In large garden potsyou can plant many species of deciduous or coniferous trees and shrubs, as well as perennials, creepers and even roses. Thanks to thisfrom plants to large garden potsyou can create interesting compositions that will decorate terraces and representative places in the garden all year round. Seewhat to plant in large potsand how to compose such plants with each other. Here are7 proven plants for large garden pots !
Plants in large garden pots
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1. Mountain pine
Mountain pine is a gracefulplant that does well in pots- both its basic species and numerous varieties, e.g. 'Pug', 'Humpy', 'Gnome' which, thanks to the limited growth force, are also suitable for smaller pots. Mountain pine has low soil and moisture requirements, which makes it perfect when grown in a large garden pot. Mountain pine can be combined with many perennials, such as: Carpathian bell and large-flowered aperture.
2. Rhododendron 'Scarlet Wonder'
Rhododendron 'Scarlet Wonder' isan interesting proposition for a large garden potThis variety of rhododendron is characterized by a stocky structure and lush foliage. After 10 years, it grows up to 60 cm in height and approx. 120 cm wide. In addition to its evergreen leaves, it also adorns with beautiful flowers, blooming red in May. It can be combined with low mountain pine or creeping juniper, achieving a green effect all year round.
Mountain pine and rhododendron together in a pot
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3. Useful birch 'Long Trunk'
Useful birch 'Long Trunk' is an originalproposition to be planted in a large potIt is a small deciduous tree with an umbrella crown and hanging twigs. Birch grows in the ground up to 5m in height, but its target height depends primarily on the place of vaccination and the way it is carried out. It is also worth noting that in container cultivation, this birch will reach a lower height. The advantages of useful birch 'Long trunk' are its interesting snow-white, decorative bark and large, dark green leaves. Useful birchcan be planted in large potswith such plants as: a bison feeder or ash fescue. Thanks to this, we will achieve an interesting composition of plants, decorative all season.
'Long Tunk' birch planted with gray fescue.
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4. Evergreen boxwood
Evergreen boxwood is a popular evergreen plant for large garden pots. Evergreen boxwood grows slowly, is dense and looks nice when cut into balls, cones or squares. It prefers semi-shaded positions, although it will also do well in sunnier places. Boxwood likes soil rich in nutrients. That is why it is worth planting it in good quality soil and fertilizing 2-3 times a season with universal fertilizers.
Evergreen boxwood in large pots
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Garden hydrangea in a pot
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5. Garden hydrangea
Garden hydrangea is often chosenplant for large pots Beautiful hydrangea inflorescences, which come in various colors: white, pink, blue, are appreciated. The garden hydrangea blooms on last year's (two-year-old) shoots and repeats flowering frequently, which prolongs the decoration effect. It also has decorative glossy leaves. A garden hydrangea will feel best in a pot placed in a sheltered place, often irrigated and well-protected for the winter.
6. Purple willow 'Pendula'
Purple willow is a compact shrub with thin, arched shoots grafted onto the trunk, forming an umbrella-like crown. Thiseye-catching plant for large potshas an interesting red-brown, shiny bark and leaves light green at the top and silvery at the bottom. Purple willow likes moist soil, so it needs regular watering. You can combine it in a composition with perennials, for example, oak grass 'Atropurpurea' with cherry-brown leaves.
Japanese Rozplenica 'Hameln'
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7. Japanese Rozplenica 'Hameln'
Japanese Rozplenica 'Hameln' is an extremelyattractive grass for large garden pots , often also used as ornamental grass for balconies. It grows up to 75 cm in height and produces lush, fluffy inflorescences that change color as they bloom - from greenish, turning pink, to gray-gray. Its narrow leaves turn from green in autumn to reddish, which adds to its charm in the autumn and winter period. Rozplenica likes sunny positions and fertile, permeable soil. We don't cut the dead leaves of Japanese reproduction plant until spring.
MSc Eng. Joanna Białowąs
