Its fairytale-like bloom lasts far too short. In order to be able to admire the locust locust for the rest of the year, underplanting is recommended. It also has the function of naturally protecting the soil from erosion and drought.
Which plants are suitable for underplanting a locust locust?
Perennials, ground covers, ferns, grasses and trees that aremaximum 100 cmtall and can toleratedroughtnessare suitable for underplanting a locust locust and like to stand inpartial shade. For example, the following are convincing:
- Bluebells or hostas
- Storksbill or Periwinkle
- Barberry or Mahonia
- Shield fern or worm fern
- Sedges or Japanese mountain grass
Planting orb robinia with perennials
It is easy to underplant a locust locust if you have made the right choice of underplanting. Ball robinias extend theirroots deep into the ground. The roots down there don't care if other plants take root above them. Therefore, choose perennials for underplanting that have shallow roots in the ground. It is also important that the perennials can tolerate partial shade and deal with the dryness below the spherical crown of the acacia. Suitable are:
- Bluebells
- fairy flowers
- Valerian
- Funkia
- Comfrey
- Autumn Anemones
- Purple bells
Planting orb locust with ground cover plants
The ball locust, also known as the ball acacia, also benefits from underplanting with ground cover. Low and ground-covering plantsbeautifytheir barrenroot area and especially when they produce colorful flowers. In addition, ground cover plants have the ability to crowd out unwanted weeds. The following have proven effective for underplanting the ball acacia:
- Storksbill
- Golden strawberry
- Evergreen
- woman's coat
- Ivy
Planting orb robinia with trees
Thanks to the deep roots, evensmaller treescan grow under the crown of the locust locust. Impressive are underplantings withdark-leaved trees, which contrast the light green foliage of the locust locust. Blooming specimens with decorative berries also blend in nicely. The following are wonderfully suitable:
- Barberry
- Mahony
- Cherry Laurel
- Privet
- Boxwood
- Cotoneaster
Planting ball locust with ferns
Since ferns toleratedrought at timesand feel almostvery comfortable in the shade of trees, they are perfect for underplanting the ball acacia. Be inspired by these examples:
- Shield fern
- worm fern
- Lady fern
- Spotted Fern
- Rib Fern
Planting orb robinia with grasses
Another option for planting Robinia pseudoacacia umbraculifera is with grasses. In order to feel completely comfortable, they should be at a distance of at least50 cm from the tree disc the Ball robinia can be planted. Remember to only choose grasses that tolerate partial shade, can handle drought and are small to medium tall.
- Japanese mountain grass
- Gold-edged sedge
- Evergreen broadleaf sedge
- Mountain sedge
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Contrast the flower display with the underplanting
The underplanting of the locust locust looks incredibly impressive when it is underplanted with plants that bloom at the same time as it and underline its flowers in an attractive way. For example, mahonia, barberry, cranesbill and bluebells bloom at the same time.
