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Potted Up!

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Well, you were right in saying that I wouldn’t wait until after Christmas to get ‘the pot’ planted up!

Yes, it was cold out there – but it was sunny and we haven’t had any snow here, so off I went to the Garden Centre while helpful husband went to get some ericacious compost.

What did I get to plant in it?

I found enough white heather, and a Skimmia for the centre until the Pieris arrives in the New Year. That can go elsewhere, then. I also decided that some variegated ivy would soften the edges and keep within the gentle colour scheme I’d chosen.

Skimmia japonica ‘Thereza’

Erica carnea ‘’Snowcap’

Hedera helix ‘Variegata’

We all went out into the garden this afternoon to get on with the job – you can guess who was checking it out at every stage!

First problem – we’d planned to use reclaimed housebricks as pot feet – but the colour looked dreadful with the pot – so my husband, who is a hoarder, found two pale grey fire bricks – cut in half, they looked fine.

Second problem – the holes in the bottom of the pot were just where the ‘pot feet’ had to be – so more holes had to be drilled!

After we’d got the pot in place, we filled it with ericacious compost….all ready for the best bit!

And what’s that? The planting, of course!

The light was fading fast – it gets dark at just after 4 o’clock, afer all – so I took one last picture this afternoon.

And there it is – all potted up!

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It looks really good Spritz :-)))

(thank goodness for xmas vouchers ;-)) )

19 Dec, 2009

 

I used them all, Louise! :-))) Glad you approve.

19 Dec, 2009

 

That looks really nice Spritz - vouchers well spent!

19 Dec, 2009

 

That looks great Spritz ! Well worth all your hard work...

19 Dec, 2009

 

loving it Spritz...looks just right....have a lovely christmas ...;-))

19 Dec, 2009

 

That looks lovely Spritzhenry.

19 Dec, 2009

amy
Amy
 

Was it worth it ... yes , absolutely , it looks very nice :o)

19 Dec, 2009

 

lovely pot Spritz,
we await developments! :0)

19 Dec, 2009

 

So do I, R'smum!! Thanks, all. I'm so glad I did it - an empty pot would have been a shame.

I have to decide what to do with the round one, now! That will have to wait until the spring, I think.

19 Dec, 2009

 

A fantastic selection Spritz....you've had a good day -:))))))))

19 Dec, 2009

 

It was, it was, Alice! :-))) Thanksssssssss.........xx

19 Dec, 2009

 

Love the planting Spritz - the colours really show off the colour in the pot - you should be suitably proud :0)

19 Dec, 2009

 

looks fab barbara, love the choice of plants to,,, are you pleased with your pot and plants to? :o))

19 Dec, 2009

 

Thank you, Busyl!! :-)))

Yes, Sandra - and very glad to have a 'handy' husband, too! Great Christmas present, isn''t it. :-)

19 Dec, 2009

 

it sure is barbara :o))) lovely

19 Dec, 2009

 

looks as if it could have been there all summer,so nice :0))

19 Dec, 2009

 

:-)

19 Dec, 2009

 

Spritz it looks great, I love your selection, hope hubby got a big hug,lol, ......... Merry Christmas to you all ( including Henry of course)....

19 Dec, 2009

 

Looks great Spritz! ;~))

19 Dec, 2009

 

The pot and the plants look made for each other! You are very gifted, Spritz, to be able to put plants together like that - it looks lovely.

19 Dec, 2009

 

It does look very good indeed, hope you dont decide you dont like it where it is, I wouldn't want to lift that pot, left a bit....no right a bit lol

20 Dec, 2009

 

Turned out gorgeous and we did not even have to wait ...lol...so glad you were able to get it all done Barbara..how nice it is that you get to spend time doing exactly what you enjoy...

20 Dec, 2009

 

Thanks! Glad you all approve. :-))

No, Dd - we did all that when it was empty - there's no shifting it now!

Yes, it was enjoyable - even though my nose and ears were blue afterwards. :-( (They matched the pot...lol)

20 Dec, 2009

 

Looks lovely Barbara, love your choice of pot :-) .
Husband asked me what I wanted for christmas, told him he'd already bought me 4 new daylilies, he'd forgotton, shouldn't have said anything should I, lol.

20 Dec, 2009

 

that is a really pretty planting arrangement. not surprised you couldnt wait to get it sorted.
shall i start a book on when spritz does the other one? I reckon before the mid of january!

