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New products at Plant Me Now

by John - February 21st, 2014.
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New items today at Plant Me Now

Nerine Bowdenii (3 bulbs)

Nerine Bowdenii (3 bulbs) £2.95
Nerine Bowdenii more commonly known as the Guernsey lily produces beautiful pink flowers around 50cm tall in September – October. Especially attractive when planted in borders and flower beds. Nerines like full sun and a well-drained soil containing plenty of organic material. Best when planted in borders and outdoor containers. Also, a long lasting cut flower. Plant into their final position as Nerines do not appreciate being moved but should they become overcrowded, lift, divide and replant after flowering. When container grown, re-pot every 4 – 5 years. Patience maybe required when growing Nerines as they do not always flower in the first year after planting.

Lily of the Valley (5 bulbs)

Lily of the Valley (5 bulbs) £2.95
Convallaria Majalis is more commonly referred to as Lily of the Valley. These fragrant, white bell flowers appear in May and June time growing to a short height of 15cm. Lily of the valley are perfect for a woodland planting scheme. Lily of the Valley like humus rich, moist soil in partial shade. They are an ideal plant for naturalising in borders, wild gardens and between shrubs and trees. The bulbs are hardy and need no special attention. Should they become overcrowded, lift, divide and replant. Lily of the Valley will spread rapidly once established. Best suited for under-planting of shrubs rather than in a prime position in a border.

Iris Loop the Loop (1 rhizome)

Iris Loop the Loop (1 rhizome) £2.95
Iris Loop the Loop produces striking white blooms edged in purple. This bearded Iris flowers in May / June, growing to a height of around 80cm. Makes an excellent cottage garden plant when planted in beds and borders. Iris like full sun or partial shade and an open soil with plenty of humus and good drainage. They naturalise well in rockeries edges of borders and containers. Remove faded flowers and aplly fertiliser four/five weeks after flowering. When clumps become too crowded lift divide and replant about 2 weeks after flowering.

Dahlia Mingus Randy (1 tuber)

Dahlia Mingus Randy (1 tuber) £2.45
Mingus Randy is a dinner plate dahlia so called because of its large flowers. The flowers from these dahlia tubers are dazzling white with violet tips. Mingus Randy dahlias grow to around 1 meter in height. Dahlias like any well cultivated, garden soil with a good supply of organic material. Sunny sites away from strong winds. Use as a border or bedding plant dahlias make good cut flowers. Short varieties can also be grown in containers on the patio or balcony. Dahlias vary in height, so plant at the front or back of borders or in pots, according to height. Keep the plants well watered during growth. Either lift tubers after flowering and store frost free in dry compost or particularly in warmer areas, cover with a mulch over winter. For early flowering, tubers may be started off in boxes in April; use a light soil mixed with compost. Keep slightly moist, cool and free from frost. When he danger of frosts has passed, plant out the sprouted tubers. If used as a cut flower, cut the stems only when the flower has fully developed.

Dahlia Pinelands Princess (1 tuber)

Dahlia Pinelands Princess (1 tuber) £2.45
These dinner plate dahlia, pinelands princess, producess stunning cream centres flowers with pink/purple tips. Growing to a height of around 80cm, these dahlia tubers will make an attractive addition to the flower border this summer. Dahlias like any well cultivated, garden soil with a good supply of organic material. Sunny sites away from strong winds. Use as a border or bedding plant dahlias make good cut flowers. Short varieties can also be grown in containers on the patio or balcony. Dahlias vary in height, so plant at the front or back of borders or in pots, according to height. Keep the plants well watered during growth. Either lift tubers after flowering and store frost free in dry compost or particularly in warmer areas, cover with a mulch over winter. For early flowering, tubers may be started off in boxes in April; use a light soil mixed with compost. Keep slightly moist, cool and free from frost. When he danger of frosts has passed, plant out the sprouted tubers. If used as a cut flower, cut the stems only when the flower has fully developed.