Intro
On Todays 5minute Friday, I am going to show you how to plant a mixed container.
We are going to plant up 2 varieties of ‘ready to flower in the spring’ hardy perennial plants. Firstly, an Erysimum, more commonly known as Wallflower, a hardy perennial, that will come back every year. Then we have 2 Aubreita, they are both Katie Red, so you will have a lovely display of reds and yellows.
Aubrieta – A real mainstay of UK Gardens.
Katie Red Shades has small wide mat forming, single vibrant shades of deep, wine, red flowers, with soft bright green foliage. Aubrieta is a trailing perennial perfect for a spring container, borders, courtyards, and gardens.
Erysimum – Brings burst of colour.
Commonly known as the Wallflower, they will bloom over a long period. It’s attractive to butterflies and has an upright compact habit. Rich bright, yellow blooms will bring pops of stunning colour to your containers.
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How to plant your mixed container.
- I am using a multipurpose compost, fill around 9cm from the top, as this is the current size of the plants.
- Release the plant, by supporting the foliage and squeeze the pot.
- I am using 3 plants for this size container, the Erysimum is the taller, so I am placing that towards the back, then the 2 Aubreita in front, they will flow over the container.
- We are placing them on the top of the compost, then once all 3 are in, we just fill in the gaps, don’t be tempted to compact the plants, just ensure the gaps are filled.
- Then give them a really good watering. Ensure the soil is wet, then go back to it and water again. These are hardy so ideally; they should go straight outside. Believe me when I say these plants will thank you for it, so please don’t be tempted to put them in a warm greenhouse.
