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Post by Mr Grinch on Mar 8, 2007 20:11:28 GMT
Hi all,
Im looking for a ground cover plant for boggy conditions in winter and moist but not very well drained in summer ! Are there any available ? Not too fussed about flowers but they would be a bonus !
Any help out there ??
Mr G
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Post by Susie Snowdrop on Mar 8, 2007 20:40:42 GMT
Hi!
What about Pachysandra..............nice evergreen with the added bonus of white flowers ;D
S x
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Post by Dr Bill on Mar 8, 2007 22:21:39 GMT
How about a variegated ivy. Or a pulmonaria.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2007 9:53:39 GMT
The first thing that sprung to mind was Mimulus luteus or Monkey Flower, which is a spreader with pretty yellow flowers in Summer/late Spring, according to the RHS Encyclopaedia. I've had it in a pot all Winter where it's kept all its leaves but this is the first flowering season for mine so I can't comment on the flowers from experience. Drawback - the RHS says it gets to 12" high, is that too high? But it likes bog and damp conditions, is very vigourous and 'self-seeds freely'.
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Post by Barbara on Mar 11, 2007 15:33:52 GMT
creeping jenny might go well, it has small yellow flowers.  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2007 15:46:55 GMT
Hi Mr. G ... try tansy. It loves boggy conditions has beautiful ferny leaves for most of the year and yellow flowers around August/September. Just beware, it is rampant ... cheers ...
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Post by Mr Grinch on Mar 12, 2007 20:38:23 GMT
Hi all,
Thanks for the advice. I think i might go for the Pulmonaria ! Anyone got a nice variety ??
Mr G
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Post by Mr Grinch on Mar 18, 2007 12:21:38 GMT
Hi,
I went out and bought three Pulmonaria 'Trevi Fountains' ! Anyone know anthing about these ??
Mr G
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2007 13:34:15 GMT
They grow like weeds in my front garden - very pretty weeds I have to admit and a good bit of colour at this time of year!! Don't know if this is any help.. www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/plants/plantprofile_pulmonaria.shtmlIt mentions Stillingfleet Lodge Nurseries which is near me and I believe holds the National Collection of Pulmonaria - the website might be woth a look for any more information you might need. |
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