Would this choisya be fine in this container?

Hi All,

Could really do with some advice. Wanted to get this Choisya and plant it in this container. I know they don't flower for long but the foliage is quite a dark green and interesting and I think the white flowers would contrast well with the grey. Problem is, it's only 5 inches deep with a diameter of 12 and has a fairly small drainage hole, so I'm not sure it would support the roots, even with a small shrub like this one. Do you think it would stay healthy in there?

Choisya × dewitteana 'White Dazzler ('Londaz') (PBR)' - Mexican orange blossom



Any thoughts and suggestions highly appreciated!

Thanks,

Nick

 

Personally, no, sorry, I just think its too small.
It would suit alpines or trailing plants in my opinion.

 

No Nikalaos ....it’s far too small for a choisya, even short term
You chose sensibly, viz., White Dazzler is a relatively dwarf variety.
How about a pelargonium? Great for summer
Echeverias would do well there for 2 or 3 years....?
Or convolvulous maritima......a delightful cascading perennial with velvety purple blue flowers?

 

Just a thought Nikalaos, how about the black “grass” ophiopogon nigrescens? It’s evergreen, fascinating colour and produces pink flowers in summer?
Would compliment your grey container.
Tulbaghia Violacea is a silver/blue/grey grass like plant with pinky white summer flowers. Evergreen here but at least semi evergreen

 

bugger! Thanks for the honest opinions guys, I feared you'd say that, haha! Funny you should say that @Verdun, I was thinking of a Convulvulus as someone mentioned it recently on the forum and I loved the look of it, this one...

RightPlants

But the one you suggested is trailing and lovely, so it's certainly an option. Another plant I considered was Geranium 'Rozanne', not really a fan of that cultivar but it might do well considering the size of the container and the fact it's recommended for hanging baskets.

Nick

 

I once grew geranium Crystal Lake in a container for someone. It made for a great display.
My feeling is that Rozanne is prob too vigorous for your pot Nikalaos.....I have a couple of Rozanne plants here and they need room; here they are 1 to 2 metres wide and a metre high. I think they would struggle in a small container

 

Thanks @Verdun, well I already have 'Crystal Lake' in a border on my patio my friend, couldn't exclude that one from my collection, truly wonderful. It will probably be a Convulvulus then...

 

Quick update, decided to go with your excellent suggestion of Convolvulus sabatius spp. mauritanicus @Verdun (at least I think that's the one you meant). I think the flowers will contrast wonderfully with the grey container and pollinators love them too, from some of what I've read online!

Convolvulus sabatius ssp Mauritanicus | GardensOnline

Nick

 

Yes exactly Nikolaos .....thanks for feedback

 

Sorry @Verdun, just to pester you a bit more, will this Convolvulus be OK with just garden soil (heavy clay, so rather fertile) and plenty of grit added, or should I use a John Innes mix? Got it this morning in the post and would like to pot it ASAP!

Nick

 

Hiya again Nikalaos Not pestering, it’s what the forum is for
I really don’t like garden soil used in pots....pests, diseases etc.....so I would take the trouble to use John innes and add grit or perlite.
A top dressing too of grit would be a nice finishing touch

 

Thanks very much Verdun, which John Innes mix would be best for this plant do you think my friend, No 3?

Nick

 

Yes, best to stick to your friend number 3