Pelargonium and begonia pot display

You will need

1 ruby red begonia, we used B. 'Midnight Magic'
1 orange pelargonium, we used P. 'Meadowside Midnight'
Wooden barrel or similar rustic container
Crocks
Multi-purpose compost

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Overview

This rustic container filled with an orange pelargonium and a ruby red begonia is guaranteed to brighten up the gloomiest corner in your garden. Take care to keep the begonia out of the sun, or it will scorch.

Plant it: March - April

At its best: June - September

Takes just: 20 minutes

How to do it:

1The key to this container is its simplicity. Just add crocks to the bottom of the barrel for drainage, top up with compost and get planting.

2Cut a few drainage holes in the plastic and fill the basket two-thirds with compost.

3Fill in between the roots with compost, leaving a gap of around 2cm between the top of the compost and the basket's rim. Water in well and leave to drain before hanging in position.