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Window box

angie4angie4 Posts: 44
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possibly a bit late in the season, but I'm looking to plant up my small window box with something a bit different this year. Getting a bit bored with geraniums and such. Anyone got any bright ideas?

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117

    Hi angie - what sort of size is the window box and what aspect? That will help with suggestions, although I'm guessing it's reasonably sunny if you normally use annuals etc.

    You could go for a more structured look using box balls and ivy - planting crocus in between them in autumn gives you an all year round effect. Some of the very small Hebes would give the same look as the box but with less effort. If you like herbs you could put a selection in there for a more informal look. image

    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • LoganLogan Posts: 2,532
    Instead of flowers you could plant some strawberries can get some with pink flowers
  • flumpy1flumpy1 Posts: 3,117

    I've got osteospermums in mine they flower from beginning of May right through to September, just keep dead heading them, they come in pink,purple yellow, white and pink and white, they are tolerant to drought too, I got mine from my local garden centre for £2.49 each image 

  • angie4angie4 Posts: 44

    Thanks for your suggestions Fairygirl and Logan. The box faces East, though in a sheltered courtyard, and is quite small. Like the idea of using small hebes, might try that. Have already got herbs and strawbs in the garden (woodland strawberries seem bent on world domination, but I don't mind, they're so sweet and yummy).

  • flumpy1flumpy1 Posts: 3,117

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  • angie4angie4 Posts: 44

    Thanks for the advice flumpy1. I've got osteospermums in a pot so am looking for something different for the window box. but I think I've found the answer: lavenders. A very nice lady gave a talk at our garden club, she grows old fashioned pinks and English lavender in East Yorkshire, so her plants are tough and hardy. (www.lavenderandpinks.co.uk). They'll give me the structured look Fairygirl suggested, plus gorgeous scent!

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