Underplant Fig Tree: Create beneficial alliances

Underplant a fig tree with perennials

Since Ficus carica is a heart root, low perennials predestined for underplanting, the shallow roots form. It is recommended to plant the perennials in the ground if you Plant a fig tree. Later it develops a few roots here and there close to the surface, which could be disruptive when establishing perennials. Well blend in at the foot of the fig tree:

• Spanish daisy
• snapdragons
• elf flower
• bluebells

[image: beet|ficus carica, spanish daisy]

Underplant fig trees with ground covers

Flowering ground covers measuring 5 to 30 cm in size look fantastic in the root area of ​​a fig. However, they not only fulfill an optical purpose there, but also pull

pollinating insects at. This has the advantage that they could also visit the flowers of the fig and their pollination to ensure. Are suitable:

• sunroses
• carpet phlox
• cranesbill
• Nasturtium

[image: beet|ficus carica, sunflower]

Furthermore, are evergreen to evergreen ground cover perfect for underplanting the fig tree. The reason: With their foliage, they provide a certain winter protection in the root area of ​​the fig.

• ivy
• hazel root
• Small periwinkle
• strawberries

Underplant the fig tree with herbs

You can underline the Mediterranean ambience that emanates from the fig tree with herbs that come from similar regions. With the essential oils they contain scare she even often pests and diseases. Cuddly under the fig tree are, for example:

• thyme
• lavender
• sage
• rosemary
• lemon balm

[image: beet|ficus carica, thyme]

Underplant a fig tree with early bloomers

The usually uncomplicated and low-maintenance early bloomers also go well with Ficus carica. She roots shallow and beautify the fig in spring and early summer. In addition beckon she insects on, which in turn are favorable for the pollination of the fig. Pretty are under the fig tree:

• lily of the valley
• March mug
• crocuses
• daffodils
• hyacinths
• squills

[image: beet|ficus carica, grape hyacinths]

Underplant a fig tree with grasses

Grasses are also suitable for planting under fig trees due to their shallow root system. However, limit yourself to low specimens of maximum 1 m in height, which do not stand in the way of the crown of the fig tree, but merely cover its root area and trunk. Perfect for this:

• sedges
• Japanese mountain grass
• blue fescue
• feather grass

[image: beet|ficus carica, variegated japan sedge]

Plant the fig tree in the tub

A Fig tree in the bucket can you come with me flowering ground covers best to plant under. Evergreen or evergreen plants are less suitable for this, as they also depend on sunlight in winter and the figs in the bucket should rather spend the winter indoors. How about:

• memorial,
• Balkans-cranesbill,
• lady's mantle,
• magic snow or
• carpet phlox?

[image: kuebel|ficus carica, memorial]