Plants for large pot, north wall

Hi All, we would like an architectural plant in a large pot near our front door. Problem is that its north facing and slightly recessed so in full shade.
Any suggestions please?
Thanks.

 

A tall order and not many good looking plants will survive such a location, plus what is the size of the pot and what plant height are you looking for ?

You might want to consider some of these taller and similar artificial plants as they can be very realistic.

Artificial Flowers & Artificial Plants - IKEA

 

What sort of plant are you thinking of shrub ? Herbaceous perennial ? How big is the pot as well .

 

Fred88, hiya
Ferns like dryopteris affinis would look good there esp one called The King. Low maintenance and semi evergreen.
However my choice would be a camellia if it is reasonably sheltered. Superb in containers ...lovely evergreen foliage and plenty of flowers in spring.

 

Thanks for the replies.

Pot could be waist high and sensibly proportioned, ie with a good base, not tall and slender.

Been thinking of some sort of standard, under planted with something. Wife would like Lavender for the under planting.

 

I would be looking at Bux shrubs can be bought as a standard are any shape you require , have a look a Irish yew ( taxus baccata fastigiata ) they grow like a column, yews are similar to bux and can be bought in various shapes have a look at cloud pruned types.

Unfortunately the condition are not suitable for Lavander they will grow very leggy looking for the light and probably will never flower. There is a lot of plants which can be used to under plant, lots of shade lovers have interesting foliage like hosta - Brunnera - ferns - heuchera / tiarella - variegated vinca ( evergreen ) plus many more, could even go down the annual planting with begonia - lobelia - busy lizzie .

 

Thanks all for the ideas. Thought I'd mention Lavender to see what you thought but agree that it would probably struggle. Like the idea of Bux or a largish fern or half standard rose. Hosta for the under planting could look good depending on what we go for.

 

Fern and Ivy is a classic combination which can look really, really good. (Google photo)

If any colour is needed, variegated Vinca (Minor) is evergreen and flowers with lovely, purplish- blue flowers. Many ferns are at least semi- evergreen and the new fronds in the spring are delightful

 

Yes, nice.
Thanks