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Coleus - Juliet Quartermain
For zones 10-11, this plant can also be a perennial. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. These plants will do best in temperatures above 55 degrees. Flower buds should be pinched off as soon as they develop. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. Coleus plants are so colorful that many people keep them and use them as a house plant. The Coleus Juliet Quartermain, 'Coleus hybrid', has deep and dark dappled purple leaves that are large and tapering with some crimping on edges. Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus. The coleus plants are a tender perennials. Coleus must have good soil drainage. If a coleus plant is allowed to seed, it has completed its life cycle and will die. Plants suffering from "wet feet" will be stunted, leaves will turn a muddy brown, and leaf margins will be scorched. Frost will cause them to die immediately. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow. ... additional information
Geranium - Bright Cascade Plant in ordinary well-drained soil. Geraniums are one of your best choices for use in hanging baskets. Geraniums are a favorite bedding and container plant and are grown in almost every region of the country. 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. Over fertilization results in excessive foliage and few flowers. These ivy geraniums provide a mass of color for your enjoyment all season long. The Geranium Bright Cascade, 'Pelargonium x peltatum', is an ivy geranium that has beautiful scarlet flowers. Fertilize lightly every 2 weeks. Pinching of the shoots will promote bushiness Remove spent flowers to enhance flowering. These plants have succulent leaves and stems and they are commonly called garden geraniums, zonal geraniums or ivy geraniums. |
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