Armstrong Garden Centers Annual Bowl

No, it is ready for immediate display. The plants are already established in the 14-inch container, so you can place it directly on your porch, patio, or garden bed as soon as you bring it home.

This bowl is specifically curated for partial sun or shade conditions. It will perform best in areas that receive filtered light or a few hours of morning sun, rather than intense, direct afternoon heat.

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, and deadhead spent blooms occasionally to encourage new growth. Using a high-quality supplement like EB Stone Sure Start when you first set it up will also help the plants establish and thrive.

As annuals, these plants are selected to provide a vibrant, high-impact display throughout the current growing season—typically spring through fall. They are designed for immediate, seasonal enjoyment rather than year-over-year growth.

Yes, the plants are easy to transplant. If you decide you want to move them into a permanent garden bed, simply remove them from the bowl and plant them directly into well-drained soil, ensuring you maintain the same light conditions.