Petunia Love...

 A stunning, showy and unusual Petunia.

Petunia Nightsky.

It's very galatic looking!

 Petunia Night Sky has the darkest blue-purple flowers that are speckled with white spots that resemble a stellar night sky!

As soon as I walked through Mitre 10's Garden Centre doors - it grabbed me...

For the flowers are spectacular!

I am planting mine in a large white plastic pot.

I'm going to plant two pots the same.

I've got a bit of a 'Thing' going on for white pots.

I love them!

I'm also adding cascade lobelias in a mix of blues, pinks and whites as companion plants.

The lobelias will drape down the sides of the pot.

Petunia Night Sky has a mounding, trailing habit, which means it is also good for garden beds and hanging planters.

The height it grows to is 25 to 40cm.

It requires full sun, regular watering, and fertilising for optimal flowering results.

Newly planted, and I can't wait for the fabulous show of flowers to come.

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Three Popular DIY Christmas Crafts To Make now... ❥

Here are three EASY Christmas craft ideas to start the Christmas preparation...

 Berry Button Gift Cards...

see the tutorial HERE.

 Make a beautiful Snowy Luminary...

or a row of them for your mantel, hearth or porch steps. 

Find out how HERE.

Or make a flock of Little Christmas Birds...

Tutorial HERE.

#christmascrafts #christmas #luminary #birds #gifttags #christmasideas

DIY Crayon Dripped Candle Holder...

When we were children we made all the gifts we gave for birthdays and Christmas...

This drippy crayon candle was a popular one to make and gift.

So I thought it was a whole lot of fun,

 and a great memory instigator to craft one for my middle deck makeover.

It looks fabulous on the old mosaic table.

To make:

You will need an old bottle with a neck to fit a candle.

(I used a wine bottle)

Some crayons in your chosen colours.

Matches or a lighter.

Newspaper to protect your work surface.

And two large stick candles.

Place one stick candle in the neck of the bottle.

Peel the paper off the crayons.

Light the second candle.

And place the crayon in the flame.  

Drip down the neck of the candle in the bottle and on to the bottle.

Drip your crayons until you have your desired effect.

Place on your outdoor table.

Enjoy the ambient candlelight when alfresco dining.

#diy #crafts #candles