In order to draw attention to the buddleia before it begins to bloom, underplanting makes sense. Even when the flower spikes are overwhelmingly present, underplanted plants can be advantageous as they can create contrasts. Last but not least, it even suppresses weeds.
Which plants are suitable for underplanting buddleia?
The buddleia can be underplanted withsmallperennials, ground cover plants, herbs, grasses and bulbous plants that belong to theshallow-rooted plantsandTolerate partial shade. Can be used for underplanting:
- monkshood or stonecrop
- Storksbill or lady's mantle
- Lavender or thyme
- Small waffle grass or blue fescue
- Snowdrop or lily of the valley
Planting buddleia with perennials
Low perennials that bloom profusely insummerare ideal as underplanting for butterfly lilac. However, since Buddleja davidii has a somewhat shady effect, the perennials should be able to cope with such site conditions. The underplanting is particularly expressive withcontrasting flower colors So you can beautifully highlight a purple-flowering buddleia with yellow or white perennials. A yellow buddleia, for example, benefits from a blue underplanting in the form of monkshood.
The following perennials fit perfectly under this tree:
- Star Umbel
- Monkshood
- Aquilegia
- Bluebells
- Small magnificent spars
- Sedum
- Daisies
Planting buddleia with ground cover plants
Ground cover nicely enhances thebare root areaof the buddleia andsuppresses weeds They are usually undemanding, easy to care for and some of them can do so without any problems tolerate partially shaded conditions. Here too you have the opportunity to play with the flower colors. Create tone-on-tone creations or specifically choose contrasting colors. These candidates are ideal for underplanting:
- Storksbill
- woman's coat
- stonecrop
- Evergreen
Planting buddleia with herbs
Thanks to its quite loose growth,enough lightpenetrates through the butterfly bush to the ground for underplanting. SoMediterranean herbs can feel good too. Lavender is particularly popular to complement the butterfly bush with its purple flower spikes. Ideally, place it about 50 cm away from the trunk area of this tree. But other herbs are also ideal for underplanting.
- Lavender
- Thyme
- Rosemary
- Oregano
- Sage
Planting buddleia with grasses
Grasses can also make Buddleja davidii an even more attractive eye-catcher. Particularly noteworthy aresmaller specimens, which do not spread out of control or even touch the swinging, overhanging flower panicles of the buddleia. It should be noted that the grasses have to get by withlittle sunlight. These candidates are recommended:
- Switchgrass (small varieties)
- Blue Fescue
- Small Pipe Grass
- Sedges
Underplanting buddleia with bulbous plants
When the buddleia still seems to be in hibernation, onion plants make their appearance as underplanting. Inspring they receive plenty of sunlightunder the butterfly lilac and look wonderful in smallgroups. You can plant the following early-flowering onion plants generously under the figwort family:
- Lily of the valley,
- Snowdrops,
- Winterlings,
- Tulips or
- Daffodils.
Combine buddleia in the bucket
If you have given the buddleia a place in a pot, you can also plant it decoratively in it. The underplanting temporarily protects it fromdrying out and makes the appearance even more remarkable. These plants are perfect:
- Storksbill
- Ribbon flower
- magic snow
- Broadband sedge
- Gold-edged sedge
Tip
Don't let the underplanting die of thirst
It is all too quickly forgotten: summer is here, the buddleia is blooming in abundance and the underplanting attracts less attention. Make sure that the soil does not dry out too much and the underplanting suffers from thirst. Water them regularly, as little rain penetrates through the roof of the buddleia.
