Daffodil and primula spring pot

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Published: Tuesday, 24 September 2019 at 4:00 pm

Find out how to create this eye-catching daffodil and primula spring pot in a few easy steps.

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This attractive spring display combines 'Tête-à-tête' daffodils and polyanthus with two evergreens, English ivy and skimmia, in a lead-look container.

'Tête-à-tête' daffodils and polyanthus can be easily found in garden centres and even supermarkets in early spring, and provide an instant hit of colour. You should also find seasonal evergreens such as skimmia and ivy.

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'Tête-à-tête' daffodils and polyanthus can be easily found in garden centres and even supermarkets in early spring, and provide an instant hit of colour.

You Will Need

Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête' (3)
Variegated ivy (2)
Purple polyanthus (2)
Skimmia 'Finchy' (1)
Fibre clay, lead-look trough
Multi-purpose, peat-free compost

Total time: 30 minutes

Step 1

'Tete a tete' daffodils

'Tête-à-tête' daffodils are deservedly popular. They are compact, multi-headed and look like a trumpet daffodil in miniature. Place these tallest plants first, at the back of the container.

Step 2

Polyanthus flowers

Add the polyanthus. The centre of the flowers complements the yellow of the 'Tête-à-tête' daffodils. Pick off any old or rain-ravaged blooms regularly, to keep the display looking fresh.

Step 3

Skimmia flowers

Finally, add the evergreens – the skimmia in the centre and the ivy spilling over the edges. The skimmia's perfume will draw bees to this elegant display.

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