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Salvia - Santa Barbara
The Salvia Santa Barbara, 'Salvia leucantha', a Proven Selections plant, grows to barely one-third the size of common Mexican Sage. The vivid colors of the compact and early-flowering Santa Barbara do wonderful things to any container or garden. The rose-lavender colored flowers contrast nicely against the white stems. It needs planting in full sun, and clipping later in the year to maintain a good shape and appearance. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial. ... more
Calibrachoa - Superbells ® Trailing Blue The Calibrachoa Superbells ® Trailing Blue, 'Calibrachoa hybrids', is a fantastic annual hybrid from Proven Winners. Calibrachoa is very similar to a minature Petunia. This vigorous fast growing plant produces hundreds of vividly colored blue flowers that bloom from spring until first frost. Calibrachoa Superbells are easy to grow. Place them in full sun, shade will severely limit the number of flowers. Superbells can be grown in patio pots, window boxes and in beds. Calibrachoa are popular for hanging baskets because of their cascading habit. Superbells are self cleaning, you do not have to pinch off spent flowers. Superbells Calibrachoa is more heat resistant than most of the Calibrachoas. You can expect hummingbirds to visit your garden when you plant Calibrachoa because they love the large trumpet shaped flowers and it’s good nectar source. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial. |
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