Autumn/Winter Hanging Baskets

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  1. louicopp

    louicopp Gardener

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    I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the right place but was wondering if anyone can give me ideas for autumn/winter baskets.

    I loved having beautiful baskets during the summer (!) but now these are starting to die off and I was wondering if I could have an autumn/winter version? What flowers could I use?
     
  2. rustyroots

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    Hi Louicopp,

    I use Violas and Pansies for mine. Most garden centres are now selling them. I'm sure there will be others with different plants along in a while.

    Rusty
     
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    I would like some ideas too.... :)
     
  4. Scotkat

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    I like to plant heucheras in my baskets to.

    Heathers are nice to and plant dwarf spring bulbs and by spring your basket will be in full bloom.
     
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    Pansies and violas are always ideal with their lovely cheerful colours - try adding to them with a mix of the following - Ajuga Reptans, green trailing ivy, Cyclamen and Lysimachia nummularia.
     
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    Thank you so much for your ideas.....I might do half for autumn/winter and then some spring ones too. I love the idea of trailing ivy too.

    The heucheras is an interesting idea too. Would you mix it with anything or just have that in the basket?
     
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