Celosia - Fresh Look Yellow

$6.47

The Celosia Fresh Look Yellow, 'Celosia plumosa', also known as Cockscomb, is one of the most colorful foliage plants for beds, borders, pots, planters and window boxes and they provide a fresh floral look all summer long. The Fresh Look Yellow was 2004 All American Award Winner. Celosia Fresh Look Yellow is another celosia, and a wonderful partner to Fresh Look Red. Celosia Fresh Look Yellow is bit stouter than its companion and it also covers itself in plumes throughout the summer, offering numerous side-shoots that blankets the plant in pure yellow. It, too, is self-grooming and tolerates a wide range of conditions. When grown in the full sun, 'Fresh Look Yellow plants mature at 12 to 18 inches tall and spreads 12 to 20 inches. The central plume can be 8 to 10 inches tall and 5 inches wide. Like all Celosia plumosa, the flowers can be cut and dried for long lasting homemade bouquets. This plant is vigorous and is an excellent performer. As with all celosias, 'Fresh Look Yellow' performs best in the full sun. It is also a Fleuroselect Quality Mark Winner. ... additional info

Daisy - Springstar Mira The Daisy Springstar Mira, 'Osteospermum ecklonis', was bred by Kientzler of Germany. The Springstar varieties are great for early cropping and all have a compact habit and are early flowering. The Springstar Mira, a Proven Selections plant, produces beautiful deep magenta flowers. Daisy's require a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil and should be kept well watered in the summer. Daisy's may be used as a cut flower and they are excellent in window boxes, pots, and rock gardens. The daisy is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, plus they are resistant to deer. These daisys are winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11 and they are grown as an annual in other cooler climatic zones. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. The deeply cut, dark green leaves are aromatic when bruised. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.