Creative container gardening
A bit of science plus a bit of artistic flair makes a living piece of art. Combining different plants in a stylish planter is a wonderful way to celebrate your plant passion - no matter what your living arrangements may be!
Design tips
1 Start with a tall ‘thriller'
approximately three times the container height. Canna Tropicanna® shown here is ideal.
2
Play with contrasting textures, for example combine bold stripy foliage with softer rounded leaves and delicate flowers.
3
Include ‘spillers' and ‘fillers' for an attractive finished art piece. Leave no soil left uncovered so that the container is spilling over with plant life.
4 Select plants with similar tastes.
Plants sharing one container should all like the same conditions - sunny or shady location, low or high moisture requirements, high or low fertiliser needs.
5 Choose a container that complements its plants.
For example the shiny foliage of Pacific™ coprosmas looks great in a glossy reflective pot.
6
Go for it! There is no such thing as ‘wrong’ in art, as long as the plants are happy sharing the same conditions as their container buddies.