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6 cell Polyanthus Habanera Spring Bedding plant, Pack of 2

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£12

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Product information

Polyanthus are part and parcel of everyone's garden that will brighten up even the dullest day. They are so full of life and colour, hardy and will produce a profusion of blooms in Spring. Perfect for the UK's somewhat unpredictable climate.

  • Location - Flower borders and beds low maintenance banks and slopes cottage & informal garden wildflower meadow wildlife gardens
  • Planting season - Early Spring
  • Flowering period - March - May
  • Instructions for planting - Plant in a hole deep enough to accommodate the teabag. Thrives in well drained soil. Think about adding some soil improver whilst planting to give your plant the best start
  • After planting care instructions - Remove faded flowers frequently to promote continual flowering. In early summer, trim untidy looking plants back to encourage further flowering
  • Soil pH - Acid to neutral
  • H6 - Hardy in all of UK & northern Europe (-20 to -15°C)

Features and benefits

  • Provides a wonderful burst of colour and impact in any location in your garden
  • Grown in the UK
  • Contains 2 x 6 pack of bedding plants, 12 individual plants. Plants shown with delivery packaging are for illustration purposes only

Specifications

VarietyHabanera
Latin namePrimula x polyantha
Flower colourRed
ScentedUnscented
Flowering periodFebruary - May
Planting periodEarly Spring
Life spanBiennial
Plant positionShady, sheltered areas
Eventual growth height range0.1-0.5m
Eventual growth spread range0.1-0.5m
Planting distance250mm
Soil typeClay, loam or sand
Soil moistureMoist & well drained
Soil pHAcid to neutral
Maintenance requiredLow
Plant hardiness typeFull hardy
HardinessH6 - Hardy in all of UK & northern Europe (-20 to -15°C)
Product code3663602385042