FabSwingers.com forum: Any knowledgeable gardeners here?

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I want a large bush, around 5 foot tall that doesn’t mind living in a large pot, slight shade, green all year round but nice summer flowers. Any ideas?

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By *iltopbearMan
over a year ago

Norfolk

Roses.... Can be trained into the shape and size you're after.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not a gardener however a Laurel grow like wildfire no flowers though.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Roses.... Can be trained into the shape and size you're after."

I did think of a rose, are they easy to kill?

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Not a gardener however a Laurel grow like wildfire no flowers though. "

I would like flowers I think

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Buxus are nice and easy to shape and maintain but no flowers sadly.

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By *yron69Man
over a year ago

Fareham

Get a variegated euonymus.

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By *iltopbearMan
over a year ago

Norfolk

"Roses.... Can be trained into the shape and size you're after.

I did think of a rose, are they easy to kill? "

No, they're very hardy plants.

An old saying, "Let your worst enemy prune your roses".

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Get a variegated euonymus."

That has pretty leaves big does it have flowers?

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

Azalea, photinia, mahonia, choysia, camelia are some you may want to have a look at

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Roses.... Can be trained into the shape and size you're after.

I did think of a rose, are they easy to kill?

No, they're very hardy plants.

An old saying, "Let your worst enemy prune your roses"."

Ahh cool, I kill things instantly so it needs to be a tough plant

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Azalea, photinia, mahonia, choysia, camelia are some you may want to have a look at "

Thanks

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By *oly Fuck Sticks BatmanCouple
over a year ago

here & there

Azalea‘s are lovely plants. You could also go with an Acer or bamboo if you’re keeping it in a pot.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Azalea‘s are lovely plants. You could also go with an Acer or bamboo if you’re keeping it in a pot."

I had a beautiful acer and killed it

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Azalea and camelia but you'll get flowers in spring rather than summer. A rose isn't evergreen.Have you considered a patio fruit tree? Again not evergreen and only spring flowers.

We've grown a rhododendron successfully on a pot but it's not 5ft tall.

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By *yron69Man
over a year ago

Fareham

"Get a variegated euonymus.

That has pretty leaves big does it have flowers? "

At times but tbh many shrubs don’t have great flowers or just flower in the spring.

Be cocky and get a cercis redbud for gorgeous pink flowers in spring, red leaves and beautiful autumn colour. Then move a xmas tree into its place for winter.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Azalea and camelia but you'll get flowers in spring rather than summer. A rose isn't evergreen.Have you considered a patio fruit tree? Again not evergreen and only spring flowers.

We've grown a rhododendron successfully on a pot but it's not 5ft tall."

I have thought of a fruit tree but it’s in quite a shady position. I like Azalea, haven’t seen camelia but will have a look

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Azalea and camelia but you'll get flowers in spring rather than summer. A rose isn't evergreen.Have you considered a patio fruit tree? Again not evergreen and only spring flowers.

We've grown a rhododendron successfully on a pot but it's not 5ft tall.

I have thought of a fruit tree but it’s in quite a shady position. I like Azalea, haven’t seen camelia but will have a look

Lots of things will struggle in shade. Rhododendrons don't mind it but they tend to get a bit 'leggy' as they grow up towards the light.

Do you need it to be 5ft to conceal something?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Azalea and camelia but you'll get flowers in spring rather than summer. A rose isn't evergreen.Have you considered a patio fruit tree? Again not evergreen and only spring flowers.

We've grown a rhododendron successfully on a pot but it's not 5ft tall.

I have thought of a fruit tree but it’s in quite a shady position. I like Azalea, haven’t seen camelia but will have a look

Lots of things will struggle in shade. Rhododendrons don't mind it but they tend to get a bit 'leggy' as they grow up towards the light.

Do you need it to be 5ft to conceal something? "

No, not at all. It’s just by the front door, under the porch and that’s kinda the height that would look nice in that space

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By *yron69Man
over a year ago

Fareham

"Azalea and camelia but you'll get flowers in spring rather than summer. A rose isn't evergreen.Have you considered a patio fruit tree? Again not evergreen and only spring flowers.

