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Plant for pot by front door

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Ilovecrumpets · 23/02/2019 13:28

Hello

Just looking for some suggestions for something to plant in some pots by front door ( one largish, other medium).

I currently have a small olive tree, some lavender and a rosemary in the pots that are there, but have two more to fill. Doorway is west facing and gets a lot of sun, Victorian terrace, dark blue door.

Ideally I’d like something with some fragrance. Something to lift the spirits when I open the door!

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TheRhythmlessMan · 23/02/2019 21:56

Could you put a climber in the pot? Jasmine? Honeysuckle? Or even a rose? To scramble up your wall and over your door?

Ilovecrumpets · 24/02/2019 13:39

Thanks - I’ve tried a clematis previously but because of the way the front of the house is it seems to find it hard to take hold ( if that makes sense!)

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Sammy867 · 24/02/2019 13:46

We have blueberry bushes by ours- pink blueberries. The kids always grab some to eat when they’re walking in or out in the summer and they’re really easy to grow

TheRhythmlessMan · 24/02/2019 17:10

Yes clematis is gorgeous but does need help to get going (assuming you helped guide it through woes etc?)

Blueberries are a nice idea and it's good putting an ericaceous plant in a pot as - where I am at least- you can't grow them easily in the borders . Or even those cute dwarf nectarines!

Sarcococca has good fragrance this time of year. Or a daphne. Underplant with hellabores and primroses. How big is the tub?

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