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Evergreen trailing plant

Chichi_7Chichi_7 Posts: 28
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Hi all,

I’m looking for some recommendations for evergreen trailing plants, I want them to trail over the sides of raised planters but don’t want them to choke other plants or form a carpet in the planter itself. Happy to prune regularly or train over the side if needed.

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  • Slow-wormSlow-worm Posts: 1,630
    How big are your planters, and how much space do you have in them for the plants?
    Aubretia or ivy would climb over the side and dangle prettily. 😊
  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    I use small leaved ivies, readily available in garden centres and usually found in their plants for containers section. There are several green and variegated varieties, they have a natural trailing habit and are easy to control, without becoming invasive.  
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    Depends where you are in the UK. Muehlenbeckia, best as a houseplant in the winter months but may cope outside in the south.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
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