{"title":"Pots \u0026 Containers","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you have a smaller garden, raised beds or pride yourself on pot-scaping this selection of plants and flowers thrive in pots \u0026amp; containers. These options offers a variety of heights, textures and colour meaning your pots will add as much impact as a large border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose from Alliums that bees love or Acers which change colour throughout the year. Water your pots and containers regularly, roots can dry out quicker on hot summer days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick from our selection and add to your basket!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"peat-free-pots","title":"Gro-Sure Peat Free Pots","description":"\u003cp\u003eFibre plant pots are the perfect solution if you are looking for quick root establishment in your containers or beds. The reason for this is that they can be planted directly into your chosen location from the start, which means that the roots can settle in from the moment they are planted and then go on to develop a strong root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those of us who are very cautious about the environment, there is also the benefit of knowing that these pots are completely biodegradable, meaning you don’t have to worry at all about leaving plastics in the ground that could harm a natural habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsisting mostly of wool pulp gathered from renewable sources, you really do have the peace of mind of knowing you are creating no harm to your garden or allotment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from wood pulp from renewable sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully biodegradable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuch better for the environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant worry-free and with confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Plantpak","offers":[{"title":"96 x 6cm Pots","offer_id":55105906278779,"sku":"10907064","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"48 x 8cm Pots","offer_id":55105906311547,"sku":"10907065","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/files\/Addaheading_1.jpg?v=1791273203"},{"product_id":"penstemon-pensham-plum-jerkum-2-ltr-plant-51305176","title":"Penstemon 'Pensham Plum Jerkum'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for cottage gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for pots and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoved by pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood for cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong lasting colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePenstemon 'Penshum Plum Jerkin' - is a bushy, semi evergreen perennial that provides small, tubular, plum-purple flowers with a white mottled throat. Flowers from July to October. Adds height, colour and beauty to beds, borders or containers all summer. Looks stunning when planted amongst ornamental grasses and other perennials. Remove dead flower heads to maintain its beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will receive your plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected by our team of experts and sent from our nursery, you will receive your plant in a 2 Ltr pot, ready to plant out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan’t plant straight away?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace in a sheltered spot and water regularly to keep the compost moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole approximately twice as deep and 3 times as wide as the plant’s rootball. If your soil is heavy mix in a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/soil-improvers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esoil improver\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e before backfilling. Firm the soil around the plant and water thoroughly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater shrubs regularly in the first year after planting and in dry periods\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to plant and what to expect at different times of the year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can plant hardy shrubs, trees and perennials at any time of the year avoiding the two extremes of heat and cold. During the summer months when it is hot and dry the need for watering becomes crucial to aid successful establishment and in the winter when the soil is frozen the plants will not be in active growth either above or below ground and risk getting cold damage. The same is true on the stage or growth you can expect your plants to be delivered in and this will be directly related to the time of year and the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen ordering through the year, here’s a summary of what to expect when receiving your plants:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring Months: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlants supplied in spring will be starting to show signs of active growth above and below ground.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer Months: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlants supplied in the late summer will be more advanced in size and flower stage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn Months: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn the autumn plants will be changing colour, showing signs of leaf colour breakdown and be preparing to shut down for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Months: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlants ordered and supplied during the winter months will be dormant and therefore may not be showing growth above the soil level or consist of bare branches with no leaves or bare roots with no soil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are all perfectly normal and natural for these types of plants growing in the northern hemisphere.  All will still have a very healthy root system that can be planted when the weather is favourable by keeping the new soil level equal to the pot level and therefore not covering the crown of the plant at all.  Planting during the autumn and winter months will allow for early establishment in the season and a bigger and better display throughout the main growing season. For more information on our plant sizes \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/pages\/a-handy-guide-to-our-plant-sizes\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Our Plant Size Guide\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"1 x 2L Plant","offer_id":40415541624883,"sku":"51305176","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/products\/5130-1467_5130-1396_thepenshampenstemoncollection_penstemonjerkum_8f5e20b6-d804-4c6d-94b7-ffde5bf3a7cf.jpg?v=1646988697"},{"product_id":"verbena-bonariensis-3ltr-pot","title":"Verbena 'Bonariensis'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the most popular perennials in the garden with a long flowering period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegant tall stems with clusters of purple flowers that are a magnet for pollinating insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to grow with a good resistance to pests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Recommended: Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its long, airy sprays of tiny purple flowers, Verbena bonariensi is a great addition to the garden and one of the best selling perennials in the UK. The tall stems create attractive ‘see-through’ structure that can be woven through a border, adding height without blocking other plants from sight. The purple flowerhead are very popular with bees and other pollinators, especially butterflies who will flock to the garden in droves. Verbena bonariensis holds the RHS Recommended: Award of Garden Merit for its reliable garden performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eHow you will receive your plants:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":225,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eSelected by our team of experts and sent from our nursery, you will receive your plant in a pot, ready to plant out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":225,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eCan’t plant straight away?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":225,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003ePlace the pot in a sheltered spot outdoors and water regularly to keep the soil moist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":225,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003ePlanting in the ground:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":225,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eDig a hole slightly wider than the rootball of the plant. Place the plant in the hole so that it sits at the same level in the ground as it did in the pot. When backfilling, mix in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/soil-improvers\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003esoil improver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e such as well-rotted farmyard manure. Firm the soil around the plant and water well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":225,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003ePlanting in containers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":225,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eChoose a pot with good drainage holes. Place stones or crocks (bits of broken pottery) at the bottom of the pot to stop the drainage holes clogging up. Use a good quality \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/collections\/compost-1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003ecompost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e. Feed and water container-grown plants regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":225,\"335559740\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to plant and what to expect at different times of the year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can plant hardy shrubs, trees and perennials at any time of the year avoiding the two extremes of heat and cold. During the summer months when it is hot and dry the need for watering becomes crucial to aid successful establishment and in the winter when the soil is frozen the plants will not be in active growth either above or below ground and risk getting cold damage. The same is true on the stage or growth you can expect your plants to be delivered in and this will be directly related to the time of year and the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen ordering through the year, here’s a summary of what to expect when receiving your plants:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring Months: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlants supplied in spring will be starting to show signs of active growth above and below ground.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer Months: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlants supplied in the late summer will be more advanced in size and flower stage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn Months: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn the autumn plants will be changing colour, showing signs of leaf colour breakdown and be preparing to shut down for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Months: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlants ordered and supplied during the winter months will be dormant and therefore may not be showing growth above the soil level or consist of bare branches with no leaves or bare roots with no soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are all perfectly normal and natural for these types of plants growing in the northern hemisphere. All will still have a very healthy root system that can be planted when the weather is favourable by keeping the new soil level equal to the pot level and therefore not covering the crown of the plant at all. Planting during the autumn and winter months will allow for early establishment in the season and a bigger and better display throughout the main growing season. For more information on our plant sizes \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Our Plant Size Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/mershallsgarden.com\/pages\/a-handy-guide-to-our-plant-sizes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshalls Garden","offers":[{"title":"1 x  3L Plant","offer_id":40684822364211,"sku":"51405838","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0104\/8100\/8691\/products\/5130-1391_verbenabonariensis_07f7b54e-d92a-4f1d-a4ca-59009093bbbb.jpg?v=1656935755"},{"product_id":"buddleja-davidii-pink-delight-3ltr-plant-51405893","title":"Buddleja davidii 'Pink Delight'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant pink flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong flowering period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts butterflies and other pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong arching stems bear panicles of fragrant soft pink flowers from midsummer to autumn, attracting butterflies and other pollinators to the garden. 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