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Coleus - Red Ruffles
The Coleus Red Ruffles, 'Coleus hybrid', has intense red leaves with black penciling. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow. The coleus plants are a tender perennials. 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. Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus. Plants suffering from "wet feet" will be stunted, leaves will turn a muddy brown, and leaf margins will be scorched. For zones 10-11, this plant can also be a perennial. ... get more information
Daisy - Cobbity Daisy® Sugar Baby The Daisy Cobbity Daisy® 'Sugar Baby", 'Argyranthemum frutescens', is a fantastic release from Proven Winners. The Daisy Cobbity Daisy® 'Sugar Baby" is a heat-tolerant daisy with oomph. This daisy has very compact growth and early-flowering ability. The Sugar Baby has traditional white daisy flowers with yellow centers on low growing, spreading plants. Daisy's require a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil and should be kept well watered in the summer. The daisy is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, plus they are resistant to deer. These Daisys are winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11 and they are grown as an annual in other cooler climatic zones. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. The deeply cut, dark green leaves are aromatic when bruised. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial. |
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