Give your garden the blues - in the best way possible!

We’re offering you a Viola 'Ocean Blues' Pre-Planted Basket for just £12.99 saving you up to 35% off Thompson and Morgan's prices.

Brighten Up the Gloom

The Viola 'Ocean Blues' Collection showcases a harmonious mix of deep blue, sky blue, and fresh white blooms - all meticulously arranged in pre-planted baskets for immediate effect. As members of the Viola genus, these hardy bedding plants are celebrated for their cheerful pansy-like flowers and resilience during cooler months.

What's Special?

• Colourful Through the Cold: Flowering begins exceptionally early and stretches from autumn through into late spring, providing much-needed bursts of colour just as most plants retreat.
• Compact, Neat Displays: Each basket grows to just 20cm (8in) high and 23cm (9in) across, creating tight, domed mounds of blooms on strong, short stems - ideal for smaller spaces or container gardens.
• Effortless Appeal: Supplied ready-planted, you simply place your basket, water, and enjoy vibrant displays with minimum effort or gardening know-how.

How to Grow & Care

• Light: Performs best in full sun to part shade. Ideal for patios, window boxes, and entrances.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile compost. Baskets benefit from regular watering to avoid dry-out.
• Hardiness: Robust and resilient, suitable for most UK climates (generally hardy to RHS H4; copes with winter chills).
• Maintenance: Remove faded blooms to encourage prolonged flowering. Fertilise occasionally for the best displays.

Variety & Design Tips

• Harmony of Blues: Deep blue, pale sky blue, and crisp white flowers suit contemporary or cottage schemes.
• Seasonal Interest: Partner with evergreen foliage like heucheras or trailing ivy for a year-round feature.
• Display Versatility: Use on balconies, porches, tabletops, or as a colourful gift basket for instant cheer.

FAQs

• When is the best time to put out my pre-planted basket?
  Place outdoors from early autumn onwards for blooms through winter and spring. Protect from severe frost if possible.
• How long will the basket flower?
  Violas typically bloom from autumn until late spring, providing months of continuous colour with basic care.
• What care does my basket need?
  Keep the compost moist but not waterlogged, position where there is light, and remove faded blooms for best results.

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