plants that grow over walls

It does best in partial and full sun, and require moderate watering. Foxglove. Grows 15 to 30 centimetres in height. Another sun-worshipper. Tolerates most soil conditions. Pages-By-Patty from Midwest on July 08, 2012: I, too, enjoyed the photos and your vast knowledge of plants and flowers. Either pop a seed into a marble-sized ball of moist compost and press that into a gap in the wall or sow some seeds thinly in to a seed tray and, rather then pricking them out to grow on in pots, prick them out with a bit of compost attached and slot them gently into the planting gap in your wall. North-facing walls may be more suitable for ferns such as the magnificently named maidenhair spleenwort. Cloudy Cool, thank you for reading I'm glad you enjoyed it. I had no idea that even Foxglove can grow in walls, pretty amazing. They will flower from May to September. Leaves are evergreen. A number of different sedums, as well as Sedum acre, are known as stonecrop. Nettlemere (author) from Burnley, Lancashire, UK on July 09, 2012: Thank you writer20 - you must have about the opposite conditions I would think to here in Lancashire. They are used mainly in the North of england and hardly ever in the south. Plant 20 to 30 centimetres apart, in full or part sun. Antigonon leptopus, known as Mexican creeper or coral vine, is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture... Fruiting Vines. Crows and pigeons are good examples. Even if you manage to squish a well-grown plant in place, it will be prone to falling out of the wall from not having had a chance to get its roots into all the crevices. 9. Some plants, not all, have the ability to grow on buildings. Grows 1.8 to three metres tall. Wall Material - If the wall is made from limestone or has a lime mortar, then it will be alkaline, so unsuitable for acid loving plants such as the lady fern, Athyrium filix-femina. It has the advantage of a long flowering season from April to November and is very hardy but doesn't become a nuisance. The downside is a fairly short flowering season of June-July. In desert climates Korean Boxwood is a better choice. I don't remember seeing the others, but I'll keep an eye out for them now. Every spring it develops masses of cheerful yellow flowers that look terrific tucked between rocks and boulders. If I have no success with the aloe, I'll just have to visit your hub from time to time to enjoy the photos again. Alpine plants, which often dislike wet conditions and are adapted to growing in poor soils, are another option as are many wild flowers, such as Welsh poppy, which thrive in poorer soils. Tolerant of most soils. for those who love creeping plants , some of those non creeping and creeping plants mentioned above can be used also in landscaping combined with hardscape. Birch tree saplings growing in a wall - probably not what you want! Arabis caucasica is a perennial which grows to 9 inches high and spreads to about 24 inches. You might be better off compromising with something somewhat slower to establish and easier to maintain. Valerian grows everywhere in my garden and although I don't have any walls to grow it in, aubretia has spread into cracks in the pavement and into old tree stumps. I hope you have success if you do decide to plant some seedlings in your walls. Nettlemere (author) from Burnley, Lancashire, UK on July 11, 2012: Aviannovice - this is really common in my area partly because we have a lot of dry stone walls which have lots of planting crevices. Fairy Foxglove: Erinus alpinus. or is there a better time of year to start ? Armeria maritima (thrift or sea pink) forms a mat of spiky, grass-like tufts with masses of white, deep-rose or crimson flowers held erect on stiff stems. I am not a very good gardener buy have moved a lot of fruit trees and bushes into an area I call 'my Coppice' and have planted wild strawberries in the lime mortar stone wall. Now I will definitely try growing some of those plants that you included in the hub. I hope you have lots of success if you have a go at planting up a wall. Jill Spencer from United States on July 09, 2012: Really gorgeous. Aubrietas are ideal creeping over a low wall, or growing in its crevices, but many are rather pale and thin in their colouring. 10. Plants growing on cliff faces and in rocky crevices will usually be at home growing out of gaps in a domestic wall. Most have yellow or white flowers. Blooms spring to early summer. Provide well-drained soil in full sun. Capable of draping over retaining walls or creeping along landscapes, flowering vines are used as accent and primary plants in a landscape. You’ll have to put in a support to allow these to climb. Is this quite common in your area? 1. Plants will cloak a large area with pink or white flowers. I think it's a bit heavy looking to work well higher up a wall, but planted below knee height, it can be effective. Wall Purpose - If a wall is structural, e.g., part of a house, you probably ought to avoid growing plants in it, because if there is space for plants, there is space for damp to get in, and the structure may be deteriorating. Just found this site and it's exactly what I've been looking for. Visually the leaves are slightly reminiscent of ivy, but it is no relative of that plant. Nettlemere (author) from Burnley, Lancashire, UK on March 24, 2013: Hello Fulloflovesites - I'm glad you enjoyed it. I really don't know about all those.............thanks for sharing. 