Abstract: The present invention includes a system and method of aggregating different flowers or plants in a single container. Different plant types (species, colors, sizes, shapes, etc.) are grown in individual smaller pots having particular horizontal cross-sections. A plurality of the individual smaller pots are then closely fit into an outer plant pot to result in substantially no gaps between either the individual plant pots or between the individual plant pots and the outer plant pot. A method of retail marketing of the varieties of different types in the individual smaller pots includes permitting the consumer to mix and match the different types into outer plant pots. A cultivation method involves segregating the different types prior to becoming seedlings to facilitate their unique growing needs, and then providing the consumer access to the varieties at the retail level.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a basket, an insert and a method for packaging and displaying flowers and other potted plants in baskets of various shapes and sizes. The insert of the present invention comprises a base which includes at least one cavity for receiving a pot. The insert also comprises a flange which comes in contact with the inside perimeter of the basket to stabilize the insert in the basket.