TOP 10 PLANTS

Container planting works best with a permanent element around which seasonal bulbs and annuals are added – and hardy evergreens are ideal for the job. With varied textures and colours, they’re strong enough to stand alone while providing a robust foil for brighter violas, pansies, narcissus, hellebores and snowdrops. They also offer seasonal interest of their own, thanks to discreet flowers, berries and cones. The garden at