On 04/02/2012 23:00, Sacha wrote:
On 2012-02-04 20:36:20 +0000, Jeff said:

On 04/02/2012 16:03, Sacha wrote:
On 2012-02-04 15:48:07 +0000, Jim said:

I'm looking for a reasonably good-looking low rapid-spreading ground cover
for poor, dry, stony, alkaline soil. Some areas of my sunny but windy south
coastal plot, consist af a soil which is about 90% white limestone dust
with only about 10% organic matter. I'd like something that spreads quickly
but is also easy to keep under control. If it keeps it's leaves year-round,
that would be most suitable. Any suggestions?

Thank you...

Have a look at Concolvulus cneorum - very pretty, low-growing plant.

Low-growing? After a few years it could be a metre high. I'm also not
sure how salt-resistant its leaves are.

Really? I've always known it as salt tolerant and growing to about
50cm, though the height will vary according to location, as with all
plants. It won't take the coldest gardens but in a south coast garden
which is sunny, it's worth a try, imo.

I wasn't sure of its salt-tolerance. A quick google seems to suggest
that it is/isn't salt tolerant!...

The third photo and comment here would suggest (from experience) it may
not be:
http://www.dyg.ie/seaside-roof-garden-dalkey

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Jeff