From the team at Gardeners' World Magazine
Follow the easy steps in this guide to plant up a cool-toned summer container.
Creating container displays is a great way to quickly brighten up your garden.
This recipe uses plants that are bought in flower, for instant impact. The colour palette in this mix is all about cool tones, and the pale blues and whites are also a treat on summer evenings when they’ll stand out in the fading light.
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Select from four varieties of winter- and spring-flowering evergreen clematis 'Jingle Bells', 'Winter Beauty', 'Wisley Cream' and 'Early Sensation' and you'll only pay for two.
In summer, its glossy green canopy is awash with charming white panicles of flowers. In winter, its branches transform into a blaze of bright orange-red berries. This hardy shrub is usually £14.99 per 3L plant.
This evergreen will bring a hint of festive cheer to your home, producing an abundance of colourful red berries, which contrast beautifully with the deep green foliage. Supplied in pretty zinc pots with gift labels, ideal for Christmas displays.