We've grown a rhododendron successfully on a pot but it's not 5ft tall.

I have thought of a fruit tree but it’s in quite a shady position. I like Azalea, haven’t seen camelia but will have a look

Lots of things will struggle in shade. Rhododendrons don't mind it but they tend to get a bit 'leggy' as they grow up towards the light.

Do you need it to be 5ft to conceal something?

No, not at all. It’s just by the front door, under the porch and that’s kinda the height that would look nice in that space

Get two bay trees or two small Italian Cyprus. In two pots either side.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Azalea and camelia but you'll get flowers in spring rather than summer. A rose isn't evergreen.Have you considered a patio fruit tree? Again not evergreen and only spring flowers.

We've grown a rhododendron successfully on a pot but it's not 5ft tall.

I have thought of a fruit tree but it’s in quite a shady position. I like Azalea, haven’t seen camelia but will have a look

Lots of things will struggle in shade. Rhododendrons don't mind it but they tend to get a bit 'leggy' as they grow up towards the light.

Do you need it to be 5ft to conceal something?

No, not at all. It’s just by the front door, under the porch and that’s kinda the height that would look nice in that space

How about an evergreen shrub with a honeysuckle and a clematis planted with it. You get the green all year round and fragrance and flowers in spring and summer.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Azalea and camelia but you'll get flowers in spring rather than summer. A rose isn't evergreen.Have you considered a patio fruit tree? Again not evergreen and only spring flowers.

We've grown a rhododendron successfully on a pot but it's not 5ft tall.

I have thought of a fruit tree but it’s in quite a shady position. I like Azalea, haven’t seen camelia but will have a look

Lots of things will struggle in shade. Rhododendrons don't mind it but they tend to get a bit 'leggy' as they grow up towards the light.

Do you need it to be 5ft to conceal something?

No, not at all. It’s just by the front door, under the porch and that’s kinda the height that would look nice in that space

How about an evergreen shrub with a honeysuckle and a clematis planted with it. You get the green all year round and fragrance and flowers in spring and summer."

That’s a nice idea

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By *ack688Man
over a year ago

abruzzo Italy (and UK)

Some of the perennial woody herbs like bay or rosemary might work for you. Bay will need more control as it’s normally a much bigger plant but just keep it pruned. Both are evergreen, and Rosemary smells amazing all year round.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Some of the perennial woody herbs like bay or rosemary might work for you. Bay will need more control as it’s normally a much bigger plant but just keep it pruned. Both are evergreen, and Rosemary smells amazing all year round. "

Thanks

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By *iren!!Woman
over a year ago

Coventry

Pieris japonica is a good one to look at, I have several in pots round the garden and they look great throughout the year. Small white bell shaped flowers in spring and beautiful leaves that change colours throughout the year. Star jasmine is another great one for year round interest and it can be trained up a wall to frame your entry. Both are evergreen so you won't be left with a bare pot in winter x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Following for the tips! I have a massive pot to fill with something.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Azalea and camelia but you'll get flowers in spring rather than summer. A rose isn't evergreen.Have you considered a patio fruit tree? Again not evergreen and only spring flowers.

We've grown a rhododendron successfully on a pot but it's not 5ft tall.

I have thought of a fruit tree but it’s in quite a shady position. I like Azalea, haven’t seen camelia but will have a look

Lots of things will struggle in shade. Rhododendrons don't mind it but they tend to get a bit 'leggy' as they grow up towards the light.

Do you need it to be 5ft to conceal something?

No, not at all. It’s just by the front door, under the porch and that’s kinda the height that would look nice in that space

Very difficult to grow anything in a porch if not lots of glass. Needs sunshine and rain to grow. Why not invest in a large artificial plant - they do some really good ones now.

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

Many of the plants suggested like azalea, pieris, camelia are all part of the ericaceae family of plants so best use ericaceous compost as they like growing in that.

