Phlox and thrift pot display

in : Pots & containers: Spring

You will need

  • Thrift, Armeria maritima
  • Alpine phlox, Phlox douglasii 'Lilac Cloud'
  • Saxifrage, Saxifraga 'Triumph'
  • Wall container
  • Multi-purpose compost with extra grit

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Overview

Thrift is found growing wild on sea cliffs and mountain sides. It is a tough little plant with short, tufty foliage. In this planting combination its bright pink, long-stemmed flowers provide a focal point from late-spring to summer. The low-growing alpine phloxes are covered in blooms from late-spring to early summer, as is the glossy mat of saxifrage.
Plant It March - April
At Its Best April - June
Takes Just 20 minutes

How To Do It

1Fill the container two thirds with compost and grit.

2Place the thrift centrally and surround it with both alpine phloxes, which will tumble towards the front, and saxifrage, which provides a dense cushion of green beneath the flowers.

Adam's tip

Alpine plants thrive in well-drained soil so plant them in a pot filled with a free-draining multi-purpose compost with extra grit added.

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