This pretty hanging basket display uses purple-flowered plants to dramatic effect. The purple osetospermum sits at the centre of the display, with the darker-flowered verbena around it, and the petunia plants trailing over the edge. Hang this basket in a sunny spot and deadhead spent blooms regularly, and you’ll have a glorious, rich display throughout summer.
Place the basket in an empty, sturdy plant pot, to make planting easier.
Cut drainage holes in the plastic lining, so water can pass through.
Fill two-thirds with compost, add slow-release fertiliser granules and mix them in with your hands. Plant the osteospermum in the centre of the basket, firming well.
Plant the other plants around the osteospermum, making sure the petunias can spill over the sides of the basket, and leaving plenty of space for growth. Fill in any gaps with compost and firm all plants in well.
Water the basket thoroughly and allow to drain before hanging it in its final position.
Hanging basket blackberry ‘Black Cascade’ is a new variety that lets you indulge in the autumn joy of picking blackberries even if you only have a balcony. Tidy and compact are not the words you associate with blackberry plants but new hanging basket blackberry ‘Black Cascade’ bucks the trend. The plant will grow to 30cm in height and 45cm in width, with each plant capable of an annual yield of 1.3kg of fruit. And ‘Black Cascade’ is also tho
These dainty Swan River daisies are perfect for softening edges of pots, and produce flowers from early June right through to October. They work well with simple dimorphotheca flowers, and the bold leaves of kohlrabi. To get the most from your display, place the container in full sun, as the daisies need warmth as well as light to open their petals. Learn how to create this kohlrabi and daisy container display, below.
This pink, perky display produces a contemporary feel, with the contrasting dark leaves bringing some drama to the arrangement. To keep the container looking good, water it regularly and remove the blooms as they fade for a display that will perform until the first frosts of autumn. Place it in full sun or partial shade. Follow our simple steps to plant up this begonia and marguerite container display.
In this pretty container display we combine culinary herb rosemary with sweet flag and pretty spring pansies, to dramatic effect. The bright pink pot brings out the bold purple pansy flowers, while the grass and rosemary provide foliage interest. Keep the pot near your back door so you can quickly snip off a sprig of rosemary when you need it.