Geranium - Pandora (Tulip)

Backyard Garden annuals  


Geranium - Pandora (Tulip)

The Geranium Pandora, 'Pelargonium x hortorum', is a unique variety that offers beautiful soft pink flowers. This is a tulip flowered geranium and each one of the little florets that make up the blossom are shaped like a small, cupped tulip. It is sometimes also called a Rosebud Geranium, but whatever the name, the uniquely shaped, salmon pink flowers are always an eye catcher. It is a vigorous grower that has dark green foliage with crinkled edges and a glossy finish. 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 Remove spent flowers to enhance flowering. ... additional information

 

Coleus - Kong Scarlet 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. Coleus plants are so colorful that many people keep them and use them as a house plant. 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.

Geranium - Pandora (Tulip)