Heuchera and hyacinth container

Learn how to create a stipa and grape hyacinth window box.

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

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.

Step 3

The heavy blooms of hyacinths mean that the flowerheads have a tendency to flop. Discreetly stake them at the back of the pot to keep them upright.