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Agapanthus in metal buckets ??

magant11magant11 Posts: 55
in Problem solving
Hello,
I need to divide a deciduous agapanthus and would it be possible to plant them in metal buckets.

Many thanks. 

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  • floraliesfloralies Posts: 2,718
    I wouldn't have thought this is a good idea as the metal would be too hot in the sun for the roots. You would also have to drill holes in the bottom for drainage. 
  • raisingirlraisingirl Posts: 7,093
    You can if you have drainage holes - plenty - and if you line them with something like bubble wrap to protect the roots from heat and cold. 
    Gardening on the edge of Exmoor, in Devon

    “It's still magic even if you know how it's done.” 
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    I tried it once. They were not happy. 
    I use the metal buckets for Tulips now as it's never so hot when they're growing.
    Devon.
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