1 English Ivy Hedera Hhelix Climber Plant in Hanging Basket - Ivy Basket

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And for a beautiful mix of colours, consider adding winter irises in blue and purple shades, such as Iris reticulata and ‘Blue Note,’ to your hanging baskets. Did you know that ivy is one of the best air filtering houseplants? How to care for types of indoor ivy houseplants

Plus, you can also add things like ferns, winter-flowering heathers, ornamental grasses, sedges, and winter brassicas for an even more colourful and vibrant effect. Incorporating ornamental grasses and sedges into your winter hanging baskets not only enhances the overall look but also adds an extra layer of interest.You can use your fingers or a pair of * snips to deadhead your plants. Try to do it on a regular basis; as well as keeping the time required to a minimum, this will help to keep your containers looking neat and tidy.

We all want our hanging baskets and container displays to look lush and amazing straight away, don’t we? But this is one of those times when you need a little bit of patience!As with many types of vine ivies, the Algerian variety grows well in most soils. Although it will grow in sunny conditions, it requires constantly moist soil to prevent its growth from being stunted.

Plectranthus verticillatus is native to South Africa, where it is an evergreen perennial that prefers warm climates and high humidity. In its natural habitat, it grows as a ground cover topped by flushes of flowers in the winter months. It usually puts out blooms in late spring or early summer when grown as an indoor houseplant. Swedish ivies produce purple or white flowers and foliage with scalloped edges. Swedish ivy grows native in South Africa. This perennial thrives in environments that mimic its tropical native habitat. For this reason, it can only be grown outdoors in USDA growing zones 10-11, making it a houseplant in most of the United States. It requires bright indirect light and moderate humidity levels year-round.Repot in spring if the plant has outgrown its current container. Increase the pot size slowly, going 1-2 inches larger than your current pot. This will help you avoid growing problems caused by too much water by not having extra soil to water to keep the whole pot moist. Troubleshooting Swedish ivy leaves. Source: Starr

A favourite with many gardeners, fuchsia plants have beautiful bell-shaped flowers that nod from the stems and last all summer. A trailing variety will add froth and lots of colour to a hanging basket or pot. The flowers will dance in the breeze too, so you’ll also be able to enjoy a bit of movement. Trailing Lobelia Plant your ivy in a good potting mix with good aeration and that drains well. Keep your basket in a shaded area that gets dappled light as these plants thrive in the shade. They’re also not fans of fluctuating temperatures and prefer a steady temperature range between 45-80F.A key exception to this rule, however, is if you are planting smaller plants, where you may need to double these quantities. How to choose plants for your hanging basket? Some common types of outdoor ivy plants such as the English ivy, Persian ivy, or Irish ivy grow well in many climates. These ivy varieties also grow well in pots if you want an easy-to-care-for plant for indoors. And finally, my gardening jobs for each monthseries is brilliant for beginner gardening and generally getting you organised! If you’ve enjoyed this post and found it useful, here are some ways you can say thanks and support Growing Family: Lobelia produces masses of small purple or blue blooms from June through to September and in my garden, I saw it spread to around 35cm. I think it’s the perfect choice for summer hanging baskets, tubs and troughs where it can spill over the edges.