A solution for people who want to enjoy the varied vegetation in the garden - regardless of the season and season.
Common coppice
Common coppice (Asarum europaeum) - due to its small size and low cultivation requirements, this perennial often replaces lawn in shady gardens. Hoofer leaves are kidney-shaped, dark green, leathery, set on long petioles.Bell-shaped purple flowers appear in spring. In order for the hoof plant to form a dense, compact carpet, it should be provided with a fertile, humus, alkaline and moist substrate. Requires frequent watering. In low-fertile positions, we feed the plants with compost or manure. The common hoof plant is frost-resistant, so it does not require covering for the winter.
Siberian thirst
Siberian Pragnia (Waldsteinia ternata) - is a small plant that grows up to 10 cm in height. This perennial, resistant to frost and drought, comes from the eastern regions of Europe and Asia. This creeping species is characterized by green, lobed leaves in a shade of deep green. In spring, the shoots are covered with intense yellow, large, five-petalled flowers. The plant is very versatile, it grows well both in the sun and in the shade, on a light, humus and quite dry soil. It grows fast and spreads easily, so you can't leave it unchecked.
Common periwinkle
Periwinkle (Vinca minor) - is a small shrub growing up to 15 cm in height. Strongly branched, creeping shoots of the periwinkle are covered with small, dark green leathery leaves. The plant blooms in May and blooms with blue, funnel-shaped flowers for a month. Periwinkle works well as a ground cover plant on large surfaces, slopes, between flower beds and under trees. It grows best in fertile, organic, alkaline, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant, but will look better and bloom more profusely when watered regularly. It tolerates both open sun and strong shade.
Creeping plum tree
Creeping plum (Prunus pumila var. Depressa) - this is a novelty that perfectly emphasizes the oriental atmosphere of the garden. It works great on walls, slopes and in gravel gardens. This unusual plant does not form a trunk. It will spread on the ground, creating a dense carpet 20-30 cm high. Green lanceolate leaves grow on reddish shoots.In autumn they change color to wine red. In spring the creeping plum blooms profusely with clusters of white flowers. In autumn, small purple fruits appear in their place. Creeping plum has low requirements and is easy to grow. It will grow both in the sun and in the shade, even on poor ground. It is resistant to drought, frost, diseases and pests.
Related knotweed
Knotweed (Polygonum affine syn. Bistorta affinis) - is a very impressive turf perennial from the Himalayas. It fills well in places under tall trees, it is perfect for planting slopes, walls and shores of water reservoirs. It grows up to 25 cm in height. It creates a dense carpet of wide, lanceolate leaves that become covered with pink flowers in spring. Gathered in spikes, they contrast wonderfully with the dark green of the foliage. In autumn the leaves turn red. Related knotweed does not cause problems in cultivation. It grows well both in sun and partial shade.It requires a fertile, humus and moist soil. It is resistant to diseases and frost-resistant.
