These plants are accustomed to dry, warm conditions and will flourish in terracotta. Evaluate the size of the plant relative to the pot. Small plants need smaller pots; large plants require bigger ...

Terra-cotta pots are a longtime favorite of gardeners and growers because they regulate moisture and permit air circulation around plant roots, preventing root rot. Heavy clay pots act as insulation ...

Use a bold shrub to in a container, to bring structure and scale to a small courtyard or ... holes and if you go for terracotta, buy good quality, frost-proof pots. Use John Innes no 2 compost.