By Sunshines
england, United Kingdom
Hi my summer hanging baskets are finished is tere anything I can put in my basket now thanks
- 14 Aug, 2013
Answers
I agree with every word Scotkat says....They all sound lovely.
Just be aware that in the winter they may need protection from the bad weather
15 Aug, 2013
pansies/violas/ ivy the Neapolitan cyclamen are just coming into some of the gc up here too.
15 Aug, 2013
I find winter flowering Pansies/ Violas, stop flowering in December and have at least a 6 week rest before they flower again.
But I do find baskets/tubs can still look good all winter if using a mixture of plants and bulbs, So I put Primula, Ivy, a slow growing pale conifer with Spring bulbs such as Lilies, Narcissus, Chionodoxa, Tulips, Crocus - all came in miniature forms and flower consecutive months starting with Snowdrops. Use new compost but there is no need to feed till the spring and water sparingly in winter if at all!
15 Aug, 2013
thanks to all for your help
15 Aug, 2013
Mine hanging pots and baskets are still flowering their socks off with my fuchsias still in bloom.
But I normally refill with violas.
But this year only going to fill to refill to front hanging pots with alpine violas.
And two for my back Arch that I see from my kitchen window .
I will plant up with also alpine violas and spring bulbs.
As dont want a lot of hanging pots over the winter.
Heathers are nice in hanging baskets so is heucheras .
Its also nice to go around the garden centres to see what they are planting in their baskets then you can replicate yourself.
15 Aug, 2013