Seasonal Container Collection (Festive Planter) – Winter Conifer, Pansy, Cyclamen & Ivy Display (Pre-Planted)

This 26cm festive planter is a ready planted winter display, with a snowy conifer, two white pansies or violas, two red cyclamen and a gold-leaved ivy (Hedera) growing together in one container.

The red cyclamen and white pansies give bright colour from autumn into spring, while the conifer and the gold ivy keep the planter looking full and fresh through the coldest months. It is a cheerful way to dress a porch, doorstep or patio for Christmas.

The plants arrive already growing in the planter, so there is nothing to plant up. Stand it in a bright, sheltered spot in light shade, out of cold wind, and keep the compost just moist without letting it sit wet. Remove faded flowers to keep it blooming.

The display is only as hardy as its least hardy plant. The florist's cyclamen will take a light frost in a sheltered spot, but a hard or prolonged frost will kill it. When the display is over in spring, the ivy can be planted out in the garden and the pansies kept going in the ground or a pot until early summer. Cyclamen tubers and ivy are harmful if eaten, so keep them away from people and pets who might chew them.

Cultural Information

• Common Name: Festive Planter
• Botanical Name: Mixed seasonal container planting
• Growth Habit: Compact mixed display with trailing ivy
• Perfect For: Porches, doorsteps and patios in autumn and winter
• Flower Colour: White and red
• Planting Position: Light shade, sheltered from cold wind
• Hardiness: Not hardy as a whole. Protect from hard frost
• Maintenance: Keep compost just moist and remove faded flowers
• Seasonal Interest: Autumn into spring
• Type: Ready planted seasonal container