Brilliant Trailing Plants For Outdoor Pots

Plant it in sun or shade and keep well watered during hot weather.

Trailing plants for outdoor pots. Nothing does a better job of edging a path tumbling over the edges of containers or rolling over rock walls and rock gardens. Trailing Bacopa Sutera cordata- Bacopa has already been mentioned in our list above but it also does well as a part-shade plant. In the garden I think of them as ground covers while the container world calls them spillers.

They can be planted in various containers and pots or directly into the ground wherever you need them. Trailing plants are great for urn plantings. The trailing version Lobelia erinus var.

Dont put it in the darkest corner of your yard but it can certainly take some shadier areas. All lantanas are irresistible to butterfliesso much in fact that you might have a hard time getting a single photo of a full-grown plant without finding a butterfly photo-bombing your shot. Golden creeping Jenny Lysimachia nummularia is a low-growing trailing plant with leaves of golden green.

Pendula is an ideal plant for shady containers. Clematis is the perfect plant to add vertical height and interest to any container garden. Partner with spring bulbs for a dash of colour.

Lobelia can be grown in partial sunLobelia trails beautifully from a hanging basket. The beauty of trailing plants is that they dont need much attention and if you choose the right plant for your space they can improve your mood and brighten your day with their beauty and presence. Dracaena or African Iris center spike Pink Geranium Mixed color Trailing Petunias green Sweet Potato Vine.

10 plants for pots and containers clematis Some clematis are suitable for growing in containers. Evergreen clematis is often sold tied to an upright stake but its trailing habit makes it perfect for the edge of a container. Spiller plants which trail over the side of the container help soften the edges and create a more finished professional look to your mini flower garden.