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Ophiopogon and astelia pot display
- BBC Gardeners' World Magazine
Published: Tuesday, 2 July 2019 at 2:13 pm
Ophiopogon and astelia make an attractive winter combination, providing a splash of colour to see you through to spring. Find out how to make your own.
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In this pot design, the graceful astelia and black ophiopogon add structure, while a small-flowered blue pansy or viola unites the blue pot and the plants.
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You Will Need
- Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' (2)
- Astelia chathamica
- Pansies (3)
- Blue glazed pot about 40cm across
- Multi-purpose, peat-free compost
- Crocks
Total time: 30 minutes
Step 1
Adding crocks to the pot
Place some crocks in the bottom of the pot and cover with a layer of compost. Remove the astelia from its pot and position it in the middle of the display. Add compost and firm it around the rootball to hold it in place.
Step 2
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Position the ophiopogon plants around the astelia, firming them in with compost, then add the pansies. Top up the pot with compost and firm it down. Water well.
Kevin Smith says...
Astelia can be a little tender so position this display in the most sheltered spot you have. Protect the plants with fleece if you live in a chilly area or if an extremely cold snap is forecast – this simple step should keep any damage at bay.
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