Plug info

Q: What is a plug? A: A plug is a young starter plant.

Benefits of growing from plugs: Alternative for seeds that are difficult to germinate (is that you Lisianthus?); some plants can only be started from cuttings and tissue culture and only available as plugs; saves time; great for beginner gardeners & flower farmers, great for succession planting; easy way to try new plants.

Plug sizes are based on the amount of cells in the cell flats they are grown in. We primarily sell sizes 384, 288, 200, 144, 72 & 50. Generally, the larger the number, the smaller the plug, so a size 384 plug will be smaller than a 144, but they are exceptions. For example, a size 72 might be larger than a 50 based on the dimensions of the cell.

Small Quantities: Since we cater to gardeners and small scale farmers, we sell smaller quantities of plugs. A 384 flat holds 384 plant plugs, and will be too much for someone wanting to plant 20 or 40 plants. We'll sell the 40 plugs from the 384 cell flat making it easier for our customers to try more varieties and colors without the commitment to large numbers. On every product, we note the size of the original cell flat..

Plug care on arrival

Your plugs have been traveling in the dark for a few days and can experience transit shock. Give them time to recover. Unpack immediately; they need air. Water and keep moist, but don't over water. Give them indirect light or set in a partially shaded area since direct light can burn the leaves. If the plugs are in cell trays, within a few days carefully transplant to larger containers for more root space. If they are not in cell trays, pot them up immediately. When growing conditions are right, start hardening off by exposing the plants to outdoor conditions a few hours a day preferable in morning and evening sun. They will adjust in a few days and can be planted in the field.

When to plant your plugs

Plant your plugs

If you're fall planting plugs in the field to overwinter, count 6 weeks before your first frost and plant. This gives the plugs time to properly establish roots. If you're planting in early spring plant after your last frost. This is just a guideline and times can change based on plants, and the climate of your specific location. For instance, Lisianthus can be planted 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost. Row cover can also extend planting time.

Purchase our Plugs when you are ready to plant.

Frost Dates

If you're fall or early spring planting, first and last frost dates are important. Google frost dates by city or zip code.

Find your zone

Google your hardiness/growing zone by zip code. Then find plants that are suitable to your zone.

Plug Shipping Weeks

SPRING/SUMMER SCHEDULE OF SALES 2026

JANUARY - RubyLovely.com Pre-Order Sales

(Shipping Weeks 5 & 6) - Pre-order Sale Date: Monday, January 12th 7:00 PM EST.

Lisianthus: ABC 1 White, Advantage Cherry Sorbet, Arena 3 Apricot, Corelli Sugoi 1 Lavender Ice & Sugoi 3 Yellow, (NEW) Jolly 3 Pink, & Voyage 2 Pure White.

(Shipping Weeks 6 & 7) - Pre-order Sale Date: Monday, January 19th 7:00 PM EST.

Lisianthus: Celeb 1 Beige Neo, Celeb 2 Queen, & Celeb 2 Salmon Pink. Scoop Scabiosa Bon Bon™ Merlot.

PERENNIALS - Veronica Skyler™: Blue, Pink & Splash White.

FEBRUARY - RubyLovely.com Weekly Sales

(Shipping Week 8) - Sale Date: Sunday, February 15th, 3:00 PM EST.

Lisianthus: ABC 1 White, ABC 2 Lavender, & Corelli Sugoi 3 Light Pink. Snapdragons: Cannes 2-3 Orange, Chantilly Cream Yellow & Light Salmon, Legend Double White, Maryland Appleblossom, Royal, Shell Pink, & Potomac Ivory White.

(Shipping Week 9) - Sale date Sunday, February 22nd, 3:00 PM EST.

Lisianthus: Celeb 2 Apricot. Snapdragons: Maryland Appleblossom, Royal, Orange, & Red.

PERENNIALS: Apple Mint & Phlox Magical Pink TendernesZ. Tender Perennials: Ammobium, Feverfew Tetra White Wonder & Vegmo Sunny Ball, & Dianthus Sweet Red & Sweet White.

MARCH RubyLovely.com Weekly Sales

(Shipping Week 10) - Sale Date Sunday, March 1st, 3:00 PM EST.

POLLENLESS LILIES: Rose Lily Diantha, Double Belvedere, Flyball, & Caddy.

Lisianthus Bundle Sale (Shipping fee is included in the box price) Multiple Varieties per Box.

Box 1: 20 Voyage 2 First Love, 20 Rosita 3 Red & 20 Rosanne 1 Green. (60 plugs)

Box 2: 20 Chateau Blue, 20 Celeb Metallic Blue, 20 Advantage Cherry Sorbet. (60 plugs)

Box 3: 20 Celeb Metallic Blue, 20 Voyage 2 Deep Rose & 20 Excalibur Blue Picotee. (60 Plugs)

(Shipping Week 11) - Sale Date Sunday, March 8th, 3:00 PM EST.

