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Geranium - Maverick Quicksilver
Over fertilization results in excessive foliage and few flowers. These plants have succulent leaves and stems and they are commonly called garden geraniums, zonal geraniums or ivy geraniums. Pinching of the shoots will promote bushiness. Geraniums are a favorite bedding and container plant and are grown in almost every region of the country. Plant in ordinary well-drained soil. Fertilize lightly every 2 weeks. Geraniums are one of your best choices for use in hanging baskets. These ivy geraniums provide a mass of color for your enjoyment all season long. The Geranium Maverick Quicksilver, 'Pelargonium x peltatum', is an ivy geranium that has beautiful light pink 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. Remove spent flowers to enhance flowering. ... more information
Snapdragons - Solstice Orange Tricolor The Snapdragons Solstice Orange Tricolor, ' Antirrhinum majus', is a mid-height variety that flowers faster than other varieties of Snapdragons. The 16 to 20 inch plants make a good "knee-high" garden. The Snapdragon Solstice Orange Tricolor diplays lavish tricolored orange colors and has a spicy scent. Their long bloomtime makes them a garden favorite. Snapdragons prefer cooler weather and produce 1 to 2 inch tubular flowers. This snapdragon is also great for cut flowers. The flower has an orange yellow petal and white tube. |
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