Flowering plants add beauty and charm to any garden, but trailing flowering plants just take the whole concept to a different level. These plants have a natural cascading growth that can elevate any garden space, balcony or patio. The best part is that they don’t require too much maintenance and care, making it a perfect fit for beginner gardeners. In this blog post, I’ll introduce you some of my favorite trailing flowering plants and elaborate on how to grow them in the best pot type, soil type, watering routine, and light requirements.
Some of my Favorite Trailing Flowering Plants
Before jumping into the care and maintenance of these plants, let’s first have a look at some of my favorite trailing flowering plants for gardeners.
Lobelia Trailing Flowering Plant
Lobelia is a beautiful blue or purple flowering plant, and it looks amazing when grown in hanging baskets or planted on a slope, from which it can cascade and grow freely. It requires moist soil, so make sure to keep the soil damp. Lobelia loves bright and indirect sunlight, so you can keep it near a window or under the shade.
Petunia Trailing Plant
Petunias come in a wide variety of colours, from classic pink to bold red or even yellow. They are easy to grow, and they can grow from hanging baskets or as ground covers as they spread and cascade naturally. Petunias require well-draining soil and moderate watering. They prefer full sunlight exposure, so place them in a spot where they can get at least six hours of sunlight every day.
Verbena Trailing Flowering Plant
Verbena is another stunning perennial plant that can add a pop of colour to your garden. It tends to flower for an extended period, providing beauty for its owner. It requires well-draining soil and moderate watering, which means that you must avoid overwatering it. Verbena prefers full sunlight or partial shade, which makes it the perfect addition to any balcony or patio.
Trailing Nasturtium Plant
Nasturtium is a trailing plant that can add a unique shade of orange, yellow or red to your garden. It also serves as a natural pest repellent, making it best for organic gardeners. Nasturtium requires well-draining soil and moderate watering. It prefers full sunlight exposure, making it perfect for south-facing balconies or patios.
Bidens Trailing Flowering Plant
Bidens, also known as Yellow Charm or Spanish Needles, is a stunning yellow or orange trailing plant. It grows well from hanging baskets or along a fence where the plants can spill out. Bidens thrives in well-draining soil and requires moderate watering. It prefers full sun to partial shade, making it suitable for summer or fall gardens.
Trailing Ivy Geranium
Ivy geranium is a unique trailing plant that can bring an eye-catching display to your garden. It has delicate blooms with a wide variety of colours, ranging from pink to red or purple. It requires moist soil and moderate watering. Ivy geranium prefers bright sunlight exposure, so keep it in a location where it can get plenty of light every day.
Moonstar Flowering Plant
Moonstar is a beautiful trailing plant that produces purple flowers. It grows best when planted on balconies or slopes, as it can flow down naturally. Moonstar requires moist soil and moderate watering. It prefers full sun to partial shade, so make sure to keep it in a location where it can get enough sunlight every day.
Fuschia Trailing Flowering Plant
Fuchsia by far one of my favorites is a stunning trailing plant that can bring life and beauty to any garden. It produces beautiful colourful flowers, ranging from pink to purple or red and as a bonus attracts hummingbirds to your garden! Fuchsia requires moist soil and moderate watering. It prefers bright sunlight exposure, so keep it in a location where it can get plenty of light every day.
Pot Type, Soil and Watering your Trailing Flowering Plants
Now that we know which trailing flowering plants are best for gardeners, let’s talk about how to grow and maintain them.
Pot type: A hanging basket is the best pot type choice for trailing plants as it allows them to grow naturally and spill over the edges. My favorite type of hanging baskets for outside is the wire baskets with Coir liners.
Soil type: Well-draining soil mix is the perfect soil type for these plants. Make sure to add perlite, sand, or coarse vermiculite to your potting mix to improve drainage and avoid waterlogging. For my hanging baskets I like to use the Miracle Grow Moisture control potting mix.
Watering: Generally, watering should be moderate, and you should avoid overwatering your plants. Check the soil moisture level by feeling the soil every day, and water only when the top inch of the soil feels dry to the touch.
Happy Gardening!
With a bit of love and attention, trailing flowering plants can add an exquisite and stunning appeal to any garden space. The top 5 trailing flowering plants mentioned in this blog post are easy to grow, and they’re a must-have for any gardener. Remember, pot type, soil type, watering routine and light requirements should be considered when growing your plants to produce the best possible results. Happy gardening!
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