Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design 1 Jan 14, 2010 3:28 pm When we bought this house there were lots of terracotta pots left here. The are 2 tall but skinny ones - about a metre tall but only probably about 30-40cm round - I'd like to put them on either side of our front door, so in the shade. I thought I could fill the bottom with something and then put a smaller pot in the top but have no idea what to put in them. Any ideas on a plant that would suit these pots? Preferably something nice and leafy but easy to maintain. We are just south of Brisbane. Re: Plants for pots in shaded area 2Jan 14, 2010 3:44 pm How about some nice ferns? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ What type of look do you like? You could also maybe try Bromeliads? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ There are lots of choices, maybe we can make some more suggestions if you tell us what you like? www.themaxbuild.blogspot.com forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=20717&start=300 www.leahspaperpassion.blogspot.com Re: Plants for pots in shaded area 3Jan 14, 2010 4:53 pm I'd like something 'pretty' I guess. It doesn't have to have flowers, just look nice. I like the English cottage garden look. I like things with glossy leaves or interesting foliage. Not a big fan of broms, but I do like that fern you posted. Re: Plants for pots in shaded area 4Jan 14, 2010 5:00 pm These are some suggestions from Don Burke: Quote: 10 best pot plants for shade Clivia (Clivia miniata) has dark green, strap-like foliage and orange flowers. New varieties are available with red, cream and yellow flowers. Prices vary depending on the variety, but the new varieties are the most sought after and the most expensive. Clivias grow everywhere in Australia except for the mountains. Daphne (Daphne odora) actually does better planted in pots than in the ground, because it is susceptible to root rot and pots provide the perfect drainage it needs. It is grown mainly for its fabulous perfumed flowers. Daphne grows best in the cooler areas of Australia. Expect to pay around $18.95 for a 200mm (8") pot. Camellias will flower and grow happily in pots for many years. Sasanquas grow well in part-shade to full sun, while japonicas prefer a shaded position. Azaleas, particularly the smaller varieties, are well suited to pot culture. Your local nursery can suggest the best varieties for your area. Ponytail (Nolina recurvata) has a curious swollen base. It makes an attractive pot plant and will also take full sun. 150mm (6") pots cost around $12.95. The ponytail plant will grow everywhere in Australia, except for the mountains. Begonia varieties will grow in all areas of Australia. They have beautiful flowers and they often have interesting foliage. They do best in a shady position. Palms including rhapis palm (Rhapis excelsa) and kentia palm (Howea forsteriana) can be grown in pots in a shady position. They are readily available from most nurseries and cost from $18.95 for 200mm (8") pots. Ferns of all kinds do well in pots. They thrive in shady, moist, humid conditions. Orchids need an open, free-draining potting mix and a sheltered position. The most popular orchid grown is the cymbidium, but many other kinds are available including cattleyas, dendrobiums, slipper orchids (Paphiopedilum) and moth orchids (Phalaenopsis). Orchids in pots can be brought inside the house when in flower for a beautiful, long lasting display. China doll (Radermachera sinica) is a Chinese native with glossy, dark green leaves and an elegant growth habit. It does best as a garden plant in the warmer areas of Australia, but also makes an attractive pot plant. China doll is readily available in 200mm (8") pots for around $18.95. This is pretty - a hosta and some ferns: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Plants for pots in shaded area 5Jan 14, 2010 5:19 pm That fern pictured is a Silver Lady (Blechnum gibbum) It does eventually form a trunk, but it takes a while. That is just an example of foliage for you. There are many types of suitable ferns. www.themaxbuild.blogspot.com forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=20717&start=300 www.leahspaperpassion.blogspot.com Re: Plants for pots in shaded area 6Jan 14, 2010 5:56 pm Daphne!! I love the smell of this and has a very pretty flower 'A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.' Louis Pasteur Vegie garden: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=27637&start=0 My Backyard Adventure Re: Plants for pots in shaded area 7Jan 14, 2010 6:45 pm Plectranthus "Mona Lavender" is great in the shade and in a pot. The underside if the leaves are a lovely purpley colour. They can be a little brittle though, probably best kept out of the wind. