Primula and anemone pot display
Find out how to plant up a beautiful container display with spring-flowering primulas and anemones.
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Plant up this primula and anemone pot display with our easy steps.
You Will Need
- Primula denticulata (2)
- Anemone 'Pandora' (2)
- Hebe 'Heartbreaker' or similar
- Salvia 'Purpurascens'
- 30cm pot
- Multi-purpose, peat-free compost
- Crocks
Total time: 20 minutes
Step 1
Put a layer of crocks in the bottom of the bowl, then half-fill it with compost. Plant the primulas, anemones, sage and hebe. Fill any gaps with more compost and firm in well.
Step 2
Water the plants thoroughly and allow to drain before moving the pot to its final position.
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Kevin Smith says...
This display is pretty and productive, with the sage being perfect for edible pickings. Harvest leaves sparingly so the display doesn’t look depleted, adding them to roasts and hearty stews.
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