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Container Gardening

20 years ago

Well I filled some planters with potting soil this morning and while I was doing that, I was thinking about the 13 blooming bags that I have on the fence.

The front part of the blooming bags are filled with impatiens....but I always leave the top till plant out time.....because the plants in the top get damaged from being moved in and out of the house or greenhouse everynight and morning. Now I am wondering if the tops of these bags would look good or okay with lobelia in? or should I just fill them with more impatiens? Thoughts? Suggestions?

Sierra

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marciaz3 Tropical 3 Northwestern Ontario
20 years ago
I love impatiens, so i'd go with that, but lobelia would look great too. I need to get my bloom bags done too - they'll all be impatiens because that's what i have. Good idea about leaving the top bare until planting out - thanks! :)
Crazy_Gardener
20 years ago
Oh for sure I think the two combined would look great, they both require the same conditions as well.

Sharon
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sierra_z2b
Original Author
20 years ago
4 more planters filled but not planted yet. Its hot out there today.

Hmmm I'm wondering if the lobelia will make it look like the blooming bags are having a bad hair day. LOL!!!

Sierra
marciaz3 Tropical 3 Northwestern Ontario
20 years ago
You need monarda for that, Sierra!

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