This morning, I tried mixing my very first mixed planter. A couple of days ago, I went to a gardening shop to buy some violas and a gerbera. It's not the best time of year for flowers , so I couldn't find lively ones, but gerberas are perennial. This one will bloom next spring, even though violas won't survive.
I wanted to use my ivy in the arrangement because its vines have been growing longer. I'll trim some and I'm planning on taking cuttings as well.
I reuse a pot that belonged to my father-in-law. He used to love gardening. First, I prepare good soil for the plants.
Then, I plant these plants randomly. The gerbera is the tallest one, so I plant it at the very back with the ivy next to it. Three of the violas are at front because they are shorter.
Ta-da! It's done! I'd like to learn more about how to combine different plants and harmonize their colors when creating mixed planters. I'm planning on making more because it was fun!
It's started getting colder, so I'm not sure how long the violas will last, but the arrangement looks good, at least.
What do you think?
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Looks great!
That gerbera looks different from ones I've seen in our garden stores. It reminds me more of a blanket flower. Very pretty!
Thank you for the corrections and the comment. The gerbera doesn't look lively at all, but I hope it'll survive during the winter and bloom again in spring.
@yumiyumayume no problem! I hope it survives! :)
Thank you! I hope so too!!