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Plants for Pots & Containers

Plants suited to container growing, chosen for manageable size, ornamental value and the ability to perform well where root space is more restricted than in open ground.

Container plants bring colour, structure and seasonal interest to patios, entrances, balconies and paved gardens where planting directly into the ground is not possible. Pots also make it easier to control soil type for plants with more specific requirements. In Ireland, containers benefit from regular rainfall but can still dry quickly in summer and become waterlogged in wet winters. Choosing plants for the pot size, exposure and available light — and keeping drainage holes open — is more important than choosing by flower colour alone.

With a wide range to choose from, you can refine the collection by size, position and growing conditions to find plants that fit your garden.
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Plants for Pots & Containers for Irish Gardens

What This Collection Brings to the Garden

Plants suited to container growing, chosen for manageable size, ornamental value and the ability to perform well where root space is more restricted than in open ground.

Container plants bring colour, structure and seasonal interest to patios, entrances, balconies and paved gardens where planting directly into the ground is not possible. Pots also make it easier to control soil type for plants with more specific requirements.

Why It Works in Irish Gardens

In Ireland, containers benefit from regular rainfall but can still dry quickly in summer and become waterlogged in wet winters. Choosing plants for the pot size, exposure and available light — and keeping drainage holes open — is more important than choosing by flower colour alone.

Choosing the Right Plants

Choose with the mature size of both plant and container in mind. On balconies, exposure, available light and the weight and depth of the pot can matter as much as the plant’s eventual height.

Planting and Care

Use a free-draining container mix, make sure drainage holes remain open and water according to the weather. Feed during active growth where appropriate and check pots more often during windy or warm spells.

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