Especially in summer when the temperatures are high, the way to the cemetery can be difficult and watering can take a long time. The solution is offered by the following flowers, which require little water.
In a nutshell
- Perennial plants that require little water are preferred
- basically lower water requirement in soil than in pots/tubs
- Deep rooted plants benefit from soil depth moisture
Table of contents
- Grave plants from A – B
- C – D
- Plants with E
- Perennials for graves with F
- Flowers with G
- S – T
- frequently asked Questions
Grave plants from A – B
cyclamen (cyclamen)
Cyclamen are the most as a houseplant known, but there are also hardy specimens for the field, which are ideal for grave planting due to the low water and care requirements. They do like a little permanent moisture, but even in summer they can tolerate occasional dryness.
- Growth: broad; clumpy to loose clumpy
- planting time: Spring Cyclamen September; summer cyclamen in March; Autumn Cyclamen April
- Blossoms: white, pale pink to pink or red to violet
- Location: bright; semi-shady
A notice: To the hardy varieties The subspecies "Cyclamen coum", "Cyclamen purpurascens" and the varieties "Cyclamen hederifolium" are among the most popular year-round grave plants.
bearskin grass (Festuca scoparia)
The bearskin grass only needs moderate water because it generally prefers dry soil. When it rains a lot, it is best placed under the protection of higher plants or the tombstone.
- Growth: grassy; semicircular; bushy; tight
- planting time: all year round; ideal fall and spring
- Blossoms: green-yellow panicles; from July to August
- Location: sunny to semi-shady; no winter sun; protected from overwatering
Bergenia (Bergenia)
Bergenia have the property of being mostly self-sufficient in water. They are characterized by their easy care, robustness, insect-friendliness and their evergreen foliage and are available in different sizes and with different flowering times.
- Growth: broad; depending on the variety up to about 40 centimeters
- planting time: spring or late summer/early fall
- Blossom: white, pink to pink-red; bell-shaped; depending on the variety from March to October
- Location: sunny; tolerates light shade (but flowers less there)
C – D
christmas roses (Helleborus niger)
The Helleborus niger is a very popular type of rose for the winter season very undemanding in location and care is. As a rule, the moisture is sufficient for the usual winter and spring weather, so that it only needs to be watered when it is freshly planted.
- Growth: perennial; up to 30 centimeters high
- planting time: spring or autumn
- Blossom: white or snow-white; from December to March
- Location: semi-shady; in summer like under leafy plants in the light shade with sun protection
Sweet Violet (Viola odorata)
The sweet violet fills the environment with an aromatic, sweet and lovely scent. Its water requirement is only high when planting and otherwise it only needs to be watered occasionally during long periods of drought.
- Growth: ground covering; cushioning
- planting time: Sow late summer (cold germs); Plant in spring or autumn (free of frost)
- Blossom: white, lilac or pink; plate-shaped; March to April
- Location: sunny to semi-shady; protect from hot summer sun
Plants with E
yew trees (tax)
A classic among the most frequently chosen grave plants is the yew. The coniferous plant is very undemanding, can be easily trimmed and, thanks to its deep roots, can draw stored moisture from the depths of the soil even during long periods of drought.
- Growth: shrubby, tree-like or hedge-like
- planting time: spring
- Blossom: yellowish-beige single flower; March to April
- Location: partially shaded to shaded
ice begonia (Begonia semperflorens)
The ice begonia can often be found as a flower in the cemetery due to its beautiful flowers and easy care by giving little water. Neither long periods of drought nor waterlogging bother her in the grave soil, but unfortunately she is not hardy, although she can hibernate at home until next spring.
- Growth: bushy upright; compact; clump-like, fast-growing
- planting time: from mid-May (after Eisheiligen)
- Blossom: pink, pink-red, white or two-tone; from May until the first frost
- Location: full sun to partial shade; the less light, the lower flowering and maintenance costs
Perennials for graves with F
feather grass (stipa)
The feather grass appears graceful, blowing elegantly in the wind and creating a relaxing atmosphere within the grave planting. Even in winter it convinces with its colour.
