Heuchera and hyacinth container

BBC Gardeners' World Magazine

Published: Thursday, 4 April 2019 at 3:37 pm

Learn how to make this spring display that mixes hyacinths with evergreen leaves, herbs and early scented pinks.

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This pretty pot mixes fragrant hyacinths combined with the evergreen leaves of heuchera, plus herbs and early scented pinks (Dianthus). Hyacinths are widely available in garden centres in early spring, and provide an inexpensive hit of colour and fragrance.

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Pack the plants in close to make a bouquet effect, then transplant them to a border when they eventually outgrow the pot.

You Will Need

Hyacinth plants (3)
Heuchera
Pinks (Dianthus ‘Pink Kisses’)
Skimmia
Thyme
Multi-purpose, peat-free compost
20cm diameter pot

Total time: 30 minutes

Step 1

Half fill the container with multi-purpose compost. Position the tallest plants at the back- in this case the hyacinths - first.

Step 2

Heuchera, pinks and skimmia planted together

Plant the rest of the plants, positioning them first in their pots until you are happy that they sit together nicely. Fill any gaps with compost and water in well.