'Leichtlinii' forms a low cushion of leaves that is, throughout the summer months, smothered by wonderful … It does well in full sun and prefers poor soil—hence its suitability for growing in walls. It's not at all thuggish though, so no need to feel hesitant about using it in your wall. I want to start growing some plants in my wall from seedlings, can I do this now (June) ? Shady, climbing plants: If you have a wall that is cooler and gets partial shade, you can try English ivy, Virginia creeper, chocolate vine, and climbing hydrangea. Are dry stone walls something you get in America? If you wonder how they got in there, the answer is seed dispersal agents (wind, animals, birds etc). Some good ideas I have a small broken wall and want to try and hide it with plants,thanks. On a boundary wall or one held together by mortar with just a few little gaps for planting, smaller plants such as corydalis are best. Plant in sun or part shade. Toomuchmint thank you for voting. This is definitely something I'm looking into. Blooms in late spring and early summer. Nieva Airra Sulit from Philippines on June 08, 2019: Great and helpful article esp. Here’s a selection of the best climbing plants. Delighted to have been able to help Smokey3 and I'm very interested to hear that you have grown wild strawberries in a wall as that isn't something I have seen done. A south-facing wall would suit sun-lovers such as thrift. Try the ground-covering shrub, rose daphne (D. cneorum). I think it would be really interesting to build a birdbath or sculpture out of stone and plant flowers in the crevices. Love the photos, and always wondered how plants grew into walls...very nice writeup! There is a mass of beautiful plants which will thrive in a dry stone wall. It is safest to choose varieties which prefer, or at least tolerate, dry conditions. It isn't a particularly showy flower and the violet/blue flowers don't stand out very well against a natural grey stone wall, but it could look more effective against a white painted wall. Some climbing plants are known for being aggressive towards other plants, so always check the nature of the climber. Although it is only a short-lived perennial it seeds freely and will keep the wall covered without further intervention from you once it has established. Trailing plants can be a real bonus for the gardener. Pages by Patty - I think you're probably safest with Ivy on a house wall, but if you have any boundary walls you might have a go with some of the other plants. They need little attention, give a reliable, colourful display and bring a sparkle to the nooks and crannies of an otherwise bare site. Thank you for reading and voting Dirt Farmer - I think the hard labour of wall building could just be worth it! Sumona Ireen from New York, US on September 17, 2014: Good hub. Vines are among the best plants to cover walls, since they climb naturally. If you want inspiration, a walk around your neighbourhood should provide some with a combination of self-sown wild plants and intentionally sown garden plants growing on walls in your vicinity. Has a somewhat sprawling habit and may become quite invasive. Bell Flower: Campanula. Not that it’s relevant to the Arizona desert, but the plant can live in temps as low as 15 degrees Fahrenheit. The smaller campanulas are very suitable for growing in a wall, such as Campanula cochlear (fairy thimbles) or Campanula poscharskyana. Riviera Rose - I bet you get a lot of lovely plants that I'm not familiar with in walls in the south of France. Aubrieta – If there’s a stone wall in your neighbourhood, you’ll probably find one of the beautiful Aubrieta hybrids spilling over the edge. Plants with single stems, such as foxgloves, are best avoided in windy positions because these snap off more easily. You may need to establish it by buying an adult plant and leaving the soil undisturbed around it allow it to produce spores which will grow into tiny plants that you get then transfer into planting gaps in your wall. Trailing edibles are ideal for walls – go for plants like squashes, and tomatoes, which can be grown down in the vertical space. It flowers from June to as late as November. Plants which naturally grow cliff faces such as sea thrift are likely to tolerate growing in a wall and succulents such as stonecrop, which don't need much water, can work well. Height is 15 to 23 centimetres. This allows the beauty of the stone to be enhanced, rather than obscured. Freelancer Jutta Boras divides her time between writing about flowers and growing them in her garden on the Sechelt peninsula. Instead, start with seeds or very small plants which can then send out roots to establish themselves firmly. Flowers in spring and early summer with clusters of pure white flowers. To me the best displays of plants that grow on walls look as though they occurred naturally without any human intervention. The wall has an overall moderating effect on the climate, providing a perfect place for alpine plants, succulents, and herbs. Blooms in late spring and early summer. Making Plants Grow on Walls. It is easy to grow; the plant is resistant to drought conditions, and it can thrive in soil that holds very little nutrients. Iberis sempervirens is a perennial candytuft that is outstanding in a sunny place. G. verna (alpine gentian) flowers later in the season. In warmer regions this plant can be short-lived, so replant every year or two. Trim lightly after flowering. Voted up and up! Voted up and awesome. You’ll know you’ve hit the right combination when passersby stop to take a second look, then make a mad dash for their camera! Here, our arid central Arizona conditions make it unsuitable for such pretty plantings ... but you've given me some ideas. Provide a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Joyce Haragsim from Southern Nevada on July 08, 2012: Great hub and I love your wonderful photo's. USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 8 This one is a shrubby perennial plant, which sends out long stems covered in small felty leaves,... Bacopa. Like other Dianthus, has a clove-like fragrance. Height ranges from eight to 15 centimetres. G. acaulis prefers an acidic, moisture-retentive soil. Will cover a large area. Self-heal is a good choice for growing in a wall if you want a later-flowering plant. Climbing plants, including favourites such as honeysuckle and jasmine, all share the successful strategy of relying on the support of other plants or objects to reach the sunlight. Dwarf genista (broom) is excellent for cascading over a stone wall – the pendulous branches of this low-growing shrub become covered with a mass of deep yellow flowers. Thank you so very much. Thanks for the post! This plant spreads quickly and needs to be contained. 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