Let these trailing flowers spill from hanging baskets, window boxes, and porch planters.
There’s something romantic about the sight of flowers languidly cascading over the sides of pots.
The abundant blooms soften the atmosphere on yourporchor patio as they flutter in the breeze.
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Million Bells
Million bells is sometimes called trailing petunia because the flowers resemble a mini petunia.
The bountiful blooms come in every color and last all summer long until the first frost.
Ivy geranium is not as heat-tolerant as some geraniums and should be grown in partial shade in the South.
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This plant prefers rich and moist soil.
Keep it well-mulched and in a cool spot.
The flowers have been improved in recent years, and many no longerrequire deadheadingto produce continuous blooms.
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Choose cascading types for the best show of trailing flowers.
Lobelia
This ground-hugging lobelia is usually grown as an annual in cool spring weather.
The stems of angel-wing, dragon-wing, and tuberous begonias bow down under the weight of the pendulous flowers.
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This summer flower creeps along to eventually drape over the sides of window boxes and baskets.
The unique, fan-shaped flowers come in lavender, blue, pink, or white.
The flowers appear from spring to fall, though they may disappear during the summer heat.
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Shearing the plant will encourage it to bloom again.
Verbena needs regular watering, but likes soil to be on the dry side.
Plants will bloom for months in the sun.
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The honey-scented flowers are commonly white but also come in purples and lavenders.
Alyssum is an annual that can self-seed in the garden.
Sow the seeds directly in a container filled with well-draining soil.
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The sunflower-like blooms appear throughout summer until the first frost.
Nasturtium
Nasturtium is a classic cottage flower that can bloom for months.
Less is more with this plant, as it does not like fertile soil or excessive moisture.
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Nasturtium leaves andflowers are edibleand can be sprinkled in salads.
The day-glow flowers droop downward, making it ideal to view from below.
This plant likes rich, moist soil.
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Use cactus soil and let it dry between waterings.
Be cautious about fertilizing, as nitrogen can interfere with blooming.
Masses of little white, pink, or lavender blooms appear in summer and fall.
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Bacopa likes regular moisture, but must have well-draining soil.
Plants will spread to 2 feet wide and spill over the edge of containers.
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