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How to achieve the look<\/h2>\n
Container and composition<\/h3>\n
I wanted to use a container that wouldn\u2019t detract from the planting within. This simple, vintage galvanised bucket is perfect and with its built-in handle, is ideal to move around the garden to provide interest wherever it is needed. I\u2019ve used Cordyline australis<\/em> to provide strong structure to the display, and then softened the effect by surrounding it with Carex buchananii<\/em>. The rich, sumptuous foliage of the heuchera<\/a> and ajuga, arranged around the edges of the container<\/a>, soften the harsh rim. The juncus adds another structural element in a contrasting fresh green. I fell in love with these little burgundy cyclamen and have threaded them through the pot to add a cheerful pop of colour.<\/p>\n
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Cultivation and care<\/h3>\n
This old, galvanised bucket has conveniently rusted through at the base, providing suitable drainage, but you may need to drill some holes using a metal drill bit. I also added a good layer of broken crocks to the bottom as it\u2019s important the plants don\u2019t sit in cold, wet soil throughout winter. To further ensure good drainage, I mixed a good handful of horticultural grit to the multi-purpose compost. Neither the cordyline nor the cyclamen<\/a> that I\u2019ve chosen are hardy, so I\u2019ve placed this pot in a sheltered position near to the house and will move undercover if frost is forecast<\/a>. Keep the container on the dry side throughout winter and remove any dead leaves as they appear.<\/p>\n
Plants to use<\/h3>\n
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From left to right<\/h4>\n
Cordyline<\/em> \u2018Red Star\u2019<\/h4>\n
Evergreen, lance-shaped, bronze leaves. Good structure. 2.5m x 1.5m. RHS H3, USDA 9a-11\u2020.<\/p>\n
Juncus effusus f. spiralis <\/em><\/h4>\n
Evergreen perennial with unusual corkscrew-curled stems. 10cm x 50cm. RHS H7, USDA 4a-9b.<\/p>\n
Heuchera<\/em> \u2018Wild Rose\u2019 (Primo Series)<\/h4>\n
Clump-forming perennial with large, purple leaves. Pink flowers in summer. 10cm x 50cm. RHS H5, USDA 4a-9b.<\/p>\n
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Ajuga reptans<\/em> \u2018Atropurpurea\u2019<\/h4>\n
Bronze-crinkled leaves. Deep-blue flowers in spring. 20cm x 30cm. RHS H7, USDA 3a-9b.<\/p>\n
Cyclamen persicum <\/em><\/h4>\n
Dreamscape series \u2013 deep burgundy Heart-shaped leaves with silver veining. Fragrant burgundy flowers. 20cm x 20cm. RHS H1C, USDA 9a-11.<\/p>\n
Carex buchananii<\/em> \u2018Red Rooster\u2019<\/h4>\n
Mound-forming, evergreen sedge. 50cm x 50m. RHS H5, USDA 6a-9b.<\/p><\/body><\/html>\n
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