The Window Box Planter is a charming way to dress up a south facing window in a manner reminiscent of villages across Europe. The set comes with a sturdy, black iron, wire window box planter, its own coco mat liner, and a seeded mat roll. As a bonus, the roll provides enough growing material for another season plus extra material to repeat the floral statement in a nearby garden. As always, a little extra care will insure you have maximum results from your Instant Flower Garden® product.
Varieties - Calendula (Calendula officinalis), Alyssum (Lobularia maritima), Ageratum (Ageratummexicanum), and Petunia (Petunia nana compacta).
General Installation and Watering - Insert the coco mat liner in the wire container and gently press it into shape. Fill the container with potting soil to within 1" of the top. Roll out the seeded mat across the surface of the soil and cut it to fit. Water liberally until water pours through the bottom and the coco mat feels well saturated. 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 - Cut a second section the size of the one you just installed and save it for next season. Now you can use the remaining roll to add dimension to another Instant Flower Garden® garden. For example, consider placing it along the front of the English Cutting Garden or the Heavenly Butterfly Garden.
Where to Plant - Full sun.
What I Can Expect - The Instant Flower Garden® Shade Border Roll 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 Shade Border Roll flowers to grow to a height of 6 to 24 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.
