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title: "What kinds of plants can you grow in this covered planter? I’ve tried…"
description: "What kinds of plants can you grow in this covered planter? I’ve tried geraniums, hydrangeas and everything tries to die. I have to take the plants out and put…"
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author: "Michelle’s Hobby"
published: "2025-08-31T22:06:13.831023Z"
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# What kinds of plants can you grow in this covered planter? I’ve tried…

_Posted by Michelle’s Hobby on 2025-08-31_

What kinds of plants can you grow in this covered planter? I’ve tried geraniums, hydrangeas and everything tries to die. I have to take the plants out and put them elsewhere in my yard. Any advice? I think this thing is cute and I’ve seen others use it but don’t know what plants they used.

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## 8 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-09-01

Is it getting too much shade? Or staying wet to long? How are the plants dying? (Drying out? Rotting? Scorching?)

#### Michelle’s Hobby replied on 2025-09-01

They are drying out, loosing leaves. I did water it, but I’m thinking maybe not deep enough?? It definitely doesn’t get rain. I’ve seen beautiful flowers in this water well looking thing. But for me, nothing has lived unless I moved it to the yard.

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-09-01

If its drying up, ypu could try putting a tray under the pot to keep it wet a bit longer. Or do a self watering pot, that has a reservoir

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-09-01

My only other thought was maybe it was treated with something that wasn't plant friendly, but i see its in a plastic pot, so that shouldn't affect it

### Michelle’s Hobby commented on 2025-09-01

Thanks. I’ll look those up.

### Rhus commented on 2025-09-01

Maybe columbine? Bleeding heart? Hyacinth for an early spring bloom?

#### Michelle’s Hobby replied on 2025-09-01

Thank you! I will try that.

### Michelle’s Hobby commented on 2025-09-07

I purchased some columbine seeds and OMG are they small!! Should I start them next spring in smaller containers then transplant or just place the seeds in the pot???

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