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Coleus - Red Ruffles
The Coleus Red Ruffles, 'Coleus hybrid', has intense red leaves with black penciling. 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
Angelonia - Angelmist Purple Stripe The Angelonia Angelmist Purple Stripe, 'Angelonia angustifolia hybrid', is also know as Summer Snapdragon and displays gorgeous purple striped flowers. These Angelonias have been bred for flower performance as well as a great upright branching growth habit. Angelonias in containers make full blooming specimen plants that are great for the patio or yard. Planted in the landscape, Angelmist will WOW gardeners. They are hardy until the first frost. The flower stems are great for making vase arrangements providing enjoyment for 10 days or more. This plant can also be a perennial in warmer zones. |
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