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Streptocarpella - Blue
The Streptocarpella Blue, 'Streptocarpella' is a shade loving member of the African Violet family. The lovely blue trumpet shaped blooms hover over the felted leaves. Streptocarpella is a small, tender basket plant from southern Africa that quickly grows to 8 - 12 inches tall with a spread of 12 inches across. Streptocarpella should be grown in a well drained, organic potting mix in either a hanging basket, window box, or decorative container. Hummingbirds find this plant irresistable. Streptocarpella Blue are absolutely great for baskets and pots. In warmer zones this plant can also be a perennial. ... more
Coleus - Amora These new, bigger, sun loving varieties have revolutionized contanier gardening. Coleus plants are durable and easy to grow. Frost will cause them to die immediately. 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. Coleus must have good soil drainage. |
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