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Calibrachoa - Superbells ® Trailing Blue
For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial. This vigorous fast growing plant produces hundreds of vividly colored blue flowers that bloom from spring until first frost. Superbells can be grown in patio pots, window boxes and in beds. Place them in full sun, shade will severely limit the number of flowers. Calibrachoa is very similar to a minature Petunia. Calibrachoa are popular for hanging baskets because of their cascading habit. Superbells are self cleaning, you do not have to pinch off spent flowers. You can expect hummingbirds to visit your garden when you plant Calibrachoa because they love the large trumpet shaped flowers and it’s good nectar source. It can take the heat of hot southern summers making it a good replacement for petunias, and they can be perennial in zones 7 and warmer. Superbells Calibrachoa is more heat resistant than most of the Calibrachoas. The Calibrachoa Superbells ® Trailing Blue, 'Calibrachoa hybrids', is a fantastic annual hybrid from Proven Winners. Calibrachoa Superbells are easy to grow. ... find out more
Tomato - Better Boy Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. Tomatoes prefer well drained soil that is high in organic matter. In warm winter/hot summer areas, tomatoes can be planted in early fall for winter harvest. Tomatoes should be planted outside after the last average frost date. Better Boy tomatoes consistently produces good yields of smooth, large, flavorful tomatoes that weigh about 1/2 to 1 pound each. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. The Tomato Better Boy, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', is a popular all around hybrid, featuring high yields of smooth textured fruit with excellent flavor. The Better Boy tomato has been a household name among home gardeners for years. Tomatoes need at least 1 inch of water a week. The Better Boy tomatoes are deep red and meaty and have dense foliage cover so fruits are less likely to get sun scald. |
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