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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In this pretty window box display we’ve combined stipa and euonymous with the pretty spring colours of grape hyacinths and pansies. The stipa and euonymous will provide a long season of interest, while the grape hyacinths and the pansies offer a splash of colour for several weeks.
Drill or nail drainage holes into the base of the container, to allow water to pass through.
Add crocks to the base of the container to aid drainage.
Fill the container two-thirds with multi-purpose compost.
Plant the stipa first, in the centre of the window box, towards the back. Firm it well and ensure the rootball is level in the compost.
Add the muscari, euonymous and pansy plants around the stipa.
Fill any gaps around the plants with more compost and firm in well.
Water the window box thoroughly and allow to drain before moving to its final position.
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.
Lavender and thyme herbs emit a delicate fragrance. Position this hanging basket near the patio or a window so you can catch its scent on the wind. Choose a dwarf lavender, such as the compact ‘Bella Series’, as the centrepiece and surround it with one or several different varieties of thyme for a good mix of colour and flavours. Yo