This size is commonly used for roses. The pots tend to be deeper than the 3 litre ones as roses like to put their roots down. Records the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. Slightly larger than a 2L, we generally use these for our garden centre plants and some amenity lines. Please note the above guide is for illustration purposes only and are not sized proportionally to one another. We offer a range of ‘feature size’ plants in 5-litre pots. These bigger plants are fantastic for providing immediate high impact colour in your garden, or placed in a pot on the patio as an instant feature plant.

A wide range of perennials are available in 2-litre pots, particularly when you buy them earlier in the season before they have put on growth. pots are ideal for planting younger, more compact plants. Smaller perennials we sell in 1.5L pots include, Dianthus ‘Candy Floss’, Dierama erectum and Lavandula Beezee White. 2 Litre Pots: Our pots taper so the base will be narrower than the top. Please see the table below for measurements of all available sizes. Rose Pot Size Our 2L pots are ideal for the production of amenity plants grown for one year, most commonly used for our 2L herbaceous and shrub lines, this size is great as the plants are small enough to establish but large enough to make an impact when first planted.

The size of pot the plant is in always matches its requirements, particularly in terms of root space. So, naturally, bigger plants are delivered in bigger pots! The good news is that our all of our plants, regardless of size, are established. This means they are garden-ready, and you can plant them as soon as you’re ready to get gardening (provided there is no frost on the ground).

Herbs grown by Hillier are available in the smallest 1-litre pot size, perfect for the requirements of these fragrant plants. A 5L is Ideal for the production of bigger shrubs with a larger root capacity, these can be seen across our nursery but generally found within our garden centre sales. Although these are the smallest pot size that we currently sell, they are still substantially larger than many online offerings. Measuring an approximate diameter of 13.5cm, they offer great value for money, especially if you have lots of beds and containers to fill. Our 1 litre pots are predominantly used for herbaceous varieties, which means that after a few weeks of good weather, you will be able to enjoy a handsome plant specimen, at a fraction of the cost. Phlox douglasii ‘White Admiral’ is a great example of a Litre Pot, a small but delightful addition to any garden. 1.5 Litre Pots: We recommend using our Rose Pots to plant roses, sweet peas, clematis, tomato plants or starting off a young shrub. Our Rose Pots are ideally suited for deep rooted plants. The extra space allows for extended root growth allowing your plants to thrive. As a result, they will grow to their full potential with the correct care.

A rough guideline to pot sizes for when digging holes

At crocus, we have over 30 different sizes of pots that plants and trees are grown in. Here is a simple guide to the different options (and some nice pics of Mike our webmeister).

Made from strong, durable plastic, our pots are reusable. So once you’re finished growing one plant, you can start with a new one. This is the size for semi-mature shrubs and small trees. They are good for large gardens and instant, dramatic impact. is the size of pot commonly used for herbs. Herbaceous perennials are also sometimes sold in this size in early spring.This is the size that many nurseries use for 'specimen' plants. These are plants that were grown in 3 litres last year, have been moved into these larger pots, and then grown on for another year. This is pretty much the size of a full grown shrub or small tree. Once planted it will look like it has been there for years.