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  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    Whatever you choose, I think it should be one plant and it will need to be watered frequently.
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • JoeXJoeX Posts: 1,783
    B3 said:
    Whatever you choose, I think it should be one plant and it will need to be watered frequently.
    Yes, I understand that idea - Ive seen it done plenty of times, but it’s not for me for the reasons in my previous posts.  


  • JoeXJoeX Posts: 1,783
    Fairygirl said:

    Spring bulbs and a single variety of a good perennial would give a long succession of flowering.
    I'd have a clematis there if it was mine.  :)
    I had pots filled with muscari this spring, it was really nice.

    I might give clematis a chance for next spring, I’ve got a spare Montana lying around, but I’ll need to add a trellis or something for it to climb.


  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I wouldn't use a montana, but there are loads of smaller clematis which would be more than happy in there.
    I think you just need to decide what you like or don't like, and start from there. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • JoeXJoeX Posts: 1,783
    I know it’s not massively different, but I think adding the cotoneaster was a good idea. I’ve put them in with and behind the rudbeckia.

    L Before R After

    Sunshine helps :)

    Also tried with more rudbeckia in front, which I think hints to “what I am after”. These ones are too tall, pots too big, so I’ll shop for some smaller varieties:


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