A Christmas Doorstep Pot

At this time of year, a colourful pot or planted container on the doorstep is a welcoming and festive touch. There are lots of plants that can be used to create a colourful and interesting display eg. winter Heathers, Pansies, Skimmia ‘Rubella’, Pernettya mucronata, Gaultheria procumbens, Senecio martima and Cyclamen species. Although Cyclamen are used as indoor plants, the outdoor varieties tolerate cold temperatures, especially if the doorway offers a little protection from wind and rain.

Ensure your container is frost hardy and check your container has a drainage hole. The shrubs used can later be potted up into larger containers or transplanted in the garden.

You will need:

• 1x Variegated Hebe
• 1x Aucuba Japonica
• 4x Small Cyclamen Plants
• 1x Dwarf Spruce
• Container - use a glazed or terracotta pot, or a wicker basket can look great planted up.
• Compost for Container
• For Drainage - broken pots or flat stones.