Coleus - Dipt in Wine

$10.95

Coleus must have good soil drainage. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus. The coleus plants are a tender perennials. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. The Coleus Dipt in Wine, 'Coleus hybrid', has large leaves of burgundy red with lighter veins running nearly the entire length. For zones 10-11, this plant can also be a perennial. Frost will cause them to die immediately. Plants suffering from "wet feet" will be stunted, leaves will turn a muddy brown, and leaf margins will be scorched. Coleus plants are so colorful that many people keep them and use them as a house plant. These plants will do best in temperatures above 55 degrees. Flower buds should be pinched off as soon as they develop. If a coleus plant is allowed to seed, it has completed its life cycle and will die. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow. The bright gold at the base of each leaf extends to the petiole (leaf stem). ... details

Geranium - White Glitter Fertilize lightly every 2 weeks. Over fertilization results in excessive foliage and few flowers. The Geranium White Glitter, 'Pelargonium x hybrids', exhibits beautiful white flowers. Appropriately named, White Glitter's unique white star shaped flowers with occasional red speckles give the appearance of glitter when in full bloom. They are excellent in containers of all types from small pots to large tubs to window boxes and combine well with other plants such as petunias and ivies. Pinching of the shoots will promote bushiness Remove spent flowers to enhance flowering.