20 Dec, 2009

 

Oh Sbg! How could you possibly imagine that I can't wait until later! LOL.

I'm pleased that you like 'pot 1' , though!

20 Dec, 2009

 

I'm with you Sbg, there's no chance of the pot staying empty any later than mid January and it will look equally as good as this one does.
I'm glad that Henry enjoyed supervising.
Well done Spritz, another triumph for the queen of gardening.

20 Dec, 2009

 

Lovely to think you can plant something that looks so tasteful and seasonal and doesn't mind the freeze up. That is what I call being a determined gardener. I was fleecing up at the very last moment on Wed afternoon. There were a couple of light snow showers, then it set in for the night here in Essex. I am so glad I got it done.

20 Dec, 2009

 

O Spritz this looks wonderful i love the Plants uv choosen they go together Perfectly :)

20 Dec, 2009

 

Lovely display Spritz I also love the plants you've chosen :0)))))

20 Dec, 2009

 

Looks lovely barbara the plants really go well together, as for dark nights there is only tonight and then tomorrow is the shortist day and then great.....the light nights slowly start coming back Tuesday.

20 Dec, 2009

 

your pot looks lovely.... but you wont get me gardening in the winter....

20 Dec, 2009

 

Oh, come on, Holly! With a name like yours - you should definitely be outside in the winter! :-)))

20 Dec, 2009

 

That's a very attractive Skimmia - look forward to more pictures of this planting when the buds open in the spring.

20 Dec, 2009

 

Your pot looks lovely standing there - just the right spot for it. I'm like Hollyeves though, no gardening for me at the moment - too cold!

20 Dec, 2009

 

Isn't it great, Wagger - it's a new one on me - I thought it was 'Kew Green' but no. The label promises cream flowers. Yummy!

Thanks, K'smum. I simply can't stay indoors if there's even the possibility of half-an-hour outside - there are lots of jobs I can do out there, that's for sure. It's the wind that I don't like - if it's calm it's OK. :-)))

20 Dec, 2009

 

It looks smashing Spritz, I think the skimmia is just perfect for your new pot. :o)

Sandra x

20 Dec, 2009

 

Thank you. :-)))))

20 Dec, 2009

 

I do like the white Erica and Ivy together. You've given me an idea now for a much smaller planter which I have. I'm going to do it in the spring. I hope you don't mind if I 'borrow' your colour scheme lol

I have some of those grey bricks stacked up here in my garage . They weather to a nice colour. - well I'm a hoarder aswell :o))

20 Dec, 2009

 

Of course I don't mind, Hywel! It's a real compliment. I hope you enjoy the combination - please take a photo for us to see. :-))

20 Dec, 2009

 

Thank you. I will ( probably about March or April lol )

20 Dec, 2009

 

OK - we'll have to be patient, then. :-((

20 Dec, 2009

 

Prelijepo! ... on english: Beautiful!
How we call this pot?
When spring is come, we can vote for Miss of pot... with all your pots what you have... :)
I am still in love in your Blue pot :)
But this one has a great chanse to be my second love... :)

21 Dec, 2009

 

Oh Anrea - thank you so much for that - I hope you like my second pot when I get that planted, as well. It's a round one, but a very attractive one too - made by the same manufacturers.

21 Dec, 2009

uma
Uma
 

Looks really great, Spritzhenry! Love it...

21 Dec, 2009

 

that looks perfect :))))

22 Dec, 2009

 

Thank you both - and Grindle - pretty tree! :-))

22 Dec, 2009

 

and does`nt it look good, the planting gives a festive feel to it and compliments the pot.

22 Dec, 2009

 

LOL spritz........ i was going to see if my helibores were coming up... but it was to cold so came in again......

22 Dec, 2009

 

lets face it we cannot do without cannine assistance.

22 Dec, 2009

 

Well, that's what Henry thinks, Dave! LOL.

22 Dec, 2009

 

Very Nice Barbara! Skimmia Japonica is a lovely looking and smelling plant! very nice arrangement!

22 Dec, 2009

 

Thank you - it looked lovely in the sun we had today...( oooh! am I allowed to admire my own handiwork? ) LOL.

22 Dec, 2009

 

Goodness knows how hubby will get it wrapped and under the tree now!

23 Dec, 2009

 

Especially as we're going to our daughter's for Christmas, Andrew! LOL.

23 Dec, 2009

 

Oh it is just perfect I love it you did great job Have a Merry Christmas

25 Dec, 2009

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