Coleus - Kong Rose

Backyard Garden annuals  


Coleus - Kong Rose

The Coleus Kong Rose, 'Coleus hybrid', has bright green edges with a pink midrib and burgundy veins. 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. ... details

 

Geranium - Light Salmon II "E" The Geranium Light Salmon II "E", 'Pelargonium x hortorum', has dark-leafed foliage on a compact geranium with beautiful salmon colored blooms. Geraniums are one of your best choices for use in hanging baskets. Over fertilization results in excessive foliage and few flowers. Fertilize lightly every 2 weeks. Pinching of the shoots will promote bushiness Remove spent flowers to enhance flowering.

Coleus - Kong Rose