Kohlrabi and daisy container

Kohlrabi and daisy container

We show you how to create a beautiful and productive container with kohlrabi and daisies.

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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

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To do

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These dainty Swan River daisies are perfect for softening edges of pots, and produce flowers from early June right through to October. They work well with simple dimorphotheca flowers, and the bold leaves of kohlrabi.

To get the most from your display, place the container in full sun, as the daisies need warmth as well as light to open their petals.

Learn how to create this kohlrabi and daisy container display, below.

Dainty Swan River daisies are perfect for softening edges of pots, and produce flowers from early June right through to October.
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You Will Need

  • Swan River daisy, Brachyscome 'Bravo Mix' seeds
  • Dimorphotheca 'Glistening White' seeds
  • Kohlrabi seeds
  • Peat-free multi-purpose compost
  • Crocks
  • 30cm pot

Total time:

Step 1

Add crocks to the base of the container, to aid drainage. Make sure they don’t completely obstruct the hole, as this can prevent drainage altogether.

Adding crocks to the container
Adding crocks to the container

Step 2

Fill the pot with the compost mix, topping it off with a 3cm layer of seed compost. Water with a fine rose.

Adding compost to the container
Adding compost to the container

Step 3

Divide the surface into thirds, using sand or vermiculite, creating one section for each plant. Sow the flower seeds 5cm apart, and the kohl rabi seeds 7cm apart.

Sowing the seeds
Sowing the seeds

Step 4

Cover the surface with vermiculite and keep in a sheltered spot. If the pot is outside, protect it with a cloche until the seeds have germinated. Once the first ‘true’ leaves have emerged, thin overcrowded seedlings by gently prising out the surplus with a pencil.

Covering the pot with a cloche
Covering the pot with a cloche
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If you don’t like the daisies, you can easily substitute them for other plants like zinnias, cornflowers or dahlias.

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