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be utilised by anybody no matter what size your garden is.
They are also a great way of adding splashes of colour to the
inside of your house. Use on the patio to transform bare walls
and doorways, or use in the bathroom or conservatory to
complement your decor as added features. |
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Choose the plants
that you are using carefully to correspond with the aspect on
which your is house is situated ie if your patio is south
facing. Flowers in hanging baskets show off their blooms
much more effectively with pale backgrounds. By varying the
planting of your basket you can create an effect that is long
lasting. Use seasonal plants for the best displays. Plant them
with a variety of plants or simply with one big showy plant.
Ensure strong fixtures are in place as these baskets get quite
heavy from the water. Choose the correct basket for the place
it is going to be. Hanging baskets need frequent watering so
if they are to be hung over an area such as carpet it is worth
buying a terracotta or pottery basket that will not leak, and
some baskets come with drip saucers as well. |
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A wide
array of plants can be used in hanging baskets which is why
they are perfect for everyone. From simple bedding plants that
can be changed throughout the year to succulents and cacti
that provide unusual and colourful displays. Trailing
succulents are effective, mix these with other species to
create a textured basket. Check the conditions each of your
succulents needs and position your basket correctly. There are
many annuals that are also perfect for hanging baskets, many
varieties trail and there are many colours to choose from.
Orchids and fuchsias are also excellent plants to grow in
hanging baskets. You could even grow some herbs and fruit in
your baskets. Choose fragrant and great tasting varieties to
hang by your back door so they are close at hand. Parsley,
coriander, creeping rosemary, chives, thyme and basil are all
great to use but avoid invasive herbs such as mint.
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'Hot, Hot, Hot' Plant Collection
(10
Plants) |
| A
selection of vibrant varieties in shades of orange and
red, to heat up even the coolest summer days. SAVE
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hanging baskets, window boxes and patio containers that
are a riotous mix of all the colours under the rainbow -
the result can be quite spectacular. But there's
currently a real trend towards a more sophisticated,
colour-themed approach. Why not ring the changes and
give it a try this summer? |
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'Out Of The Blue' Plant Collection
(10
Plants) |
| A
range of 'cool' coloured varieties - shades of blue,
purple, violet and white. Very sophisticated! SAVE
£3.95 on pack of 20 plants! There's nothing wrong with
hanging baskets, window boxes and patio containers that
are a riotous mix of all the colours under the rainbow -
the result can be quite spectacular. But there's
currently a real trend towards a more sophisticated,
colour-themed approach. Why not ring the changes and
give it a try this summer? |
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Basket/Patio - White as Snow Collection |
| There's
nothing wrong with hanging baskets, window boxes and
patio containers that are a riotous mix of all the
colours under the rainbow - the result can be quite
spectacular. But there's currently a real trend towards
a more sophisticated, colour-themed approach. Why not
ring the changes and give it a try this summer? It
you're not sure about what goes with what, don't worry! |
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Fuchsia Giant Double Flowered Trailing |
| Blooms over 7.5cm (3") across! |
| Fuchsias are without doubt one of the most popular of garden plants, and when you look at the depth and lusciousness of these flowers, it's obvious why! They produce enormous, fully double blooms at least 7.5cm (3") across on strong, semi-trailing stems that will tumble in torrents from tubs, troughs and hanging baskets all summer to create a more dramatic display than you ever dreamed possible. |
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Petunia Surfina Classic (Trailing) |
| These plants
will bloom from May through to first frost. Colors
include hot pink, blue, white, red, lime, sweet pink
Height reached 20 to 25cm. Trail of 80 to 90cm. |
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Verbena (Trailing) |
| These plants
will bloom from May through to first frost. Colours are
red, white and blue. The plants can be planted directly
into your tubs or garden. |
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Gazania Firecracker |
| Colours
include orange, yellow, white, red with stripes and
stars. Height reached 20 to 25cm. Spread of 25cm. These
plants can be grown or planted directly into your tubs
or garden. The plants will bloom from May through to
first frost. |
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Anagallis Skylover Blue |
| Gentian
blue flowers with a purple eye. This distinctive patio
plant is ideal for all types of containers, as well as
hanging baskets and even small borders. Throughout the
whole summer the prostrate plants will produce an
astonishing display of gorgeous flowers. Height 23cm
(9"). |
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Trailing Plants Bumper Pack
(40
Plants!) |
| 40
Pot Ready Plants (10 of each variety): Giant
Double-Flowered Trailing Fuchsias - Bearing enormous
7.5cm (3") diameter blooms that will cascade and
tumble from tubs and baskets, our five varieties are
some of the best fuchsias of all time! Varieties:
Peachy, Voodoo (picture 1), Holly's Beauty, Deep Purple,
Snowburner; Surfinia® Collection - The mainstay
of hanging baskets and patio displays. Cascades of
colour which trail up to 1.2m (4') in a single season.
Summer-long flowering and exceptionally weather
resistant. Perfect for hanging baskets. Varieties: Red,
Hot Pink, Yellow, Violet, Sweet Pink (picture 2); Geranium
Continental Cascade Collection - Renowned throughout
Europe for their prolific flowering. Ideal for a window
box or hanging basket. Trails to 30cm (12"). Five
breathtaking colours - Acapulco, Fire, Sophie, Lachs,
Snow (picture 3); Verbena Tapien Collection -
Their excellent weather tolerance means their compact,
tight knit foliage will produce a profusion of bright
flowers well into autumn. Trailing. Our collection
comprises five exquisite colours - Sky Blue (picture 4),
Purple, White, Pink Parfait, Pink |
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Line a
wire basket with a layer of moss or a hanging basket liner.
Add a sheet of plastic such as a bin liner and trim around it.
Then put a layer of compost mixed with slow release fertiliser
and water retaining granules, hanging baskets are prone to
losing water so it is important to try and keep as much in as
possible. The compost should be put on top of the moss so that
it slopes into the middle of the basket, this will stop any
water from going over the sides when you water. Place your
plant or plants in the centre and tease out the roots.
Trailing plants can be pushed through the sides in a cascading
effect. After each plant add more compost to get rid of any
air around the roots. Water well and hang. If planting
succulents do not put in the sheet of plastic as these plants
require drainage and this will restrict it, instead use
gravel. Top dress with grit or gravel as required and wait a
few days before watering. |
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When
placing hanging baskets indoors ensure they receive natural
sunlight and heat as opposed to being over radiators as this
will damage them. Too much sunlight and draught through
windows will also cause damage so planning the correct spot is
vital to maintaining your plants. They are easily maintained
with routine care that differs depending on your plants. If
using blooms ensure they do not dry out. In the summer they
will need watering twice daily, if the plants show signs of
drying out then soak the entire basket in a basin of water.
Regularly feed with liquid feed and maintain pest control.
Dead head and remove dead plants and tidy up any untidy
growth. When using succulents in baskets water them when the
plants are actively growing. This period of growth differs
from plant to plant, mostly though in summertime. Water with
warm water until the compost is moist, and allow to almost dry
before watering again. Water at the beginning or end of the
day to avoid burning them when the sun hits them. In their
dormant periods only water sufficiently so they do not dry
out. Add specific feed to aid growth but ensure they are not
dormant as it may harm them. Spray with water to clean them up
and to get rid of dust. |
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