Begonia - New York Swirl

$7.77

The growth habit of Rex begonias is mounding and compact in nature. The Begonia New York Swirl, 'Begonia rex hybrids', a Great American Cities ™ Begonias, are grown for their colorful textured leaves. The soil must be well drained. They also flower, but usually the flowers are overshadowed by the striking foliage. Hanging baskets suit the plant's requirement for good air circulation. Lower light and cooler temperatures will really bring out the color in Rex begonias leaves and high light will cause all colors to fade. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial. These type of begonias display wildly varied leaves streaked, bordered, spotted, and splotched by many colors. The New york Swirl has silver and purple colored leaves. Very attractive! The Rex Begonias are kings of the Begonia World, that's why they are called Rex because that in Latin means king. ... more information

Zinnia - Dreamland Rose Dreamland Zinnia's are unique in that they are shaped like a pompon dahlia. The Zinnia Dreamland Rose, 'Dwarf Zinnia elegans' has beautiful rose colored flowers that, unlike other Zinnia's, only grow to around a foot tall. The Zinnia Dreamland Rose loves the heat and humidity that makes other flowers wilt. They grow fast, are early bloomers and will continue to bloom until frost. The compact size of these flowers make them perfect for containers, borders or they are great in flower beds.