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Designing with Bedding Plants: Spacing and Layout Tips

Mass annuals in beds for bold sweeps of color. Plant in offset rows so groups of four form diamonds. Space plants as recommended on labels or by the nursery. For even spacing, use a piece of cut wood as a gauge.

Spacing and Coverage Chart

The table below shows area covered by 48 or 64 plants (typical flat quantities) at various spacings:

Spacing48 Plants64 Plants
4 in.4.5 sq ft6 sq ft
6 in.10 sq ft13.5 sq ft
8 in.18 sq ft24.5 sq ft
10 in.28.5 sq ft38.5 sq ft
12 in.41.5 sq ft55.5 sq ft

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