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Suitable plants for graves?

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  • 30-07-2010 2:53pm
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    oceanclub
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    Hi all,

    Was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for suitables plants for graves? Obviously, decorative plants that don't mind wind and are fairly maintenance free. Not sure if any fit the bill but thought I might ask,

    P.


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    doctor evil
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    Lavender perhaps?

    Cemeteraries may have rules on what is allowed, ie nothing with crazy roots.


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    oceanclub
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    doctor evil wrote: »
    Lavender perhaps?

    Cemeteraries may have rules on what is allowed, ie nothing with crazy roots.

    True, but this is Dean's Grange; I imagine if someone used a tact nuke there, the staff wouldn't notice. Lavenders sounds like a lovely idea, cheers.

    P.


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    looksee
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    Helianthemums/rock roses - vigorous, pretty flowers, mostly evergreen, just need a haircut at the end of the summer.

    Lavendar - again, just need to be trimmed back after flowering (you must do this or they grow straggly)

    Sedums/saxifrage planted in pebbles can look very nice, most flower at some stage in the summer and they look after themselves.

    I saw a grave that was totally covered in a small flowered ground cover rose, recently, and it looked very attractive.

    You need to check with the graveyard authority as there are often rules about what you can grow.


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