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Autumn Balcony Trough Planter - Ready-made Potted Plants

Quick Guide

We plant each one to match the photo as closely as we can. If a plant or pot isn't available, we'll swap in a close match so the overall look is the same.

  • Cyclamen, double daisies, orange violas, heuchera, thyme and ivy
  • A trough sized for balconies and sills
  • Orange violas with small, bright faces
  • Pompom double daisies among the cyclamen
  • Variegated ivy trails over the edge
  • Thyme gives off scent when you brush it
  • Water at the base, not over the cyclamen

A balcony is often the garden you see most, from the sofa, the kitchen or the bedroom window. This trough is planted to keep it full of colour as autumn sets in, with cyclamen, double daisies and orange violas flowering side by side.

The violas bring small, bright faces, the daisies add round pompoms, and the cyclamen hold their flowers up on slim stems above patterned leaves. Heuchera fills in with rounded foliage, thyme adds small aromatic leaves, and variegated ivy trails over the edge.

Set it along a balcony, on a wide sill or at the top of the front steps. Rub a sprig of thyme between your fingers as you water. Every trough is planted up by hand at Boma when you order.

Plant Care

Stand the trough in a bright spot and raise it on pot feet so it drains freely. Water only when the top of the compost feels dry, and pour at the base rather than over the cyclamen's crown. Pick off faded flowers and any yellowing cyclamen leaves to keep new buds coming, and trim the ivy if it gets long. There's no need to feed through winter. The cyclamen is the most tender plant here, so in a hard frost move the trough somewhere sheltered or cover it with fleece. On a high, windy balcony, keep it against the wall.

  • EAN code
    046364
  • Latin name
    Trough (50cm) with cyclamen, variegated ivy, double daisies, orange violas, heuchera and thyme
  • Ultimate Height
    10–50cm, varies by plant
  • Ultimate Spread
    10–50cm, varies by plant
  • Flower Colour
    Pink, crimson, orange, white
  • Foliage Colour
    Variegated, silver-green, burgund
  • Scent
    Aromatic
  • Sunlight
    Full Sun or Partial Shade
  • UK Hardiness Zone
    H1C–H5
  • Care Guide
    Easy
  • Planting Season
    Autumn
  • Season of Interest
    Spring, Autumn
  • Growth Rate
    Moderate
  • Drought Tolerant
    Thyme and Silver Dust only, Thyme only
  • Award of Garden Merit
    Viola holds AGM
  • Bee Friendly
    Yes
  • Pet Friendly
    No
  • Child Friendly
    Supervise; harmful if eaten
  • Soil Type
    Moist but well-drained
  • Soil PH
    Neutral

Delivery Areas

We deliver within the M25 area of London. For deliveries of Pots & Planters outside this zone, we may be able to help on a case-by-case basis — please contact our sales team at [email protected]. You are also welcome to visit our garden centre in Kentish Town, where our team will be happy to help in person.

Delivery Access

We offer kerbside delivery only and cannot deliver to upper floors. Please contact us if you have any special requirements.

Delivery Costs & Delivery Day

Delivery charges are based on postcode zone within the M25. Enter your postcode at the top of this page to see your zone and cost, or check at checkout. You can also select your preferred delivery day at checkout.

Delivery Timeframes

We aim to deliver orders within 2–4 working days. During peak seasons, such as Christmas, delivery times may vary slightly due to increased demand. We will keep you informed at every stage.

Third-Party Couriers

For London postcodes outside a 5-mile radius of our Kentish Town garden centre, we may occasionally use a third-party courier for delivery. In these cases, we try our best to still deliver the items in the requested delivery time slot but please be aware that occasionally this may not always be possible and is out of our control.

Delivery Discrepancies

Please check your order as soon as it arrives. If there is any discrepancy — such as a missing, incorrect, or damaged item — please contact us within 48 hours of delivery so we can put things right. After this time, we will assume the order was received complete and in good condition. We are unable to take responsibility for damage that has occurred after this period.

Click & Collect

We encourage you to collect from our garden centre in Kentish Town — it saves on delivery costs and gives you the chance to see our full range of plants and products in person.

All Click & Collect orders must be collected within 7 days of being ready, unless a later date has been arranged with us in advance. If an order is not collected within this time, it will be cancelled and a refund issued.

Returns Policy

If you need to return an item, please contact us within 14 days of receipt to arrange a return or exchange. Products must be in their original condition and packaging. Plants may be non-refundable unless they arrive damaged or defective.

Items bought in-store or collected can be returned directly at the garden centre. If you would like us to collect a return and it is in good condition (e.g. you have changed your mind), it must be in its original condition, and the same delivery cost will apply for the return.

Plants marked as reduced for end-of-season clearance are non-refundable, as they are sold specifically to clear stock. This does not apply to special offers or multibuy promotions, which are eligible for returns as per our standard terms.

Questions about delivery or returns? Email [email protected] or call +44 (0) 20 7284 4999.

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