![]() ![]() Here’s the final result, before and after painting, with the six shelves awaiting the addition of plants. Having some black wood stain left over from the alpine planter I used this to give the whole thing a unifying finish that would tie it into the courtyard. Having measured up and done a rough design, I bought a few planks of pressure-treated gravel boards from a local timber merchant and set to work measuring out the spacing of the ‘shelves’ that would sit on the angled frame, cutting the notches in this to receive the shelves and screwing them home. Although the alpine auriculas are generally robust enough to grow in borders, Luci and Gillian believe both show and alpine auricula types are best grown in individual pots, and perhaps displayed in a traditional Auricula Theatre, where the vast array of different flowers in wonderful colours can be fully appreciated. Having reorganised our sheds and so no longer in need of a rack for our bikes, it seemed a good opportunity to recycle something with local historical links. I recommend raising auricula primroses in pots (under protection of glass or plastic), or outdoors in an alpine garden with good drainage. Those are tall and skinny terracotta pots, which reportedly should be no more than 3 1/2 inches across at the top. The old Bike Rack before it’s makeover It is a relic of the local School at Cawston and must be a good 50- 60 years old. Because auriculas grow in small spaces between rocks in their mountain habitat, they usually were kept tightly potted in what are called long toms in England. Here’s what the bicycle rack looked like before I got to work on it. Having recently completed an Alpine planter for the Courtyard here at the Old School Garden (which is now looking splendid- I’ll put some pictures in my next ‘Dear Walter’ letter), I thought this would add another interesting feature. Auricula Theatre at an RHS show To avoid losing the interesting foliage effects (or ‘bloom’) on some varieties of Auricula, its advisable for the plants to have some overhead protection from the rain. Here’s an example of an Auricula Theatre recently shown at an RHS show. Auriculas and Pelargoniums are some of the plants often used. These are traditionally structures where small specimen plants are put on display- usually in old terracotta pots. It means that even if you didn't find time to plant up the likes of tulips and daffodils in fall, you don't have to miss out on the delights of a seasonal container on your patio or deck.You may recall I mentioned trying to convert an old wooden bicycle rack into a plant theatre. ![]() Many spring flowering perennials can be treated this way.Īlthough bulbs are always a winning choice for spring-themed pots, there are so many other options to include too. You can grow them on through the summer, then divide and replant into containers for next spring. Refresh containers each season, adding a new layer of compost and repot perennials such as primroses after flowering. With this structure you can add seasonal bulbs and perennials. For example compact evergreen shrubs like skimmias, ivies for trailing over the edges, and purple-leaved semi-evergreen heucheras work well, and are some of the best plants for pots. ![]() ![]() This may be in a traditional ‘theatre’ or just an outdoor window ledge- protection from rain and midday sun will keep their flowers looking perfect. Use foliage plants to contrast with flowers and give you year round interest. While some can be grown successfully in the open ground, they are most commonly displayed in pots, when their exquisite blooms can be appreciated at close quarters. What spring plants can be planted in pots all year round? So water regularly and protect new growth from slugs and snails with a covering of chicken wire that can be removed as plants shoot up. Many spring plants favor cool moist soils and, while bulbs prefer good drainage and don’t like it too wet, it’s all too easy to inadvertently let pots dry out when temperatures are still cool. When planting up containers large and small, aim for a good balance between well-drained compost and moisture-retaining topsoil. Nature Hills advises: ‘If you're in a zone that does get frost, you can enjoy your ranunculuses in containers or as annuals planted after the last frost.’ FAQs How do you care for spring flowers in pots? With a sumptuous range of bright, sunny colors the multi-layered blooms look wonderful taking over from tulips.Īlthough best planted as corms in fall, look out for ready-planted pots in your garden center to add to spring containers. Wood Flower Pots Holder Display Rack With Wheel, Shoes Shelf Storage Rack Shelving Unit For Indoor Garden Balcony Living Room,Wood. Price and other details may vary based on product size and colour. The persian buttercup, Ranunculus asiaticus offers lots of colorful options for containers to go through spring into early summer, depending on where you’re gardening. 1-48 of 232 results for 'auricula theatre' Results. Best for: Providing color once tulips have faded. ![]()
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