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help please?

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sexypantsformum · 20/06/2014 22:07

I need...
A hardy perennial
That is ok in a pot
Needs little attention
Doesn't grow tall
If possible, evergreen?
Anyone know of anything that fits the bill?
Thanks.

OP posts:
traviata · 21/06/2014 09:05

plants that are hardy perennials die back down to the ground every winter, so I would not call them evergreen.

If you would like something that has leaves over winter, and doesn't need much attention, you could try;

hebes but choose a variety that doesn't grow too big;

some fuchsias are evergreen, eg fuschia

some ceanothus remain quite small

conifers

All plants in pots need watering from time to time in spring/summer, and more in hot weather; otherwise the attention they need will be to check for pests (eg caterpillars, vine weevil) and replace the top inch or two of compost and give them some fertiliser once a year or so.

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