Now is the time to plant up your spring baskets and window boxes with trailing pansies
IRELAND could be set for a heatwave this summer according to Exacta weather forecaster James Madden. Now is time to put colour into your patio and Ggarden, so you will be able to relax when the sun arrives. Here are top tips from garden and patio expert Margaret Griffin:
– a wonderful discovery in Pansy production. A trailing variety and a winner for all gardeners. Our Nursery have been growing the trailing pansy for a few years now and the results have excelled all expectations. Homes and Gardens around Cork can now have their wonderful hanging basket displays all year round. The trailing Pansy has transformed basket, tubs and Containers forever. Available in a range of colours, The trailing pansy is one of our top sellers in coloured plants as the result have been amazing for the last few years. A must in your garden and patio area. Bring your baskets and window boxes to Griffins of Dripsey and We will plant them up with New season colour that will reward you with an abundance of colour.
remember pansies love free draining compost and
Pansy Plentifall
Margaret’s tip:
a bright sunny position, Pansies can tolerate cool temperatures. Feed when planting with slow release tablets for best result
Plant some wow colour with Sennetti
These stunning spring and summer flowering plants are ideal in containers and will last 4-6 weeks with the first flush. Once the flowers fade – cut them down to around 6inches 15cm and give a liquid feed of a potash based food. Tomato feed is ok to use. We would use Vitax flower food 102 or 113 on the nursery to promote another flush of these striking flowers. We have had customers say they have got to September with abundant flowers! Obviously, choosing a nice sheltered position helps to extend the flowering season.I had 3 flushes last year on my plants at home and they were regularly commented on on how vibrant the colour was. Feed every 2 weeks and you can’t go wrong. Sun or light shade. (In fact I grew a pot in full sun and a pot of senetti round the back garden in shade most of the day – they still flowered with the same intensity.
The height and spread is around 12 – 24 inches (30-60 cm) depending on growing conditions.
The bees and butterflies love this plant. For a real ‘wow’ factor, plant 3 plants (the same colour) in a large container and see what I mean! They will compliment your Spring flowers and shrubs and provide a transition with summer colour. If you really want to show off, plant them in ‘waves’ in the flower borders.
The perfect piece for your patio
Choose the perfect piece of Furniture for your Patio or Conservatory. Griffins 2016 Furniture range Is their largest range ever of patio and conservatory furniture. There is definitely a piece to suit your home or Garden. Expertly crafted piece that will make your long summer evenings so comfortable. The Luxury Egg chair is so inviting, I can imagine relaxing in this while reading the Corkman.
For full details go to www.griffinsgardencentre.ie. If you would like any advice with your conservatory, patio or garden, simply bring in a picture or your phone or iPad and Griffins seasoned advice team will be happy to work with you to create your own oasis. Griffins of Dripsey 021 7334286, Munster’s only 5 star garden centre.