Groundcover for side of ditch

Gerrymadden · Hazel Tree Joined: 23 Jun 2009 Posts: 6

Hi all,

I'm back again with a question regarding my ditch. I am now looking for an [b]evergreen groundcover type plant to grow over the side of my ditch to face the roadside. I have been thinking of rubus tricolor at the moment, but thats because I haven't come across anything else. i would love other suggestions on something evergreen with nice leaves, flowering optional.

Thanks a mill

Sive · Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 1:10 pm Post subject:

Vincas do very well in those situations, and you have the bonus of flowers too.

Foxylock · Ash Tree Joined: 08 Aug 2009 Posts: 237 Location: cork

I came across a Euonymus purple winter creeper at the weekend, nice shrub and it might suit.

forest flame · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 7:17 pm Post subject:

as sive says the vincas are great for ground cover and there are several varieties with various colours in the leaves.if the area is shaded pachysandra is a lovely evergreen with nicely shaped leaves.

herbs · Hazel Tree Joined: 06 Nov 2009 Posts: 2

Hedera helix 'Hibernica'
ground cover Irish ivy ,will grow in shady dirches and smother competition