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Underplant weigela with ground covers

Many groundcovers flower at the same time as the weigela and tolerate some shading from their wood and foliage without any problems. But even if the groundcovers are in bloom at a later time or are mainly present with their foliage, they are valuable because they would otherwise beautify bare root area and suppress weeds. A white or pink flowering weigela goes well with:

• cranesbill
• Caucasus forget-me-not
• lady's mantle
• Small periwinkle
• golden strawberry

[image: beet|weigelia, cranesbill]

Underplant weigela with perennials

Small perennials that penumbra until shadow tolerated and not disturbed by the often overhanging branches of the weigela, fit in perfectly as an underplanting. stands the

Weigela in one location, which is in full sun, the perennials still get enough light underneath, so that even lavender, for example, is suitable as an underplant. Here is a selection undemanding perennials, which you can use for underplanting the weigela:

• hosts
• foam flower
• elf flower
• masterwort
• gold nettle
• Solomon's Seal
• bluebells
• lavender

[image: beet|weigelia, foam flower]

Underplant weigela with ferns

Ferns are advantageous as underplanting for the Weigela, as they with their long and finely structured fronds green the lower area and at the same time in interaction with the foliage of the weigela for appealing contrasts care for. These are among the recommended fern species for underplanting weigela:

• Japanese rainbow fern
• Wood Lady Fern
• goldscale fern
• sickle fern

[image: beet|weigelia, goldscale fern]

Underplant weigela with early bloomers

Early bloomers are still preserved below the leafless weigela in spring enough sunlight, in order to be in top form. Early bloomers that bloom later, on the other hand, can use the flowers of the Weigela interact and create an impressive overall picture. Decide for yourself what you prefer or combine different early bloomers at the foot of the weigela. Suitable candidates include:

• crocuses
• squills
• daffodils
• snowdrop
• lily of the valley
• winterlings
• tulips

[image: beet|weigelia, lily of the valley]