Blueberries like a moist substrate that doesn't dry out, especially in summer. In order not to have to water them every day, underplanting makes sense. Low plants at the base of the blueberry hold moisture better in the soil and also look decorative.
Which plants are suitable for underplanting blueberries?
Smaller ground cover plants, perennials, wild herbs, soft fruits, ferns and early bloomers that haveacidicand moderatelymoist soilare suitable for underplanting blueberriesandpartum shade tolerate. For example, an excellent fit:
- Forget-me-not or Creeping Gunsel
- Dwarf hosta or columbine
- Cranberry or lingonberry
- Eyelash fern or rib fern
- Daffodils and snowdrops
Planting blueberries with ground cover plants
Since blueberries need acidic soil to grow properly, the ground cover plants used for underplanting should be able to cope with such a substrate. Rhododendron soil or ericaceous soil, for example, is well suited.
Continue to make sure that the ground coverdoes not grow higher than 40 cm so that they do not crowd the blueberries from below. Since the fine foliage of the blueberry develops in relatively light conditions, the ground cover is given partial shade. They fit in wonderfully as underplanting:
- Forget-me-not
- Crawling Gunsel
- wood anemones
- Memorial
Planting blueberries with perennials
You can also usesmaller perennialsto underplant blueberries. However, it is recommended to select rather tender andshallow-rooted perennials. Suitable items include:
- Dwarf hostas
- Violets
- Aquilegia
- Primroses
- Dwarf African Lilies
Plant blueberries with other berries
The cultivated blueberry can also be associated with othersmall berry plants, as long as they do not compete with it and havesimilar location requirements. The cranberry, for example, is ideal because it is evergreen and therefore protects the blueberry in the root area even in winter. Other soft fruits that like an acidic substrate can also be used to plant under the blueberry.
- Wild strawberries
- Strawberries
- Wild blueberries
- Cranberry
- Cranberry
Planting blueberries with wild herbs
Wild herbs harmonize perfectly with blueberries if they originally come fromconiferous forestsor can cope withacidic soil. Prefer wild herbs like:
- Wild garlic
- Gundermann
- Woodruff
- chickweed
Planting blueberries with ferns
Ferns not only make the blueberry decorative underneath, but they also provide effectiveshadingin the root area. Limit yourself to ferns that aresmaller than 50 cm.
- Eyelash fern
- Oak fern
- Rib Fern
- Spotted Fern
Planting blueberries with early bloomers
When the cultivated blueberries are stillleaflessin spring, early bloomers are happy about theprotected location under their branches. The following specimens are particularly suitable for underplanting:
- Daffodils
- Snowdrops
- Lily of the valley
- Bluestars
Tip
Bark mulch as an alternative option for underplanting
The blueberry is already well rooted, growing densely and you have concerns about underplanting? Then you can also use bark mulch to cover their root area instead. It also has the advantage of lowering the pH value.
