{"id":26195,"date":"2023-08-23T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-22T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/11e9fda6-e36a-403d-83f9-dbe23f79617a"},"modified":"2023-08-29T18:36:35","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T16:36:35","slug":"late-summer-planting-combination-for-pots","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/gardensillustrated\/rss_feed\/late-summer-planting-combination-for-pots\/","title":{"rendered":"Late summer planting combination for pots"},"content":{"rendered":"

Designer Kristy Ramage brings pizzazz to a late summer container combination using plants in lilac tones and a splash of orange. Here’s how she did it. Photographs Andrew Montgomery <\/p>

By Kristy Ramage\n <\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 23 August 2023 at 23:00 PM<\/p>

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Plectranthus argentatus<\/em> carries its sophisticated felted silver leaves around a downy square stem, and makes a wonderful background foliage plant. In September<\/a>, almost by magic, tiny white flowers<\/a> start appearing on the lilac spires, opening seemingly at random, and it sparkles. The softness of the colouring is matched by the gentle Tulbaghia violacea<\/em>, and complemented by the apricot tones of Chrysanthemum<\/em><\/a> \u2018Double Ginger\u2019. That would be enough perhaps, but the smell of the heliotrope, Heliotropium arborescens<\/em> \u2018White Lady\u2019 is irresistible; much \u2018fresher\u2019 than that of the purple varieties, which can be a bit cloying. Fortunately, it is a scent that fills the air, so no need to bend close and risk disturbing the leaves of the Tulbaghia<\/em> that give off a garlic smell when they are brushed.<\/p>

Here’s more pots of style for the garden<\/a><\/strong><\/p>

How to achieve the look<\/h3>
Photo by Andrew Montgomery<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Cultivation and care<\/h4>
Surprisingly for a silver-leafed plant, the Plectranthus<\/em> will actually thrive in light shade, but all these plants need good drainage, shelter and heat, so a protected position by a house where there is sun for part of the day is ideal. If you can bring it all into a greenhouse for the winter, this combination will flower for a good few years. There are many varieties of Tulbaghia<\/em> available from specialist nurseries, so be choosy if you favour a white one, or a stronger, darker flower. This hardy, golden chrysanthemum was one I bought from a local nursery but I\u2019ve never seen it anywhere since. The rather lovely C.<\/em> \u2018Topsy\u2019 would bring a similar hue to the arrangement.<\/p>
Container<\/h4>
It\u2019s great to find a container that is wide, and deep enough for fulsome planting, but not so huge that it becomes impossible to move it around or to set it on a large table. This kind of flexibility means you can bring it into full view at its most floriferous moment, and then move it wholesale into the greenhouse for the winter. I love the corrugation as well.<\/p>
Plants<\/h4>
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Heliotropium arborescens<\/em> \u2018White Lady’ Flowers summer, half-hardy perennial. 30cm.<\/li>
Chrysanthemum<\/em> \u2018Double Ginger\u2019. I found this hardy chrysanthemum at Overseas Farm Nurseries, but haven\u2019t seen it anywhere since. The burnt-orange C. \u2018<\/em>Topsy\u2019 is a good alternative. 75cm.<\/li>
Plectranthus argentatus. <\/em>Flowers in autumn. 75cm.<\/li>
Tulbaghia violacea. <\/em>Flowers late summer to autumn. 60cm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>
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