Planting In Large Containers. Essential Things You Should Take Into Consideration

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If you are planting a large container in autumn to give a spring display, you have a wide choice of medium to tall daffodils, hyacinths and tulips, which can be under planted with polyanthus, violas, pansies, forget-me-not or wallflowers. Combine any of these with bronze or bright golden foliage and you will have a masterpiece.

It is important to plan before you plant. Think of the overall shape you want to achieve and consider the height and spread of the plants in relation to the depth of the container.

Dwarf daffodils or tulips are best for a hanging basket, but a large half barrel will accommodate taller plants, including the mid season tulips and daffodils, which grow to 30-40cm or 12-16in.

If there is room, include a shrub or conifer in the center to give added structure, or use Hedera or ivy or Vinca or periwinkle to soften the edges of the container and make a pleasing shape as they trail.

Consider also when you would like the container to look its best. If you want an explosion of color in mid spring, use daffodils or tulips with pansies. For a later splash of color, use late flowering tulips with pansies, forget-me-nots or wallflowers, which are available in a wide range of colors that complement almost any choice of tulip.

Although they will not start flowering until mid spring, they will provide greenery, and once they start to flower the show will last for many weeks. Drill six drainage holes in the base of the half barrel.

Line the base and sides with a bin liner or trash bag or black plastic. Cut slits in the liner to match the drainage holes. Add a 7.5cm layer of drainage material, such as pieces of polystyrene or Styrofoam. Fill to about two thirds full with potting compost or soil mix.

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