Patio

[Big Bas]

I am replanning my patio It is concrete and slabs ie no soil

Will Pyracantha grow in a pot/tub against trellis work ?

Will Passion Flower grow in a pot/tub ?

Any help appreciated

[andyjevs]

Yes and yes is the answer .....But, you have to keep them well watered and feed weekly. As the plants are being grown in an almost artificial environment (in a tub, not the ground), you will have to do all the work for them ie provide nutrients and water.
Then, i would say every 4-5 years, the plant needs taking out of the tub, the root ball broken up and replanted back in the tub with fresh compost.
Hope this helps a bit

[valsuey]

Hi there BB
You won't need a trellis for a Pyracantha as they will support themselves against a wall or fence.Unless you really love them I would advise against this plant.They grow like mad and they have really evil thorns. Before you know it they have taken over half your patio.I have just got rid of 2 of these plants.Pruning is a dangerous job believe me!

[woofgang]

another option is to chip through the concrete layer wher you want a plant, enrich the soil and then pave around the tiny bed

[Loocfox]

Yes i have to agree with Valsuey, Pyracanth is a wicked shrub, i have 1 in my garden and we hate to prune it as the thorns are evil, if you should get 1 prune the stems you do not want as they come out, they are soft at first then they harden up. try getting a shrub that has no thorns on it. besy of luck.

[logman]

They both should do well in pots for a good few years if you follow the advice above and even be less robust with their roots restricted. You have a good choice of red, orange or yellow berries on the pyracantha which the birds will love too. thorns may be a problem if you have wee kids running around the yard but otherwise enjoy !