Geranium - Lavender II

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Geranium - Lavender II

The Geranium Lavender II, 'Pelargonium x peltatum', is an ivy geranium that has beautiful lavender flowers. Plant in ordinary well-drained soil. These plants have succulent leaves and stems and they are commonly called garden geraniums, zonal geraniums or ivy geraniums. These ivy geraniums provide a mass of color for your enjoyment all season long. Pinching of the shoots will promote bushiness Remove spent flowers to enhance flowering. Geraniums are a favorite bedding and container plant and are grown in almost every region of the country. Over fertilization results in excessive foliage and few flowers. 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. Geraniums are one of your best choices for use in hanging baskets. Fertilize lightly every 2 weeks. ... additional info

 

Fuchsia - ShadowDancer® Violette The flowers, which are produced during the summer and early fall, are droopy and come in many colors. Fuchsias should be planted in warm, sheltered spots in well-drained soil. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial. Fuschia is one of the Hummingbirds favorite flowers. Fuchsias do not like to dry out. The pastel pink violet flowers flowers perch well above the bushy small leaved foliage. These plants have dark green leaves often with red stems. In many parts of the country (and especially if planted in a hanging pot) the fuchsia will require daily watering. The Fuchsia ShadowDancer® Violette, 'Fuchsia hybrid', is a very early blooming Fuschia with exceptional uniformity and compact growth. Keep the soil moist to the touch from spring through autumn.

Geranium - Lavender II