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Winter and shade hanging baskets

Marc MeadenMarc Meaden Posts: 3
in Problem solving

hello,

I want to put a hanging basket up in the front porch. It is north facing and gets little sun.

i also want this to be there over winter.

Happy to plant veg, herbs or salads if they work in these conditions.

can anyone help suggesting what I can plant.

 

thanks,

marc

 

 

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  • Angela 17Angela 17 Posts: 74

    Mark, I agree with Patsy, and maybe use heather and violas as well

  • Marc MeadenMarc Meaden Posts: 3
    Thank you both. Very helpful.
  • chicachica Posts: 252

    hi mark i also have a hanging basket facing north in mine i have some different colour leafed ivy and violas and heucheras the orange one and i also put some bubble wrap in the botton with holes in and its worked for me try it image

  • Marc MeadenMarc Meaden Posts: 3
    Great, thank you. Will give your suggestions a go.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117

    Lots of hardy garden plants will be quite happy in your porch Marc. The cyclamen will enjoy shelter from the worst of the British winter and will be particularly happy with the planting Patsy has suggested. image

    They won't need masses of watering as they won't dry out very quickly,  but hold a bucket underneath to avoid any wet slippers.... image

    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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