The Blooming Bonnet is a fanciful creation with a touch of whimsy.  Place it on a sunlit table in your outdoor seating area and enjoy the bonnet as velvety petunias fill and spill over the brim.  Two seasons of planting material are included.  As always, a little extra care will insure you have maximum results from your Instant Flower Garden® product.

Variety - Petunia (Petunia hybrida).

General Installation and Watering - Fill the bonnet container with potting soil to within 1" of the top.  Place one of the seeded mats over the soil and water liberally.  If necessary, cut the mat with ordinary scissors to fit the surface.  See Garden Basics for detailed information about Soil Preparation for Containers, How to Store Unused Mats for Next Season, and other helpful tips.

Special Considerations - CAUTION:  Attempts to wear the Bloomng Bonnet have lead to embarassing ridicule and an abrupt end to the growing season.

Where to Plant - Full to partial sun.

What I Can Expect - The Instant Flower Garden® Blooming Bonnet plants will germinate in 1 to 2 weeks depending upon conditions and soil temperature.  Patience is necessary in this phase.  Cool evenings and overcast days can delay germination.  Then, after the second set of leaves unfold, some thinning may be necessary to avoid crowding and allow for stronger mature plants.  Expect the Blooming Bonnet flowers to grow to a height of 15 - 18 inches and continue its display throughtout the season.

Be sure to visit Garden Basics for more helpful tips and techniques.

In order to achieve optimal growing conditions, it is best to plant this product after the last frost of Spring 2008.