flower pouches

Morning all,
With an order from T&M Young Plants you recieve 2 flower pouches, a hanging basket and a flower bag of some description
Has anyone used these flower pouches before??
Any tips for how and what I should plant in them??
They claim to need far less watering than conventional baskets, did you find this was the case??

 

I have used flower pouches bought locally but not the T@M ones.
I think it's best to use flowers which grow profusely and camouflage the bag. I have grown swan river daisies in them and also trailing lobelia. Both these plants can tolerate being without water for a while if you forget to water the pouches for a day or two.

 

Thanks Jack!! Looking forward to trying something new!!

 

Problem with them is getting the bottom plants watered. We found it was best to put a thin tube, or bit of hose down the back, and water through that, as well as top watering. We're going to use a drip system this year to help.

Petunias did best in them!

 

Don't think I'm ready to install a drip system yet - it'll be me and my trusty hosepipe!!

So, Petunias, Lobelia and anything dangly(technical term!!) is the order of the day!! Ooh, I'm looking forward to these - and being free they're even better!!!! Expect some pics to be posted - you show me yours Dendy and I'll show you mine!!! :D :D

 

:D Get the cameras at the ready once they're up and going!

And yes, anything dangly!

 

Think I'll throw subtle out of the window with mine :D I'm going for bright,brash......and dangly :D :D :D

 

Petunias seem like a good bet then, or maybe even Nasturtiums. If you decide to use Nasturtiums don't feed 'em - that way they'll flower more and not produce too much foliage -watch out for blackfly and other pests though (the same goes for petunia).

 

Thanks Jack
This is fun - makes up for being unable to go outside because of the blasted weather!!
Petunias,Nasturtiums,Lobelia,Swan River Daisy - my Dad is going to soooooo want these!! Bet he does some next year :rolleyes: :D :D

 

I have done these in the past - they are super for covering up fence posts, etc..... I even had someone say they didn't know there were trailing buzy-lizzies!!!!!! I just replied it was my expert green fingers.....

 

I've recently received the Forthergill 2007 plant catalogue and see that they are offering "Spellbound" - thought to be the first ever, truly trailing busy lizzie.
Another possibility for the pouch, Windy!

 

T+M are offering them too! Along with the first climbing fuchsia!! :rolleyes:

 

I saw that Dendy - not sure about that. I think I will wait and see what reports there are.

 

ooh! trailing busy lizzies Where did I put that Fothergills catalogue????? :D

 

I've ordered the fuchsias, Fran, so I have the "new thing" to put into customers' gardens..... so I'll be able to report as they go on.

Windy - have you thought about these 2 for your pouches?

The Lotus fire vine...

http://www.suttons.co.uk/pd_252651_Lotus_Fire_Vine_5.htm

and Lofos Burgundy Falls....

http://www.suttons.co.uk/pd_255061_Lofos_Burgundy_Falls_5.htm

I had them in my hanging baskets last year - and they're lovely! :D