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Plant for a fairly large pot help

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Grandmabatty Sun 12-May-24 09:27:48

I have quite a large pot that I've acquired and it is sitting next to my front door. It will be in full sun for most of the day but it can be windy, so I'm thinking an Acer would curl up and die. Full disclosure: I don't want to have to repot it often/at all as I'm a lazy gardener. Does anyone know of a slow growing plant that would fit the bill?
Full full disclosure: I live in central Scotland. It can be cold but is often wet.

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Sidelined Sun 19-May-24 10:56:19

Thank you! Choice would be good and a healthy specimen!

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Patsy70 Mon 20-May-24 15:31:48

Grandmabatty. I’ve got a tall, blue ceramic pot on my patio and am thinking of buying a Sorbaria Sem, as suggested by AskAlice. It gets lots of sun. Another plant I’m considering is Lavatera ‘Barnsley’. Please let us know what you decide on Grandmabatty.

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mikaru Thu 23-May-24 21:46:27

shysal

I would advise against an ordinary Box (not Christmas) as they are being devastated by Box Caterpillars these days. Most areas are affected, but not sure about Scotland.

no caterpillar yet but we've got box blight.

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MayBee70 Thu 23-May-24 21:58:35

My neighbour has just taken out his box hedge because it has blight. I’m hoping that the Box I have in a pot in my front garden doesn’t catch it. I’ve had it for years sad

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