The Topiary Tower brings height and style to your landscape. Made of durable wrought iron, the handsome two tier planter comes with two moisture retaining coco mats and two seasons of planting material. The 11" top planter is filled with sweet alyssum and a cascading petunia mix. The 13.5" bottom planter has a different fresh and colorful mix for a spectacular effect. As always, a little extra care will insure you have maximum results from your Instant Flower Garden® product.
Varieties - Alyssum (Lobularia maritima)and Petunia (Petunia nana compacta) for the top planter. Ageratum (Ageratum houstonianum), Calendula (Calendula officinalis), Johnny Jump Up (Viola cornuta), and Zinnia (Zinnia linearis) for the bottom planter.
General Installation and Watering - Place a coco mat in each of the two wire baskets. Fill with potting soil to within 1" of the top. Place a seeded mat over the soil in each containter and water liberally until water seeps through the bottom. 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 - To accommodate the center rod in the lower tier, make a cut half way across and fit into place. Save the remaining seeded mats for next year's display.
Where to Plant - Full Sun.
What I Can Expect - The Instant Flower Garden® Topiary Tower 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. 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 Topiary Tower flowers to grow to a height of 4 to 30 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.