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By *orthmanMan
over a year ago

Kendal

"I want a large bush, around 5 foot tall that doesn’t mind living in a large pot, slight shade, green all year round but nice summer flowers. Any ideas? "

Good for you on bucking the current fashion of a bush-free garden. Five feet tall does seem a little on the large side though. Dyeing it green is somewhat niche, but the flowers will keep it smelling sweet.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Azalea and camelia but you'll get flowers in spring rather than summer. A rose isn't evergreen.Have you considered a patio fruit tree? Again not evergreen and only spring flowers.

We've grown a rhododendron successfully on a pot but it's not 5ft tall.

I have thought of a fruit tree but it’s in quite a shady position. I like Azalea, haven’t seen camelia but will have a look

Lots of things will struggle in shade. Rhododendrons don't mind it but they tend to get a bit 'leggy' as they grow up towards the light.

Do you need it to be 5ft to conceal something?

No, not at all. It’s just by the front door, under the porch and that’s kinda the height that would look nice in that space

Very difficult to grow anything in a porch if not lots of glass. Needs sunshine and rain to grow. Why not invest in a large artificial plant - they do some really good ones now."

It’s outside, slightly under the porch veranda so a bit shady

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By *dward_TeagueMan
over a year ago

wolverhampton

Try a Jasmine, easily trained, lovely foliage and beautiful flowers with an amazing scent.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Are you looking for all year round colour?

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By *mizhereMan
over a year ago

Thame Area

Suggest a camilia nice shape and flowers

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By *imi_RougeWoman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

Bottle brush, I've got one in a pot. Buddleia, super pretty, grow big, hardy.... I've got another variagated bush but no idea what it is. Yellow/green leaves (not much help is it lol)

I like climbers, you could train them on canes, clematis, passion flower, jasmine.

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By *ig1gaz1Man
over a year ago

bradford

"I want a large bush, around 5 foot tall that doesn’t mind living in a large pot, slight shade, green all year round but nice summer flowers. Any ideas? "

Im sorry to say no potted large plant of that size will last over 3 years as it will become pot bound and kill itself.

A planted fruit tree will be the same.

Even with a plasterers large mixing tub they become pot bound, smaller tubs have the issue of being caught be the wind and anything top heavy will blow over.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I want a large bush, around 5 foot tall that doesn’t mind living in a large pot, slight shade, green all year round but nice summer flowers. Any ideas?

Im sorry to say no potted large plant of that size will last over 3 years as it will become pot bound and kill itself.

A planted fruit tree will be the same.

Even with a plasterers large mixing tub they become pot bound, smaller tubs have the issue of being caught be the wind and anything top heavy will blow over."

What would you suggest?

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By *ig1gaz1Man
over a year ago

bradford

I would suggest honeysuckle on trelis or a framework

As it remains green most of the year and is a runner type of plant easy to keep up with.

You can run it on a trelis or run with supporting wires.

It can also be planted in tubs and other plants as well.

Just one thing bees love them.

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Dwarf Buddleia. Nature friendly!

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By *aria_dreamgirlTV/TS
over a year ago

stockport

Camilias are evergreen but only have a short flowering period.When the buds appear they can be killed after a sharp frost and exposed to the sun.

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By *ig1gaz1Man
over a year ago

bradford

if you do go down a trellis type you want a double planter box for those that are stood in the middle

this type is against a wall or fence

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123756817991

stood on there own you need the type that is a walkway through it or you can use a double planter box with trellis inbetween the boxes

this stops blowover of the top by the weight at the bottem

also means you can have plants either side of the trellis

also buy antirrhinum there a self seeding flower so any new plants can be replanted within the tubs for a good display of flowers.

the forums wont allow me to show a pic of this

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By *aria_dreamgirlTV/TS
over a year ago

stockport

Evergreens generally are bought for their foliage which can be variegated which adds interest. Pieris is one that can recommended.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sarcococca confusa (sweet box). Won't quite reach 5ft but at least you'll never have to prune it. Completely indestructible evergreen with sweetly fragrant tiny white flowers in winter when most plants are asleep, followed by black berries. Excellent in shade. For best effect grow it by your back door to make most of the scent. I highly recommend it.

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"Azalea, photinia, mahonia, choysia, camelia are some you may want to have a look at "

They need different compost though

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

If you're ever looking to kill iron sulphate kills anything besides grass unless it's over strong in dose

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

I have one that has pretty green leaves and then white flowers. Grows tallish but it's kept trimmed.

