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Daffodil and primula pot display

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Published: Wednesday, 3 July 2019 at 2:49 pm

Create a colourful spring pot display of daffodils and primulas.

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There are many plants in flower in February that can be used to create an instant spring pot display. Daffodils and primulas go together beautifully, and work well with the contrasting foliage of Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' and a brightly coloured pot. If you buy the plants from a garden centre, they can be planted into the garden after they've finished flowering, so you can enjoy them for years to come.

You Will Need

Daffodils, e.g. Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (3)
Primula e.g. 'Gold-laced' group (3)
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' (1)
20cm diameter pot
Multi-purpose, peat-free compost
Crocks
Watering can

Total time: 30 minutes

Step 1

Adding the crocks

Place a few crocks in the bottom of the pot for drainage. You could also use broken polystyrene or small plastic plant pots.

Step 2

Adding the compost

Fill the container two-thirds full with peat-free, multi-purpose compost. Break it up as you go to remove air pockets.

Step 3

Adding the primulas

Add the 'Tête-à-tête' narcissi to the back of the pot first, followed by the three primulas in a line along the front edge.

Step 4

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Split the ophiopogon into several smaller plants by carefully breaking the root ball apart.

Step 5

Filling in he gaps with more ophiopogon

Poke the smaller pieces of ophiopogon between the primulas and narcissi. Fill in with more compost.

Step 6

Watering the display

Firm down the compost and water the container thoroughly. Check the compost regularly to make sure it doesn't dry out.

Kevin Smith says...

Match the colour of your pot with the plants you’re using to fill it – this yellow glazed container really makes the narcissus and primulas sing, adding to the overall polish of the display.

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