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We hope you use the following information as a starting point, recognizing that growing practices vary from region to region. What works for one gardener does not always work//static.zoovy.com/img/bloomindesigns/W50-H59-Bffffff/b_e_s for the next as there are countless variables that enter into the equation.


When your plant arrives, remove from the shipping box immediately.

If it is a potted plant, immediately unpack, discard any packing material clinging to the leaves or soil. Cut any netting away, pulling the netting off may cause damage to foliage. Place them in an environment conducive to their needs and/or weather conditions and water thoroughly. If you cannot plant it within a few days, place the flat in a lightly shaded, protected area and water regularly.

If it is a bare root plant (no soil around the roots and trimmed leaves), plant bare roots as soon as possible. Immediately unpack, discard any packing material.

Soaking the roots in water for at least 15 minutes is suggested.

If you are unable to get your new plants in the ground quickly, unwrap the plants to determine if the roots are still moist. If the roots appear dry, soak them in tepid water for at least 15 minutes. Store in a cool, dry area. Do not let plants freeze. Be very careful to ensure there is no moisture on any leaves. Repeat every couple of days. until you are ready to plant it in the ground. If planting is delayed, heel them into a temporary bed. Dig a trench, lay the plants at a 45 degree angle, with roots in the trench, cover the roots with loose soil, and water well.

When you are ready to plant it, do the job as early in the day as possible. Overcast, slightly cool weather is ideal, but you can always add some temporary shade if the sun is hot. Even sun-loving plants appreciate a little shade their first few days in the ground.
A home for your new perennials should be prepared prior to their arrival if you wish to put them directly into the landscape. Establishing a balance between water holding capacity and aeration is the first key to a beautiful garden. If your soil is heavy, it should be amended with sand, bark, and / or compost material to improve drainage, and the soil should be mounded above grade to assure proper drainage. Mixing different components often provides the physical properties for optimum growth. Peat moss has excellent water holding characteristics, bark and sand promote aeration and drainage. Most perennials prefer well-drained soil.
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Add organic matter at every opportunity!

Adding amendments such as humus or compost at planting time is critical, but nutrients leave the soil over time, and need replenishment. Nearly all plants grow better in soil that retains moisture, drains well, and is fairly fertile. Continually work your soil and plants will grow to their fullest potential. If you are creating a new bed, till the area to a depth of about 10 inches, add a few inches of compost, and till again. If you are planting in an established bed, work compost into the top 6 to 8 inches of soil.

Potted plants

  1. A) Dig the hole. The hole should be dug at a depth so that 1/8 of the rootball will sit above the ground. Planting deep is a major cause of plant death. The hole should be twice as wide as the rootball.
    B) If bed has not been amended, prepare soil mixture – 25% to 30% compost mixed with dirt removed from the hole. Do not use topsoil as a soil conditioner. Mix thoroughly.
  2. Carefully remove the plant from its pot. Always handle the plant by its rootball. If root bound, loosen and spread roots.
  3. Make sure the plant is standing straight. Fill the hole with the soil mixture; by hand, pack down the soil. Do not put soil on top of the rootball.
  4. Mulch around the base of the plant. The mulch should be 2 to 3 inches deep. Be sure to pull the mulch away from the plant base to prevent disease and insect damage, especially in the South.
  5. Water the plant slowly and thoroughly.
  6. Prune any broken stems and branches.
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Bare Root Planting Instructions

  1. Immerse the roots in a bucket of water to soak for one to four hours
  2. A) Dig shallow, wide planting hole. The hole should be almost twice as wide as the root system and about as deep as the roots are long. Planting deep is a major cause of plant death.
    B) If bed has not been amended, prepare soil mixture – 25% to 30% compost mixed with dirt removed from the hole. Do not use topsoil as a soil conditioner. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Mound soil in the bottom of the hole so that the peak reaches just about ground level

4. Set the plant so the crown (the part between roots and where stems will emerge) sits at or just below the soil line. Spread the roots so they cascade over the mound. Backfill with soil mix; by hand, pack down the soil.

  1. Make sure the plant is standing straight and the crown is just below ground level.
  2. Mulch around the base of the plant. The mulch should be 2 to 3 inches deep. Be sure to pull the mulch away from the plant to prevent disease and insect damage, especially in the South.
  3. Water slowly and thoroughly.
  4. Prune any broken stems and branches.
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Keep plants watered during their first season. A weekly deep soaking will encourage the root system. It is best to water early in the day, giving foliage a chance to dry out before evening hours - to reduce disease possibilities and crown rot. Apply a layer of compost each spring to provide nutrients and maintain soil health. Beyond that, most perennials need little supplemental fertilizer.

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//static.zoovy.com/img/bloomindesigns/-/firewitch_button Deadheading- Pinching and pruning perennials will help keep them attractive and encourage rebloom.

How Many Plants Do You Need?

On Center Spacing of Plants
8" 10" 12" 15" 18" 24"
Coverage Area in Square Feet 25 57 36 25 16 11 6
50 114 72 50 32 22 12
75 171 108 75 48 33 18
100 228 144 100 64 44 24
150 342 216 150 96 66 36
200 456 288 200 128 88 48
Spacing Multiplier 2.28 1.44 1.0 0.64 0.44 0.25

For other size areas, use the following formula to calculate how many plants you will need:

 (Area in sq. feet) x (Spacing Multiplier) = Number of plants needed

Finding Unknown Spacing Multiplier

For other spacing requirements, use the following formula to figure your multiplier:

Multiplier = 144/X2 where X = the spacing distance in inches you need 

Example: If you need a spacing of 13.5 inches, your multiplier would be:
 144  =  144  = mulitplier of 0.79
13.52 182.25

Additional gardening information sources:

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Dividing Perennials
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