Large shallow pot (about 25 to 30 cm 10 to 12 inches)
Multi-purpose compost
12 Miniature daffodil bulbs
2 Cyclamen corms (outdoor)
6 pansies
teaspoonful bonemeal
Derris Dust
3 Match Sticks, or similar
I have utilised some old daffodil bulbs which are sprouting in last year's container. Just dug up a few, taking care not to damage the bulbs, especially at the necks. They might grow rather too tall, but it shouldn't matter.- Placed some paper over hole in base of pot to prevent compost dropping through
- Made a tiny hole in paper next to edge of hole in pot
- Added about 2.5 cm (1 inch) compost
- Mixed in half of bonemeal, then spread rest over remaining compost
- Positioned daffodils at back
- Firmed soil around roots for support
- Added pansies
- Dusted with 'Derris'
- Filled in with remaining compost
- Pushed cyclamen corms into front of arrangement, till buried beneath compost for about half their depth
- Watered
- Placed in a light sheltered spot, supported on match sticks, at front of house. Match sticks enable water to get away whilst restricting access for some pests
That's all there was to it.
I have used a clay pot for the first time. Clay pots tend to dry out faster than plastic, so I shall have to watch the watering. Normally I do not water again until spring. It might be different this year.
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