Bed in a Box - a wooden briefcase containing weed suppressant fabric printed with a professional garden design - simply lay the fabric on the area you want planted - pierce the fabric at the crosses shown and plant the plants against the number shown and the plant list which is included - SIMPLE and perfect as a gift - Bed in a Box - a professionally designed garden bed in a box giving all year round interest and colour. Plants can be obtained from your local garden centre.
- A 3m circular flowerbed for an open and mostly sunny aspect
- Cool & Gentle: blues, yellows, whites and greys with a dash of red
Price £ 35.00 plus p&p @ £6.00 - Total £41.00
Plant list:
1 PHILADELPHUS BELLE ETOILE
(Mock Orange) Flowering June-July
Cut out the shoots that have flowered.
The new wood formed this year will produce the flowers for next year
2 PEROVSKIA BLUE SPIRE
(Russian Sage) Flowering Aug-Sept
Trim after flowering to retain shape
3 PHLOMIS FRUTICOSA
(Jerusalem Sage) Flowering June-July
Trim all over with shears after flowering
4 ROSA KENT
(rose) Flowering June onwards
5 HEBE ALBICANS RED EDGE
(Shrubby Veronica) Foliage plant
Trim after flowering to retain shape
6 SALVIA OFFICINALIS PURPURASCENS
(Sage) Foliage plant
Trim all over with shears after flowering
7 CONVOLVULUS CNEORUM
Fowering June-August
Cut out old and untidy growth in spring
8 DIANTHUS DEVON DOVE
Flowering June-Sept
Deadhead regularly
9 GERANIUM JOHNSONS BLUE
Flowering June-Sept
Cut back old flowers and leaves to
promote more flowering
10 HEBE PINQUIFOLIA PAGEI
(Shrubby Veronica) Flowering June
Trim after flowering to retain shape
11 HELIANTHEMUM WISLEY PRIMROSE
(Sun Rose) Flowering May-July
Cut back after first flowering
12 ANTHEMIS EC BUXTON
Flowering June-Nov
Deadhead regularly to promote new flowers,
trim lightly in spring
13 HEUCHERA PLUM PUDDING
Flowering June-July
Cut back old foliage in spring
FAQs
How much space do I need in my garden to plant a bed?
The two designs require a minimum 5 metre x 5 metre garden.
Are seeds or plants included in Bed in a Box?
No. You can buy all plants from most garden centres.
If I can’t find the exact plants specified on the plant list, what should I do?
E-mail me with the name of the plant you cannot get and I can give you names of plants that can be used as substitutes.
What makes this such good value?
You have the benefit of a planting plan and design by a professional garden designer. Garden Designers will often have a minimum charge to visit you and design your garden which could be upwards of £500 - depending on the size and complexity of the design. Bed in a Box offers you a designer garden at a fraction of the cost.
Do I need all the recommended tools?
Yes. Neighbours, friends and family may well have these tools and be willing to let you borrow them so that you don't have the added expense of purchasing them.
How much time will it take to plant my bed?
In a normal light soil you should have a completed flowerbed in 3-4 hours. Allow more time if you have a heavy clay soil.
How soon after planting will my bed begin to take shape?
The plants will start to fill out within 4-6 weeks. Within 3 years your bed should look mature and cover the bed area.
What can I do to make sure my bed stays in top condition?
Each year you can sprinkle some Growmore or other balanced fertilizer around the base of the plants.
What if I need help?
Please feel free to e-mail me with your questions and I will respond ASAP
Do the instructions work for gardens in any part of the UK (or abroad for that matter)?
Yes, certainly!
What do you recommend is the best way to deal with garden pests?
The best way to deal with garden pests is to use no pesticides or inorganic fertilisers. You will find that, in the space of three years, you will create a complete biological balance between pest and disease.
Apart from fertiliser, what other basic maintenance steps do you advise gardeners to take to get the most from their display?
Dead head frequently and follow the care instructions. Do not be afraid of these plants. Biologically, their brief is to reproduce and so hard pruning will encourage a more floriferous display to produce more and more seed to that end.