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ www.themaxbuild.blogspot.com forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=20717&start=300 www.leahspaperpassion.blogspot.com Re: Plants for pots in shaded area 8Jan 14, 2010 7:45 pm Thanks for all the ideas I really like the camelias and begonias. The China doll is lovely! We have lots of different ferns and palms in our backyard so I think the camelia or begonia would be nice for something different. I love ponytails - have to be one of my favs, they look like they belong in a Dr Seuss book! We have a few huge ones out the back and ive seen them cheap at the markets too. That pot with the different ferns in it is pretty. I hadn't thought of doing more than one type of plant. Re: Plants for pots in shaded area 9Jan 15, 2010 12:08 am The zz plant or maybe Million bells petunias, they do really well in shade here in Perth. So do Geraniums Also annuals like Celosia or "c ocks comb" Impatiens too are cheap and easy to grow. Leafy colour that is super cheap is Coleus Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ What about growing Begonia "escargo" ? Or the tuberous begonias? I just had a cool idea rush into my head but now it's gone Re: Plants for pots in shaded area 11Jan 15, 2010 9:23 am Re: Plants for pots in shaded area 12Jan 15, 2010 10:02 am Can you plant hellebores in pots if it's a shaded spot? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Built the Eden Brae Cambridge 34 Family with Boston Corner Facade Re: Plants for pots in shaded area 15Jan 15, 2010 6:30 pm Wow! So many choices! Thanks so much. Now I'll have to pick something.... Re: Plants for pots in shaded area 16Jan 16, 2010 2:24 pm kek, in most of those shown in Australia won't be suitable for shade. eg Growing cordies like those will develop rot in the crowns or go greener in shade. The grasses and rosemary will also need sun to avoid problems They may have been newly planted perhaps for displays? The helebors are a good choice. The cyclamen shown will be too. Mona lavender (it's not actually lavender) is excellent. Have a look if you can buy "tractor seats". They are really easy to grow and will fit in with what you are after They have an almost daisy like flower, big glossy green leaves shaped like an old fashioned tractor seat. Re: Plants for pots in shaded area 17Jan 16, 2010 2:50 pm Fu Manchu kek, in most of those shown in Australia won't be suitable for shade. eg Growing cordies like those will develop rot in the crowns or go greener in shade. The grasses and rosemary will also need sun to avoid problems They may have been newly planted perhaps for displays? Nah, I wouldn't put one of those cordys in the shade either, just thought the pics were nice examples of the effect of mixed plantings. The cyclamen and the silvery-leaved plants would be OK though. I suppose it was a bit misleading in the context of the OP.... I just potted a group for our al fresco room: A Kentia palm, small birds nest fern and some type of aluminium plant. Going by advice on the label, Kentia palms tolerate low light, so I figured a shady spot is OK? I know the other two are fine.... I also have one of these cordys: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ I know it won't tolerate frost, but I'm hoping it'll be OK under the shelter of the al fresco room? I have quite a few shade-lovers and nowhere to put them. At least this is a start. Re: Plants for pots in shaded area 18Jan 16, 2010 11:42 pm tractor seat Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ ZZ plant Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Millionbells petunias Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ C ocks comb Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Celosia Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ This has Begonia escargot (the swirly leaf), coleus I think "magilla Parrilla" ? and a Calathea in back with the stripy leaves. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ This is a better shot of the calathea... Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Plants for pots in shaded area 19Jan 17, 2010 11:32 am Why didn't I think of this earlier What about Chillis and Egg plants, love the shade, asparagus as well makes a nice feature with it's soft green foliage Chillis especially will give you loads and loads of speccie colour. Even if you don't eat chillis, they are bright colour you can use them to make your own pesticides too Egg plants are nice and lush looking and the foliage is a lovely adition to shade areas. the fruit will be great to look at No burnt fruit either Re: Plants for pots in shaded area 20Jan 23, 2010 11:00 pm Gardening Australia http://www.abc.net.au/gardening/ Hellebores http://www.abc.net.au/gardening/video/v ... ne2009.htm 0 4717 CDC Housing Code 3 When to apply Floor Area external face of wall vs Gross Floor Area internal face of wall. Reading thru CDC Housing Code 3, lets take a lot 915sqm.… 0 16567 Murraya could be a great option for you. It creates a great tall screening hedge but doesn't drop fruit like lily pilly. The flowers smell divine. 2 10268 |