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Reliable Winter Performance

Add a Burst of Colour to Your Winter Garden

Polyanthus ‘Crescendo Mixed’ is a top-performing perennial renowned for its vibrant, large blooms in a stunning mix of colours. This variety is specially bred for UK gardens, delivering exceptional winter hardiness and a profusion of delicately scented flowers from late winter through early spring.

• Eye-Catching Displays: Enjoy bold, cheerful flowers in containers, window boxes, or garden borders when most other plants are dormant.
• Tough & Reliable: With excellent resistance to common garden diseases and cold weather, these polyanthus plants return year after year with minimal fuss.
• Scented Appeal: Each upright stem carries clusters of long-lasting, delicately perfumed blooms, creating a beautiful focal point in any outdoor space.

Growing Guide & Care Instructions

• Planting: Supplied as plug plants—pot up immediately upon arrival. Grow on in bright, frost-free conditions until well rooted.
• Watering: Keep soil just moist while young; avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.
• Acclimatisation: Once the risk of frost has passed (typically after late March), gradually harden off your plants over 7–10 days before planting out.
• Final Position: Choose well-drained soil or compost in full sun or partial shade. Space plants 21–30cm apart for best results.
• Caring Through the Season: Remove faded flower stems to encourage new blooms and feed with a balanced fertiliser during active growth.

Variety & Usage Ideas

• 'Crescendo Mixed' offers a spectrum of colours—perfect for brightening patios, lining pathways, or mixing into spring bedding schemes.
• Makes an excellent companion to spring bulbs like daffodils and tulips, sharing similar growing requirements and flowering periods.
• The compact habit means these polyanthus are equally at home in small urban spaces or cottage-style borders.

Frequently Asked Questions

• When is the best time to plant Polyanthus 'Crescendo'?
  The ideal time is autumn to early spring. Plant out after the last frost for best establishment.
• How tall and wide do these plants grow?
  'Crescendo Mixed' typically reaches 21–30cm in height and spread—compact enough for containers but bold enough for beds.
• What type of soil do they prefer?
  They thrive in well-drained soil or compost. Add organic matter if your soil is heavy or clay-based, and position in sun or part shade.