Begonia and bleeding heart pot display
Plant up a shade-loving container display of begonia and bleeding heart.
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This combination of dark-leaved begonias and heuchera, with flowering bleeding heart, makes for an impressive shade-loving display. Pot this up in a shady corner for a dramatic and long-lasting splash of colour.
You Will Need
- Lamprocapnos spectabilis ‘King of Hearts’
- Heuchera ‘Cappuccino’
- Begonia ‘Botanica’
- Begonia ‘Bronze Leaf’
- Carex flagellifera
- Container
- Multi-purpose, peat-free compost
- Water-retaining granules
- Slow-release fertiliser
Total time: 30 minutes
Step 1
Add a layer of crocks to the base of the pot, to aid drainage, and then fill two-thirds with multi-purpose compost. Add slow-release fertiliser and moisture-retentive gel, and mix in with your hands.
Step 2
Add the bleeding heart to the centre of the container, ensuring it's level and planted at the same depth it was in its original pot.
Step 3
Add the begonias and carex around the bleeding heart. Firm the plants well and fill in gaps with more compost.
Step 4
Water the pot well to fully soak the water-retaining gel. Allow the pot to drain fully before moving to its final position.
Kevin Smith says...
Choose a container to complement the tone and colour palette of your plants. This beige planter gives the dramatic foliage real standout and brings harmony to the scheme as a whole. Plant several pots in a similar way to give your patio a coordinated feel.Jan subscription offer
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