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Courtyard plant recommendations

  • 27-01-2021 1:30pm
    #1
    Amalia Acidic Motorcycle
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Amalia Acidic Motorcycle


    I've got a courtyard that is shady and wet (no earth to plant in, just concrete). I would LOVE to have a jungle-esque area to look out on but one that is low maintenance as it is a bit awkward to access.

    Any container plant recommendations?

    Ps. Would appreciate plants that don't lose their leaves too much. I bought a nice tall bamboo nigra last summer but omg there's leaves everywhere...


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  • #2
    rje66
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,258 ✭✭✭rje66


    For architectural type texture try Fatsia japonica, Dicksonia antartica, Phormium tenax, dwarf pi es, mix in some grasses. If possible cover area with gravel add a few rocks, get some lighting and you have a lovely little garden. BUT anything in containers will need regular watering or an irrigation system. Is it a large area??


  • #3
    looksee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,788 ✭✭✭✭looksee


    If it is shady and wet - ferns. Large graceful arching fronds, down to bright little harts-tongue, huge selection and the great majority will be happy in damp shade (there are just a few that prefer dryer conditions so check the descriptions/labels.)


  • #4
    Amalia Acidic Motorcycle
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ Amalia Acidic Motorcycle


    Perfect! Thanks so much for the recommendations! Ferns and grasses it is! It's about 6x8' but it seems to be a bit of a rain trap so watering isn't a huge issue.


  • #5
    The Continental Op
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,102 ✭✭✭The Continental Op


    Hostas are idea and can look good in those situations.

    Wake me up when it's all over.



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