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I have large pots... what can I put in them?

9qzkhmhbnq806279qzkhmhbnq80627 Posts: 1
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Morning All,
I have some large pots that I would like to start using.
My friend tells me that I could plant Bay bush, Olive and red or pink Robin.

I'd like these to be quite low maintenance as I would be giving these to someone is not too mobile these days.

Any recommendations please?

Thanks
G.

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  • ViewAheadViewAhead Posts: 866
    It really depends on whether these are going to be positioned in sun or shade, and how much watering the recipient is able to do. 
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    edited September 2023
    @9qzkhmhbnq80627 Can you give approx size of pots and are you north or south uk? Will they be in a sheltered site?
    Olives are best underglass in the winter months here in the Midlands.
    Bay is also tender until established.
    Photinias would be fine for a while but will need to go in the ground in time.
    Welcome!
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • rowlandscastle444rowlandscastle444 Posts: 2,612
    Our Bay is at the southern end of the garden, next to a six-foot fence. Beyond is an elderberry tree, so it gets little direct sun, unless overhead.

    It has survived well for 20 years 
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    A sheltered spot as @rowlandscastle444 has suggested is best for Bay.There are two neaby that are huge and have the same aspect.
    A general rule of thumb is plants in pots look best when they are about two thirds the height of the pot. 
    Whatever is planted they will need potting on or putting in the ground in the future.
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    could we see the pots?

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