Gazania and black-eyed Susan pot display

Gazania and black-eyed Susan pot display

Find out how to create a summer pot using black-eyed Susan and gazanias.

A table displaying which months are best to sow, plant and harvest.
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At its best
At its best

Plant is not at its best in January

Plant is not at its best in February

Plant is not at its best in March

Plant is not at its best in April

Plant is not at its best in May

Plant is at its best in June

Plant is at its best in July

Plant is at its best in August

Plant is not at its best in September

Plant is not at its best in October

Plant is not at its best in November

Plant is not at its best in December

To do
To do

Do not To do in January

Do not To do in February

Do not To do in March

Do not To do in April

Do not To do in May

Do To do in June

Do To do in July

Do To do in August

Do not To do in September

Do not To do in October

Do not To do in November

Do not To do in December

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:

Step 1

Adding crocks to the container
Adding crocks to the container

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

Step 2

Planting the marigolds
Planting the marigolds

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

Step 3

Watering the display
Watering the display

Water the pot well and keep the compost moist throughout the growing season.

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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.

Kevin Smith