Daisy - Dandenong Daisy™ Purple Blush

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Daisy - Dandenong Daisy™ Purple Blush

Dandenong daisy's are a unique series of long-blooming Osteos. The deeply cut, dark green leaves are aromatic when bruised. 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 beautiful purple blush flowers are attractive and the compact habit exhibits excellent heat-tolerance. The daisy is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, plus they are resistant to deer. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial. Daisy's require a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil and should be kept well watered in the summer. The Daisy Dandenong Daisy ™ Purple Blush, 'Osteospermum hybrid', a Proven Selections plant, originates from Australia's Dandenong Mountain Range. Daisy's may be used as a cut flower and they are excellent in window boxes, pots, and rock gardens. ... find out more

 

Petunia - Tidal Wave Silver The Tidal Wave Silver Petunia, 'Petunia x hybrida hedgiflora', has a growth habit based on how closely the plants are spaced in the garden. When spaced a minimum of 12 inches apart, it forms a dense, mounded hedge from 16 to 22 inches tall. 5 to 3 feet. Tidal Wave petunias require no pinching or pruning. It also was a Fleuroselect Quality Mark Winner 2003 at the Colorado State University "Best of Show" variety.

Daisy - Dandenong Daisy™ Purple Blush