Meanwhile, back at the ranch

[rabbitearbandicoot]

can anyone advise me on hanging plants. No, not hanging my plants - they have done nothing wrong - I meaning plants that hang.

I have a retaining wall. I would like to plant some plants at the top of the wall and 'train them' to fall down to cover the retaining wall.

Are there such plants or would I have to plant some at the bottom of the wall and let them grow up the wall?

[polksaladallie]

Because it is only a short drop, Trachelospermum jasminoides is not suitable, it is too rampant and you would be ever cutting it at the bottom.

There is a relative, Trachelospermum jasminoides tricolour, a groundcover which is not rampant. Very hardy.

 

Siggie's choice of ivy geranium would be perfect to plant at the top, and comes in lots of colours.

Yellow allamanda would like the morning sun and be very showy and cover the sleepers well.

Native wisteria wouldn't suit at all because of the short drop.

Whatever you choose, my opinion would be to plant it at the top and let it trail down,  Much easier to care for then.

My own choice (without seeing the site) would be Trachelospermum jasminoides tricolour.

[lal-au0]

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@bright.ton42 wrote:

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@bushies.girl wrote:

Growing quite happily in Brissie in my friend's garden

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This is just beautiful.  Some people suck on lemons too much.  I wish I could grow that here.  I don't have enough sun in my garden sadly. 

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the leaves look rather yellow.

[lloydslights]

Re: the "yellow" leaves in the picture.    

In my experience and depending on conditions and type of wisteria;  they may flower and then new leaves appear.  They look yellow and then darken as they mature.

DEB

[lal-au0]

i bought a wisteria yesty. the edges of the leaves are brown and crisp. that is too much fertiliser burn?

[siggie-reported-by-alarmists]

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@polksaladallie wrote:

Because it is only a short drop, Trachelospermum jasminoides is not suitable, it is too rampant and you would be ever cutting it at the bottom.

There is a relative, Trachelospermum jasminoides tricolour, a groundcover which is not rampant. Very hardy.

 

Siggie's choice of ivy geranium would be perfect to plant at the top, and comes in lots of colours.

Yellow allamanda would like the morning sun and be very showy and cover the sleepers well.

Native wisteria wouldn't suit at all because of the short drop.

Whatever you choose, my opinion would be to plant it at the top and let it trail down,  Much easier to care for then.

My own choice (without seeing the site) would be Trachelospermum jasminoides tricolour.

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Now we know that the plants will be in shade most of the day, Ivy Geraniums would not suit... they prefer a sunny spot to flower.

They also look best if they can trail down a metre or two.

Hydrangeas would love it though..... as long as they get the morning sun.

[siggie-reported-by-alarmists]

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@lal-au0 wrote:

i bought a wisteria yesty. the edges of the leaves are brown and crisp. that is too much fertiliser burn?

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 Possibly root bound and very thirsty...... if it is in a pot.

[polksaladallie]

You are right, Siggie, I thought the morning sun would be enough for geraniums.

[lloydslights]

I have been going through my little shade loving creepers/vines.  Well, not literally - I'm not Tarzan's Jane.  Reinforcing my knowledge of them

One thing to take into consideration, is that most plants want to grow towards the light.  Another thing is that creepers/vines may be rampant.  That is their nature.

I've considered plants that will drape from growing above a wall; but they well may "escape" back from the edge too.  Unless a barrier (mowing strip) is in place for control.

Their little root systems will penetrate any nooks and crannies.  But should they become too thick can be cut back with hedge clippers, as they are soft stemmed and will rejuvenate quickly.

Dichondra - Silver Falls

Native Violet

Ajuga 

I personally wouldn't cover woodwork with plantings.  Treated timber is to prevent insect invasion but I find can rot relatively quickly when in prolonged damp conditions (behind the covering of plants) without air circulation.

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Perhaps some thought should be given to say, a row of liriope along the top, to "soften" the sharp edge.  And as suggested elsewhere, some potted plants (hydrangeas, gardenias, eg.)  spaced along the lower section.

Just some thoughts.

DEB

[siggie-reported-by-alarmists]

They might grow, but need more sun to be covered in flowers, otherwise they become too leggy..... in my experience.

Planting them the other opposite side of the house would be perfect.

[lloydslights]

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@siggie-reported-by-alarmists wrote:

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@lal-au0 wrote:

i bought a wisteria yesty. the edges of the leaves are brown and crisp. that is too much fertiliser burn?

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 Possibly root bound and very thirsty...... if it is in a pot.

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Could possibly be losing the leaves for winter, before it's wondrous bracts burst forth in spring.

DEB