Plant Care

DIANTHUS

BEST FOR: Short-term indoor display, thrives long-term outdoor as a hardy perennial. A fragrant choice for sunny windowsills, patio containers, or garden borders.

LIGHT: Needs a bright, sunny spot. Thrives in at least 6 hours of direct light daily.

WATER: Water at base. Let the top inch of soil dry out completely before the next soak.

BLOOM: Deadhead spent flower stalks regularly to encourage a second flush of colour.

SOIL: Prefers well-draining soil; hates "wet feet."

HYACINTH

BEST FOR: Short-term  indoor display; plant the bulb outdoor in the garden after flowering for next spring. Ideal for scenting a room naturally or adding a burst of early spring color to patio pots.

LIGHT: Prefers bright, indirect light while indoors; move to full sun once planted outside.

WATER: Keep the compost moist but avoid overwatering, as the bulb can rot if waterlogged.

BLOOM: Produces highly fragrant flower spikes; remove the flower head once faded to save the bulb's energy.

SOIL: Thrives in a well-draining, loamy potting mix or gritty compost. 

PELARGONIUM

BEST FOR: Outdoor (summer) or Indoor (very bright); must be brought inside before the first frost. Vibrant patio containers, sunny balconies, or bright windowsills.

LIGHT: Thrives in as much direct light as possible; requires a very bright spot to bloom.

WATER: Let the soil dry out significantly between thorough waterings; ensure excellent drainage.

BLOOM: Produces continuous flowers; snap off spent stalks at the base to encourage new growth.

SOIL: Prefers a well-draining, gritty compost; avoid the roots being consistently wet.