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by the lantana and poppies. Plant the bidens and the portulaca close to the edge of the pot so they can tumble over the sides.Stand the pot somewhere hot and sunny and watch it sizzle. Bring under cover at night while there's any threat of frost in May

Thanks to our warmer climate, most of us can now enjoy traditionally tropical plants in our summer gardens. Canna 'Tropicanna' is surprisingly tough for such a lush-looking plant, and can survive outdoors all year round (with a little protection

, then half fill it with gritty compost.Knock the palm from its pot and stand it on the compost in the centre of the container. Top it up with compost, firming it around the rootball with your fingers.Finish with a decorative mulch of gravel or pebbles