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Lantana - Patriot Hot Country
The Lantana Patriot Hot Country, 'Lantana "Patriot" Hot Country', is an annual shrub like plant that will produce beautiful bright hot fuchsia raspberry flowers. Lantana is an excellent choice for beds or containers. The Hot Country Lantana has attractive foliage and the foliage 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. ... more information
Cucumber - Burpee Hybrid II F1 The Cucumber Burpee Hybrid II F1, Cucumis satiovus, displays dark green large fruit with white spines. This plant is Monoecious which produce separate male and female flowers on the same plant. The Burpee Hybrid II Cucumber (Slicing) has cool, crisp flesh with great flavor. The cucumbers are best when oicked at 7 to 8 inches in length. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date. Do not plant late as hot temps may preclude good flowering. Cucumbers prefer light, rich, well drained fertile soil with lots of organic matter. Cucumbers have a shallow root system and therefore require regular moisture. Do not let cucumbers get too big because the vines stop producing if over mature cucumbers stay on the vine. |
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