Sunflower - Autumn Beauty

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The Sunflower Autumn Beauty, 'Helianthus annuus, is a multi-branched plant that produces many beautiful 5 to 8 inch flowers in a wide range of "autumnal" colors. It also makes a great cut flower. Autumn Beautys bloom over an extended period of time. This is a sunflower that will turn heads. The flowers are shades of brown, red and purple bicolors with a brown center. The Sunflower Autumn Beauty is adaptable over a wide range of growing conditions and are very easy to grow. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date. After the initial spring planting, plant another crop in month. This will ensure a continual supply of flowers until late fall. They are drought tolerant, but they will take considerable moisture for full flowering. ... get more information

Zinnia - White Star The Zinnia White Star, 'Zinnia angustifolia', is unlike the Zinnia elegans. This is an exciting and unusual Zinnia and it is easy to grow. Along with its use in hanging baskets, it can be grown as an annual groundcover or used as a perennial in mild climates. Mix a high phosphorous, low nitrogen fertilizer into the soil. The Zinnia White Star is a low maintenance plant that should be deadheaded regularly. The pure white fowers provide excellent contrast in color, especially at dusk when they appear to glow.