shade loving plants for pots – Whilton Locks Garden Village https://www.wlgv.co.uk/whiltonlocksgardenvillage The best Garden Centre for 'smiles' around Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:58:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.wlgv.co.uk/whiltonlocksgardenvillage/wp-content/uploads/square-logo-100x100.jpg shade loving plants for pots – Whilton Locks Garden Village https://www.wlgv.co.uk/whiltonlocksgardenvillage 32 32 Plants for Pots and Containers https://www.wlgv.co.uk/whiltonlocksgardenvillage/plants-for-pots-and-containers-2/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:05:12 +0000 https://www.wlgv.co.uk/whiltonlocksgardenvillage/?p=37554 A Whilton Locks we have lots of pots and containers but what should you plant in them?
Whilton Locks inspiration for plants in pots for sunny areas:
Scented Nemesia – repeat flowering all summer long.
Scented Evergreen Lavender, French or English – a firm garden favourite with customers and bees!!
David Austin Roses – Now full of buds with a long flowering period.
Savia Hot Lips – one of our best sellers, repeat flowering, butterflies love them and so do you.
Salix Nishiki Flamingo – an Instagram winner, pink fresh foliage, great for extra height in pots.
Geraniums, Osteospermums, Petunias & Dahlias for a splash of Summer colour.

Whilton Locks inspiration for plants in pots for front door decoration:
Buxus Balls and Cones – glossy evergreen foliage to shape to size.
Cordylines – ‘firework’ plants in a choice of 4 different colours.

shade loving plants for pots
Whilton Locks inspiration for plants in pots for shady areas:
Hosta – Amazing collection of foliage combinations.
Azalea – Evergreen with masses of flowers in May.
Heuchera – Stunning foliage choices and evergreen foliage.
Acer (Japanese Maples) – beautiful delicate foliage greens, yellows and reds.
Rhododendrons – Evergreen with lots of colourful blooms in May.
Tree Ferns – Amazing foliage providing leaf form and texture.
Begonias, Fuchsias and Busy Lizzies – Add a splash of colour to any shady area.

and don’t forget your compost
John Innes No3 – the best compost for shrubs in pots as soil based mixture.
John Innes Ericaceous Compost – a special soil based lime free compost for Azaleas, Acers and Rhododendrons.
Multipurpose Compost with added John Innes – ideal when planting summer bedding in pots.
Miracle Gro Moisture Control – with added water gel just in case you forget to water!
Big Tom Planters – the best compost to fill up pots when planting tomato plants and vegetables.

]]> Plants for Pots and Containers https://www.wlgv.co.uk/whiltonlocksgardenvillage/plants-for-pots-and-containers/ Fri, 12 Jul 2024 08:46:26 +0000 https://www.wlgv.co.uk/whiltonlocksgardenvillage/?p=37071 A Whilton Locks we have lots of pots and containers but what should you plant in them?
Whilton Locks inspiration for plants in pots for sunny areas:
Scented Nemesia – repeat flowering all summer long.
Scented Evergreen Lavender, French or English – a firm garden favourite with customers and bees!!
David Austin Roses – Now full of buds with a long flowering period.
Savia Hot Lips – one of our best sellers, repeat flowering, butterflies love them and so do you.
Salix Nishiki Flamingo – an Instagram winner, pink fresh foliage, great for extra height in pots.
Geraniums, Osteospermums, Petunias & Dahlias for a splash of Summer colour.

Whilton Locks inspiration for plants in pots for front door decoration:
Buxus Balls and Cones – glossy evergreen foliage to shape to size.
Cordylines – ‘firework’ plants in a choice of 4 different colours.

shade loving plants for pots
Whilton Locks inspiration for plants in pots for shady areas:
Hosta – Amazing collection of foliage combinations.
Azalea – Evergreen with masses of flowers in May.
Heuchera – Stunning foliage choices and evergreen foliage.
Acer (Japanese Maples) – beautiful delicate foliage greens, yellows and reds.
Rhododendrons – Evergreen with lots of colourful blooms in May.
Tree Ferns – Amazing foliage providing leaf form and texture.
Begonias, Fuchsias and Busy Lizzies – Add a splash of colour to any shady area.

and don’t forget your compost
John Innes No3 – the best compost for shrubs in pots as soil based mixture.
John Innes Ericaceous Compost – a special soil based lime free compost for Azaleas, Acers and Rhododendrons.
Multipurpose Compost with added John Innes – ideal when planting summer bedding in pots.
Miracle Gro Moisture Control – with added water gel just in case you forget to water!
Big Tom Planters – the best compost to fill up pots when planting tomato plants and vegetables.

]]>