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Armeria Formosa
The Armeria Formosa Pinkball Thrift, 'Arneria pseudarmeria ( formosa)', is like the common Sea Thrift, but bigger and it is a hardy perennial. . The Pinkball Thrift displays 1 to 2 inch round flowers in shades of pink, rose, and red. The Armeria Formosa blooms in the spring for 4 to 8 weeks. In mild climates, they can bloom all year. Even though Armeria does great in coastal climates, it will do wonderfully anywhere. It is a sturdy and dependable plant. The Pinkball Thrift prefers full sun and will do well in average garden soil. The soil must be well drained. They are very tolerant of salty soils. Cut off spent blooms to encourage more blossoms. Plant in early spring, 2 to 4 weeks before the last average frost date, or late summer/early fall at least 2 months before the first fall frost. This Armeria is excellent as mounds in rock gardens and flower borders as well as its specialty, cut flowers. ... more info
Carrot - Healthmaster The Carrot Healthmaster, 'Daucus carota var staivus (hybrid)', is a new big hunk of carrot weighing in at around 1. 5 pounds. It also contains 35% more vitamin A value than any Danvers carrot. Even with the long growth period, they will mature anywhere regular carrots are grown if planted in the spring. Thsi carrot is great for juicers. Carrot seed germinates in soils as cold as 45 degrees, but performs best in warm soils. The first sowing should be 2 to 4 weeks before the last frost. In very warm climates carrots are grown primarily in the fall. The single most important factor in growing carrots is to have a deep, clod and rock free, well drained soil. Even moisture is essential. |
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