Primula and anemone pot display

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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At its best
At its best

Plant is not at its best in January

Plant is 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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Primulas are one of our most popular spring bedding plants. Here we’ve combined them with anemones, hebe and salvia for a dramatic spring display. Once this display is over, plant everything out into a damp spot in the garden.

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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

Planting up the pot
Planting up the pot

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

Watering in the plants
Watering in the plants
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Water the plants thoroughly and allow to drain before moving the pot to its final position.

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.

Kevin Smith