In this pot design, the graceful astelia and black ophiopogon add structure, while a small-flowered blue pansy or viola unites the blue pot and the plants. You Will Need Ophiopogon planiscapus Nigr
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The orange gerbera (winter-hardy) and purple angelonia make the perfect colour contrast, while the grass creates a backdrop for the scheme and lends movement to the display. The combination is best suited to a sunny spot, so position it in the brightest area you have. Deadhead the blooms regularly to keep the display neat, and to encourage more flowers.
Learn how to create this zesty gerbera and begonia container display, in just three easy steps.
Add peat-free, multi-purpose compost to your container until it’s two-thirds full. Work in slow-release fertiliser.
Position the grass at the back of the display, gently teasing its roots as you remove it from the pot.
Plant the gerberas next, followed by the begonias at the front so they spill over the edge. Water in well.
In this pot design, the graceful astelia and black ophiopogon add structure, while a small-flowered blue pansy or viola unites the blue pot and the plants. You Will Need Ophiopogon planiscapus Nigr
This simple container feature uses only three shade-loving plants to dramatic effect. The feathery leaves of the fern arch gracefully over the edges of the pot, making a perfect foil to the blue-green leaves of the hosta. And the dainty white blooms of the deutzia add a subtle splash of colour. Perfect for a shady corner. You Will
The rich colours of the bronze-leaved fennel and euphorbia complement the colour of the warm terracotta pot beneath. Tall euphorbia stems give height to the display while the wispy, feathery foliage of the fennel adds texture and movement. Weaving through display are delicate saxifrages, which bring spots of colour among the foliage.
In this simple container display we combine Lavender ‘Hidcote’ with purple-flowered pansies. The green glazed pot brings out the colour of the foliage, which contrasts beautifully with the purple blooms. Inexpensive and long-lasting, it’s the perfect pot for a sunny corner. You Will Need