No idea what it is though

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"Evergreens generally are bought for their foliage which can be variegated which adds interest. Pieris is one that can recommended. "

I think that's the one I have. I've got a flame one and then a white flowering one

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

"Azalea, photinia, mahonia, choysia, camelia are some you may want to have a look at

They need different compost though

You are right and I mentioned that it needs ericaceous compost but on a different post.

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By *inister_SpinsterWoman
over a year ago

North West

"Roses.... Can be trained into the shape and size you're after.

I did think of a rose, are they easy to kill? "

They're pretty tough. As long as you remember to feed them.

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By *licia_2021TV/TS
over a year ago

Ashby De La Zouch

Google bottle brush plant. You might like those

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By *rAitchMan
over a year ago

Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe

"Sarcococca confusa (sweet box). Won't quite reach 5ft but at least you'll never have to prune it. Completely indestructible evergreen with sweetly fragrant tiny white flowers in winter when most plants are asleep, followed by black berries. Excellent in shade. For best effect grow it by your back door to make most of the scent. I highly recommend it.

I concur. I have two Sarcococca shrubs, one either side of my door, and to add a bit of colour around the base I've planted trailing fuchsia, too.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I concur. I have two Sarcococca shrubs, one either side of my door, and to add a bit of colour around the base I've planted trailing fuchsia, too. "

Thanks, will look at this

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Google bottle brush plant. You might like those "

Thanks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A forest flame is one on my faves. Dunno if they grow well in shade. But they’re vibrant.

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By *rAitchMan
over a year ago

Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe

I concur. I have two Sarcococca shrubs, one either side of my door, and to add a bit of colour around the base I've planted trailing fuchsia, too.

Thanks, will look at this

Was going to send you a pic of my Sarcococca, but can't.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't mind standing in your pot, just give me a few weeks to grow mi bush.

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By *itygamesMan
over a year ago

you could try the garden centre

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lilac, i have a lovely lilac in a pot on my patio, it smells great in bloom too.

Also have a Escallonia laevis 'Pink Elle' which looks great all year round, doesnt mind abit of shade either.

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By *aughtydrawerCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

"Azalea and camelia but you'll get flowers in spring rather than summer. A rose isn't evergreen.Have you considered a patio fruit tree? Again not evergreen and only spring flowers.

We've grown a rhododendron successfully on a pot but it's not 5ft tall.

I have thought of a fruit tree but it’s in quite a shady position. I like Azalea, haven’t seen camelia but will have a look

Lots of things will struggle in shade. Rhododendrons don't mind it but they tend to get a bit 'leggy' as they grow up towards the light.

Do you need it to be 5ft to conceal something?

No, not at all. It’s just by the front door, under the porch and that’s kinda the height that would look nice in that space

You could try a bay tree. It won't flower buts it's pretty resilient to not being treated well. Plus they smell so nice and you can use them to cook with

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

Scrolled all the way down and finally, finally! A hairy vagina gag, 3 posts up.

This place is going downhill!

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By *ingerie whoreTV/TS
over a year ago

kirk hammerton

"Azalea‘s are lovely plants. You could also go with an Acer or bamboo if you’re keeping it in a pot."
azaleas do need eracatious compost

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By *entlemanFoxMan
over a year ago

North East / London

As mentioned above Phonica or ‘Red Robin’ would be a good choice. The leave start red then turn green with white flowers in summer.

Will work in partial shade and certainly grows to 5’ if the pot is big enough.

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By *harpDressed ManMan
over a year ago

Here occasionally, but mostly somewhere else

Has anyone suggested Hydrangea yet? May not grow tall enough if c9nstrained to a pot, but the flowers are really long lasting

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By *rtic explorerMan
over a year ago

ring road bristol

Bay tree, handy in kitchen as well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My suggestion is holly, or a hebe with solar lights

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By *illiamabc100Man
over a year ago

chester

Rhododendron, evergreen foliage and a choice of flower colours, needs to be planted in acid soil like peat, grows well in a pot in sun or shade

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