My Ladybug Planter is made of all weather resin and can be placed in any sunny location. It looks great settled in a garden or next to your favorite patio chair.  There are two seasons of growing material that will put on an enchanting display of petunias.  As always, a little extra care will insure you have maximum results from your Instant Flower Garden® product. 

Variety - Petunia (Petunia nana compacta).

General Installation and Watering - Fill the container with potting soil to within 1/2" of the top.  Place one of the seeded mats over the soil and water liberally.  Save the other mat for use next year.  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 - Group the My Ladybug Planter with a collection of other Instant Flower Garden® critters such as the Bunny Planter, Tortoise Planter, My Garden Frog Planter, and the precocious Piggy Planter.

Where to Plant - Full sun.

What I Can Expect - The Instant Flower Garden® My Ladybug Planter plants will germinate in 1 to 3 weeks depending upon conditions and soil temperature.  Patience is necessary in this phase.  Cool evenings and overcast days can delay germination.  In addition, soil in container gardens may warm a bit more slowly than in-ground conditions.  After the second set of leaves unfold, some thinning may be necessary to avoid crowding and allow for stronger mature plants.  Expect the My Ladybug Planter flowers to grow to a height of 10 to 12 inches and continue blooming throughout 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.