Managed to get a few chimney pots at the weekend and was wondering what people have planted in them? There a lot bigger than I thought but they look amazing.
@davebettz, beautiful pots! I used to have one but unfortunately had to leave it behind when we moved - too heavy to move and my plant had rooted itself into the ground underneath.
Do you prefer foliage or flowers? Will the pots stay against the wall in your pics and is it shady or sunny?
I have this campanula which is in a large round plastic container which just fits and rests on the top of the chimney pot. It has been in there for years now and never lets me down. It is removable from the chimney pot if needs be.
What ever you plant they will dry out quickly. I would go for dark reds or burnt oranges. Another thought might be the balcon pelargoniums which trail.
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A good gardener's eye sees more to be improved. Robin Lane Fox
@davebettz, beautiful pots! I used to have one but unfortunately had to leave it behind when we moved - too heavy to move and my plant had rooted itself into the ground underneath.
Do you prefer foliage or flowers? Will the pots stay against the wall in your pics and is it shady or sunny?
Thanks can't believe people want to just throw these away!
The second picture that area gets the morning sun but is mostly shaded.
I've got a few hostas and ferns in that area and a small acer tree I've got to plant still.
It's mostly slate in that area due to it getting boggy in the winter.
I have this campanula which is in a large round plastic container which just fits and rests on the top of the chimney pot. It has been in there for years now and never lets me down. It is removable from the chimney pot if needs be.
Yes I was thinking about jamming a plastic pot our dish down the chimneys to see if I could get it wedged then fill with compost.
Re the chimney pot in the first picture: I would turn it upside down to stop the soil washing away in the 'flutes'. If turned they would be like bowls and hold soil and moisture better.
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Do you prefer foliage or flowers? Will the pots stay against the wall in your pics and is it shady or sunny?
I have this campanula which is in a large round plastic container which just fits and rests on the top of the chimney pot. It has been in there for years now and never lets me down. It is removable from the chimney pot if needs be.
Another thought might be the balcon pelargoniums which trail.
A good gardener's eye sees more to be improved. Robin Lane Fox
The second picture that area gets the morning sun but is mostly shaded.
I've got a few hostas and ferns in that area and a small acer tree I've got to plant still.
It's mostly slate in that area due to it getting boggy in the winter.
A good gardener's eye sees more to be improved. Robin Lane Fox