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Geranium - Maverick Lavender
The Geranium Maverick Lavender , 'Pelargonium x hortorum', is a unique variety that offers beautiful lavender flowers. The 'Maverick’ series has full flower heads in a mixture of colors including lavender. They have zoned foliage on multiple stemmed plants reaching up to 18 inches tall. Geraniums are a favorite bedding and container plant and are grown in almost every region of the country. These plants have succulent leaves and stems and they are commonly called garden geraniums or zonal geraniums. They are excellent in containers of all types from small pots to large tubs to window boxes and combine well with other plants such as petunias and ivies. Geraniums are one of your best choices for use in hanging baskets. Plant in ordinary well-drained soil. Over fertilization results in excessive foliage and few flowers. Fertilize lightly every 2 weeks. Pinching of the shoots will promote bushiness. ... details
Herb - Peppermint The Peppermint, 'Mentha silvestris crispa', is a spreading plant with numerous upright shoots that may reach a height of 2 feet. Peppermint grows best in moist soils. Use fresh leaves in salads and iced teas. Peppermint blooms in the summer. Water 2-3 times per week until established. Lots of fresh mint leaves, chopped with some whole for garnish, improves every fruit salad and most green salads. |
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