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Patio Wildflowers and Planters
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Patio Planters, Tubs and Hot Dry
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Patios |
Patios are ideal places in which to situate and grow wildflowers. Especially
in between the paving. Species to use are Trefoil, Selfheal, Welsh Poppy,
Chamomile, Corn Poppy, Creeping Mint and the deliciously scented
Wild Thyme. On planters surrounding the patio use creeping species such as
Kidney Vetch, Greater Trefoil, Ladies Bedstraw, Sea Mayweed and Ragged
Robin. Drought tolerant wild flowers are ideal for planters.
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Tubs and Pots |
Tubs and pots can be filled with a low fertility growing medium. Drought tolerating species need drainage while moisture loving species
require no drainage and a saucer to contain the water at the bottom. Wildflowers can be planted in collections. Sandro get photos of
Denise's pots of wild flowers.
Planting instructions for tubs and pots:
Always use a tall upright wildflower at the back. Species include
Mullein, Foxglove, Field Scabious and Bedstraw which will grow tall in a tub. The following species can be used around the edges of the tubs and pots
Kidney Vetch, Greater Trefoil, Ladies Bedstraw, Sea Mayweed and Ragged
Robin. You can fill the intervening spaces between tall and the edging plants with
Marjoram, Hypericum, Devils Bit Scabious, Yarrow or Water Avens. |
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Herbal Planter |
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don't feel we need to cover it here however we suggest that wild flowers, the ancestors of all herbs are ideal and many are strongly scented. |
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