OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW

CHANGING OUT THE VERTICAL GARDEN

SPRING/SUMMER TO FALL/WINTER

One last look at the spring/summer collection

We knew this was going to be a learning experience.  Plants that did well, did REAL well.  Their exuberance perhaps contributed to their neighbors demise.
A few standouts:

Fescue 'Elijah Blue', English Thyme, Ornamental Pepper 'Black Pearl' (a true crowd favorite also), Sedum 'Limelight', all of the sages, and the Zinnia 'Star White'.
Some of the disappointments:  Calibroachoa, Dianthus, Ice Plant, and the Yarrow.

The frost tender and the failed plants have been removed.  For the cooler months we have added some winter hardy vegetables (mustard, chard, pak choy), trailing violas, and euphorbia.  Plants should begin to take root with a little watering and a little more warm weather.  An update will be posted in February to see how it is holding up.

The new plantings have some room to grow.

Here is an article written by an extension agent for ideas on fall/winter plantings.
Plant Flowers and Veggies for Winter Color 

Photos by C. Taylor