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Primula and anemone pot display

BBC Gardeners' World Magazine

Published: Tuesday, 3 September 2019 at 10:22 am

Find out how to plant up a beautiful container display with spring-flowering primulas and anemones.

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Primulas are one of our most popular spring bedding plants. Here we've combined them with anemones, hebe and salvia for a dramatic spring display. Once this display is over, plant everything out into a damp spot in the garden.

Plant up this primula and anemone pot display with our easy steps.

You Will Need

Primula denticulata (2)
Anemone 'Pandora' (2)
Hebe 'Heartbreaker' or similar
Salvia 'Purpurascens'
30cm pot
Multi-purpose, peat-free compost
Crocks

Total time: 20 minutes

Step 1

Planting up the pot

Put a layer of crocks in the bottom of the bowl, then half-fill it with compost. Plant the primulas, anemones, sage and hebe. Fill any gaps with more compost and firm in well.

Step 2

Watering in the plants

Water the plants thoroughly and allow to drain before moving the pot to its final position.

Kevin Smith says...

This display is pretty and productive, with the sage being perfect for edible pickings. Harvest leaves sparingly so the display doesn’t look depleted, adding them to roasts and hearty stews.

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