Product description
Build the permanent backbone of your garden while enjoying the excitement of a botanical unboxing with our Shrub Mystery Box. Featuring six sturdy starter shrubs in 9cm pots, this secret selection is hand-picked by our growers to give you fantastic variety and value. Your surprise assortment may uncover anything from tough evergreens offering year-round structure to flowering shrubs that bring seasonal bursts of colour and fragrance.
These resilient garden staples perform best when planted in well-prepared, fertile ground with good drainage. Dig a planting hole roughly twice the width of the root ball, water deeply to help them settle, and keep them well-watered throughout their first year to establish strong root systems. Once settled, these hardy shrubs require minimal fuss beyond a light annual prune after flowering to encourage dense branching and maintain a neat shape.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.
Shrub Mystery Box
Shrub Mystery Box
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Product description
Build the permanent backbone of your garden while enjoying the excitement of a botanical unboxing with our Shrub Mystery Box. Featuring six sturdy starter shrubs in 9cm pots, this secret selection is hand-picked by our growers to give you fantastic variety and value. Your surprise assortment may uncover anything from tough evergreens offering year-round structure to flowering shrubs that bring seasonal bursts of colour and fragrance.
These resilient garden staples perform best when planted in well-prepared, fertile ground with good drainage. Dig a planting hole roughly twice the width of the root ball, water deeply to help them settle, and keep them well-watered throughout their first year to establish strong root systems. Once settled, these hardy shrubs require minimal fuss beyond a light annual prune after flowering to encourage dense branching and maintain a neat shape.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
A few weeks after planting, lightly pinch out or prune the very branch tips of the plants in your Shrub Mystery Box. This simple trick encourages lateral growth, creating a dense, bushy shape rather than tall, spindly stems.
How to Water
Hydration is crucial during the first year, so water your Shrub Mystery Box deeply during any dry spells. Apply a thick layer of bark mulch around the base of each plant to lock in soil moisture and suppress competing weeds.
How to Plant
Plant your Shrub Mystery Box by digging a hole twice as wide as the 9cm pot. Loosen the soil at the base, place the plant at the exact same depth it was in its pot, backfill firmly with mixed compost, and water thoroughly.
