Next, look for strong stems. Healthy plants are branches, with more than one shoot per stem. Finally, choose plants that are not in bloom. While it's very tempting to choose a plant with flowers on it, flowers require much of the plant's resources. It won't be able to grow as many new roots or send up as many new shoots.
Most bedding plants sold now have a plastic tag with a color photograph of the blooming plants.
Use this picture to see what the flowers will look like, and buy plants without flowers. Co ntact Us Copyright 1996-2001 WSAZ and its content providers. Material from this site may not be reproduced in any form. Your opinion is important, give us Feedback.