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Sweet pinks container plant collection
A light pink and purple mix of 10 summer bedding plants, which will provide several months of seasonal colour when potted up...
Plant description
Calibrachoa 'Cabaret Light Pink': A compact and trailing, heat-tolerant mass of pale pink flowers with a yellow throat blooming from late spring to the first frosts. It's terrific in planters and baskets where it can be used to trail gracefully over the edge. Grows to 30cm. Supplied as 5 rooted cuttings.
Verbena 'Enchantment Purple': Rich purple with a white eye describes this wonderfully vibrant, wildlife-friendly container and hanging basket 'bedding plant'. Grows to 30cm. Supplied as 5 jumbo seedlings.
Grown individually in cell trays, each plant measures about 7 - 10cm tall from the base of the root to the top of the plant). Delivered in plastic-free packaging, they are ideal for keen gardeners who have a greenhouse, where the plants can be grown on until they are ready for planting outside after all risk of frost has passed.
Please note: We grow these for especially for you, so we do request that full payment is made when you place your order. See above for despatch dates for this particular plant. To ensure that your plants arrive in the best possible condition each pack will be despatched individually. Please also be aware that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plants.
Garden care: Grow on under glass and plant out after all risk of frost has passed. Dead head throughout the summer, applying a liquid feed every fortnight to promote healthy growth.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
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Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Frost tender
How to care for Sweet pinks container plant collection:
GOES WELL WITH
June Week 1
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