When I was growing up my mum and dad seemed to be constantly decorating – they still are, in fact. They seem to have rules about how often a room needs updating and I wouldn’t be surprised if they keep a decorating log book. Whenever they tell me they’re redoing a room, they tell me how many (or how few, usually) years it’s been since it was last done.
When I was growing up in the 1980s, there was much excitement in the Peerless household when Dulux brought out a range of white emulsions with a hint of another colour. ‘Apple White’ and ‘Apricot White’ made a real change from boring old magnolia and were used liberally around the family abode.
If these cyclamen were a Dulux colour, they’d be ‘Cyclamen White’. They’re the most delicate shade of pink, with pretty mauve markings that complement the violas perfectly. The silver Senecio cineraria complement the pale markings on the cyclamen leaves and bring it all together nicely.
All of the plants are available at a Homebase near you. Well done for spotting them, Mum!
Beautiful picture! What a nice planter for winter. I need to make some winter planters at my house, I was thinking of making some with Cornus Midwinter Fire, a purple Heuchera, muscari and maybe some little yellow Narcissi. If it turns out good I’ll send you a pic 🙂
That combo sounds fab! I hope you will be wearing my boots while you plant it ; )