Can you help with a gardening question?

Question

I want to put a medium size plant by the front door (UK) what is a good one that likes shelter and shade and would be ok in a pot. I would like something that will last like a shrub but dont know where to start. Any help gratefully received.

Answer 1

How about a Jade plant?  They're very adaptable to any conditions, and don't need a lot of care.  Having one by the front door is good for attracting money according to chinese tradition

Answer 2

go and ask at the garden centre.

Answer 3

Ferns like shade and shelter and last all year.

Answer 4

What is most natural for your area is the ones that will last the longest for sure.  Cedars always do well and take well to trimming.

Answer 5

A potted palm is easy to look after and looks good - I've seen them at local garden centre at height of about 2 feet above soil level.  

Answer 6

try a "tree heather" will make a 3' wide 4' high plant flowers late summer,evergreen ~easily trimmed to shape~some have coloured foliage.

hope this helps.

Answer 7

Firstly, if you are talking about outside then please don't try a Jade plant as this won't survive the winter (sorry to that contributor). Not all "palms" will survive the winter either.  A Camelia is a good suggestion. You could try an Azalea or my favourite a Japanese Maple. If it is not too shady you could try a Daphne or even a Hydrangea (though this may be too big). Your garden centre should be able to help you to pick a plant that will be suitable for the space and conditions. Remember that pot plants require regular watering in hot/dry conditions.  No problem this year then, Lol.

Answer 8

A Camellia is great for a pot for many years. It only flowers about March but its nice,