The upright narrow habit of this cultivar of our native arborvitae fits the bill as the vertical accent that many containers need.
Evergreen trailing plants for window boxes.
Ivy top makes a good trailing plant for pots and window boxes.
If you want blooms all season long though you ll want the madagascar periwinkle rather than vinca minor which blooms mainly in the spring.
Ivy thrives in lots of light conditions and is also drought tolerant.
Smaragd zones 2 7 provides excellent year round interest because it maintains its rich green color in winter.
Trailing plants for window boxes.
Strawberries can be grown in the smallest of spaces so they re ideal for window boxes.
It cascades over the sides of the boxes and gives your flowers an attractive backdrop of green foliage.
Discover some of our favourite plants for window boxes below.
Myrtle or periwinkle vinca minor common ivy hedera helix and wintercreeper euonymus fortunei add trailing evergreen interest to window box plantings throughout winter.
Keep the plants well watered and fed to ensure a decent crop.
Trailing plants for instance are an excellent choice for window boxes.
The plant above is ilex aquifolium myrtifolia a holly.
What s more creating a pollinator garden is even possible using trailing flowers.
Trailing flowers with their different colours are enough to make a dull looking house lively.
Another thing to consider when determining which types of plants to place in a window box is the time of year and location.
However window boxes are a stunning addition to the front of your home when filled with trailing plants and flowering spillers.
Plant it in full sun or light shade emerald arborvitae thuja occidentalis emerald syn.
12 plants that are perfect for window boxes window boxes add instant curb appeal brightening up the exterior of your home with blooms and greenery.
Strawberries can be grown in the smallest of spaces so they re ideal for window boxes.
Ivy is probably the number one choice for an evergreen in a window box.
Best trailing plants for window boxes for full sun shade and perennials.
English ivy is a lovely choice as a base plant for your window boxes.