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Under tree planting inspiration

AmiragreenAmiragreen Posts: 2
in Problem solving
I have a small teardrop flowerbed (approx 2m in diameter) in the middle there is a very old holly tree. I really would like some ideas for a planting scheme. My previous attempts have not had the desired effect. It gets a fair bit of sun during the day but does get very dry. Any ideas please?? 

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  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    It'll be very rooty under the surface from the tree, so possibly quite a challenge to get anything new established. You could try classic low-growing toughies like mexican fleabane (Erigeron karvinskianus), the dwarf spreading types of campanula (C. portenschlagiana or C. poscharskyana), ladies' mantle (Alchemilla mollis). I have dry sandy soil and all of those grow well here and spread around once established.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • KeenOnGreenKeenOnGreen Posts: 1,831
    What about some low growing sedums?  These are some of my favourites.

    Sedum sexangulare
    Sedum Dragons Blood
    Sedum oreganum
    Sedum pluricaule
    Sedum pachyclados
    Sedum coral carpet
    Sedum lemon ball
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