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New products at Plant Me Now

by John - February 15th, 2015.
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New products at Plant Me Now

Liatris Spicata (30 bulbs)

Liatris Spicata (30 bulbs) £4.9500
Liatris Spicata also known as ‘Blazing Star’ produces long purple flower heads in June and July. Growing to a height of around 60cm; Liatris make a welcome addition to herbaceous borders and flower beds. Liatris like well drained soil and sunshine. They are good plants for beds, borders and as cut flowers. Water freely in dry weather. Liatris do not require lifting for winter. Divide them and replant every 3 – 4 years. Liatris are very attractive to both bees and butterflies.

Canna Tropicanna Tubers (1 root)

Canna Tropicanna Tubers (1 root) £3.9500
If you’re looking for a plant that looks a little exotic, try these Canna Tropicanna tubers. Included in our ‘Select Range’ these dark orange flowered canna will bloom all summer long. Canna rhizomes like a moist, humus rich soil and to be in full sun. Dig-over the ground and add well-rotted manure if possible. Ideal for flower beds, outdoor containers and as focal points. Cannas are best started indoors in containers of moist compost at a temperature of 20C. Water sparingly until foliage develops and once well grown and rooted, plant out into containers or flower beds. Water regularly. Cannas aren’t frost hardy, so lift, clean and divide before the first frosts. Store in a frost free area until planting time again.

Begonia Giant Pendula Orange (3 tubers)

Begonia Giant Pendula Orange (3 tubers) £2.9500
Producing masses of giant orange blooms. These orange begonia bulbs look great in hanging baskets. Flowers July onwards. Begonias like a rich, moist garden soil with good drainage. Preferably in a semi-shaded place, although they will bloom in full sun. Suitable for flower beds, borders, containers on the patio and balcony. Also suitable as a houseplant. Plant outdoors, hollow part uppermost when all danger of frost has passed. Keep the soil moist and remove faded flowers. At the end of the season, lift the tubers, cut the stems off just above the tuber and store in a dry soil at 4 – 10C. For early flowering, place tubers close together and level with the soil in trays containing damp compost and sand. Try to maintain a temperature of between 7 and 16C. Plant outdoors only when all danger of frost has passed.

Lily Skyscraper Extravaganza (2 bulbs)

Lily Skyscraper Extravaganza (2 bulbs) £2.9500
Lily Extravaganza bulbs produce wonderfully large white flowers with purple speckles. They grow to a height of 100cm and will flower from July/August. This lily is brilliant for beds and borders. Lilies like well-drained, moisture retentive soil with plenty of organic material. they like sun or partial shade and protection from strong winds. Good for flower beds, borders, wild gardens and containers on the patio or balcony. When planting lilies in containers, plant deeply and keep well watered. A thick mulch is recommended to retain moisture. Remove faded flowers but do not cut back the stems before autumn. These bulbs do not require lifting in the autumn.

Begonia Odorata Pink Flamingo (3 bulbs)

Begonia Odorata Pink Flamingo (3 bulbs) £2.9500
Begonia Odorata Pink Flamingo produces magnificent pink trailing flowers that grow up to 18cm tall. This fragrant pendula will flower from July onwards. Begonias like a rich, moist garden soil with good drainage. Preferably in a semi-shaded place, although they will bloom in full sun. Suitable for flower beds, borders, containers on the patio and balcony. Also suitable as a houseplant. Plant outdoors, hollow part uppermost when all danger of frost has passed. Keep the soil moist and remove faded flowers. At the end of the season, lift the tubers, cut the stems off just above the tuber and store in a dry soil at 4 – 10C. For early flowering, place tubers close together and level with the soil in trays containing damp compost and sand. Try to maintain a temperature of between 7 and 16C. Plant outdoors only when all danger of frost has passed.

Zantedeschia Majestic Red (1 bulb)

Zantedeschia Majestic Red (1 bulb) £2.9500
Zantedeschia (Calla Lilies) Majestic Red makes a great cut flower and produce these rich, velvety, wine red blooms throughout the summer. Growing to approximately 50cm in height, they’ll work equally well planted in containers, flower beds or borders. Zantedeschia like a moist, humus rich soil or a rich potting compost and to be in sun or partial shade. They produce long lasting flowers which are good for borders and outdoor containers. Plants in open ground will need protecting from frosts or lifting and storing in compost or vermiculite.

Begonia Pendula White (3 tubers)

Begonia Pendula White (3 tubers) £2.9500
These white begonia tubers are of the pendula variety which means they are great trailing and ideal for planting in hanging baskets for a beautiful display of flowers from July onwards. Begonias like a rich, moist garden soil with good drainage. Preferably in a semi-shaded place, although they will bloom in full sun. Suitable for flower beds, borders, containers on the patio and balcony. Also suitable as a houseplant. Plant outdoors, hollow part uppermost when all danger of frost has passed. Keep the soil moist and remove faded flowers. At the end of the season, lift the tubers, cut the stems off just above the tuber and store in a dry soil at 4 – 10C. For early flowering, place tubers close together and level with the soil in trays containing damp compost and sand. Try to maintain a temperature of between 7 and 16C. Plant outdoors only when all danger of frost has passed.

Dahlia Mingus Randy (1 tuber)

Dahlia Mingus Randy (1 tuber) £2.4500
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 Tahiti Sunrise (1 tuber)

Dahlia Tahiti Sunrise (1 tuber) £2.4500
A real exotic looking dahlia with yellow flowers that have fuschia pink tips. Dahlia Tahiti Sunrise flowers all summer long – this dwarf variety grow to around 60cm in height. Ideal in borders and flowerbeds. 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 on when the flower has fully developed.