Aubretia Trailing Aubrieta Katie Mixed Plug Plants x 6 Perennial Rock Cress

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No list of hanging plants would be complete without a mention of trailing petunias which are flamboyant, showy and unmistakable. Pruning should never be done in the autumn, winter or early spring as the plant may not flower the following year. Clear Away Debris Hannah worked for the NHS for 12 years but also has a level 3 qualification in horticulture and is currently studying for her level 4.

Aubrieta: A Complete Guide to Growing Aubrieta by an Expert

Feeding tip: Keep the soil reliably moist; feed monthly if grown in baskets and small pots. Mulch if possible to prevent the ground from drying out. I asked our resident qualified horticulturist, Elizabeth Smith, to come up with 5 pro tips for our readers: Our experience: Here at DIY Gardening we have specified Bacopa for pots, tubs and wall tops around commercial units, hotels and other large developments. We’ve found that Bacopa is easy to maintain and is a solid, reliable perennial. Aubretia flowers are in shades of light blue, mauve and pink and some varieties have variegated foliage, all are low-growing, small plants. Sow by just covering the seed, from late winter to early summer, in a good free draining seed compost.It is included in an evolving list of plants carefully researched and chosen by RHS experts. Divided into 3 groups these lists, linked below, are maintained by a team of RHS staff and are reviewed annually. Key points: A perennial that’s often grown as an annual in the UK and cooler parts of the US. Low growing with a rambling habit, bacopa will trail by about 30cm, just enough to cover the sides of pots, troughs and window boxes. Aubrieta prefers full sun or a bright spot but will survive in the shade at the expense of some blooms. My experience: I’ve seen nasturtiums covering walls, fences and draping over large containers, I think they are a great option to consider. Feeding tip: I feed mine regularly during the growing season and always keep the soil reliably moist.

Aubrieta | aubretia /RHS Gardening

Busy lizzies are a reliable summer flowering annual that’s guaranteed to put an impressive show in full sun or shade.

Key points: Nasturtiums are annuals and can be grown very easily from seeds sowed in the same spot you wish to grow them. All parts of the nasturtium plant can be eaten, and they make an excellent addition to salads. Geraniums come in several forms, from the bushy hardy geranium to the short-lived bedding plant pelargonium . Calibrachoa, also known as “million bells”, is native to South America and is a prolific bloomer from spring until the first frosts. The foliage is dark green, firmer and smaller but make no mistake, this is a free-flowering, showy plant that reaches up to 15cm in height and can produce a trail down 50cm. My experience: I’ve grown these as an alternative to petunias, and while the blooms were a bit smaller, their numbers still created an impact. If you like petunias, I’m sure you like these too.

How to Grow and Care for Aubrieta - The Spruce

Key points: Being native to the UK, creeping jenny dislikes overly hot conditions and prefers moist soil. Grow in full sun or partial shade. Creeping jenny can be invasive if grown in beds or near lawns. Water when first planted but once established it should take care of itself. Top dress with a 50/50 mixture of horticultural sand and leaf mould with a small handful of lime added, in spring. Once it has finished flowering shear it over to keep it nice and tight and prevent it going straggly, just don’t go right into the old woody growth. It should then grow new leaves which will keep the nice tight cushion form. PropagationSow aubrieta seeds in seed flats indoors on top of sterile potting mix. The seeds need light for germination, so press seeds down but don't cover them. While busy lizzies will generally grow to a rounded shape, they do spread to around 35cm and like to fill in space, making them perfect for hanging baskets and tubs where their foliage and blooms can gently hang over the edges. Key points: A half-hardy annual that produces a vigorous display of blooms from June until the temperature drops in October. My experience: I’ve grown both the taller and carpet varieties of Phlox, I’ve found both are easy to maintain and propagate. Make sure you buy the low-growing carpet variety as other Phlox grow up to 1 metre tall.