Companion Planting: The Perfect Partners for Your Feature Plant

In the world of gardening, companion planting is a strategy that involves placing certain plants together to enhance growth, deter pests, and maximise the beauty of each individual plant. When it comes to pot styling, selecting the right companion plants can elevate the aesthetic appeal of your feature plant. In this blog post, we'll explore companion planting and introduce you to some go to plants that pair perfectly with feature plants in pots.

Understanding Companion Planting

Companion planting isn't just about aesthetics; it's about creating a symbiotic relationship between plants that benefits their growth and overall health. By carefully selecting companion plants, you can improve soil quality, attract beneficial insects, and even enhance the flavour of edible crops.

Our Go-To Companion Plants

At Platylobium, we have our favourite go to companion plants that we love to pair with feature plants in pots. These plants not only add visual interest but also offer benefits to the overall garden ecosystem.

1. Rosmarinus prostratus | Creeping Rosemary

Rosmarinus prostratus, also known as creeping rosemary, is a low growing variety of rosemary that adds a beautiful trailing element to pot arrangements. While rosemary is often associated with culinary uses, it also has benefits when planted alongside fruit trees. Rosemary can help improve the growth of fruit trees by enhancing soil quality and repelling certain pests.

2. Dichondra repens | Kidney Weed

Dichondra repens, commonly known as kidney weed or simply dichondra, is a lush green ground cover that creates a full base around feature plants in pots. This low maintenance plant not only adds a carpet like effect to your arrangements but also provides benefits to the feature plant. Dichondra repens can help retain soil moisture and reduce weed growth, creating an optimal environment for the feature plant to thrive.

3. Dichondra argentea | Silver Falls

Dichondra argentea, or silver dichondra, is prised for its striking silver foliage and cascading growth habit. When paired with a feature plant in a pot, silver dichondra adds a touch of elegance and drama to the arrangement. Its silvery leaves create a beautiful contrast against the feature plant's foliage.

By incorporating these go to companion plants into your pot styling, you can create stunning arrangements that not only look great in your space but also promote the health and vitality of your feature plants. Whether you're aiming for a lush green base, a cascading silver accent, or a boost in growth for your fruit trees, companion planting is always beneficial to implement.