News
What an end to the year! November temperatures way above average have caused a bit of a headache for the nursery, with the decision when to move in plants under cover against what might lie ahead!
We are busy finalising all our production for late summer 2012 and early 2013 production.
Although we always have a good selection of available stock throughout the year it is helpful to get orders in early to us, this allows us to plan numbers and to avoid any disappointment.
We have some exciting new trial material in place which we will be assessing through the seasons ahead. We hope that some of these will turn into great lines to add to your range.
We will be releasing a new and exciting plant during the year so please sign up for our monthly newsletter so you don’t miss out.
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We are looking forward to seeing one of our plants selected at Fairweather's being centre stage at Chelsea Flower Show next year - Osteospermum In the Pink is going to be a real winner and we are very pleased that we be able to support Breast Cancer Care with 20p of every plant sold going to the Charity.
Anemone Wild Swan voted best plant at Chelsea Flower show 2011 has proved that whilst a frenzied demand can be built up for one plant, lack of supply provides frustration for consumers, garden centres and growers.
As we confessed in our catalogue, we have no experience of growing the plant but couldn’t resist offering it for summer 2012 supply.
Sadly we feel that this plant has been over sold across Europe and the labs are struggling to fulfill the demand. We are therefore are very weary as to whether we will get our full quota of what we have on order with the labs.
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Show’s We Are Attending
HTA Plant show
26-27 June 2012
Four Oaks Trade Show
4-5 September 2012
Stand E115-116
Farm Lane, Lower Withington,
Macclesfield, Cheshire,
SK11 9DU,
UK
www.fouroaks-tradeshow.com
Grosouth
7th November 2012 |
Chelsea Plant Show Launch 2012
Osteospermum 'In the Pink'
History and Launch
‘In the Pink’ was selected by Patrick Fairweather of Fairweather’s Nursery, Beaulieu, Hampshire and has been trialled over the past 5 years both in the garden and production before its launch.
The plant will be launched at Chelsea Flower Show 2012 by Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants.
A donation of 20p will be given to Breast Cancer Care for every plant sold.
The Charity will support the launch with additional promotional activity.
Visit www.fairweathersnursery.co.uk for news updates on Osteospermum ‘In the Pink’ or follow it on Facebook by ‘liking’ our page.
Description
Masses of daisy-like bright pink flowers are produced on short upright stems in June and July. Flowers continue to be produced throughout the summer if dead flower heads are removed regularly. The plant makes a low mound of evergreen leaves.
Hardy to -10C. Foliage Height 10cm Flower Height 20cm Spread 30cm
Uses
Ideally suited to being planted at the front of borders or in patio containers
Position
‘In the Pink’ enjoys full or part sun and well drained soil.
Availability
9cm liners are available exclusively from Fairweather’s from end April 2012.
Price
£1.07p(18-53 plants)/.97p(54-251)/.92p(252+), which includes a 20p donation to Breast Cancer Care and a colour label.
Growing advice
We suggest potting into a 2 or 3 litre pot under cold polythene or glass. An open compost is recommended so that over watering is avoided which can lead to root diseases.
Fairweather’s will donate 20p of the liner sale of each Plant to Breast Cancer Care (Registered charity in England and Wales 1017658, and Scotland SCO38104) via Breast Cancer Care Trading Limited (CRN 2681072).
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