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Four of the best hanging plants 

By Bunnings magazine /

Raised garden bed with trailing silvery-green Dichondra foliage and colourful flowers.
Put on a spring show with plants that tumble and trail to spectacular effect

A hanging basket or planter bed filled with pretty, cascading foliage and blooms is a great way to bring spring to any outdoor space. Check out these four popular high-impact ‘spiller’ hanging plants, including two easy-care natives, that will fall over the sides of a container or retaining wall in stunning fashion:

  • Dichondra ‘Silver Falls’ (Dichondra argentea)
  • Creeping boobialla (Myoporum parvifolium)
  • Grevilleas ‘Prostrate’ (Grevillea juniperina)
  • String of pearls (Curio rowleyanus)

Close up of silvery-green, Dichondra rounded leaves.

Dichondra ‘Silver Falls’ (Dichondra argentea)

A favourite for softening the edges of pots and hanging baskets, this fast-growing plant produces cascading stems covered in velvety silver foliage. It thrives in full sun to part shade, prefers well-draining potting mix and tolerates dry conditions once established. Keep growth tidy with occasional trimming. Pair with bold foliage plants, bright flowering annuals or natives with blue, purple or white blooms to create striking contrast.

Green trailing creeping boobalia plant with tiny white flowers growing over a stone wall.

Creeping boobialla (Myoporum parvifolium)

This hardy Australian native brings a relaxed, flowing feel to raised planters and large pots. Small white or pink flowers appear throughout spring and summer, attracting pollinators to the garden. Grow in full sun with well-draining soil and prune lightly to maintain a bushy habit. Combine with native grasses, kangaroo paws or banksias for a low-maintenance native display.

Close up of a grevillea plant with yellow flowers and green foliage.]

Grevilleas ‘Prostrate’ (Grevillea juniperina)

Known for their vivid spider-like flowers, these low-growing natives appreciate a full-sun position. Use a native potting mix when planting; feed in spring and summer with low-phosphorus fertiliser and lightly prune after flowering. Contrasts beautifully with upright accents such as compact kangaroo paws or lomandra.

Close up of green, bead-like succulent strands of a string of pearls plant.

String of pearls (Curio rowleyanus)

Grown for its elegant bead-like foliage, this succulent delivers on whimsical charm. Best suited to bright indoor positions or protected outdoor areas in mild climates, it needs a free-draining cacti and succulent mix and should be watered sparingly. It contrasts beautifully with echeverias, jade plants and upright snake plants.

Want to use plants to transform your interiors?

Check out our article on how to match indoor pots with plants.

 

Photo credit: Adobe Stock, Bridie Mahoney.  

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