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perfect shrub for a large pot

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faffadoodledo · 08/08/2022 07:59

I'm rapidly going off container gardening for obvious watering reasons. However I have a very large and handsome pot which needs filling. I'd love recommendations for an evergreen shrub for it. What works well in containers?

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Thisbastardcomputer · 08/08/2022 08:14

I have a couple of hydrangeas in pots, they look lovely but they require lots of water. Someone may come along with a better suggestion.

ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 08/08/2022 08:17

David Austin have some roses that do well in pots. Look up the recommendations on their website.

A myrtle? They are old fashioned but they have lovely foliage and beautiful flowers.

ChardonnaysBeastlyCat · 08/08/2022 08:18

Or just stuff the pot with annuals.

Dicentra and trailing ivy?

A vine?

mrsrobin · 08/08/2022 08:25

Olive tree?

alwayscheery · 08/08/2022 09:17

Bay trees standard or normal thrive well in a pot.
Skimming japonica.

Pinkywoo · 08/08/2022 09:32

Dwarf rhododendron or camellia? They're both evergreen and do well in large pots with ericaceous compost.

senua · 08/08/2022 12:22

Fatsia japonica. It looks vaguely exotic but is quite easy-care.

PrimroseWharf · 08/08/2022 12:33

Lavender? Hebe?

DevilsVineBlues · 08/08/2022 13:21

I have a standard holly that does very well in a large pot. It is evergreen and we keep it close to the patio doors so that, in winter, we can see the festive red berries. I string a few lights round it ocasionaly, at Xmas, as well.

It's underplanted with snowdrops that also come up reliably every spring.

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