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Shrubs in Pots
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Posted by Genny_BP NE NSW (My Page) on Mon, Jul 11, 05 at 4:00
| Any suggestions of Australian Natives which grow reasonably well in large pots? |
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RE: Shrubs in Pots
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Some palms eg Livistona inermis or humilis, *Licuala ramsayi,*Linospadix monoustachia; grass trees; dwarf forms of lily pillies, banksias, grevilleas including grafted forms such as Gr. formosa and other northern grevilleas.
Asterisked plants grow best in shade. If you can access a copy of Gardening with Australian Rainforest Plants, they have a very comprehensive list of natives suitable for pots.
Tony |
RE: Shrubs in Pots
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| I have about half my leucospermums in 7 and 15 gallon containers and they are quite happy, providing quite a few blooms each year. I do use a very light mix, about half perlite. The gray leaf colour makes a great contrast and the look good most of the year, both in and out of bloom. I do cut off the dead leaves just to keep them tidy. |
RE: Shrubs in Pots
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Leucospermums are nice in pots and do well but they're not native to Australia, mate.
Tony |
RE: Shrubs in Pots
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| I have 2leucospermums too and one surviving Waratah. Having alkaline soils it's the only way to go. Almost any med tree or shrub shouls be K as long as the soil is well drained. |
RE: Shrubs in Pots
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| Any Australian plant will do will in a large pot in my experience. I personally grow everything in broccoli boxes, from River Reds down to the tiniest Tasmanian bolster plants. What does matter is the soil, the watering regime, the amount of sun and the climate. I find that in a pot above about 10L you can grow all but the largest plants without much water. |
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