GreenBrokers Artificial Lavender Rustic Tin Window Box Planter Ideal for Home, Office Outdoor Living 30cm/12in

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Heavy clay on a dry, sunny hill that sheds water should be fine, but light, dry, poorly fertile soils are ideal. The French lavender flower can bloom for up to 3 months in a Mediterranean climate. Place your French lavenders in a sunny window during the winter months to allow them to grow properly. If you want to sustain indoor lavender through the winter, water it once every 4-6 weeks and once every two weeks in the spring. English lavenders thrive in colder climates, so I recommend growing them in pots with plenty of space. How To Grow Lavender In A Cool Climate There are various species and cultivars of lavender with primarily greyish to green scented foliage bearing blue or lilac flower spikes with lip-shaped flowers. The most common is L. angustifolia ‘Hidcote’ with narrow grey leaves and violet flowers. It flowers for a long time, lasting through to the end of the September. L. angustifolia 'Munstead' flowers briefly but vigorously in the Summer with lilac flowers. Both are very hardy. There are also many cultivars of L. stoechas. This is slightly less hardy, but has comical large violet bracts which have led it to be christened ‘the lavender with the bow’. Zinnias are pretty easy to grow, need minimal maintenance, and tolerate dry conditions well. The long stems of zinnias make them ideal for cutting, and the blooms will continue to open and look beautiful in a window box for several days. There are many zinnia varieties, including Orange Sprite, Gold Braid, and Irish Eyes. 8. Begonia (Begonia) Herbs are plants grown for culinary, medicinal, or aromatic purposes. Many herbs are well-suited for growing in a window garden because they don’t require a lot of space and can thrive in containers. Additionally, certain herbs like basil are natural repellants for pests such as mosquitoes.

The nasturtium plant is easy to plant directly from seed and then to transplant into a window box once it starts growing. It is low maintenance and does not require fertilization. A unique feature of nasturtiums is that both the leaves and flowers are edible, with a slightly peppery taste that makes them a popular addition to salads and other dishes. The recent warm, dry weather has been wonderful for roses, encouraging them to bloom profusely over the last number of weeks. To prolong their flowering as well as to encourage a second later flush of blooms, it’s important to keep deadheading any faded flowers. Always wear garden gloves and long sleeves when deadheading roses to protect your hands and arms from their sharp thorns and use a sharp, clean secateurs to help prevent disease entering the plants through the pruning cut. For the same reason, it’s also best to carry out deadheading on a dry, sunny day. The lavender plant tolerated drought well, so it is great for window boxes that may not receive regular watering. In fact, it is essential to avoid overwatering lavender, as it can be sensitive to root rot if the soil gets waterlogged.

What types of flowers can I plant in window boxes?

In this article, we explore the different types of plants that thrive in window boxes, the best flowers to plant in window boxes, tips for creating a stunning floral display, and suggestions for window box flower arrangements. Consult the FAQs section to learn more. What types of flowers can I plant in window boxes? Just pop some potting compost into each of the containers, sow the seeds in the compost and lightly cover. Sprinkle with water (don't drown, just keep moist). Wait for your lavender to grow! Product code Yes, you can leave plants in pots in window boxes. It is a great solution for showcasing flowers with different soil needs, easily swapping flowers to update the display, bringing them indoors during the color season, and preventing plants from competing for resources when sharing the potting mix. Can I plant vegetables in my window box? It is hard to think of doing it in late August while there are lots of insects still buzzing about it, but if you do it at the right time it will look good all year round and last for many years.

