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The size of pot the plant is in always matches its requirements, particularly in terms of root space. So, naturally, bigger plants are delivered in bigger pots! is the size of pot commonly used for herbs. Herbaceous perennials are also sometimes sold in this size in early spring. This is pretty much the size of a full grown shrub or small tree. Once planted it will look like it has been there for years. This is the size that many nurseries use for 'specimen' plants. These are plants that were grown in 3 litres last year, have been moved into these larger pots, and then grown on for another year. Made from strong, durable plastic, our pots are reusable. So once you’re finished growing one plant, you can start with a new one.
Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. We refer to the size of pots by their volume capacity in litres. The below graphic gives an approximate measurement of the most common pot sizes that we use – think of the ones you’d find in your local garden centre! At crocus, we have over 30 different sizes of pots that plants and trees are grown in. Here is a simple guide to the different options (and some nice pics of Mike our webmeister). Slightly larger than a 2L, we generally use these for our garden centre plants and some amenity lines. This size is commonly used for roses. The pots tend to be deeper than the 3 litre ones as roses like to put their roots down.Although these are the smallest pot size that we currently sell, they are still substantially larger than many online offerings. Measuring an approximate diameter of 13.5cm, they offer great value for money, especially if you have lots of beds and containers to fill. Our 1 litre pots are predominantly used for herbaceous varieties, which means that after a few weeks of good weather, you will be able to enjoy a handsome plant specimen, at a fraction of the cost. Phlox douglasii ‘White Admiral’ is a great example of a Litre Pot, a small but delightful addition to any garden. 1.5 Litre Pots: The pots have strong grab handles on either side, which make them easy to move around safely whenever you need to do so. They also have pre-formed drainage holes on the bottom and side to ensure your plants will never become waterlogged because any excess water can freely drain away. A 5L is Ideal for the production of bigger shrubs with a larger root capacity, these can be seen across our nursery but generally found within our garden centre sales. Herbs grown by Hillier are available in the smallest 1-litre pot size, perfect for the requirements of these fragrant plants. The majority of our shrubs are available in 3-litre pots as their roots tend to be a little larger than the perennials. Later in the season, more of our perennials will be moved into 3-litre pots.
Please note the above guide is for illustration purposes only and are not sized proportionally to one another. Our Rose Pots are ideally suited for deep rooted plants. The extra space allows for extended root growth allowing your plants to thrive. As a result, they will grow to their full potential with the correct care.
Our pots taper so the base will be narrower than the top. Please see the table below for measurements of all available sizes. Rose Pot Size Our 2 litre pots have an approximate diameter of 17cm. This popular pot size is used across all our categories, from grasses to potted bulbs to ferns, as it allows us to offer a diverse range of plants which will supply instant impact. 3 Litre Pots: A wide range of perennials are available in 2-litre pots, particularly when you buy them earlier in the season before they have put on growth.
Our 2L pots are ideal for the production of amenity plants grown for one year, most commonly used for our 2L herbaceous and shrub lines, this size is great as the plants are small enough to establish but large enough to make an impact when first planted. The good news is that our all of our plants, regardless of size, are established. This means they are garden-ready, and you can plant them as soon as you’re ready to get gardening (provided there is no frost on the ground). Made from UV stable, frost resistant plastic, they are extremely robust and will last for up to 10 years. They are frequently used by professional growers for raising trees and shrubs - which shows just how good they are! We recommend using our Rose Pots to plant roses, sweet peas, clematis, tomato plants or starting off a young shrub. This is the size for semi-mature shrubs and small trees. They are good for large gardens and instant, dramatic impact.pots are ideal for planting younger, more compact plants. Smaller perennials we sell in 1.5L pots include, Dianthus ‘Candy Floss’, Dierama erectum and Lavandula Beezee White. 2 Litre Pots:
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