little fishy Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 I am new to this type of garden i want one that i can keep outdoors all year round i want in it D.rotundifolia & Darlingtonia californica i was thinking of buying a http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/tubs+planters/wilko-sovereign-planter-round-terracotta-40cm/invt/0298377/?htxt=7Fo8PJJvXBr6i8Ivi%2BkH%2B3AxvWEE8vH0q5DR8bmRwP4X417geQZnEWskZ7EAwBixvx4mk1VUASpc%0A6JnOsXdA6g%3D%3D but not sure about the best compost to use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flycatchers Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Hi, I use similar types of planter in my outside garden. I use my usual mix of granulated peat mixed with perlite & sharp sand. And stand them in mainly large water trays such as these: lbs cheers bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billynomates666 Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 (edited) Hi LF I will second flcatchers comments regarding the compost, adding that I find Darlingtonia works better in a more peat biased substrate and they do say to use white (sun reflective) pots and keep the roots cool on them (Darlingtonia), but if you have a container with sufficient mass or bury it to three quater depth, it shouldnt be a problem. Good luck Cheers Steve Edited May 3, 2011 by billynomates666 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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