Re: Dry Bank Ideas..
- Subject: Re: Dry Bank Ideas..
- From: L* d* J*
- Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 23:11:15 +0100
marianoo@wanadoo.es a *crit :
> I have a south facing bank about 15 metres long and 3 metres wide with steep
> incline in places probably covering builders rubble at side of pool, which
> needs replanting. It is presently covered in weedy grasses which I'll spray
> as soon as the rain lets up. So if anyone can give me some ideas for the
> bank and some trailing plants to cover the retaining wall, I would me most
> grateful - must be drought tolerant once established.,
> Maria Costa Blanca
Dear Maria,
Be sure to include some clumps of bulbs, which naturalise in
this sort of place:
Méditeranean winter growers:Urginea, maritima, Amaryllis belladonna,
Allium cowanii, Freesia alba, Gladiolus byzantinus, and possible sime
summerflowering species such as Agapanthus (need some watering during
the first year), Allium tuberosum (a summer grower) will also survive
and spread in the condition. If you consult our website, go to the
search criteria 'naturalising' and it will present a choice of
mediterranean bulbs.
Good gardening
Lauw de Jager
BULB'ARGENCE, 30300 Fourques, France
Région: Provence/Camargue; Climat: Zone 9a (Mediterranean)
Tel: 33 466 016 519 Fax: 33 466 011 245
Web: http://www.bulbargence.com/
(Dispatch of summergrowing species has started, next catalogue early
January, but you may place your orders for planting summerflowering
bulbs now via the website)
(Expedition des bulbes à végétation estivale a commencé, prochain
catalogue (plantation janvier-mars) paraitra début janvier, mais vous
pouvez les commander dès maintenant par le site)
