Winter hardy shrubs for tubs

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  1. Carryduff

    Carryduff Apprentice Gardener

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    Would appreciate any advice on shrubs suitable for containers, preferably evergreen and able to withstand frost and exposed position. Thanks
     
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    Hi Carryduf & [​IMG] there are all sorts of things to choose from..
    Hebes..
    Grasses..
    Ivys..
    Curry plant helichrysum italicum
    Box
    Euonymus..
    Euphorbias
    Yew..
    Privet..
    Skimmia
    Rhodies..
    Hardy Geraniums for some colour maybe, plus of course bulbs..
    :scratch: & that's all I can think of at this moment off the top of my head... :thumb:
     
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    The top of your head is very clever.:wink:
     
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    :wink: I either have them in tubs or have had them in the past really Granny that's all.. :thumb:
     
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    Japanese Azaleas, Sarcoccocas, Daphne and Grevillea.:gnthb:
     
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    :dh: Ooh yes how could I forget Daphne Dia..?? :dh: :thumb:Well done for bringing that one in as they smell gorgeous..!!
     
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