Ask Alys: which container plants are best for a windy terrace? | Alys Fowler

Our gardening expert has the answerI have a north-facing riverside terrace. In winter, it is cold, damp and prone to wind; in summer, the sun is strong and relentless for most of the day. I’d love some year-round green for my tubs and troughs. What can you suggest?Escallonia has suffered in the past from being seen as rather common, but it is made for your spot. It doesn’t mind wind, damp or the sun beating down, though like anything grown in a container it will need watering daily i