Box and osteospermum pot display

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BBC Gardeners' World Magazine

Published: Thursday, 18 July 2019 at 2:41 pm

Create a stylish, permanent display, using a box pyramid, stipa and osteospermum. We show you how.

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This box pyramid container display with ornamental grass and orange osteospermum makes an attractive, year-round feature for a sunny or partially shaded corner. A mulch of gravel gives the container a fresh look, as well as retains moisture in the pot.

You Will Need

Topiary box pyramid, Buxus sempervirens
Stipa tenuissima
Osteospermum 'Orange Symphony'
30cm terracotta pot
Multi-purpose, peat-free compost
Blended loam or topsoil
Crocks
Slow-release fertiliser

Total time: 30 minutes

Step 1

Adding crocks to the pot

This is a heavy container display, so position your pot in its final position before planting it up. Put a layer of crocks in the bottom of the pot, to aid drainage.

Step 2

Adding compost to the pot

Mix the compost and loam together and fill the pot two-thirds full.

Step 3

Adding slow-release fertiliser

Add slow-release fertiliser to the pot.

Step 4

Planting the box pyramid

Plant the box in the centre of the pot, ensuring it is level, and at the same depth it was in its original pot.

Step 5

Planting the osteospermum

Add the osteospermum and stipa around the box, ensuring the grasses flop over the sides of the pot.

Step 6

Watering the display

Water the pot thoroughly, and allow to drain.

Kevin Smith says...

Use the box pyramid as a year-round feature, replacing the others as they pass their best and the seasons change. It’ll be possible to create an entirely new look each season if you combine colours and textures carefully.

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