Carnation Chabaud - Mixed Colors

$1.89

The Carnation Chabaud Mixed colors, 'Dianthus caryophyllus', has a gorgeous mixture of violet, purple, red, pink, orange, yellow, and bi-colored flowers. The beauty and fragrance of carnations can be in your garden. Combined with the elegant, long, skinny bluish foliage, the wide range of flower colors will add a palette of colors to your garden. The flower are double and 1 to 3 inches wide, and they are also sweetly clove-scented. Carnations bloom best in the 2nd year after planting and they will bloom 4 to 6 weeks in the summer. The Chabaud Carnation prefers full sun, but in hot summer climates plant in partial shade. The soil should be fertile and well drained. Pinch off faded blooms to encourage additional blooms. Plant after the last day of spring frost. Chabaud Carnations make excellent dried flowers. ... more info

Collards The Collards Georgia Southern, 'Brassica oleracea', is a heat and cold tolerant variety that is high in vitamins and minerals. Collards are overlooked for gourmet greens, lettuce, and cabbage. Collards grow under more adverse conditions, and are very tasty when cooked or when young leaves are used in salads. Collards are excellent when served with corn bread and fried green tomatoes. Plant in early spring, 3 to 4 weeks before last frost or in late summer, 10 to 12 weeks before first fall frost. They prefer rich, moist, well drained soil with lots of organic matter. In dry climates, water deeply once a week.