Heuchera and hyacinth container

Heuchera and hyacinth container

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

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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 at its best in March

Plant is at its best in April

Plant is not at its best in May

Plant is not at its best in June

Plant is not at its best in July

Plant is not 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

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Do not To do in February

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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.

This pretty pot mixes fragrant hyacinths combined with the evergreen leaves of heuchera, plus herbs and early scented pinks.
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You Will Need

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

Total time:

Step 1

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

Planting the hyacinths in the container
Planting the hyacinths in the container

Step 2

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.

Heuchera, pinks and skimmia planted together
Heuchera, pinks and skimmia planted together

Step 3

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.

Tying hyacinth foliage to a stake
Tying hyacinth foliage to a stake
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