Ivies & Trailers

Densely branched with heart shaped leaves means this variety of Ipomoea holds its shape and colour in the landscape and mixed combos all Summer long, and it works well with companion plants.

Light Requirement: Full Shade to Partial Shade

Mature Size:

• Height: 6 -12"

• Width: 24 - 36"

Photos and Data Courtesy of Dummen Orange

Dark green foliage that trails well in planters or hanging baskets. Can grow as large as you let it, or as the growing season allows. Does well in mixed plantings and landscape settings. Be sure to plant on the edge of your planter or basket as they love to hang over edges.

Light Requirement: Partial Shade to Full Shade

Mature Size:

• Height: 6 - 12"

• Width: 18 - 24"

A fragrant, showy, trailing green that is low maintenance and drought tolerant. 

Makes for beautiful bed fillers and garden borders, can also be put on banks and slops for cascading foliage. 

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 24 - 36"

• Width: 12 - 24"

Zone: 3

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 Photos Courtesy of Syngenta Flowers.

The dark purple foliage compliments summertime combination containers and baskets as it arches over the edge of the containers and mingles well with other annuals.

The foliage is a nearly black-purple on top and a bright ruby on the leafs underside. 

Heat tolerant.

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 8 - 12"

• Width: 12 - 18"

Photo courtesy of PAC Elsner / Westhoff – www.pac-elsner.com / www.westflowers.de

Multi coloured leaves make this ivy look more natural and tactile than other varieties.

Keep in mind that English ivy's love to hang over edges of pots and planters, so make sure they have the space they need for optimal growth. 

Artemisia sea salt brings a beautiful display of soft, velvety silver green leaves that gives accent to surrounding flowering plants. Grows well in hot and dry temperatures and is often used as a filler in annual potting combinations or garden boarder bedding.

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Part Sun

Mature Size:

• Height: 5 - 10"

• Width: 20 -30"

A van der Meer Favourite! In Manitoba this vine is often seen planted in Containers and Baskets. Small or Large leaf varieties add a delicate deep green foliage to any planting and bring volume to the space. Plant in containers, beds, and as a ground cover. They are also adaptable as houseplants. 

Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Mature Size:

• Height: 4 - 6"

• Width: 18 - 24"

Photos and data courtesy of Dummen Orange

Creeping Charlie, Glechoma hederacea is an attractive, variegated vining perennial. It’s an excellent component in mixed containers but also works well as a ground cover.

Photo courtesy of Ball Seed