Everything about this container is rosy! The thriller plant is a fountain grass named “Fireworks.” It is surrounded by a variety of rose-shaded plants and topped off by a rosy solar ornament.
RECIPE:
• (1) Fountain Grass “Fireworks”
• (2) Petunias “Surfinia Summer Double Salmon”
• (4) Gazania “New Day Pink Shades”
• (6) Vinca “Tattoo Papaya”
TIPS:
• Fountain grass will grow as large as your container allows. Select a good-sized container with an ample amount of soil.
• Do not use a container that is narrow at the bottom as it will be subject to blowing over. A container such as the barrel shown in this photo has a wider base and will not blow over.
• The root system of the fountain grass is extensive and requires a lot of water.
• I use a DIY plant support ring around my fountain grass to lift the blades above the soil and allow the other flowers to grow without being smothered. To make the support ring, I purchase an inexpensive small tomato cage and cut it off above the lowest ring. Place the ring around the grass about 4”-6” above the soil. As the grass grows, pull the new blades up through the support ring.
• Remove spend blossoms from the gazania plants to encourage continuous flowering.
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