Tulip and honeysuckle window box

You will need

Tulip bulbs x4
Primrose plants x2
Sage plants x2
Winter savory
Ivy plants x2
Thyme plants x2
Honeysuckle plants x2
Young pine plant
Large window box, compost and crocks

Pots & container categories

Overview

Foliage plays a central role in this window box, which means it looks good even before the citrus-coloured tulips and primroses burst into bloom in spring, adding a zesty splash of colour to your window ledge.

Plant it: September - October

At its best: February - March

Takes just: 20 minutes

How to do it:

1Position the window box in its final position, and place a layer of crocks at the bottom, then three-quarters fill with compost.

2Position the pine seedling centrally in the box, then plant the tulip bulbs on either side of it (at a depth of three times the length of bulb), and the primroses in front of them.

3Place an ivy at either end of the box, then add all the other plants. Fill the container with compost, to within 5cm of the rim, firming around the plants with your fingers to squeeze out any air pockets.