allium
Perennials that are used to plant under the ornamental onion should30 to 50 cmgrow tall and use their foliage to conceal the bare stems of the alliumTypically purple-flowering alliums can be beautifully planted with similarly colored flowering perennials. These include, for example:
- Pillowaster
- Catnip
- Comfrey
- Carnation
- Sedum
If, on the other hand, you have planted a white allium, it will look great with white, but also with many other perennials that bloom in different colors. These include:
- Ribbon flower
- Carpet Gypsophila
- Yarrow
- Adonis Roses
Ornamental grasses as underplanting for alliums
For tall Allium species such as Allium giganteum, ornamental grasses are also suitable for underplanting if theydo not grow taller than 1 m. They should also harmonize with the site conditions. These ornamental grasses are suitable for tall alliums:
- Pennisetum grass
- Japan grass
- Japanese Blood Grass
- Pipegrass
- Blue oats
Mediterranean herbs as underplanting for alliums
If you choose Mediterranean herbs to underplant your allium, you're in the right place. They love asunny, warm locationlike the allium and remain low in theirgrowth They can also beautify the underside of the allium with their stems and foliage. The following herbs are often used for underplanting:
- Lavender
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Rosemary
Bulb flowers as underplanting for Allium
In addition to typical spring bloomers, variouslow types of alliums are suitable for planting under taller specimens. An allium over 1 m high can therefore be planted decoratively with:
- Golden Leeks
- Star ball garlic
- Chives
- Mountain garlic
Planting Allium in the pot
Ground cover plants are ideal for planting under alliums in containers. Not only should they remain low, but their expansion should also be limited so that they do not overgrow the container. Purple and yellow flowering ground cover plants look wonderful at the foot of the ornamental onion in the pot:
- Blue pillow
- Storksbill
- Stonecress
- woman's coat
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Wintergreen or evergreen ground cover for winter protection
Underplant your alliums with wintergreen or evergreen ground covers. This not only beautifies it in summer, but also ensures a certain winter protection in the area around its bulb. The foliage of its underplanting partners envelops it like a warming cushion.
