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New products at Suttons Seeds

by Sarah - February 14th, 2017.
Filed under: New Products, Suttons Seeds.

Suttons Seeds has these new items today

Juniperus squamata Plant - Little Joana

Juniperus squamata Plant – Little Joana £14.99
This dwarf and compact prostrate or horizontal growing variety has a rich blue colour which intensifies during the winter. ‘Little Joana’ can be used as a low growing plant or ground cover whether in a border, rockery or to cover an area. Being compact it would also grow well in a container and provide year round interest on the patio. Supplied in a 3 litre pot.

Kolkwitzia amabilis Plant

Kolkwitzia amabilis Plant £14.99
Kolkwitzia amabilis is a large deciduous shrub with arching stems covered in late spring and early summer with clusters of small, funnel-shaped pink flowers. A reliable and easy to grow plant, it will grow in sun or partial shade and copes with most soil conditions. Height 150-200cm. Supplied in a 3 litre pot.

Juniperus squamata Plant - Loderi

Juniperus squamata Plant – Loderi £12.99
The blue-green foliage and upright pyramidal shape of this variety makes it an attractive choice for the garden. Height 51-60cm. Supplied in a 3 litre pot.

Juniperus squamata Plant - Holger

Juniperus squamata Plant – Holger £12.99
This prostrate or horizontal growing variety has cream-yellow coloured new growth which contrasts well with the bright blue older growth giving a further point of interest on this evergreen which already provides colour and interest throughout the whole year . ‘Holgar’ can be used as a low growing plant or ground cover whether in a border, rockery or to cover an area. Supplied in a 3-4 litre pot.

Juniperus squamada Plant - Meyeri

Juniperus squamada Plant – Meyeri £12.99
Originally found in China, this stiking blue variety grows upwardly with arching ends to the branches which creates quite a broad and open shape. Height 50-60cm. Supplied in a 3 litre pot.

Sow & Grow Compost

Sow & Grow Compost £6.99
Ideal for starting seeds and cuttings or tranplanting – contents 10 litres.Professional quality fertile compostUnique formula promotes water retention and aerationHelps to nourish young plants and provide healthy root systemsFilling Trays/Pots – Ensure compost is sufficiently moist prior to use and if not gently spinkle with water. Break up any lumps in the compost and fill your container to just below the rim. Firm the surface gently.Sowing Seed – Sow your seed sparingly across the surface, or singly if using small peat pots or plug trays. Refer to individual seed packets for specific instructions such as whether to cover seeds with compost and temperatures required for germination.Plant Growing – Sow and Grow compost is also excellent for transplanting and growing on your seedlings. Prepare your tray as you would for seed sowing. ‘Tease’ out your seedlings, making holes with a pencil to receive them 36mm (1) apart in the compost or individually in sparate pots or cells. Firm them in gently with the small base leaves just above the surface. Planting – You can use Sow and Grow compost for planting up hanging baskets or patio containers. It is equally suitable for young plants produced from seed or ‘cuttings’. We recommend that you commence feeding with a quality liquid feed when the plants are established (after 3-5 weeks). Alternatively, mix in a slow release fertiliser when planting.How much will it fill? – Your 10 litre bag of Suttons Sow and Grow compost is sufficient to fill the following: 3 Standard Trays; 4 Suttons Sow and Grow Peat Strip Propagators (large); 2.5 Suttons Sow and Grow ‘Plug’ Plant Propagators; 60 3 pots.PLEASE NOTE: Do not allow your Suttons Sow and Grow compost to dry out but equally do not overwater.