Perfect for a shady corner, this pretty container display is simple to recreate. Here, we’ve combined bronze-green heuchera with common blue violets. The trailing ivies hang from the side of the container to complete the look.
Put a layer of crocks in the bottom of the container, to stop compost falling out of the drainage holes.
Fill the container two-thirds full with compost.
Add slow-release fertiliser granules to the surface of the compost, and mix them in with your hands.
Plant the heucheras first, then the violas. Add more compost around the plants and firm in well. Water plants thoroughly and allow to drain before moving the container to its final position.
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.
The red berries of Skimmia japonica ‘Reevesiana’ and flowers of red cyclamen add colour to the autumn garden, and they’ll continue to steal the show into winter. Ornamental stipa grass acts as a lush green backdrop, while Phormium ‘Rainbow Queen’ adds a splash of winter interest, that will last for months. You Will Need
Acers don’t like to be baked by the sun, so this container display is perfect for a sheltered spot. This particular Japanese maple has beautiful bright green leaves which turn a rich orange in autumn, but it’s just one of a fantastic range of leaf colours and shapes available. The bleeding heart adds height and a splash of white against the green foliage, while the tiarella and ivy plants offer ground cover at the base.
Osteospermums are perfect for growing in pots, offering a long season of pretty flowers for a sunny corner. Here, we’ve combined osteospermums with ornamental grass and santolina, whose foliage brings out the purple of the flowers. You Will Need