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Geranium - Rocky Mountain* Magenta
The Geranium Rocky Mountain* Magenta, 'Pelargonium x hortorum', is outstanding for landscaping. They make large, full-sized plants and are very showy in ground beds and containers with their large, colorful magenta blooms. 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 Remove spent flowers to enhance flowering. ... additional information
Fuchsia - ShadowDancer® Ginger The Fuchsia ShadowDancer® Ginger, 'Fuchsia hybrid', is a very early blooming Fuschia with exceptional uniformity and compact growth. The peachy pink sepals with white corolla flowers perch well above the bushy small leaved foliage. This Proven Selections plant blooms all summer long. They are great plants for greenhouses, window boxes, baskets, homes, and flower beds. Fuchsias should be planted in warm, sheltered spots in well-drained soil. These plants have dark green leaves often with red stems. The flowers, which are produced during the summer and early fall, are droopy and come in many colors. Fuschia is one of the Hummingbirds favorite flowers. Keep the soil moist to the touch from spring through autumn. In many parts of the country (and especially if planted in a hanging pot) the fuchsia will require daily watering. |
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