Mode Cubis Rig Medium Winter Planter – Pre-Planted

Our friends at HortiCo have kindly planted an array of seasonal foliage and flowers, all specially selected to thrive throughout the cold Winter season.

CLICK AND COLLECT ONLY – PLEASE CONTACT US AFTER MAKING YOUR PURCHASE TO ORGANISE A CLICK AND COLLECT DATE AT ONE OF OUR FORAS AFTER DARK EVENTS

* IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND ONE OF OUR FORAS AFTER DARK EVENTS, WE WILL HOLD YOUR PLANTER FOR  A MAXIMUM OF 3 DAYS. Please contact us as soon as possible in this instance to arrange your click and collect from our Stowbridge warehouse, PE34 3NJ.

Event dates and times at our Stowbridge showrooms and garden, PE34 3NJ:

Friday 11th October 5pm – 8pm
Friday 18th October 5pm – 8pm
Friday 1st November  5pm – 8pm
Friday 8th November 5pm – 8pm

* SMALLER PLANTER IN IMAGE NOT INCLUDED

Included in your purchase: 

• 1 x Foras Mode Cubis Rig Planter MEDIUM
• 1 x Foras Mode Cubis Rig Planter Stand MEDIUM
• INCLUDES Plants – Planted by the team at Hortico Nursery and Garden Emporium with Winter Foilage, Plants or Flowers (Plants used will match to the image as closely as possible but please allow for slight variations in chosen plants due to stock/availability)

Please note, your planted planter will not be drilled for drainage, allowing you to site your planter indoors when required, see the technical information tab for more information on caring for your planted planter.

Please note this is a click and collect item only, from our Stowbridge Showrooms and Gardens, Norfolk, PE34 3NJ.

Delivery is not offered in this item due to the delicate nature of the planting.

CLICK AND COLLECT ONLY – PLEASE CONTACT US AFTER MAKING YOUR PURCHASE TO ORGANISE A CLICK AND COLLECT DATE AT ONE OF OUR FORAS AFTER DARK EVENTS *

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND ONE OF OUR FORAS AFTER DARK EVENTS, WE WILL HOLD YOUR PLANTER FOR  A MAXIMUM OF 3 DAYS.

Please contact us as soon as possible in this instance to arrange your click and collect from our Stowbridge warehouse, PE34 3NJ.

FORAS After Dark Planting.
How often do I need to water my planted containers?
This is one of the most frequently asked questions.
Much of it depends upon where the container is situated. If it is indoors, then the chances are it will not have any drainage holes drilled into the base. If this is the case,
then the container will act as a reservoir and hold the water applied to it for longer. The plants will eventually take up the available water in the compost and it will dry out. The most simple way to check this is to dip a finger into the compost and if it is dry then it will probably need to be watered. It is possible to invest in a water meter, which, when inserted into the compost will give a reading as to the moisture content of the container. As a rule of thumb, give planted containers a really good soak and then allow them to dry out before watering again. Keeping containers permanently sodden will invariably lead to the plant’s roots rotting due to lack of oxygen. If the planter is situated outside, the amount of watering will be decided by the positioning of the planter and the fact that it will have drainage holes to prevent it from filling with rain water. If it is situated in bright sunshine or in a windy position, then it will dry out more quickly and will require more attention than if it is situated in a shady, still site, but the same rules apply as for the indoor planted containers.

How much sunlight will they need, if any?
All plants require sunlight to photosynthesis, (producing the food they need to maintain health and grow), the sunlight is absorbed by a chemical called Chlorophyll in the leaves.
All leaves contain chlorophyll, but some more than others, the darker green the leaf is, the more chlorophyll they contain and the less light they require. Take a look at the plants selected for your container, if the majority of them are variegated or silver leaved, then they will require a sunnier site than those with darker green leaves.

Can they withstand frost?
It is convention that plants sold in the UK as Winter Bedding Plants will be frost resistant. That said, some plants are hardier than others and will tolerate lower temperatures. Cold air will sink and collect at the lowest point in a garden, this position is known as a ‘frost pocket’, therefore, if in doubt, try not to place your planted container in such a position or ask your garden centre about the hardiness of your selected plants.

Can you put them indoors and if so, where is the best place to position them?
Containers planted with winter bedding can be placed indoors for a limited period, possibly to cheer up a room for a special occasion. These plants though, are by their nature, outdoor, garden plants and are much happier outside the house where they are free from the physiological stress caused by dry air and central heating systems.

If they start to look unhealthy, what is the best course of action?
The answer to this question rather depends upon the reason for the plants unhealthy appearance.
Pests –
Generally, these are not a problem during the winter months as most tend to be dormant, but keep an eye out for aphids, black or green as they can infest during milder periods. A spray with an insecticide will usually due the trick. For those who wish to be chemical free, soap based insecticides are available.
Diseases – 
Again, not generally a problem in the winter months, although some mildews can be caused by plants being permanently wet due to excess rain or overwatering. Reduce the amount of water in the environment and the issue should be solved but a fungicide could be applied if required.
General Health-
Most plants, if healthy, will be less susceptible to diseases and will recover more quickly from attack by pests. Maintaining your plants with sufficient water and nutrients will help
to mitigate these problems. As a general rule of thumb, the following applies: If older leaves are turning yellow and dropping off, plants are too dry. If younger, new leaves are turning brown, especially at the tips, plants are too wet. If the leaves are generally turning yellow, then consider a feed of general liquid garden fertiliser.