We follow a detailed, rigorous process to create content that is helpful, factually correct and meets the highest standard of integrity. I’ve seen nasturtium produce unsually vibrant flowers in orange, red, yellow, pink and cream, which compliment the bright green foliage. They need a really well drained spot in full sun, ideally on top of a wall or in a container where they can cascade over the edge, as they can reach a drop or 60 – 90cm (2 – 3’).

15 of the Best Trailing Plants - DIY Gardening

My experience: I tried this plant in 2020, and while trailing heuchera didn’t trail as much as I had hoped, the deep red and brown colours added lots of punch.However, growers have now produced disease-resistant plants, and I’ve seen first-hand that they perform much better. Key points: Less well-known than petunias but equally impressive, this perennial should be grown as an annual in milder climates.

Aubretia gracilis alba - Regado White Snowdrift Aubretia gracilis alba - Regado White Snowdrift

Sow by just covering the seed, from late winter to early summer, in a good free draining seed compost. Aubrieta x cultorum'Rokey's Purple' is among the most commonly seen aubrieta in gardens; it features bright violet flowers.Let the plant grow on to a mature size in a suitable container, and then it is ready for planting out. Key points: Often grown as an annual in the UK and US, it prefers full sun and has a scrambling habit but will trail if grown over an edge. Weak or ill-looking plant: Check water isn’t pooling near the centre of the plant, as aubrieta hates water here. Although a very simple and common garden plant, it is a lovely sight in spring to see a well established Aubrieta trailing over a wall a mass of blue, purple and pink; Aubretia looks pretty and makes a cheerful splash of colour.