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Geranium - Rocky Mountain* Royal Red
The Geranium Rocky Mountain* Cherry Red, '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 cherry red 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 info
Petunia - Wave Purple The Petunia Wave Purple, 'Petunia x hybrida', creates gorgeous waves of color from summer to fall. Try them massed in beds and billowing from tubs and baskets. The Wave Purple petunia does not need pinching or pruning. The spectacularly different, spreading habit makes this award winning petunia an excellent choice for landscapes and garden beds where brilliant groundcovers are desired. These low growing annuals reach a height of 4 to 6 inches and can spread as much as 4 feet. The 2 to 3 inches blooms continue all season with out being trimmed back. Wave petunias are both heat and cool tolerant. These plants are truly spectacular and a eye-catcher. |
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