In order to conceal bare spots in the beech hedge, underplanting is more than worthwhile. You can also save yourself work because underplanting keeps weeds away. This is important because the beech hedge tolerates digging and weeding poorly due to the roots close to the surface.
Which plants are suitable for planting under a beech hedge?
Both ground cover plants as well as perennials, early bloomers and grasses are suitable for planting under a beech hedge. They should likeshade,withstand root pressureandtolerate nutrient competition. Such specimens include:
- Fairy flower and larkspur
- Periwinkle and Cotoneaster
- Japan sedge and blue-ray meadow oats
- Lily of the valley and snowdrops
Plant beech hedges with ground cover plants
Since the root system of the beech hedge branches intensively over time in the topsoil, you should tackle the underplanting early on - ideally immediately after planting the beech hedge. Chooseshade-tolerantground covers that can establish themselves and growmaximum 40 cm high. These include:
- woman's coat
- Evergreen
- Fat Man
- Carpet-Golden Strawberry
- Cotoneaster
- Bergenie
- Hanging Cushion Bellflower
Planting beech hedges with perennials
Perennials give a dreary beech hedge shine and color. Especiallyshade shrubs, which like it whenleaves fall on them and turn into humus, are perfect for underplanting.
With yellow-flowering perennials, the beech hedge experiences a certain friendliness, with purple perennials it appears noble and mysterious, while with white perennials it conveys elegance. How about:
- Elf Flower
- Goldnettle
- Caucasus forget-me-nots
- Lark Spur
- Funkie
- Catnip
- Storksbill
Planting beech hedges with early bloomers
Early bloomers areundemandingand also fitunder dense beech hedges. When the beech hedge is still almost bare, the early bloomers come to life and breathe color into it. Ornamental and suitable for underplanting are:
- Snowdrops
- Winterlings
- Lily of the valley
- Drawn hyacinths
Planting beech hedges with grasses
Another option for planting under a beech hedge is grass. However, you should limit yourself tolow and shade-tolerant grasses. They suppress weeds, preserve moisture in the soil and decorate the beech hedge with their delicate and lively stalks. The following are wonderfully suitable:
- Japan sedge
- Blue-ray meadow oats
- Bearskin Grass
- Rasen-Schmiele
- Forest Marbel
Tip
Bark mulch instead of underplanting
You can't use it to hide bald spots. But weeds are kept away thanks to bark mulch as well as underplanting. However, make sure that the bark mulch is a maximum of 8 cm thick and is topped up regularly.
