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Potted Plant for an Odd Spot!

liz-wright91liz-wright91 Posts: 1
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There is an odd gap down the side of our house with no gate at the end. It feels a bit drab and this side of the house is south facing. I am planning to put a cold frame down here to make use of the space but I would also like some greenery! I found a rather large barrel half and was thinking of putting it just before the chimney. Can someone advise a good size plant? I would like a bit of height but not too big! (Don't want a climber ideally) Thanks! 

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  • Joyce GoldenlilyJoyce Goldenlily Posts: 2,933
    This is not a good place for any plant to grow. Whatever you put in a container here will strain to grow upwards for light, it would probably struggle for water unless you are prepared to water at least once if not twice a day. In the summer it is likely to be a searing desert when there is fine weather. The only type of plants likely to enjoy these conditions would be succulents/cacti. Plants will also grow forward from the wall which will impede the width of the path. A cold frame for overwintering plants would work but there is a strong chance they would end up spindly due to lack of light. 
    Perhaps someon else has more constructive ideas.
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    You might be better putting the container on the other side.
    In London. Keen but lazy.
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