On 29/4/05 10:28, in article , "Mike Lyle"
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"gasdoctor" wrote in message
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Ive got a some raised borders approx 9-12 inches high(and some
garden vouchers to spend), one in the sun and one in the shade.

I want something that flowers and trails over the sides

Either annuals or periannials, i dont mind.

Any suggestions?

Aubretia??

Old-fashioned pinks will sprawl over quite nicely if planted near the
edge of the sunny border. The little campanulas, too.

Aubrietas, by the way, go wonderfully with plain wild cowslips.

Aubretia is over quite quickly though, where as I think pinks are a very
good idea of yours. Apparently, they're making a bit of a comeback, having
been out of fashion for years. I absolutely love them and they're very
generous plants, IMO. My husband bred a couple and also has a wonderful one
called Green Lanes (not his breeding) which never went into production
because, apparently, the stems were too short. But the scent of it is
unsurpassed - I've never known one so heavenly.
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