{"id":37554,"date":"2026-03-10T09:05:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T09:05:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wlgv.co.uk\/whiltonlocksgardenvillage\/?p=37554"},"modified":"2026-03-10T09:58:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T09:58:05","slug":"plants-for-pots-and-containers-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wlgv.co.uk\/whiltonlocksgardenvillage\/plants-for-pots-and-containers-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Plants for Pots and Containers"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Whilton Locks we have lots of pots and containers<\/a> but what should you plant in them?
\nWhilton Locks inspiration for plants in pots for sunny areas:<\/strong>
\nScented Nemesia \u2013 repeat flowering all summer long.
\nScented Evergreen Lavender, French or English \u2013 a firm garden favourite with customers and bees!!
\nDavid Austin Roses \u2013 Now full of buds with a long flowering period.
\nSavia Hot Lips \u2013 one of our best sellers, repeat flowering, butterflies love them and so do you.
\nSalix Nishiki Flamingo \u2013 an Instagram winner, pink fresh foliage, great for extra height in pots.
\nGeraniums, Osteospermums, Petunias & Dahlias for a splash of Summer colour.<\/p>\n

Whilton Locks inspiration for plants in pots for front door decoration:<\/strong>
\nBuxus Balls and Cones \u2013 glossy evergreen foliage to shape to size.
\nCordylines \u2013 \u2018firework\u2019 plants in a choice of 4 different colours.<\/p>\n

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\nWhilton Locks inspiration for plants in pots for shady areas:<\/strong>
\nHosta – Amazing collection of foliage combinations.
\nAzalea \u2013 Evergreen with masses of flowers in May.
\nHeuchera \u2013 Stunning foliage choices and evergreen foliage.
\nAcer (Japanese Maples) \u2013 beautiful delicate foliage greens, yellows and reds.
\nRhododendrons \u2013 Evergreen with lots of colourful blooms in May.
\nTree Ferns \u2013 Amazing foliage providing leaf form and texture.
\nBegonias, Fuchsias and Busy Lizzies \u2013 Add a splash of colour to any shady area.<\/p>\n

and don\u2019t forget your compost<\/strong>
\nJohn Innes No3 \u2013 the best compost for shrubs in pots as soil based mixture.
\nJohn Innes Ericaceous Compost \u2013 a special soil based lime free compost for Azaleas, Acers and Rhododendrons.
\nMultipurpose Compost with added John Innes \u2013 ideal when planting summer bedding in pots.
\nMiracle Gro Moisture Control – with added water gel just in case you forget to water!
\nBig Tom Planters \u2013 the best compost to fill up pots when planting tomato plants and vegetables.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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