Understand the contribution of soft landscaping to garden design Flashcards
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Q
Plants for windy spots / wind resistant plants
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Salvia rosmarinus ‘Miss Jessopp’s Upright’ AGM Salvia nemorosa ‘Lubecca’ Bergenia ‘Sunningdale’ Escallonia rubra ‘Crimson Spire’ Olearia x scilloniensis AGM
2
Q
What is wind doing to plants
A
Moisture is stripped from plants Resulting* in scorching and browning Roots get rocked (esp roses & buddleias) Taller plants: look for glossy waxy leaves or fine hairs for limiting moisture loss Low growing plants as they avoid rocking rooot problem
