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denise butcherdenise butcher Posts: 133
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Hi All, I am looking and looking for a large round shallow water pot to put a water lily in as a feature in my garden...can I find one that isimage

, not over 100 pounds?...NO !. Do you know where I can get one from please? xxx........

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 52,134

    It would need to be quite deep - not shallow. Even the tiny pygmy ones are around a foot in height as the foliage and stems grow, so you'd need something with at least that depth to accomodate it. Bigger ones would need to be deeper again. The leaves need to sit on the surface of the water, so you lower the plant gradually as it gets bigger. Usually you'd use something at least a couple of feet deep, and put it on a brick or two , removing that as the plant matures. 

    Some of the glazed pots would do - you would just seal up the hole with a suitable sealant. Many people use half barrels.

    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • CarrotolineCarrotoline Posts: 11

    Baby bath does the trick, my neighbour has painted the rim so it blend with the surrounding garden...cheap, cheerful but does a fab job.

  • TootsietimTootsietim Posts: 178

    have you tried a plumbers merchant? Various round water tanks are available holding 50 or more gallons at reasonable prices.

  • denise butcherdenise butcher Posts: 133

    Fab ideas Thank you xx

  • CarrotolineCarrotoline Posts: 11

    I missunderstood your questions as I thought you wanted a small water feature with Lillie's.

    I get plastic tree planters, dark charcoal grey in colour off Amazon, 50lts - approx 20" diameter 24" depth...5 of them for £20 that's including delivery. There are drainage holes already in the so I use silicone​ to block them, they also have two handles thats makes  it easy to move but the can be cut off, I'll see it I can get the link for you

  • CarrotolineCarrotoline Posts: 11

    I missunderstood your questions as I thought you wanted a small water feature with Lillie's.

    I get plastic tree planters, dark charcoal grey in colour off Amazon, 50lts - approx 20" diameter 24" depth...5 of them for £20 that's including delivery. There are drainage holes already in the so I use silicone​ to block them, they also have two handles thats makes  it easy to move but the can be cut off, I'll see it I can get the link for you to have a look

    50 Litre Plastic Plant Pots (Heavy Duty with handles) Pack of 5 (a975)imagePrice:£33.78 + FREE UK deliveryIn stock.

    You can get smaller and bigger, 75ltr work out at £39 for 5, hope this helps

    Last edited: 22 May 2017 14:59:46

  • denise butcherdenise butcher Posts: 133

    Yes this is just what Ive ordered Thank you so much xx

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