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Fri, Jul 15, 05 at 12:04
| We have a large covered front door stoop that I would like to put container plants in to help fill it up. It gets no sun, southern facing, and is baking pretty much all day long. It is also a cement slab, which retains the heat. What plants would be good there? No cacti please. Ideally I would love to see some vines, something flowering, or trailing. Any help is greatly appreciated, I am a beginner at gardening. |
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- Posted by EarlyBird_8 z8b SW Ga (My Page) on Fri, Jul 15, 05 at 15:03
| I have good luck with purple heart and caladiums in situations like you describe. Some years the purple heart stays pretty all winter too. |
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| Coleus, calladium, tuberous begonias should work, but don't forget to water them even they'll be in a shade. |
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