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Coleus - Freckles
Flower buds should be pinched off as soon as they develop. For zones 10-11, this plant can also be a perennial. The Coleus Freckles, 'Coleus hybrid', has creamy yellow foliage with bronze and orange splotches. If a coleus plant is allowed to seed, it has completed its life cycle and will die. The coleus plants are a tender perennials. Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus. Frost will cause them to die immediately. 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. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. Plants suffering from "wet feet" will be stunted, leaves will turn a muddy brown, and leaf margins will be scorched. Coleus must have good soil drainage. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow. ... additional information
Geranium - Pandora (Tulip) Geraniums are one of your best choices for use in hanging baskets. Pinching of the shoots will promote bushiness Remove spent flowers to enhance flowering. 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. Plant in ordinary well-drained soil. Over fertilization results in excessive foliage and few flowers. It is sometimes also called a Rosebud Geranium, but whatever the name, the uniquely shaped, salmon pink flowers are always an eye catcher. The Geranium Pandora, 'Pelargonium x hortorum', is a unique variety that offers beautiful soft pink flowers. It is a vigorous grower that has dark green foliage with crinkled edges and a glossy finish. |
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