Yes that Alpine would be a great edition (adding that to the list). Do you have any views on Chinese Wisteria in troughs? I was told that they're invasive but at the same time, should they get out of hand, they're not as problematic as Ivy...
If it's in a trough why would you be worried that it's invasive? Wisteria is very thirsty, I think you might find that it struggles a trough, and might not produce many flowers. It might be better to stick to something a bit smaller than can thrive in your trough (Hebe or Daphne perhaps?)
Sorry - didn't see your question, but I would tend to agree with Bob. I don't grow wisteria - never have. They can be a bit hit and miss up here, and I'm also too lazy to do the pruning anyway! The alpinas will be ideal if you want climbers. Get your planters in place, along with adequate supports, get them filled with the correct medium, and then get the plants. See what room you have for other smaller plants on the edges, and take it from there. You may not have much room for more than a couple of small alpines and some bulbs.
Gardening's not instant, despite what programme makers would have you believe
I just remembered, while working outside yesterday, I also have Cerastium along the top of my fence. That could be another plant for the edges. Silvery grey foliage, and evergreen. Little white flowers - hence it's common name 'snow in summer'. No attention needed for it either.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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It might be better to stick to something a bit smaller than can thrive in your trough (Hebe or Daphne perhaps?)
The alpinas will be ideal if you want climbers. Get your planters in place, along with adequate supports, get them filled with the correct medium, and then get the plants. See what room you have for other smaller plants on the edges, and take it from there. You may not have much room for more than a couple of small alpines and some bulbs.
Gardening's not instant, despite what programme makers would have you believe
I just remembered, while working outside yesterday, I also have Cerastium along the top of my fence. That could be another plant for the edges. Silvery grey foliage, and evergreen. Little white flowers - hence it's common name 'snow in summer'. No attention needed for it either.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...