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