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Geranium - Rumba Fire
The Geranium Rumbra Fire, 'Pelargonium x hortorum', exhibits extra-bright scarlet flowers with a dark green leaf. 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
Mecardonia - Goldflake The Mecardonia Goldflake, 'Mecardonia hybrid', a Proven Winner selection, is a fantastic plant with a growth habit of Bacopa, and sunshine yellow flowers reminiscent of Nemesia. This completely new genus is a vigorous low grower that's naturally well-branched and has a strong trailing habit. Goldflakes are used as a groundcover, along borders, in window boxes, hanging baskets and any container. Awards include the Top Performer University of Florida Trials 2003 and the Best New Variety Colorado State University Trials 2003. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial. |
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