Forsythias skillfully attract attention in spring with their bright yellow color. However, they are highlighted even more by underplanting in contrasting colors. In addition, underplanting has the advantage that annoying weeds are suppressed.
Which plants are suitable for underplanting forsythia?
You can plant the forsythia with ground cover plants, perennials, wild herbs and early bloomers thatshallow roots,partum shadecan tolerate and in their growth larger than50 cm. The following are ideal for this:
- Periwinkle or ivy
- Memorial or mountain anemones
- Woodruff or wild garlic
- Grape hyacinths or squills
Planting forsythia with ground cover plants
The goldbell, as the forsythia is also affectionately called, can be planted with numerous ground cover plants that do not value a location in full sun. The ground cover that you choose for underplanting should be inpartial shade. Furthermore, it is advisable to plant specimens that haveshallow rootsand ideally produce forsythiacontrasting flowers. These ground cover plants, among others, are ideal:
- Small Periwinkle
- Blue pillow
- Carpet Phlox
- Golden strawberry
- Fat Man
- Ivy
Planting forsythia with perennials
Although forsythia has shallow roots in the ground, it tolerates underplanting. This means that perennials have an easy time of it and can grow easily and protect the forsythia from weeds and at the same time serve as an eye-catcher. However, they shouldstay smalland cope with theshadow cast of the forsythia. For example, suitable for forsythia are:
- Memorial
- Mountain Emones
- Cape basket
- Gentian Speedwell
- fairy flowers
Planting forsythia with wild herbs
Wild herbs that bloom around the same time as the forsythia can delicately accentuate it. In addition, they are extremelyundemandingand do not require any special care. It is important that the wild herbs growlowand can handlepart shade. The following wild herbs are recommended for underplanting forsythia:
- Woodruff
- Wild garlic
- Purslane
- Lungwort
- Violets
- Wild Mallow
- Primroses
Planting forsythia with early bloomers
Early bloomers are extremely popular for planting under forsythia. They usually feel extremely comfortable where the forsythia is located and in no way bother it with their small bulbs or roots. The best thing: Many of thembloom at the same time with the forsythia, which can create breathtaking color plays. These early bloomers harmonize well with the color of the forsythia:
- Daffodils
- Winterlings
- less celandine
In contrast, the yellow flowers of the forsythia create intoxicating contrasts:
- Tulips
- Grape Hyacinths
- Bluestars
- Star hyacinths
Tip
Rich underplanting? Then don't neglect fertilizing
If you plant your goldbells richly, you should make sure to provide them with fertilizer (€27.00 on Amazon) in the spring. Compost, for example, is suitable for this. If there is a lack of sufficient nutrients, the forsythia could resent this and bloom less profusely.
