Plant Formats

The following is a guide to the plant formats available from Blooming Direct.

1 Litre Potted Plant 1 Litre Potted Plant 1 Litre (13cm) Potted Plant

These large plants are on average, a year old. Grown from seed or from cuttings, these plants have been carefully nurtured to a size which will give immediate impact in your garden. These plants are sold as singles. Each plant is dropped into a clear sleeve, securely clamped into a cardboard insert which is then placed into one of our large, branded boxes.

Large Plug Plant Large Plug Plant Large Plug Plant 10cm x 4cm

Our large plug plants are on average, 10cm in height with a 4cm root ball. These plants have been cold grown from seed or from cuttings, for a number of months and have been hardened off ready to be planted straight out into the garden. Annuals bought as large plugs will be full sized within a few months of planting out. Most perennial plants will be fully established in your garden within a year. Large plug plants are sold in 5s or 10s.

Medium Plug Plant Medium Plug Plant Medium Plug Plant 6cm x 2.5cm

Our medium plug plants are on average, 6cm in height with a 2.5cm root ball. These plants have been grown from seed or from cuttings, for a number of weeks and have fully established root systems. These plants will need to be grown on in a green house for a few more weeks in order to harden off a little, before being planted out into your garden. Medium plug plants are usually sold in trays of at least 50 plants.

You can find out more about how we deliver your plants on our delivery details page.