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What shall I plant with ....

DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
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I've been seduced by a Calluna vulgaris 'Boskoop'

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Gorgeous colours ... I know it'll have to go in a container 'cos it needs ericaceous compost  but what shall I plant with it for an autumn winter pot?   

I looked around Notcutts and couldn't find anything ... I'll be going to an even bigger and well-stocked GC next week so I need your suggestions ... the container is a terracotta bowl 20" diameter 10" deep.  

Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





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  • Joyce21Joyce21 Posts: 15,489
    A bronze or dark leaved heuchera?


    SW Scotland
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    Good choice Joyce - contrast in leaf shape and texture in the same tones or else a total contrast of colour too.  I'd have the heuchera and leave the calluna for someone else.   
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
    "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
    Plato
  • BorderlineBorderline Posts: 4,700
    I agree with dark foliage from Heucheras. I think Gautheria Procumbens might work. Very popular now in good garden centres, especially for containers. Low growing, dark leathery leaves that is tinged dark red in the coldest months, but mostly dark green with good red berries. Great for edging large containers.


  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Oooh yes ... I think the Gautheria might look great  :)

    I'm not a huge heuchera fan (I know I'm in a minority here) but I agree that it would work ... 

    Anyone got any idea of something with some height?

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I love the little Gaultheria Dove - I have it in my little narrow border along the back fence, and I have a few offcutts which have been potted on and are now in the front garden. They like a bit of shade, but are happy in sun if they're damp enough. Mine all get a bit of both.

    How high a 'height' do you want?
    Foliage or flowery too?
    For foliage - how about ferns possibly? Hackenochloa? Still good in later autumn. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • BorderlineBorderline Posts: 4,700
    Based on the measurements of the container, I recommend a clump of Russian Sage, Perovskia. Not to everyone's taste. I know it may sound bizarre, but I have seen this plant hold its shape throughout the winter time and it glows through the early months, and into the late winter time, it fades into a soft creamy colour. That could work against the other shapes and colours.
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    Heathers!!! Where's the green , vomity emoji when I need it?
    Devon.
  • Joyce21Joyce21 Posts: 15,489
     At your service.
    SW Scotland
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    edited September 2018
    I used to feel the same about heathers ... until I saw this one ... oops

    Just a thought .......... am I turning into my mother????????????? scared  She loved heathers ............ rolleyes

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    I think it's a throwback to my early years working in a GC in Scotland. "too much of a good thing always leaves you wanting less" a LOT less!
    Devon.
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