PERENNIALS: Apple Mint, Baptisia Aurora & Lunar Eclipse. Eupatorium Little Joe.

Tender Perennials - Feverfew: Vegmo Single & Vegmo Sunny Ball

(Shipping Week 12) - Sale Date Sunday, March 15th, 3:00 PM EST.

Dianthus Amazon: Lavender Magic, Neon Cherry, & Rose Magic, Feverfew Vegmo Snowball Extra.

Snapdragon Potomac: Appleblossom, Cherry Rose, Ivory White, & Orange.

Lisianthus: ABC 2 Lavender, & Rose. Celeb 1 Neo Beige pre-cooled, & Celeb 2 Grape pre-cooled. Voyage

2 Lt Apricot & Pure White.

(Shipping Week 13) - Sale Date Sunday, March 22nd, 3:00 PM EST.

PERENNIALS - Yarrow Flowerburst Fruit Bowl. Tender Perennials: Eucalyptus: Gunni Silverdrop, Cinera Silver Dollar & Polyanthemos. Bon Bon™ Scoop Scabiosa: French Vanilla, & Maraschino Cherry. Trachelium Lake Michigan White. Scabiosa Pink Mist.

(Shipping Week 14) - Sale Date Sunday, March 29th, 3:00 PM EST.

PERENNIALS - Phlox Super Ka-Pow: Coral, & Super Ka-Pow White. Veronica Skyler™: Blue. Tender Perennials: Eucalyptus gunni Silverdrop, cinerea Silver Dollar, & polyanthemos. Chocolate Cosmos.

INTRODUCING Aster Azumi XL: Red, Rose & Blue.

APRIL RubyLovely.com Weekly Sales

(Shipping Weeks 15 & 16) - Sale Date Thursday, April 2nd, 7:00 PM EST.

*** Please note sale is on Thursday instead of Easter Sunday.

POLLENLESS ROSE LILIES: Roselily Anouska, & Aisha. Highly sought after!

(NOTE: Lilies and Plugs cannot ship together - Make separate purchases).

Lisianthus: Voyage 2 First Love & Voyage 2 Deep Rose, Arena 3 Gold, Elegance 3 Mango (Precooled), Macherie Green, Super Magic Apricot.

PERENNIALS - Rudbeckia: Prairie Sun.

(Shipping Week 16) - Sale Date Sunday, April 12th, 7:00 PM EST.

Tender Perennials - Eucalyptus Baby Blue Bouquet. Trachelium: Lake Michigan Blue & Lake Michigan White.

INTRODUCING Aster Azumi XL: Red, Rose, White & Blue. Aster Optima Red.

(Shipping Week 17) - Sale Date Sunday, April 19th, 7:00 PM EST.

Lisianthus: Voyage 2: Light Apricot, Champagne, (NEW) Green II & Pink II. ABC I Deep Rose, ABC 2: Misty Blue & Misty Pink. Arena 3 Apricot, Corelli 2 Pink & INTRODUCING Rosanne 2 Terracotta.

(Shipping Week 18) - Sale Date Sunday, April 26th, 3:00 PM EST.

INTRODUCING Ageratum JJ (Limited Quantity)

Lisianthus: ABC 1 Purple, ABC 2 Blue Rim & ABC 2 Misty Blue. Advantage Cherry Sorbet, Arena 3 Apricot, Can Can Carmine Rose, Corelli Sugoi 3 White, Super Magic Apricot, & Super Magic White. INTRODUCING Celeb Chateau Blue.

PERENNIALS: Hypericum Globo Coral. Yarrow Summer Berries. Tender Perennials Bon Bon™ Scoop Scabiosa: Ube. Veronica: Skyler™ Pink.

MAY RubyLovely.com Weekly Sales TO BE ADDED SOON

Lots of Lisianthus - Plus more!

(Shipping Week 19) - Sale Date Sunday, May 3th, 3:00 PM EST.

(Shipping Week 20) - Sale Date Saturday, May 10th, 3:00 PM EST.

(Shipping Week 21) - Sale Date Sunday, May 17th, 3:00 PM EST.

(Shipping Week 22) - Sale Date Sunday, May 24th, 3:00 PM EST.

(Shipping Week 23) - Sale Date Sunday, May 30th, 3:00 PM EST.

END OF SPRING SEASON. GET READY FOR FALL!

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Updated February 18th, 2026. Schedule is subject to change.

Plug info

Plug care on arrival

When to plant your plugs

What's your zone?

Plug Shipping Weeks