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How Does Proven Winners® Measure Plant Sizes?
We list our plants by container size, which reflects the amount of soil and root growth each plant has when it ships. Actual plant height and width vary by variety and season, and many plants grow quickly as the weather warms.
To help you understand what to expect, refer to our size guide below. You can also find each plant’s approximate arrival size and mature size on its product page.
How Does Proven Winners® Measure Plant Sizes?
How Does Proven Winners® Measure Plant Sizes?
Plant Height By Container Size
This chart highlights the typical heights for each size category while also showing how container sizes compare, giving you a clear, straightforward way to understand plant size at arrival and choose the best fit for your gardening needs.
This chart shows typical plant heights and compares container sizes, helping you quickly understand arrival size and choose the best fit.
Soil Volume By Container Size
This chart shows the typical soil volume for each container size, listed in both imperial and metrics units for easy comparison.
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You will find everything you need to set up an easy but flourishing garden with this one-stop-shop gardening kit! This kit includes our top-rated Proven Winners® Soil for planting, Water Soluble Fertilizer & Continuous Time Release Fertilizer for enormous blooms and growth. Last but surely not least, our Waterwise Irrigation System makes life just a little bit easier when we need it the most, plus additional tubing for those hard-to-reach plants!
Included:
- Proven Winners® Premium All Purpose Potting Soil, 1.5 cu. ft.
- Proven Winners® WaterWise® Drip Irrigation System
- Proven Winners® WaterWise Kit Tubing 100ft
- Proven Winners® Water Soluble Fertilizer 2.5lbs
- Proven Winners® Continuous Time Release Fertilizer 2.5lbs
Fertilizer guide below 🔽
24-12-17 (Proven Winners® Premium Water Soluble Plant Food)
For Potted & Container Plants: Apply every 7 to 14 days using the application rates below.
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Container Size (Dia) |
4 inch |
6 inch |
8 inch |
10 inch |
18 inch |
24 inch |
36 inch |
| Amount of plant food solution |
1 Cup |
2 Cups |
1 Quart |
1/2 Gallon |
1 Gallon |
1 to 2 Gallons |
2 Gallons |
For Garden Landscape Use: Apply 1 to 2 gallons of solution per 10 square feet of area every 7 to 14 days.
15-7-15 (Proven Winners® Continuous Release Plant Food)
Directions for use:
Use the suggested application rates below to determine the right amount of Proven Winners Premium Continuous Release Plant Food to apply to your containers or in your garden landscape.
Potted & Container Plants: When planting into the following container sizes, use the following rates and water in thoroughly. Reapply after six months.
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Container Size (Dia) |
4 inch |
6 inch |
8 inch |
10 inch |
18 inch |
24 inch |
| Amount of plant food pellets (teaspoon) |
1 tbsp |
1.5 tbsp |
2 tbsp |
3 tbsp |
4 tbsp |
8 tbsp |
Planting into the Landscape
New Transplants: Use the rates from the chart above that corresponds with the container size you are planting. With container or cell pack sizes smaller than 4 inch, use a rate of 1/2 teaspoon per plant. After planting sprinkle the plant food evenly around the plants. Or before planting, mix the plant food with soil in the planting hole. Water in thoroughly. Repeat after six months.
Read our guide to get started with planning a garden
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