Geranium - Patriot Pink II

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Geranium - Patriot Pink II

The Geranium Patriot Pink II, 'Pelargonium x hortorum', is outstanding for landscaping. They make large, full-sized plants and are very showy in ground beds and containers with their large, colorful pink blooms. Geraniums are a favorite bedding and container plant and are grown in almost every region of the country. These plants have succulent leaves and stems and they are commonly called garden geraniums or zonal geraniums. 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. Plant in ordinary well-drained soil. Over fertilization results in excessive foliage and few flowers. Fertilize lightly every 2 weeks. Pinching of the shoots will promote bushiness Remove spent flowers to enhance flowering. ... more information

 

Herb - French Tarragon French Tarragon has a spicy anise flavor that turns ordinary main dishes into masterpieces. To use Tarragon in cooking, chop the leaves very fine to extract the flavor for cream sauces and béarnaise sauce. Protect your tarragon from harsh winters by mulching with shredded bark. French Tarragon also makes a good choice for growing in a pot.

Geranium - Patriot Pink II