Filling gaps in flower beds?

[cmdr-apollo]

I have a small-ish flower bed that could really benefit from some small, low to the ground 'filler' flowers to fill in the gaps. I feel like the splotches of brown dirt are really taking away from the potential beauty of my garden, but I'm afraid of my filler plants overtaking my big beautiful ones.

I need suggestions. What are your favorite bloomers for a job like this?

 

[veg11]

I'm not sure... Viola/Violet wood be nice

 

[ChanellG]

Why don't you use something that isn't seasonal? Something like a ground cover or a variegated plant that can provide color when your flowers aren't blooming. If you have bare patches of brown earth in between your flowers, you should probably spread mulch so you don't end up with unwanted grasses and other wild plants.

 

[blueiris]

How about some flowering herbs? They smell nice and add pops of color. Maybe, basil, lavender or sage would work.

 

[claudine]

If I were you, I would plant some pansies in different colors. They look really lovely but don't worry about them overtaking your other plants. The more beautful flowers in our gardens, the better

 

[TheBrit]

If you want to fill in the gaps with flowering plants try ground cover Phlox which comes in many colours, Sedum Dragons, or Sedum Cape Blanco which doesn't flower but has very attractive thick leaves and will be a nice contrast to your flowering plants.

 

[IcyBC]

I think forgetmenot flowers would be fantastic and will look so pretty too!