Heuchera and hyacinth container

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Published: Thursday, 4 April 2019 at 3:37 pm

Learn how to make this spring display that mixes hyacinths with evergreen leaves, herbs and early scented pinks.

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This pretty pot mixes fragrant hyacinths combined with the evergreen leaves of heuchera, plus herbs and early scented pinks (Dianthus). Hyacinths are widely available in garden centres in early spring, and provide an inexpensive hit of colour and fragrance.

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Pack the plants in close to make a bouquet effect, then transplant them to a border when they eventually outgrow the pot.

You Will Need

Hyacinth plants (3)
Heuchera
Pinks (Dianthus ‘Pink Kisses’)
Skimmia
Thyme
Multi-purpose, peat-free compost
20cm diameter pot

Total time: 30 minutes

Step 1

Planting the hyacinths in the container

Half fill the container with multi-purpose compost. Position the tallest plants at the back- in this case the hyacinths - first.

Step 2

Heuchera, pinks and skimmia planted together

Plant the rest of the plants, positioning them first in their pots until you are happy that they sit together nicely. Fill any gaps with compost and water in well.

Step 3

Tying hyacinth foliage to a stake

The heavy blooms of hyacinths mean that the flowerheads have a tendency to flop. Discreetly stake them at the back of the pot to keep them upright.

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