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Summer ClassicSummer Classic<div class="ExternalClassB8016015B7484685BC035DB456ACB67A"><p>This container design is a good choice for a location exposed to full sun but sheltered from the wind.​​​<br></p></div>https://growgreenguide.ca/designs/PlansPic/SummerClassicThumb.jpg, https://growgreenguide.ca/plans/PlansPic/SummerClassicThumb.jpg18<div class="ExternalClass84A76694AE7A45739A2B38DECDA3434E"><p>To properly maintain your container, and for best results: </p><ul><li>Prepare the container with a good quality soil suitable for containers (e.g. 3-parts potting mix to 1-part well-rotted compost). There should be a minimum soil depth of 30 cm for perennials, 45 cm for shrubs and 60 cm for trees. </li><li>Every spring, apply 2.5 cm of good quality compost to your container (try not to pile it up around woody stems).</li><li>Remove weeds as required, and inspect for pests and disease every week or two in the spring and summer. </li><li>Ensure the container has adequate drainage and that plants receive a minimum of 5 cm of water weekly during the spring and summer. </li><li>Remove and compost 'spent' blooms and leaves in the fall.</li><li>Prune only to remove misplaced or damaged stems as needed during the summer. The plants suggested here should not require pruning to reduce size. </li></ul> </div><div class="ExternalClass2D3E9400D2E146279F1821AA1589B7EF">1. This presentation does not reflect coordinated flowering time<br>2. Container shown is 0.5m wide and 0.5m long <br>3. On standard means it has been pruned to a single stem with branching starting 75-90 cm above soil. </div>https://growgreenguide.ca/designs/PlansPic/SummerClassic.jpg, https://growgreenguide.ca/plans/PlansPic/SummerClassic.jpghttps://growgreenguide.ca/designs/PlansPic/SummerClassicAerial.jpg, https://growgreenguide.ca/plans/PlansPic/SummerClassicAerial.jpg

 

 

rose of Sharon 'Diana' (Hibiscus syriacus ‘Diana’)rose of Sharon 'Diana' (Hibiscus syriacus ‘Diana’)HsAs shown1.00000000000000GP0|#3c25102e-d657-456d-9bc8-cef23c1a0ee6;L0|#03c25102e-d657-456d-9bc8-cef23c1a0ee6|Rose of Sharon;GTSet|#a0f9ba82-91ba-47b1-939e-163458a240dfGP0|#aa5d4e15-3409-41a9-b453-d1acafe761e6;L0|#0aa5d4e15-3409-41a9-b453-d1acafe761e6|Rose of Sharon Diana;GTSet|#a0f9ba82-91ba-47b1-939e-163458a240df
evergreen candytuft (Iberis sempervirens)evergreen candytuft (Iberis sempervirens)is35 cm2.00000000000000GP0|#386b1fd0-ca71-4c8a-a82c-5d724541a19c;L0|#0386b1fd0-ca71-4c8a-a82c-5d724541a19c|Mountain Rockcress;GTSet|#a0f9ba82-91ba-47b1-939e-163458a240dfGP0|#d9147892-e881-4b4d-88ea-79114f2d630f;L0|#0d9147892-e881-4b4d-88ea-79114f2d630f|Evergreen Candytuft;GTSet|#a0f9ba82-91ba-47b1-939e-163458a240df
'Caradonna' purple wood sage (Salvia nemerosa ‘Caradonna’)'Caradonna' purple wood sage (Salvia nemerosa ‘Caradonna’)sn45 cm4.00000000000000GP0|#44afadf2-7527-4ead-98ae-29bf97ebd991;L0|#044afadf2-7527-4ead-98ae-29bf97ebd991|May Night Wood Sage;GTSet|#a0f9ba82-91ba-47b1-939e-163458a240dfGP0|#de150f1b-a738-43f3-8b72-e300c5f01b33;L0|#0de150f1b-a738-43f3-8b72-e300c5f01b33|Caradonna Purple Wood Sage;GTSet|#a0f9ba82-91ba-47b1-939e-163458a240df

 

 

Summer ClassicSummer Classic<div class="ExternalClassB8016015B7484685BC035DB456ACB67A"><p>This container design is a good choice for a location exposed to full sun but sheltered from the wind.​​​<br></p></div>https://growgreenguide.ca/designs/PlansPic/SummerClassicThumb.jpg, https://growgreenguide.ca/plans/PlansPic/SummerClassicThumb.jpg18<div class="ExternalClass84A76694AE7A45739A2B38DECDA3434E"><p>To properly maintain your container, and for best results: </p><ul><li>Prepare the container with a good quality soil suitable for containers (e.g. 3-parts potting mix to 1-part well-rotted compost). There should be a minimum soil depth of 30 cm for perennials, 45 cm for shrubs and 60 cm for trees. </li><li>Every spring, apply 2.5 cm of good quality compost to your container (try not to pile it up around woody stems).</li><li>Remove weeds as required, and inspect for pests and disease every week or two in the spring and summer. </li><li>Ensure the container has adequate drainage and that plants receive a minimum of 5 cm of water weekly during the spring and summer. </li><li>Remove and compost 'spent' blooms and leaves in the fall.</li><li>Prune only to remove misplaced or damaged stems as needed during the summer. The plants suggested here should not require pruning to reduce size. </li></ul> </div>

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