The Lightship Basket Set consists of three basket planters that were inspired by the Nantucket baskets made by lightship crewmen over 150 years age. The set comes in graduated sizes and has two seasons of growing material. The stunning summer display of while, purple, and yellow flowers will please and delight you all season long. As always, a little extra care will insure you have maximum results from your Instant Flower Garden® product.
Varieties - Baby's Breath (Gypsophila elegans), Petunia (Petunia violacea), and Yellow Daisy (Chrysanthemum multicaule).
General Installation and Watering - Fill each container with potting soil to within 1" of the top. Place one of the seeded mats over the soil and water liberally being careful not to over saturate. 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 - The Lightship Basket Set comes with a plastic liner for each planter, so you can use the container on a table top without concern for water drip-through. It is important, however, that you avoid overwatering and provide just enough water for the soil to feel moist to the touch but not soggy.
Where to Plant - Full to partial sun.
What I Can Expect - The Instant Flower Garden® Lightship Basket Set 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 Lightship Basket Set flowers to grow to a height of 6 to 15 inches and continue their 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.
