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Large Pot, What Shrub to put in it?

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  • debs64debs64 Posts: 5,184
    I grow lithospermum with my rhododendron in ericaceous soil. It’s very pretty. 
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  • Steve the Gardening VetSteve the Gardening Vet Posts: 1,630
    Meomye said:
    @Steve the Gardening Vet Well done Steve, do you know which one you have? I find them very pretty, from foliage to flowers, I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy mine. :)  

    Went for Pieris 'Select' as it'll grow to around 1m tall and wide which is ideal for the big pot!
  • Steve the Gardening VetSteve the Gardening Vet Posts: 1,630
    debs64 said:


    That's a) lovely and b) a good thought!
  • rowlandscastle444rowlandscastle444 Posts: 2,612
    I'd put in something productive, such as a gooseberry bush.
  • Steve the Gardening VetSteve the Gardening Vet Posts: 1,630
    rowlandscastle444 said:
    I'd put in something productive, such as a gooseberry bush.

    I'll be polite and not say what I think about gooseberries! :D

    This pot was for aesthetic purposes on the edge of out patio near the bifold doors so pretty was the main criterion. :)
  • debs64debs64 Posts: 5,184
    The rhododendron is scented which is unusual I know. It does look pretty now but to be honest it won’t look too good in a few weeks when the yellow flowers have gone. Have you considered a rose? Mine do well in large pots and have a longer flowering period than rhododendrons. 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I think @Steve the Gardening Vet has already made his choice  ;)

    Good luck with it - it should be fine   :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Steve the Gardening VetSteve the Gardening Vet Posts: 1,630
    debs64 said:
    The rhododendron is scented which is unusual I know. It does look pretty now but to be honest it won’t look too good in a few weeks when the yellow flowers have gone. Have you considered a rose? Mine do well in large pots and have a longer flowering period than rhododendrons. 

    I ended up with a pieris, red foliage when new, pink buds with white flowers and evergreen so it fits most of the needs. :)
  • debs64debs64 Posts: 5,184
    Sorry @Steve the Gardening Vetand @Fairygirl I missed that. 
    Hope the pieris does well for you. 
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