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Lantana - Patriot Desert Sunset
The Lantana Patriot Desert Sunset, 'Lantana "Patriot" Desert Sunset', is an annual shrub like plant that will produce beautiful flowers of orange, gold, pink and coral. Lantana is an excellent choice for beds or containers. The Deset Sunset Lantana has attractive foliage and the fpliage is topped with vividly colored flowers. The brightly colored flowers of Lantana are excellent for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Plant Lantanas in full sun and well drained soil in either beds or containers. Lantana prefers moist soil, but is drought tolerant. Pinch off spent flowers to promote new flower growth. All Lantana's contain a toxin that if ingested may cause stomach discomfort. Some contact with foliage may irritate sensitive skin. The Lantana is also commonly called a Shrub Verbena. All Lantana's are tough, resilient plants that thrive in hot weather and bloom profusely from spring until frost. ... details
Sweet Bell Peppers - Super Heavyweight The Sweet Bell Pepper Super Heavyweight, 'Capsicum annuum', is a very flavorful jumbo bell pepper that produces huge, blocky, thick-walled peppers. This is a pepper to brag about with some weighing in at 1/2 pound each. Super Heavyweight is excellent for fresh eating or stuffing and one pepper feeds a crowd! They are excellent for salads, stuffing, and gourmet dishes. Transplant outside in the spring 3 to 4 weeks after last frost date. Note: To get a jump on the season transplant outside, use a walls-of-water or some black plastic to maintain and increase temperatures. Pinch off early flowers to encourage plant growth. Plant in average garden soil with sufficient organic matter. Peppers use quite a bit of water but prefer to be watered deeply and not too often. Blossom pruning will improve fruit size. Pinch off about 50% of the flowers. |
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