Follow our step by step guide
to planting and caring for your plants
1
Ideally, your plug plants or jumbo
plug plants should be potted on into
larger pots or trays straight away. If
not, keep them moist and in a cool,
bright, well ventilated spot and turn
regularly to avoid 'stretching'.
eg a
sunny window sill.
2
Ensure the plug plants are moist.
Fill a 9cm/1ltr pot with potting
compost. Gently pinch the bottom
of the plug and push up from the
bottom with a dibber or pencil and
transfer to the pot.
Jumbo plug plants can be planted
straight away into a hanging basket
or container
(see no.5).
3
Keep in a cool, well-lit area out of
direct sunlight and avoid getting
overly wet. A greenhouse or cool
conservatory is ideal.Apply liquid
fertiliser after 2 weeks.
4
Once the plants are potted, they will
grow quickly. Pinch out any flower
buds which form in the first 2 weeks.
When the risk of frost has passed,
harden off your plants by keeping
them outside in a sheltered
position - always bringing them
in at night.
5
When all risk of frost has passed
and your plants are a reasonable
size, they are ready to plant into
hanging baskets and containers.
Fill a container or basket with
multipurpose compost mixed with
a slow release fertiliser and water
gel. Plant and enjoy!
Remember - always protect from frost.
