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What to buy for growing in zinc planter for present this week

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Galliano · 26/02/2022 12:23

I have bought a big zinc planter as a gift for a keen gardener. I’ll also give the things to grow in it I hope but not sure what that could be at this time of year? Would like it to be plants for spring/summer i.e. not hellebores or something that would look good right away. She isn’t keen on growing from seed but will grow bulbs. It’s wide and shallow so I don’t think suited to e.g. dahlias. I guess too early for most container plants to be bought as plants.

Any recommendations?

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sorryiasked · 26/02/2022 12:47

Begonias can be owned as bulbs (tubers) now. Huge variety inc trailing, double frilled and lots of colour choice

MrsSkylerWhite · 26/02/2022 12:48

Blue Agapanthus would look lovely in a zinc planter.

MrsBertBibby · 26/02/2022 14:45

How shallow is shallow?

StCharlotte · 26/02/2022 14:47

Grape hyacinth?

Galliano · 26/02/2022 15:35

It’s 25 cm height and oval shaped 49 * 36cm. I think too late for grape hyacinth bulbs but I do love the agapanthus suggestion

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indignatio · 27/02/2022 16:05

This is out at the mo in our garden

What to buy for growing in zinc planter for present this week
indignatio · 27/02/2022 16:06

Sorry, you said not out presently.

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