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What to put in this container.

B3B3 Posts: 27,505
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This container is black glazed terracotta. 35 cm diameter and 30cm high
I'm a bit stumped as to what to put in it. I have enough container roses and I think acers are usually better off in the ground. I also have stacks of ferns and hostas. Deciduous is fine. In fact I think I'd prefer it.
Container will be on sheltered patio in either full light shade , partial shade or full sun depending on plant.I
Suggestions would be very welcome.
In London. Keen but lazy.
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  • BluejaywayBluejayway Posts: 392
    I think Erigeron would make a lovely contrast with the colour of the pot.  
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    edited May 2023
    Thank you @Bluejayway. I'll have a look at them. I think I have some that LG gave me. That would certainly be cheap!
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • BluejaywayBluejayway Posts: 392
     :) 
  • KeenOnGreenKeenOnGreen Posts: 1,831
    If it's shade, Hakonechloa, Astelia Silver Spear or perhaps Carex oshimensis Everillo. They will all happily take some sun too.
  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    A young Cotinus (green leaved variety) until it’s ready to plant out in the garden in a year or two, a shrubby Salvia, or a selection of Mediterranean herbs would all look good in your black pot.
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    Thank you @KeenOnGreen and @Plantminded. I'll look them all up😊
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    edited May 2023
    Never thought of grass @KeenOnGreen. The Astelia is a bit spikey for me. But the others are well worth considering.
    @Plantminded I m not familiar with cotinus. Will look out for that in GC too . I have a lot of shrubby salvias. Some have survived the winter but I'm not sure which. Probably royal bumble. That's another good idea that wouldn't have occurred to me 
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • clematisdorsetclematisdorset Posts: 1,348
    Anything that you would like to be able to move about or move to shelter in extreme summer or winter conditions!
    Sorry to witness the demise of the forum. 😥😥😥😡😡😡I am Spartacus 
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    I'd prefer not to have to move it😐
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • bullfinchbullfinch Posts: 692
    Clematis? I think Taylor's sell some suitable for containers 🤔
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