Begonia - Dragon Wing Red

$10.95

The Begonia Dragon Wing Red, 'Begonia x hybrida', is a beautiful shade plant growing up to 15 inches tall with a a spread of up to 18 inches. Dragon Wing Pink Begonias perform very well in the landscape with excellent heat tolerance and garden performance. Dragon Wing Pink is part of a new series that is very heat tolerant and has wing-like, glossy green leaves. It's an excellent companion with other annuals in containers and hanging baskets. The Dragon Wing works great in full sun but the look in partial shade is absolutely awesome. These plants bloom almost constantly and have angel-wing shaped, dark green leaves that are spectacularly glossy with huge panicles of red flowers hanging down. This plant is ideal for hanging baskets on the front porch or in large containers. Begonia Dragon Wings prefer planting beds that are well drained and organic-rich. ... more information

Grass - Purple Majesty Millet The Purple Majesty Millet, 'Pennisetum glaucum', is a beautiful cornlike plant with deep purple foliage, stems and flower plumes. This plant grows 4 to 5 feet tall with cattail-like flower plumes that are 12-14 inchs in length. This is an outstanding ornamental well worth growing even if it is an annual. It will be the conversation piece of your late season garden. The Purple Majesty plant is very tolerant of heat and low moisture, but performs better with adequate moisture. Place in a well-drained, sunny site. Sunlight strengthens the purple color. Birds love the seed too! The young plants are green and the stem and mid-rib of the foliage first turn purple after about the 8 leaf stage.