Phlox and thrift pot display

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.