Lantana's bright yellow flowers add a summery glow to this tropical planting combination, while the impatiens adds a fiery burst, contrasting with the dark-leaved foliage of the coleus. The effect is one of guaranteed sunshine, whatever the weather.

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You Will Need

  • Coleus 'Deep Purple'
  • Coleus 'Deep Purple'
  • Lantana 'Pure Gold'
  • Large pot
  • Crocks
  • Multi-purpose, peat-free compost
  • Gloves

Total time: 20 minutes

Step 1

Adding compost
Adding compost

Find a sun-soaked spot for this tropical container and get out your gardening gloves, as lantana can irritate sensitive skin. Add crocks to the bottom of the pot fill two-thirds full with compost.

Step 2

Adding fertiliser
Adding fertiliser

Add slow-release fertiliser granules to the surface of the compost, and mix them in with your hands.

Step 3

Adding plants
Adding plants

Gently tease the plants out of their pots and pop them in the pot.

Step 4

Adding plants
Adding plants

Full any gaps with compost and press down with your hands, to fill in any air pockets.

Step 5

Watering the display
Watering the display
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Water the container well and allow to drain, before moving it to its final position.

Kevin Smith says...

Remove any coleus flowers as they appear – they’re likely to be pale purple and will ruin the overall look of the display. Flowering will also mean the performance of the coleus foliage will decline.
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