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Coleus - Gay's Delight
The Coleus Gay's Delight, 'Coleus hybrid', has lime green leaves with red to purple markings. These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. The brilliant colors explode in sunny locations. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow. The coleus plants are a tender perennials. 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. Poorly drained soils and excessive watering will damage coleus. Plants suffering from "wet feet" will be stunted, leaves will turn a muddy brown, and leaf margins will be scorched. For zones 10-11, this plant can also be a perennial. ... get more information
Nemesia - Compact Innocence The Nemesia Compact Innocence, 'Nemesia fruticans hybrids', was bred in Germany and England. Proven Winners introduces Compact Innocence, with it's white flowers, to join the Nemesia line of old favorites. Compact Innocences scoff at cold weather and keep blooming right through frosts in early spring and late fall. They have a compact form with strong upright flowers. They’re superb in planters or baskets where you can catch wind of the refreshing fragrance. This Proven Winners plant has colors that range from glowing bright hues to the softest pastels. Nemesia hates drought so ensure the soil is kept moist. |
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