WINDOW BOX POSTER

Window boxes are becoming so popular, they are now available as a poster!

But for those of you who are still keen to enjoy the real thing, you can recreate this look with ease.

Simply combine purple petunias, argyranthemum (I like 'Vancouver' or 'Petite Pink' , Lobelia (e.g. Royal Jewels) and the pale silvery foliage of the licquorice plant, Helichrysum petiolare in a white terrazzo planter...

I love the combination of silver, purple and green in a window box. It always looks beautiful.

Alternatively, you may prefer a pink colour scheme

You can recreate this look with lobelia and petunias. The key is to use several different petunias such as 'Pink Lady', Blue Daddy, and Picotee

But I must admit, I'm tempted to throw a double into the mix - such as this stunning Petunia 'Purple Pirouette'


(also available from Thompson and Morgan)

Lime and Blue cottage style window box

A lovely mixed planting mixing foliage and flower... The pale off white Nicotiana 'Limegreen' at the back of the composition balances the lime foliage of Helichrysum petiolare 'Limelight' and the pale trailing petunia at the front. Bright blue violas draw the eye to the centre of the composition, whilst pale blue marguerites, lilac nemesias and purple sage anchor the scheme.