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Begonia - Maui Mist
The Begonia Maui Mist, 'Begonia rex hybrids', a Great American Cities ™ Begonias, are grown for their colorful textured leaves. The Maui Mist has red colored leaves with light green markings. Very attractive! The Rex Begonias are kings of the Begonia World, that's why they are called Rex because that in Latin means king. These type of begonias display wildly varied leaves streaked, bordered, spotted, and splotched by many colors. They also flower, but usually the flowers are overshadowed by the striking foliage. The growth habit of Rex begonias is mounding and compact in nature. Hanging baskets suit the plant's requirement for good air circulation. Lower light and cooler temperatures will really bring out the color in Rex begonias leaves and high light will cause all colors to fade. The soil must be well drained. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial. ... more information
Tomato - Beefmaster The Tomato Beefmaster, 'Lycopersicon lycopersicum', is one of the largest beefsteak types. The meaty tomatoes are big enough to overlap burgers and sanwiches. Beefmasters are nearly seedless and they have the fine beefsteak flavor. They shine as a slicer and the good-flavored fruit is tolerant of cracking and peeling. Tomatoes should be planted outside after the last average frost date. In warm winter/hot summer areas, tomatoes can be planted in early fall for winter harvest. Tomatoes prefer well drained soil that is high in organic matter. Soak to depth of 6 to 10 inches when watering. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. |
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