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Compost for Pots & Containers
Plants growing in containers are almost totally dependant on their growing environment for their nutrition. That’s why choosing the right plant compost for their needs is absolutely essential to get great results.
West+ Container & Basket Compost & 4 Month Feed is designed to provide the ultimate growing conditions for container grown plants. With added flower booster it gives longer lasting flowers and ensures even feeding over a longer period.
West+ also means that it is easy to rewet, retains moisture to keep the plants hydrated and drains easily to ensure that roots are not waterlogged. Being 50% lighter to other multi-purpose composts it also means its ideal for pots and containers which may be moved around the garden.
For those looking for a peat free alternative try West+ Light & Easy Multi Purpose Compost & 4 Month Feed with all the usual benefits of West+ but from 100% sustainable resource.
Traditional gardeners may prefer to choose John Innes (No3.) Mature Plant Compost. It’s a great choice for plants growing in containers, providing higher nutrient levels in both fast and slow release formulations. This feeding regime is longer lasting than found in many other types of compost and prolongs the period before watering and feeding are needed. It is also much easier to rewet when dry that comparable peat based compost .
Acid loving plants such as rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias cannot tolerate high pH levels or limey, chalky soils. Instead they need acidic growing conditions in which to thrive. If you want to grow acid loving plants in containers fill them with West+ Ericaceous Compost & 4 Month Feed or John Innes Ericaceous Compost.
