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Gazania - Daybreak Red Stripe
The Gazania Daybreak Red Stripe, 'Gazania splendens', are early to flower and the compact 8 inch tall plants produce flowers with red stripes on yellow petals. The blooms open with the sun, and stay open longer than most varieties. The Daybreak Red Stripe flower profusely throughout the warmer months. The daisy like flowers are very colorfulPlant them in well drained soils or in pots. Gazinias thrive in hot, dry areas and have moderate frost tolerance. Water only when dry. Gazanias are sun worshippers, and they close up at night and on very cloudy days. Use in mass plantings, ground covers, edging, bedding, and containers. Red Stripe was a Fleuroselect Gold Medal Winner. ... additional info
Coleus - Amora The Coleus Amora, 'Coleus hybrid', has butter colored leaves with scalloped green edges and pink veins. 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. Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus. Plants suffering from "wet feet" will be stunted, leaves will turn brown, and leaf margins will be scorched. For zones 10-11, this plant can also be a perennial. |
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