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Container PlantsPlants are grown in containers for a variety of reasons. In many cases it allows people to grow plants where they have no garden or where space is limited. Many plants cannot compete well in a border, so their own pot provides them with a unique environment where the soil type, watering and care can be tailored to that species. However in an exposed situation, container plants can dry out very quickly, especially when it is hot.

Bonsai TreeThey do not thrive indoors, where the light is too dim, and humidity too low, for them to grow properly.HP10-CP1 $45.99

Brassica Oleracea “Flowering Kale”Creamy-white centers, medium green outer foliage with flattened outer foliage. HP10-CP4 $4.99

Cymbidium AestivumThe flowers last about ten weeks. They have a waxy texture and reach a height of more than 20 inches.HP10-CP3 $14.99

Calibrachoa Noa “Blue Legend”Blooms continuously from early spring to first frost. Full sun or part shade, moist well-drained soil.HP10-CP2 $12.99

Pelargonium PeltatumWell drained neutral to slightly acid soil, bright light. Do not over-fertilize or these flowers will lose scent.HP10-CP7 $4.99

Cotula “Pincushion plant”Cotula have very fragrant orange flowers that bloom in the middle of summer. Best in full sun on well-drained soil.HP10-CP6 $5.99

Viola Penny Orange Jump UpCompact mounds of colorful dainty flowers, good for window boxes. Fertile well drained soil.HP10-CP5 $4.99

Phalaenopsis PurpleChoose the brightest windows in your house for your orchids, place on an humidity tray and spray regularly.HP10-CP10 $25.99

Pansy Yellow with BlotchCompact mounds of colorful dainty flowers, good for window boxes. Fertile well drained soil.HP10-CP9 $3.99

Pansy Blue ShadesCompact mounds of colorful dainty flowers, good for window boxes. Fertile well drained soil.HP10-CP8 $3.99

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Herbaceous PerennialsUnlike a shrub, an herbaceous plant has a soft stem which will not typically survive the winter and the flowering parts tend to die back during this period. A perennial means the plant will come back year after year as opposed to an annual which only has a one season lifespan.

DianthusThey thrive in fertile, fast draining, slightly alkaline (pH 6.75) soil. Avoid over-watering.HP10-HP1 $5.99

Chrysanthemum “Bronze Mums”Chrysanthemums respond to plenty of food and moisture, and prefer full sun.HP10-HP2 $9.99

Iris SibiricaThese plants are very hardy, easy to grow, and increase readily. Average flower size is 3-4 inches in diameterHP10-HP6 $5.99

Senecio Cineraria “Dusty Miller”Grown primarily for its attractive silver-gray foliage rather than its yellow flowers. Drought tolerant.HP10-HP8 $10.99

Agapanthus “Headbourne”Easily grown, tolerant of drought and poor soil, flower and foliage improves with feeding. Full sunHP10-HP5 $8.99

Chrysanthemum “White Wedding”Chrysanthemums grow best and produce the most flowers if they are planted in full sunshine.HP10-HP7 $9.99

Armeria AlliaceaSummer flowering, 12–18” high, likes full sun and well drained soil. Drought tolerant.HP10-HP3 $7.99

Salvia SplendensGrows to 15 inches. The species is easy to grow from seeds or cuttings. This species prefers full sun.HP10-HP4 $6.99