Lattice Pots

[mark smyth]

I no longer use lattice pots

[annew]

Why is that, Mark? I ought to point out that my snowdrops never spend more than 2 years between repotting even in baskets. In the open garden they are planted direct.

[Alan_b]

I started this topic in 2010 when I was looking for small square lattice pots (sometime called aquatic baskets) in which to plant my snowdrop bulbs.  Unfortunately I now seem to have used up 99 of my original 100 and need to get some more.  In 2010 I was able to find a supplier who sold them at 30p each.  With delivery I was able to purchase 100 for approximately £36.  My supplier from 2010 doesn't sell plant pots any longer and the best I can find now is this supplier https://www.pond-planet.co.uk/pond-c1/pond-planting-products-c30/finofil-square-pond-baskets-p851/s1361 selling at 50p each.  Since delivery is free on orders above £49, another 100 would cost me £50.  That's a lot more than I paid in 2010, so I wonder if anyone knows of a better supplier?

[annew]

My supplier has gone up to 99p per pot!!!  I can't find anyone cheaper than yours so far.

[Graeme]

http://www.lbsbuyersguide.co.uk/fine-mesh-planting-crates.html

What size are you looking for? these will more than likely be Teku pots

[Alan_b]

I've found this supplier http://www.shirleyaquatics.co.uk/ at 45p a pot (11cmx11cm) and free delivery if you buy enough.  Graeme's site seems to be trade only and I have to register to view 

[annew]

The LBS price is 50p per pot +VAT +postage, or £25.45 +vat for 100

[Alan_b]

So the LBS price would be £30.55 for 100 plus delivery.  But delivery is only free on orders above £125 (before VAT). And they say they are '"trade only" suppliers so that excludes me but might be useful for Anne. 

[David Nicholson]

So the LBS price would be £30.55 for 100 plus delivery.  But delivery is only free on orders above £125 (before VAT). And they say they are '"trade only" suppliers so that excludes me but might be useful for Anne.

They do retail as well Alan.

[Yann]

13cm clay pots for snowdrops, per 100, at 22€ here. But freight cost for UK 

[Alan_b]

They do retail as well Alan.

Well they say that but their 'Not trade' link just sends me round in a loop.  Can you post a link to their retail web site David?

[David Nicholson]

Would if I could Alan! What a shambles of a Web Site (I see that they are doing work on it at the moment) and, as you say, it's impossible to access a non-trade part of their site even though they refer to it a number of times. I haven't used them for quite a few years now and it used to be perfectly clear.

[Graeme]

Well they say that but their 'Not trade' link just sends me round in a loop.  Can you post a link to their retail web site David?

Alan - I was asking what size you wanted as I have a trade account with them but I usually only order once a year - usually tunnel covers and pots.
  I will let you know by PM next time I am ordering and if you need any I can always add them on to my order.  I do have a local trade supplier of pots as well so next time I am over there I will have a look to see what they have got in - to be honest I never take much notice of them

[Alan_b]

It's very kind of you to offer, Graeme, but as i wanted some more soon I went ahead and ordered at 45p a pot.  The first 100 lasted me for six years so I should be fine now for a good while.

[annew]

I suggest you ring them Alan, the staff are usually very helpful. I don't think you need a trade account to buy.