
Gazania and black-eyed Susan pot display
Published: Thursday, 18 July 2019 at 10:59 am
Find out how to create a summer pot using black-eyed Susan and gazanias.
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This attractive, dramatic display combines the fiery blooms of two climbers - black eyed Susan and Ipomoea lobata, teamed with complementary plants (we've used gazanias) at their base. A rustic looking support, such as this pyramid one made of wicker, gives a natural feel. Tie the climbers to the support to help them on their way.
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You Will Need
- Large container
- Multi-purpose, peat-free compost
- Slow-release fertiliser
- Willow plant support
- Ipomoea lobata
- Thunbergia 'Susie'
- Bronze gazanias (3)
- Marigold 'French Red' (3)
Total time: 30 minutes
Step 1

Assemble everything you need. Fill the pot with compost and mix in some slow-release fertiliser.
Step 2

Push in your plant support and add the climbers and base plants to the pot.
Step 3

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Water the pot well and keep the compost moist throughout the growing season.
Kevin Smith says...
This display will thrive in a warm, sunny spot – in fact, the gazanias will only open if they’re in full sun. Water the pot every day to ensure the compost doesn’t dry out in the warm, sunny conditions.
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