Heuchera and viola pot display

Heuchera and viola pot display

Perfect for a shady corner, this heuchera and viola container display will add light and colour for many months.

A table displaying which months are best to sow, plant and harvest.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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 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 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 To do in March

Do To do in April

Do not To do in May

Do not To do in June

Do not To do in July

Do not 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

Perfect for a shady corner, this pretty container display is simple to recreate. Here, we’ve combined bronze-green heuchera with common blue violets. The trailing ivies hang from the side of the container to complete the look.

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You Will Need

  • Heuchera 'Electra' (2)
  • Common blue violet, Viola sororia (2)
  • Ivy plants (2)
  • Large, shallow container
  • Crocks
  • Multi-purpose, peat-free compost
  • Slow-release fertiliser

Total time:

Step 1

Heuchera and viola pot display - adding crocks
Heuchera and viola pot display – adding crocks

Put a layer of crocks in the bottom of the container, to stop compost falling out of the drainage holes.

Step 2

Heuchera and viola pot display - adding compost
Heuchera and viola pot display – adding compost

Fill the container two-thirds full with compost.

Step 3

Heuchera and viola pot display - adding slow-release fertiliser
Heuchera and viola pot display – adding slow-release fertiliser

Add slow-release fertiliser granules to the surface of the compost, and mix them in with your hands.

Step 4

Heuchera and viola pot display - planting the heucheras
Heuchera and viola pot display – planting the heucheras

Plant the heucheras first, then the violas. Add more compost around the plants and firm in well. Water plants thoroughly and allow to drain before moving the container to its final position.

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