Spruce is considered a fairly popular crop, which is often planted by landscape designers and gardeners. With the help of this plant it is possible to create a unique atmosphere in the area. The plant adapts well to various climatic conditions and is considered undemanding to care. At the same time, not every gardener knows what can be planted next to the spruce. Flowers, ornamental shrubs, and cereals will be excellent neighbors.
Forest plants
Spruce trees can be safely combined with plants with which they grow naturally. The most successful addition to the ephedra will be the following crops:
- Ferns are the oldest plants.They grow well in acidic and moist soil and can withstand shade. It is permissible to plant such plants directly under the spruce. They grow rapidly and form beautiful green islands. Thanks to the openwork shoots with the help of ferns, it is possible to create an unusual fairy-tale atmosphere.
- Ozhika is a herbaceous perennial. This crop is characterized by flat leaves with ciliated edges. It is distinguished by white paniculate inflorescences. In this case, the stems reach a length of 30 centimeters. Plants grow well in acidic and moist soil. An important advantage of the crop is that it can be moved from the nearest forest. It easily withstands transplantation and quickly adapts to a new area.
Cereals
When growing spruce in the country, it is permissible to combine it with cereal crops. The following options are possible:
- Fescue - forms balls whose diameter reaches 50-80 centimeters. This culture is characterized by rough-hairy leaves of a silvery-gray color. The plant is also distinguished by small paniculate inflorescences. To combine with spruce it is worth using red or meadow fescue.
- Miscanthus - looks very decorative and remains attractive throughout the growing season. The plant reaches a height of 2 meters and is distinguished by many narrow leaves. As the culture matures, the inflorescences increase in size and acquire a beautiful fluffy shape.
- Kolosnyak - a crop characterized by tall, straight stems measuring 0.3-1.5 meters. It is characterized by creeping foliage that almost lies on the ground. Many decorative varieties of grate are distinguished by unusual bluish-blue leaves.
- Spreading boron - suitable for planting near spruce, as it prefers moist soil.The plant is characterized by large panicles, which have a loose structure.
An important advantage of cereal crops is that they are undemanding to soil quality. Such plants easily propagate by self-sowing.
Perennial flowers
To create a beautiful composition at your dacha, you should plant perennial flowers near the spruce tree. The most successful additions to the ephedra include the following:
- Hydrangea - the flowering of this crop continues until the end of autumn. This plant reaches a height of 3 meters. It goes well with conifers, since the culture requires shade and acidic soil for normal growth and development. Such flowers look harmonious in the background.
- Phlox - characterized by lush flowering. On the straight stem of such crops an inflorescence is formed that contains up to 90 flowers. They differ in different shades - it depends on the variety. An important advantage of flowers is their pleasant aroma.
- Chrysanthemums have many varieties and are distinguished by decorative flowering. Such crops are combined with conifers. They easily adapt to any type of soil and are characterized by low maintenance requirements. In the composition, such flowers are recommended to be placed in the foreground. Thanks to this, it will be possible to shade the greenery of the spruce.
- Delphinium - this plant is characterized by tall peduncles. Their length reaches 2 meters. It is important to consider that when there are gusts of wind, flowers often break. That’s why they are planted near buildings or fences. Delphiniums come in a variety of colors. Group plantings look very nice. To do this, place 1-3 bushes in different zones. Such bushes can be planted along the walls of the gazebo.
- Clematis is a climbing crop that is distinguished by bright decorative flowers. In combination with spruce, this plant is considered an ideal option. It is recommended to plant clematis directly under the spruce. When the vine branches reach the first shoots of the tree, they need to be tied up.
- Lily – this crop is characterized by large bell-shaped flowers of different shades. They are suitable for decorating paths or planting in separate flower beds in combination with delphiniums and phlox.
- Daylily - resembles lilies in appearance. At the same time, the tall peduncles are decorated with several flowers, which open in turn. The plant looks harmonious in alpine slides and rockeries. It can also be used to design paths and artificial reservoirs.
Yearlings
Annual flowers look harmonious near the spruce trees. When planting feather grass, you should choose additions in the form of salvia or sage. These plants also make wonderful living borders along paths.
To create small compositions of low flowers, it is permissible to use viscaria. This grass goes harmoniously with phlox and helps shade the paths in the garden. Additionally, it is permissible to plant nasturtiums, marigolds, and daisies. A good solution would be climbing gypsophila.
Deciduous shrubs
Spruce is considered an excellent background for flowering and deciduous shrubs. As additions to the ephedra, you should use the following:
- Barberry - harmoniously complements the spruce hedge. Suitable varieties would be Rose Glow, Cobolt, Bogatelle. They look elegant and are considered low maintenance.
- Forsythia - begins to bloom in early spring. This happens before the leaves bloom.
- Derain - able to adapt to different amounts of light and any soil.This plant tolerates pruning easily. Thanks to the glossy bark, the bush retains its decorative properties throughout the year.
Spruce is a common ornamental plant that fits perfectly into any composition. To make the crop look attractive, it is important to choose the right additions.
