Coleus - Florida Sun Rose

$9.95

The Coleus Florida Sun Rose, 'Coleus hybrid', has rose pink colored foilage with burgundy and green speckles. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized container gardening. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow however they are tender annuals. Frost will cause them to die immediately. Coleus plants are so colorful that many people keep them and use them as a house plant. These plants will do best in temperatures above 55 degrees. Flower buds should be pinched off as soon as they develop. If a coleus plant is allowed to seed, it has completed its life cycle and will die. Coleus must have good soil drainage. This plant can also be a perennial in warmer zones. ... find out more

Mecardonia - Goldflake The Mecardonia Goldflake, 'Mecardonia hybrid', a Proven Winner selection, is a fantastic plant with a growth habit of Bacopa, and sunshine yellow flowers reminiscent of Nemesia. This completely new genus is a vigorous low grower that's naturally well-branched and has a strong trailing habit. Goldflakes are used as a groundcover, along borders, in window boxes, hanging baskets and any container. Awards include the Top Performer University of Florida Trials 2003 and the Best New Variety Colorado State University Trials 2003. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.