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Ericaceous compost in a tub
harrys_nan
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I want to make up a winter tub using 3 heathers but need to find other smaller plants that I can plant in the tub also. I wanted to put ivy in but not sure it will be ok in the same compost and I didn't want to bother planting stuff in pots and then sinking into the tub.Is there any plants that I could use that are smaller and will go with the heathers, possibly trailing
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New baby grandson, Louie born 28/06/2012,
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Harry born 23/09/2008
New baby grandson, Louie born 28/06/2012,
Proud nanny to two beautiful boys :j
And now I have the joy of having my foster granddaughter becoming my real granddaughter. Can't ask for anything better
UPDATE,
As of today 180919. my granddaughter is now my official granddaughter, adoption finally granted
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Just done this, I reckoned crocuses aren't fussy, so I put lots of those in and a few tulips. Edged hopefully with some bits of purple ajuga.
Oh and the heathers were reduced from £3something to 50p at B and M.0 -
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' (black mondo grass) is OK in acidic soil. The grass like leaves would make a contrast with the heather.

Ivy should be tough enough not to care
Quite an impressive winter pot!
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Oh that looks so pretty thank you. Must go shopping tomorrow now.Treat other's how you like to be treated.
Harry born 23/09/2008
New baby grandson, Louie born 28/06/2012,
Proud nanny to two beautiful boys :j
And now I have the joy of having my foster granddaughter becoming my real granddaughter. Can't ask for anything better
UPDATE,
As of today 180919. my granddaughter is now my official granddaughter, adoption finally granted0
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