- Growth: clumpy; arched; broad; up to 90 centimeters high; some varieties up to 200 centimeters
- planting time: spring
- Blossom: yellowish, silvery, or white; between June and September, depending on the variety
- Location: sunny; permeable soil
sedum (sedum)
This is a rock garden plant, which is predestined for grave planting. The fat hen is a perfect cemetery flower, preferring low water and sandy, well-drained, mildly acidic to neutral soil.
- Growth: creeping or bushy, up to 60 centimeters tall; fast growing
- planting time: spring or autumn
- Blossom: red, pink, white, or yellow; August to October
- Location: sunny
feather carpet (Leptinella squalida)
The feather pad offers an ideal ground cover, which not only sets color evenly, but also keeps weeds well in check. The evergreen plant also smells like honey.
- Growth: creeping; cushioning
- planting time: spring to early autumn
- Blossom: greenish yellow; July to August
- Location: Sun to semi-shade
Flaming Katie (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana)
The Flaming Katy adorns graves with intensive colours. Although it is not hardy and has to overwinter indoors, many still use it as a flower for the cemetery, as it requires little water. The fact that it is easy to care for between spring and autumn and that it stands for "eternal love" are other advantages of the plant.
- Growth: persevering thick-fleshed; up to 30 centimeters high
- planting time: from Eisheiligen and at least 15 degrees Celsius
- Blossom: white, pink, violet, or yellow-orange; from January to June
- Location: bright, sunny; no blazing midday sun
Flowers with G
goose cress (arabis)
The evergreen goose cress is an eye-catcher, the flowers of which form an intense contrast to the strong, fresh leafy green. It is important when planting that drainage is set, because waterlogging quickly leads to root rot and plant death.
- Growth: lush; ground covering; compact; up to 20 centimeters high
- planting time: spring to late summer; Sow from May
- Blossom: early May to late April
- Location: semi-shady
Tip: When buying, make sure you choose a perennial variety. This saves you work for replanting and money for buying new ones every year.
thrifts (Armeria)
The meaning of red carnations relates to the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the love of the Madonna and Jesus mother Mary. But not only religious people fall back on hardy, red thrifts, but also those who want to have a grave that is easy to care for and decorate it with elegance.
- Growth: grassy and herbaceous; tall; basal, bushy
- planting time: March or April
- Blossom: pink, red, white or violet-white; depending on the variety from May to September
- Location: sunny to semi-shady; tolerates wind well
A notice: You can also use classic carnations (Dianthus) as grave plants. The carnation "Dianthus caryophyllus" is ideal here, as it is particularly robust, has low water evaporation from the leaves and flowers for a long time between May and September.
S – T
snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis)
Snowdrops present themselves without a lot of work and time, for which the wintry, early spring-like weather usually ensures sufficient watering.
- Growth: funnel-shaped; high-spirited
- planting time: September to October
- Blossom: white; from January to March; late varieties in April
- Location: sunny to semi-shady; humic soil
tagetes (tagetes)
Tagetes cope well with slight drought, but even perennial varieties such as Tagetes lemmonii and Tagetes lucida can only cope with slightly below zero temperatures. Still worth it sowing and planting to the cemetery, because hardly any other flower blooms as remarkably luxuriantly as a marigold, which can also cope with dry soil for a while.
- Growth: upright; bushy; depending on the variety also shrub-like up to 50 centimeters high
- planting time: no earlier than the end of April; better mid-May from Eisheiligen
- Blossom: yellow, orange, red, maroon; uni, multicolored, patterned, filled; depending on the variety from May to October
- Location: sunny; tolerates partial shade
frequently asked Questions
The color blue symbolizes loyalty and constancy. Green is hope while red and pink stand for love and passion. Yellow and orange signify cheerfulness and warmth. White is an expression of innocence, modesty and elegance. Black expresses sadness.
Regardless of whether you are watering flowers with high water or low water in the cemetery, it should be above all on hot days in the morning or evening hours in order to maximize the degree of evaporation minimize. You should also give smaller amounts of water several times in a row so that the water can sink better instead of flowing away to the sides. This is essential, especially for deep-rooted grave plants.
Other than mixing it into the soil, there aren't many ways to retain moisture in the soil. But you can counteract the drying out of the soil. Plant ground covers that will protect the soil surface from the sun and wind, thus reducing evaporation. Alternatively, you can also plant overhanging plants that provide shade. Another option is to apply mulch to the surface of the soil.
