How many million bell plants do you put in a hanging basket about 8 inch. circ.?

I have a number of baskets but don't know how many of these plants you put in them and can you put other plants among them. Is there room?

How many million bell plants do you put in a hanging basket about 8 inch. circ.?
You won't be able to put more than two in a basket this size, perhaps alternating with two trailing lobelia or bacopa.





The problem will be keeping moisture and nutrients in the compost, so I would suggest you mix the compost with a handful of moisture retaining granules and a handful of feed granules too. Then make sure you water well, especially in the warmer weather. When the plants have filled out and they start to flower, mix a spoonful of phostrogen in the watering can every three days - this will keep them healthy and prolong the flowering period.





To be frank, an 8ins basket is not really big enough for trailing plants - to do them justice, you need at least 12 ins, which will hold a more productive amount of compost. You will be able to pack plants in more easily and they will produce a much more attractive display.
Reply:Put as many plants as you can in, within reason, in the top, and in the sides, poked through slits in the lining. You can mix. The limited time they are in there, the season, doesn't cause a problem with overcrowding of roots providing you keep up the watering/feeding you'll have plenty of growth and flowering. Some people make the mistake of not putting enough in because they fear overcrowding, and are disappointed when their hanging baskets look a bit sparse.
Reply:8" diameter ? Very small for a hanging basket, I imagine you will need to water it every 15 minutes with any more than 2 plants in it!
Reply:two is plenty

wesley