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Title: Plastic half-pots - any supplier known?
Post by: Maggi Young on February 04, 2019, 06:28:02 PM

There are still some suppliers of  terracotta  half-pots  or pans as they used to be known by alpine  growers - those  pots  of a more shallow nature than the  usual type. Does anyone know of a supplier of  such pots in plastic?

Title: Re: Plastic half-pots - any supplier known?
Post by: Maggi Young on February 04, 2019, 06:38:05 PM

I found an Italian supplier  who makes  fairly shallow large planters/pors  but I suspect these are not suitable. https://www.bamaplast.it/catalogo/vasi/6/ciotola-luxor (https://www.bamaplast.it/catalogo/vasi/6/ciotola-luxor)

Then there is  https://www.scotplantsdirect.co.uk/growing-needs/containers-baskets/round-plant-pots/10-5cm-plastic-plant-pots-black-round-packs-of-50.html?msclkid=1c50a11fbfc7110da2f3fd473ae4a948 (https://www.scotplantsdirect.co.uk/growing-needs/containers-baskets/round-plant-pots/10-5cm-plastic-plant-pots-black-round-packs-of-50.html?msclkid=1c50a11fbfc7110da2f3fd473ae4a948)
- which seem to be  less deep than some.
https://www.scotplantsdirect.co.uk/growing-needs/containers-baskets/round-plant-pots (https://www.scotplantsdirect.co.uk/growing-needs/containers-baskets/round-plant-pots)   is this the best we can advise,  do you think?

Title: Re: Plastic half-pots - any supplier known?
Post by: David Nicholson on February 04, 2019, 06:57:00 PM

These any good?

I looks like they only sell wholesale but contact with them might produce a local supplier's details.

https://www.plantcell.co.uk/product/14cm-1ltr-round-pot-terracotta/ (https://www.plantcell.co.uk/product/14cm-1ltr-round-pot-terracotta/)

Title: Re: Plastic half-pots - any supplier known?
Post by: Maggi Young on February 04, 2019, 07:31:01 PM

Thanks David -looks  good.

Title: Re: Plastic half-pots - any supplier known?
Post by: Graeme on February 04, 2019, 08:48:54 PM

Maggie

depends on how many you want - if you want a case of more have a look at LBS or East Riding Horticulture

I tend to get boxes from ERH as they tend to have good stocks of most things

I do like square rounds now

Something like this is not bad for £15 delivered

https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/100-X-2-Litre-Black-Square-Top-Plastic-Plant-Pots/9006724164?iid=123229760852 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/100-X-2-Litre-Black-Square-Top-Plastic-Plant-Pots/9006724164?iid=123229760852)

Title: Re: Plastic half-pots - any supplier known?
Post by: Maggi Young on February 04, 2019, 09:11:34 PM

Not sure how many he's likely to want,  Graeme - but I'll pass on all advice.
 Thanks.

Title: Re: Plastic half-pots - any supplier known?
Post by: Jamie Cheshire on February 05, 2019, 03:56:28 AM

Azalea pots are half pots, essentially. They appear to be exclusively USA. Maybe arrange some bulk imports? :D