Our Signature Bubblegum Petunias Outside the Brooklyn Store
10" Red, White & Blue Combination basket in Mid-Spring: Norwich Store
Various states of Hanging Baskets being Grown: Cuttings being rooted and misted (back center) Newly planted baskets on the heated flood floor.
10" Mono Fuschia Baskets ready to be sold!
Young Hanging Baskets ready to be shipped to our retail stores
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Our Signature
Its hard not to notice the enormous Petunia Hanging Baskets outside each of our retail locations. The brightly colored over-sized baskets were initially a way to add some curb appeal, but they've blossomed into a traffic-stopping signature. At Hart's Greenhouse & Florist we specialize in growing beautiful hanging baskets of all sizes shapes, colors, and combinations. All grown locally to ensure high quality.
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Instant Beauty
As far as gardening goes, there's really no better way to add an instant pop of color than a hanging basket. Whether you're using them in a traditional sense, on a shepherd hook, or cutting off the hanger and transplanting them into a patio container, or planting them directly in the ground to add color to a perennial border, its hard to argue their impact. They are great for almost any gardener, and make spectacular gifts for Moms, Newlyweds, New Homeowners, Birthdays, Teachers, and more.
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Sizes & Types of Baskets Offered
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1. 8" Mono-Basket:
This smaller basket usually makes its first appearance in late spring to early summer and is great for a quick spruce-up, or a smaller area. Grown in our subtle green pot, in limited quantities,and varieties, such as impatiens, million bells, and portulaca, our 8" mono-basket is an economical way to add color to almost any space. |
2. 10" Combination Basket:
One of our best sellers! Available in late April, these baskets are grown in a subtle green pot, and are available in a wide array of combinations. Whether you want a romantic combination of lavenders, whites & purples, or a patriotic combination of red, white, & blue, or an electric combination of hot pink, purple, and orange, we have a dozen different 10" combination baskets to suit your desires. Shop Early to get the best selection |
3. 10" Mono-Basket:
By far the greatest variety and selection of all baskets. Grown in our standard subtle green pot, these baskets are available from Mid to late April all the way to Late Summer, With fresh stock arriving regularly. in our 10" mono-baskets you'll find all types of plants like Petunias, Verbenas, Million Bells, Fuchsia, Double and New Guinea Impatiens, Torenia, Geraniums, Non-Stop Begonias, and more! |
4. 12" Combination Basket:
Another Best Seller, these large combinations make a statement! Grown in our subtle green pot with a sturdy wire hanger, these plants come in a variety of combinations like: red, white & blue; purple, lavender, and white; red, purple, and yellow; and more. With a dozen different combinations to choose from you're sure to fall in love with one. Remember to shop early for the best selection. |
5. 12" Petunia Basket:
A scaled down version of our signature roadside baskets, the 12" Petunia basket is a subtle green pot with a wire hanger, bursting with hundreds of petunia blooms ranging in color from white to pink to red to purple, and multicolored. This tried and true plant is easy to maintain, and despite popular belief, does not need deadheading. The Hummingbirds love it and you will too |
6. 16" Moss Petunia Basket:
An Oversized Moss basket with wire hanger overflowing with Petunias!. Grown in limited quantities, these basket arrive mid to late spring, and come in a variety of colors from red to white to pink to purple to multi-colored. They provide a dramatic burst of color with ease of maintenance, no deadheading required! These 'Old Standards'
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7. 18" Moss Petunia Basket:
The Mother-of-all-Baskets, these are the same as our roadside wonders. Giant Moss filled with Petunias make a great addition to any porch or patio. Ranging in colors like white, pink, purple, red, and multi-colored, these baskets are in high demand and limited quantities, so shop early!
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The life of a Hart's Hanging Basket
Many people often ask how we grow such beautiful hanging baskets.Most are surprised to hear how much thought and energy goes into producing one of these blossoming beauties.
1. July: Hart Family attends the Ohio Floriculture Association's Annual Short course which showcases the newest varieties and growing techniques.
2. August: Decisions are made on what plants and combinations will be grown for retail, plant orders are placed
3. January & February: Unrooted cuttings( about the size of the tip of your pinky) arrive from around the world (mostly Central America) and stuck into growing media and placed under mist to root
4. February & March: Rooted plugs( about the size of your index and middle finger combined) are transplanted into baskets. Anywhere from
three to seven plugs are planted into the basket depending on the type and size of the finished product.
5. February- Mid March: The baskets are placed on a heated floor inside our largest greenhouse at our growing facility, here they will be watered, fertilized, and pinched as needed.
6. Mid March- Mid April: Once the plants begin to fill out the top of the baskets, they are hung on drip lines throughout our growing facility. Baskets that
like cooler temperatures will eventually be moved outdoors, while those that prefer warmer temperatures stay inside the greenhouses. It is on the drip lines that baskets reach their final retail size, they have plenty of space to grow, and are watered daily and fertilized regularly.
7. Mid April- June: As baskets reach their 'finished' size, they are pulled and loaded for one of our three retail locations, where they again will be placed on drip lines and watered and fertilized regularly until sold.
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Care & Maintenance
Because Hanging baskets are so easily cared for, they are great for both beginning and seasoned gardeners. There are a few things to remember about your hanging basket, however.
1. Keep in mind the location you'll be placing your basket, and consider the amount of natural direct sunlight it gets, there are different types of plants for different light conditions. Its also a good idea to look at what time of day is the brightest since morning sun and afternoon sun are different in intensity. The friendly staff at any of our locations can help you find the right basket for your spot.
2. The most important thing to remember is that, like people, plants need water to survive. This is certainly true for your hanging basket. When you bring the basket home, it should be watered just about everyday. A good way to tell if it needs water is to stick your finger into the soil about an inch, it should feel cool and moist, if not the plant needs water. If watering is necessary, a general rule is to water until you see water draining out the bottom of the pot.
3. The high quality annuals in all Hart's Hanging Baskets are heavy feeders. Again, just like people, plants require nutrients to thrive. Our baskets are raised on a regular regiment of fertilizer, and its important that when you get your basket home, you do the same. The best products are water-soluble fertilizers
high in phosphorus (the middle number on the package) We recommend Bud n' Bloom Plant Food by Master Nursery, once a week to keep plants looking their best.
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