Coleus - Kong Scarlet

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Coleus - Kong Scarlet

The Coleus Kong Scarlet, 'Coleus hybrid', has deep scarlet leaves with green edges and a bronze midrib. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized container gardening. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow however they are tender annuals. 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. 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 must have good soil drainage. This plant can also be a perennial in warmer zones. ... additional info

 

Calibrachoa - Million Bells® MF™ Cherry Pink The Calibrachoa Million Bells® MiniFamous™ Cherry Pink, 'Calibrachoa hybrids', is a fantastic annual that is indispensable for use in containers and hanging baskets. The cherry pink colored blooms are outstanding. Million Bells®MiniFamous™ plants are compact, low growers with fine foliage and trumpet-shaped blooms that open nonstop until a hard frost without need of deadheading. 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. The trumpet-shaped flowers bloom all season long to fill garden beds and cascade from containers. They are easy to grow and maintain. This plant can also be a perennial in warmer zones.

Coleus - Kong Scarlet