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Sunny, polluted balcony
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Posted by wovenbird Uk (My Page) on Mon, Apr 2, 07 at 11:14
| I live in Central London on a busy road. My balcony is south facing. Anyone have any suggestions for pollution loving plants? I would love fast growing creepers to cover the iron railings.Also, would it be a good idea to grow herbs here? |
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RE: Sunny, polluted balcony
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| "Also, would it be a good idea to grow herbs here?" Not for human consumption, if it is a polluted site! OK for decorative use, though. Resin |
RE: Sunny, polluted balcony
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| If you're planting into tubs and pots - there's Agapanthus, particularly the dwarf varieties, some of the grasses such as Carex spp (unless pollen is a problem for you), Aloysia and lavender just for sniffing ;), pelargoniums/geraniums, and, in the shadier portions - Chlorophytum - spider plant, which has a reputation as an air cleaner in polluted places. Sempervivums, so long as they are not ruthlessly baked, could also be a low care option, and some of the Sedums. You could also try Gazanias, tuberous Begonias, petunias - but probably not all at once! |
RE: Sunny, polluted balcony
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| I will try your suggestions! I'm growing Wisley Magic runner beans which are loving the sunny spot and hopefully will be good for quick coverage. Definately a good idea to try some scented plants to mask the car fumes. |
RE: Sunny, polluted balcony
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| Wovenbird - I wouldn't eat the beans if I were you because of the pollution, just looks at them. |
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