Wasn't it Vita Sackville West, the writer and creator of Sissinghurst gardens who thought that any plant could be grown in a pot? They are definitely an asset in any garden for various reasons.
In this case rich pink pelargoniums, deep velvelty purple petunias and a hosta in a beautiful red glazed pot. Everything is dripping in this photograph but you get the picture....
The pots can also be moved around to where they're needed in the garden, covered for winter or brought inside.
The plants can be put in a pot to bring out their various colours...
In this case a euphorbia (I also plant Tulip "Queen of the Night" in this pot earlier in the year)
Or architectural subjects such as this agave.
I love the contrast between the deep red glazed pot and the glossy green foliage of the viburnum.
Or the symmetry of two pots of standard bay trees on either side of the steps. Containers can also be for very practical uses containing herbs at the back door. Then there is not far to go when making the supper.
So many containers can be used in the garden.
But I do think it's fun!
I love the look of plants in containers. I hate the watering. I plant in pots despite myself.
ReplyDeleteSo do I. I seem to acquire pots without realizing it.....
ReplyDeletetend to front the Spring borders with pots where nothing grows under the canopy in summer. So many lovely complementary plants in your pots Janet - the Euphorbia, and the wicker basket by the door.
ReplyDeleteMaybe the car would look good at the front of your house, Laura....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful plants and beautiful containers (I especially love the first tulips) - you've reminded me that I need to get a bulb order done this year. My containers are a disgrace...
ReplyDeleteI sometimes lose sight of a pot or two and I find them lurking behind the shed with last year's dead or dying plants in them... not a pretty sight.
ReplyDeleteI love that car!
ReplyDeleteAlways fancied a beetle myself. I don't think it's going far with all these plants under the bonnet!
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