Pot Size Guide

So what size of plant do I get for my money?

It is important when comparing prices with other retailers that you not only compare plant type, but also the size of the plant you are getting for your money, as there will be a large variation depending on the maturity of the plant.

Most plants on growgarden.co.uk are rated in order of the size of the pot in which they come, rather than the size of the plant. As plants tend to vary in size, depending if it is a tall plant for the back of a border or a short creeper. We have found that sizing according to pot size works best. Pots are generally sized according to their volume which is measured in litres.

9cm/13cm

This size is used mainly for our bedding and herb plants. This pots have a diameter of about 3.5 to 5 inches. A good size for smaller plants.

2/3 Litre Pot

The most common pot size on the site. These are used for most of our perennials and shrubs. These size of plants are great for planting out as they will be big enough to look great and grow on quickly. This compares to the size sold in most garden centres.

A selection of our 2 litre plants above

5 Litre Pot

Some of our larger perennials are sold in 5 litre pots, you will notice that they are more expensive than the 2 litre pots as the plants are more mature and much bigger in stature.

12 Litre Pot

A lot of our trees are sold in pots this size. This is a great size for trees as you get a fairly hefty sized tree up to 6 or 7 feet in height, depending on the variety of tree.

A selection of our fruit trees getting ready for delivery

Even Bigger!

We will sometimes list larger sizes on the site. These plants will be considerable more expensive as they are much more mature. They are great for the instant “mature garden” effect though.