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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Pot-et-fleur with tulips and honesty: how to achieve the look<\/h2>\n
To create this fresh-looking spring display I removed the top tray from the bucket and placed a wide, elliptical glass vase diagonally across the base. At the bottom of the vase I secured two small metal pin holders with horticultural putty, and then filled the void around the vase with clay pellets before sinking the Callisia repens<\/em> and two violas (in their pots) in opposite corners. Callisia repens<\/em> is a vigorous trailing plant used here as a foundation for the colourful spring flowers<\/a>, and I like the way the stem colour blends with the scratches on the box.<\/p>\n The dark-purple petals of the viola complement the velvety black intensity of Tulipa<\/em> \u2018Paul Scherer\u2019 combined with the more flamboyant Tulipa<\/em>\u00a0\u2018Blue Diamond\u2019, an opulent late double tulip<\/a>. Splashes of intense magenta come from a dark-flowered Lunari <\/em>annua<\/em> (honesty) and lilac sprigs from a friend\u2019s garden. A drift of striped, dangling bells of Allium<\/a> siculum<\/em> are threaded throughout. The callisia prefers warmth and humidity but not direct sunlight, so water and mist regularly. Deadhead<\/a> the violas frequently to encourage flowering. The tulips will benefit from a good soak prior to arranging, but don\u2019t be too concerned about straight stems, the tulips\u2019 natural tendency to curve just adds to the charm. Seasonal flowers work so much better in these arrangements, and I have tried to include flowers that can be grown in a garden or are easy to source. Buy locally wherever possible, as naturally grown flowers have so much more appeal, stamina and character.<\/p>\n 1 Tulipa<\/em> \u2018Blue Diamond\u2019 A fragrant, double, late tulip. April to May. 40cm.<\/p>\n 2 Viola<\/em> \u2018Roscastle Black\u2019 Clumpforming viola, prefers cool shade. April to October. 25cm.<\/p>\n 3 Allium siculum<\/em> A deciduous, bulbous perennial topped with an umbel of bell-shaped flowers beloved by bees. May to July. 1.5m.<\/p>\n 4 Tulipa<\/em> \u2018Paul Scherer\u2019 An almost black tulip. April to May. 50cm. AGM.<\/p>\n 5 Callisia repens<\/em> A tender, evergreen vigorous trailing houseplant. 45cm.<\/p>\n 6 Lunaria annua<\/em> Biennial honesty. April to May. 90cm.<\/p>\n 7 Syringa vulgaris<\/em> \u2018Andenken an Ludwig Sp\u00e4th\u2019 Purple lilac. April to May. 4m. AGM. RHS H6, USDA 3a-7b.<\/p>\n Loved this pot-et-fleur display? Have a go at creating this one with cow parsley<\/a>, or this one using aspidistra<\/a>.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n The Victorian art of pot-et-fleur, combining living house plants with cut flowers, is enjoying a revival. Here’s how to achieve a stunning display without the use of floral foam. 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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Plants used in this pot-et-fleur display<\/h2>\n
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