Begonias are often used for window boxes due to their bright, colorful blooms and versatile size, from compact to trailing. They grow anywhere from 8 inches to 2 feet tall, depending on the cultivar. There are many begonia varieties, such as wax begonias, angel wing begonias, beef steak begonias, tuberous-rooted begonias, and rex begonias. A window box can provide a splash of color and style to your home’s exterior. These are the plants that can be used as window boxes and how they can be grown. A bouquet of these blooms or a bouquet of greens will draw attention to itself, either with their stunning foliage or with their vibrant blooms. Because of its drought-resistant characteristics, it is an excellent choice for homeowners. Fuchsia enjoys the shade, so if you don’t let it bask in the sun too much, it will bloom all season. When it comes to window boxes, homeowners frequently choose licorice plants (Helichrysum petiolare), which have a felted foliage that is prized. Select a grass with fragrant, frothy fronds like Pennisetum setaceum ‘Fireworks,’ which is purple in color and has violet-colored leaves. Zinnias are excellent for window boxes since they provide a burst of color and attract pollinators to your garden. They come in various sizes, ranging from small, compact plants (6-12 inches) to tall, branching varieties (4 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide).Lavender is an aromatic herb that can be used in a variety of ways. You can either plant lavender in the fall to cover your landscape or in spring to flower as soon as possible after the weather cools down. Lavender is an excellent addition to raised beds, gardens in the ground, and containers. Lavender plants should be placed 12 to 18 inches apart in a sandy, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.7 to 7.3 and plenty of sunlight. The Sweet Smelling Lavender: Lavandin Yes. Many vegetables, such as cherry tomatoes and lettuce, can be grown successfully in a window box. Choose varieties suited for container gardening. Examples include cherry or patio tomatoes, sweet or hot peppers, short carrot, round radish, leaf or butterhead lettuce, baby leaf spinach, dwarf or curly kale, bush or dwarf cucumbers, patio eggplant, and bush or dwarf beans. Conclusion Caring for a window box with celosia is quite easy, as it requires little pruning and deadheading. The plant is drought-tolerant once established, but it benefits from regular watering during periods of dry weather. Regular fertilization encourages healthy growth and blooming.

The key is to remove weeds and to break up soil compaction, so the new roots can spread out rapidly downwards and sideways. Tropicana style: Create a lush, tropical look with bright, bold flowers such as hibiscus, bird of paradise, and bougainvillea. Add foliage plants like palms or ferns for a truly exotic feel. Deer and rodents are not interested in lavender - they might nibble fresh green Spring growth to test it, but as the foliage matures they ignore it. In Your Garden Design Ideally, all your window boxes should have drainage holes in them, but many on the market do not, in which case it's advisable to line the bottom of the window box with gravel, or chips from a broken terracotta pot to prevent water logging in the soil.Or, safely drilling a few holes in the bottom. It is wonderfully bushy, but ever so slightly shorter and slower growing compared to other English lavender varieties like the paler Munstead.There isn't much in it, but Hidcote suits tight spaces and containers a bit better than more vigorous cultivars.Lavender is a member of the mint family, and particularly grows in countries around the Mediterranean, although the plant can also do well in the cooler regions of Central and Northern Europe.

Soil: Slightly acidic to neutral (6-7 pH), well-drained, rich organic matter, constantly moist but not waterlogged Soil: Acidic (5.5 – 6.5 pH), well-drained, sandy loam, rich organic matter, moist but not waterlogged The various shades of lavender are well-suited to a display with a gradation of colour from light to dark. Don’t place the plants right next to each other - lavender must be able to breathe a bit. Reinforce the plant's summery French feel with image material and terracotta pots, and show what lavender can do in the limited space of a balcony with a bistro set. Combining the plant with items such as lavender soap, lavender salt and lavender oil can boost sales. One of the benefits of celosia is its long bloom time. The flowers last for several weeks or even months, providing a continuous source of color and interest in your window boxes. 7. Zinnia (Zinnia elegans) The pale, silvery,evergreenfoliage reflects the light joyously throughout the year; the flowers are really a bonus. Left to itself, it forms a rounded muffin-shaped bush that adds structure to the front of a herbaceous bed, softening the boundary with a lawn or path, and it can be clipped beautifully into simple geometric shapes.Lavender is a small sweet-smelling plant that is used in many different ways. The flowers and leaves are used to make a variety of products including soaps, perfumes, and potpourri. The plant is also used to make teas and is said to have a calming effect. As a qualified Aromatherapist, I know the healing and calming properties of lavender, having used it myself many times in treatments. It has the ability to relax the mind and calm the nerves. Use good quality soil: Use a high-quality, well-draining, and nutrient-rich soil mix. Fill your window box with soil within 1-2 inches of the top.