I’m Putting In An Escallonia Hedge. Can I Add A Few Bulbs Or Ground Cover?

Question

I live in NZ

Answer 1

Sure, you can add a few bulbs in front of the plants. The shrubs grow large, so the bulbs should be well away from the shrubs at first planting. A groundcover would just compete with the shrubs for water and nutrients, but mulch would work well.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/escallonia/growing-an-escallonia-hedge.htm